10 new English words for 12 September 2020, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Exploration (noun)

Exploration  - Thorough examination of a subject.

Thorough examination of a subject.

Hindi meaning: जंच पड़ताल

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Probe, Survey

Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect

Example: Some changes in the care-giving situation may need <strong>exploration</strong>.

2 Nascent (adjective)

Nascent  - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Hindi meaning: आरम्भ होता हुआ

Synonyms: Emerging, Beginning, Coming out, Dawning

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Declining

Example: Indian book retailing is also a relatively <strong>nascent</strong> industry.

3 Replicate (verb)

Replicate  - To copy something exactly.

To copy something exactly.

Hindi meaning: अनुकरण करना

Synonyms: Copy, Duplicate, Imitate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Originate, Create, Invent, Initiate

Example: Subsequent experiments failed to <strong>replicate</strong> these findings.

4 Litany (noun)

Litany  - A long boring account of a series of events, reasons, etc.

A long boring account of a series of events, reasons, etc.

Hindi meaning: सूची

Synonyms: Recitation, Enumeration, Repetition

Example: The landlord was tired of <strong>listening</strong> to his tenant’s litany of complaints about the property.

5 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

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6 Outage (noun)

Outage  - A period when a power supply or other service is not available or when equipment is closed down.

A period when a power supply or other service is not available or when equipment is closed down.

Hindi meaning: कटौती का समय

Synonyms: Interruption, Breakdown, Disruption

Antonyms: Connection, Link

Example: The baby was born during a power <strong>outage</strong>.

7 Malfunction (noun)

Malfunction  - A failure to function normally.

A failure to function normally.

Hindi meaning: खराबी

Synonyms: Glitch, Crash, Fault

Antonyms: Run, Function, Operate

Example: He was killed when his parachute <strong>malfunctioned</strong>.

8 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - A general agreement.

A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent

Example: There is a growing <strong>consensus</strong> of opinion on this issue.

9 Robust (adjective)

Robust  - Strong and healthy.

Strong and healthy.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly <strong>robust</strong> woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

10 Tamper (verb)

Tamper  - Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Hindi meaning: दख़ल करना

Synonyms: Meddle, Fiddle, Toy, Manipulate

Antonyms: Help, Assist, Support

Example: Someone had obviously <strong>tampered</strong> with the brakes of my car.

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