10 new English words for 7 October 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 Prerogative (noun)

Prerogative - A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position.

A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position.

Hindi meaning: परमाधिकार

Synonyms: Entitlement, Right, Privilege, Advantage

Antonyms: Duty, Obligation

Example: In many countries education is still the <strong>prerogative of the rich.

2 Invoke (verb)

Invoke - To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

Hindi meaning: की सहायता लेना

Synonyms: Cite, Adduce, Refer to, Instance

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Misquote, Distort, Misstate

Example: It is unlikely that libel laws will be <strong>invoked</strong>.

3 Expedient (adjective)

Expedient - (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

Hindi meaning: फ़ायदेमंद

Synonyms: Convenient, Advantageous, Profitable, Effective

Antonyms: Inappropriate, Unfeasible, Disadvantageous

Example: We've got a politically <strong>expedient</strong> solution that isn't safe.

4 Pulverize (verb)

Pulverize - Defeat utterly.

Defeat utterly.

Hindi meaning: तबाह करना

Synonyms: Annihilate, Vanquish, Trounce, Crush

Antonyms: Build, Construct

Example: He had a winning car and <strong>pulverized</strong> the opposition.

5 Abrogate (verb)

Abrogate - To officially end a law, an agreement, etc.

To officially end a law, an agreement, etc.

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना

Synonyms: Repeal, Do away with, Repudiate, Cancel

Antonyms: Enact, Approve, Sanction

Example: The rule has been <strong>abrogated</strong> by mutual consent.

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6 Unwarranted (adjective)

Unwarranted - Not reasonable or necessary.

Not reasonable or necessary.

Hindi meaning: अनपेक्षित

Synonyms: Unjustified, Inexcusable, Unnecessary

Antonyms: Reasonable, Justifiable, Sensible

Example: Much of the criticism was totally <strong>unwarranted</strong>.

7 Encroachment (noun)

Encroachment - The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc.

The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc.

Hindi meaning: दख़लंदाज़ी

Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Obtrusion into

Example: There were minor <strong>encroachments</strong> on our individual liberties.

8 Innocuous (adjective)

Innocuous - Not harmful or offensive.

Not harmful or offensive.

Hindi meaning: हानि रहित

Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Unobjectionable, Peaceful

Antonyms: Hurtful, Damaging, Destructive

Example: It seemed a perfectly <strong>innocuous</strong> remark.

9 Usurp (verb)

Usurp - To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Hindi meaning: अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to <strong>usurp</strong> the principal’s authority.

10 Repugnant (adjective)

Repugnant - In conflict or incompatible with.

In conflict or incompatible with.

Hindi meaning: विरुद्ध

Synonyms: Contradictory to, Opposed to, At variance with

Antonyms: Compatible, Congruous, Consistent

Example: We found his suggestion absolutely <strong>repugnant</strong>.

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