10 new English words for 17 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 Stipulation (noun)

Stipulation  - A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Hindi meaning: विधान

Synonyms: Specification, Provision, Precondition

Example: Above all it adequately meets the <strong>stipulations</strong> of the UN resolutions and the Shimla Agreement.<br><br> The only <strong>stipulation</strong> is that the topic you choose must be related to your studies.

Trick: Har organization ka apna ek stipulation hota hai aur un conditions ko sabhi employees ko follow karna hota hai.

2 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>.<br><br> Collecting and making sense of this data is an important part of oil and gas <strong>exploration</strong>.

Trick: Mere pas bahot sari information ayi hain aur unme se jo sahi hain unka exploration karna hai mujhe.

3 Aesthetic (adjective)

Aesthetic  - Connected with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things.

Connected with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things.

Hindi meaning: कलात्मक

Synonyms: Artistic, Tasteful, Pleasing

Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly

Example: The works of art are judged on purely <strong>aesthetic</strong> grounds. <br><br> The benefits of conservation are both financial and <strong>aesthetic</strong>.

Trick: Rajasthan me aesthetic dance ki kala bahot jani-mani hai.

4 Profusion (noun)

Profusion  - An abundance or large quantity of something.

An abundance or large quantity of something.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Cornucopia

Antonyms: Lack, Dearth, Scarcity

Example: The stage turns round and there is a <strong>profusion</strong> of pink. <br><br> The <strong>profusion</strong> of the greenery allows feeling comfortable even during July heat.

Trick: India me natural resources profusion me hain jinko poori tarah se public welfare ke liye use kiya jata hai.

5 Zeal (noun)

Zeal  - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

Hindi meaning: उमंग

Synonyms: Passion, Fervor, Enthusiasm, Fondness

Antonyms: Indifference, Disinterest

Example: The artist is embracing new experiences delivered by his health shock with youthful <strong>zeal</strong>.<br><br> She shared her husband's reforming <strong>zeal</strong> and supported him in his campaigns.

Trick: Festive season me har taraf zeal aur ullas nazar ata hai.

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6 Plethora (noun)

Plethora  - A large or excessive amount of something.

A large or excessive amount of something.

Hindi meaning: अधिकता

Synonyms: Surfeit, Abundance, Plenty

Antonyms: Shortage, Scarcity, Deficiency

Example: The geography map had <strong>plethora</strong> of new maps covering all the places. <br><br> The report contained a <strong>plethora</strong> of detail.

Trick: Newspaper me articles ka plethora hota hai lekin students ko important editorials hi padhne hote hain.

7 Layman (noun)

Layman  - A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

Hindi meaning: सामान्य जन

Synonyms: Amateur, Non-professional, Non-specialist

Antonyms: Professional, Specialist

Example: The book seems well suited to the interested <strong>layman</strong>.<br><br> This book is written in <strong>layman's</strong> terms and is, in one sense, easy to read.

Trick: Meri mummy ko ek layman ke taur par computer chalana thoda bahot ata hai lekin vo expert nahin hain.

8 Repertoire (noun)

Repertoire  - The whole body of items which are regularly performed.

The whole body of items which are regularly performed.

Hindi meaning: प्रदर्शनों की सूची

Synonyms: Range, Collection, Set

Example: This is surely a work that deserves better exposure in the concerto <strong>repertoire</strong>.<br><br> The program included several other excerpts from the classical dance <strong>repertoire</strong>.

Trick: School annual function me singing, dancing, skit aur award distribution ka repertoire hai.

9 Outline (verb)

Outline  - Give a summary of.

Give a summary of.

Hindi meaning: सार प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Rough out, Sketch out, Draft

Antonyms: Elaborate, Lengthen, Enlarge

Example: She <strong>outlined</strong> the case briefly. <br><br> Delegates said a statement will be issued later <strong>outlining</strong> the results of the meetings.

Trick: Ek din me jo bhi kam hone hain mere boss unki ek outline mang rahe hain.

10 Sheer (adjective)

Sheer  - Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Hindi meaning: पूर्णतया

Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough

Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional

Example: It is difficult to convey the <strong>sheer</strong> complexity of the situation. <br><br> He had risen in the ranks of the party by the <strong>sheer</strong> dint of his hard work and forthrightness.

Trick: Cup sheer tak bhara hua tha isliye coffee usse bahar gir gayi.

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