10 new English words for 3 December 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 Eruption (noun)

Eruption  - A sudden outbreak of something, typically something unwelcome or noisy.

A sudden outbreak of something, typically something unwelcome or noisy.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्फुटन

Synonyms: Outbreak, Outburst, Upsurge, Breakout

Example: After ten minutes there was a sudden <strong>eruption</strong> of amity, and handshakes all around.

Trick: Caption de acha nahi to gusse ka eruption hoga

2 Specious (adjective)

Specious  - Seeming right or true but actually wrong or false.

Seeming right or true but actually wrong or false.

Hindi meaning: ऊपर से देखने मेंअच्छा

Synonyms: Misleading, Fallacious, Plausible

Antonyms: Truthful, Candid, Factual

Example: We should take care to use arguments that aren't <strong>specious</strong>.

Trick: Space se dekhne par chije specious lagti h

3 Substantially (adverb)

Substantially  - Considerably, Significantly, Greatly.

Considerably, Significantly, Greatly.

Hindi meaning: काफ़ी हद तक

Synonyms: Hardly, Marginally

Example: We would like to think that we can grow the business <strong>substantially</strong>.

Trick: is subject mai Taniya substantially achi h

4 De jure (adverb)

De jure  - According to the law.

According to the law.

Hindi meaning: क़ानूनी तौर पर

Synonyms: By right, Legally, Rightfully

Antonyms: Unlawfully, Illicitly

Example: Now it has to be done <strong>de jure</strong>, so it can become official.

Trick: Jury ka decision de jure hota h

5 Imply (verb)

Imply  - (of a fact or occurrence) suggest (something) as a logical consequence.

(of a fact or occurrence) suggest (something) as a logical consequence.

Hindi meaning: संकेत करना

Synonyms: Suggest, Entail, Signify

Antonyms: oppose, contradict

Example: Theft from a major museum need not necessarily <strong>imply</strong> neglect or faulty security systems.

Trick: Ply wale ka suggestion imply karo

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6 Assertion (noun)

Assertion  - A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

Hindi meaning: दृढक़थन

Synonyms: Declaration, Claim, Proclamation, Affirmation

Antonyms: Rejection, Denial

Example: It is usually regarded as an <strong>assertion</strong> that we are all the same under the skin.

Trick: Hamare sir assertion karte h wo sab sahi hota h

7 Whammy (noun)

Whammy  - An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

Hindi meaning: झटका

Synonyms: Bombshell, Jolt, Surprise

Antonyms: Indifference, Composure, Tranquility

Example: U.S. oil producing companies are expected to feel a <strong>whammy</strong> from falling oil prices.

Trick: Waham tha whammy laga to sab sahi ho gaya

8 Unscrupulous (adjective)

Unscrupulous  - Having or showing no moral principles.

Having or showing no moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अनैतिक

Synonyms: Unprincipled, Unethical, Dishonest, Immoral

Antonyms: Principled, Ethical, Honorable

Example: Religions come into disrepute when manipulated by <strong>unscrupulous</strong> politicians.

Trick: Dimag ka screw dhila h is unscrupulous aadmi ka

9 Dismantle (verb)

Dismantle  - To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.

To take apart a machine or structure so that it is in separate pieces.

Hindi meaning: विघटित करना

Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces

Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build

Example: I had to <strong>dismantle</strong> the engine in order to repair it.

Trick: Mantle aadmi har chij ko dismantle karta h

10 Alienate (verb)

Alienate  - Cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.

Cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.

Hindi meaning: अलगाना

Synonyms: Estrange, Set apart, Detach

Antonyms: Unite, Join, Reconcile

Example: Very talented children may feel <strong>alienated</strong> from the others in their class.

Trick: Alien ko ghar se alienate karo ritik roushan

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