10 new English words for 6 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 Abrasive (adjective)

Abrasive  - Showing little concern for the feelings of others.

Showing little concern for the feelings of others.

Hindi meaning: सख्त

Synonyms: Harsh, Vitriolic, Caustic

Antonyms: Pleasing, Agreeable, Kind

Example: Throughout his career he was known for his <strong>abrasive</strong> manner.

2 Filial (adjective)

Filial  - Relating to or due from a son or daughter.

Relating to or due from a son or daughter.

Hindi meaning: संतानीय

Synonyms: Dutiful, Devoted, Faithful, Respectful

Antonyms: Disobedient, Disrespectful

Example: In an act of <strong>filial</strong> generosity, he ordered April to be renamed for his mother.

3 Concerted (adjective)

Concerted  - Jointly arranged or carried out.

Jointly arranged or carried out.

Hindi meaning: संयुक्त

Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United

Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary

Example: A <strong>concerted</strong> effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.

4 Harbinger (noun)

Harbinger  - A sign that shows that something is going to happen soon, often something bad.

A sign that shows that something is going to happen soon, often something bad.

Hindi meaning: सूचक

Synonyms: Signal, Herald, Sign, Indication

Example: It's the first crack of the bat that's the true <strong>harbinger</strong> of spring.

5 Fervor (noun)

Fervor  - Intense and passionate feeling.

Intense and passionate feeling.

Hindi meaning: उत्साह जोश

Synonyms: Passion, Zeal, Arduous, Vehemence, Keenness

Antonyms: Lethargy, Apathy, Disinterest, Indifference

Example: He talked with all the <strong>fervor</strong> of a new convert.

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6 Epithet (noun)

Epithet  - An adjective or phrase that is used to describe somebody/something’s character or most important quality, especially in order to give praise or criticism.

An adjective or phrase that is used to describe somebody/something’s character or most important quality, especially in order to give praise or criticism.

Hindi meaning: विशेषक

Synonyms: Sobriquet, Nickname, Title, Tag, Label

Example: The film is long and dramatic but does not quite earn the <strong>epithet</strong> epic.

7 Dictum (noun)

Dictum  - A statement that expresses something that people believe is always true or should be followed.

A statement that expresses something that people believe is always true or should be followed.

Hindi meaning: कहावत

Synonyms: Saying, Maxim, Saw

Example: Every storyteller should remember Aristotle’s <strong>dictum</strong> that a story must have a beginning, a middle and an end.

8 Diktat (noun)

Diktat  - An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.

An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.

Hindi meaning: अलोकप्रियऔरकड़ाआदेश

Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Decree, Edict

Example: Workers were not prepared to accept such <strong>diktats</strong> and spontaneously walked out.

9 Fabled (adjective)

Fabled  - Famous, especially by reputation.

Famous, especially by reputation.

Hindi meaning: प्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Renowned, Famed, Well-known, Prized

Antonyms: Unknown, Unheard of

Example: Of course he has never been particularly <strong>fabled</strong> for his infallibility.

10 Percolate (verb)

Percolate  - Spread gradually through an area or group of people.

Spread gradually through an area or group of people.

Hindi meaning: फैलजाना

Synonyms: Spread, Be disseminated, Filter, Permeate

Antonyms: Gather, Collect

Example: Changes <strong>percolate</strong> through gradually.

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