10 new English words for 20 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 Onus (noun)

Onus  - The responsibility for something.

The responsibility for something.

Hindi meaning: दायित्व

Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility

Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain

Example: The <strong>onus</strong> is on employers to follow health and safety laws.

2 Exposit (verb)

Exposit  - To demonstrate clearly.

To demonstrate clearly.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या करना

Synonyms: Elaborate, Expand, Enlarge

Antonyms: Shorten, Reduce

Example: Finally, <strong>exposit</strong> the design of this system.

3 Articulate (verb)

Articulate  - To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.

To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्टरूपसेकहना

Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce, Air

Example: It is the school’s duty to <strong>articulate</strong> its practices to parents.

4 Nexus (noun)

Nexus  - A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

Hindi meaning: बंधनसंधि

Synonyms: Join, Junction, Juncture, Intersection

Antonyms: Disassociation, Separation, Disunion

Example: The school cafeteria is the <strong>nexus</strong> of student activity.

5 Infringement (noun)

Infringement  - The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation.

The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Contravention, Violation, Breaking

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience

Example: There are too many penalties in the game, and too many for trifling <strong>infringements. </strong>

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6 Pertinent (adjective)

Pertinent  - Appropriate to a particular situation.

Appropriate to a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त मुनासिब

Synonyms: Relevant, To the point, Apposite, Appropriate

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Extraneous, Inappropriate

Example: Please keep your comments <strong>pertinent</strong> to the topic under discussion.

7 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>.

8 Retaliation (noun)

Retaliation  - The action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself.

The action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself.

Hindi meaning: बदला

Synonyms: Revenge, Retribution, Reprisal

Antonyms: Pardon, Mercy

Example: The <strong>action</strong> of harming someone because they have harmed oneself.

9 Waive (verb)

Waive  - Refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).

Refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).

Hindi meaning: बदला

Synonyms: Relinquish, Renounce, Give up, Do without

Antonyms: Claim, Take

Example: He will <strong>waive</strong> all rights to the money.

10 Champion (verb)

Champion  - Vigorously support or defend the cause of.

Vigorously support or defend the cause of.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Plead, Defend, Protect, Espouse

Antonyms: Oppose, Assail

Example: He <strong>championed</strong> the rights of the working class and the poor.

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