10 new English words for 2 December 2021, 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</strong> of the rich.

Trick: Gate se guard ne wapas kar diya student ko, ye prerogative nai hai guard ka

2 Ramification (noun)

Ramification - A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

Hindi meaning: जटिलता

Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Source

Example: The outcome will have widespread <strong>ramifications</strong> for business as well as for the rest of society.

Trick: Ram ke actions ka ramification dekh lo

3 Bewilder (verb)

Bewilder  - Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

Hindi meaning: हैरान करना

Synonyms: Perplex, Puzzle, Confuse

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain

Example: She was <strong>bewildered</strong> by his sudden change of mood.

Trick: Dar se mera bhai bewilder ho gaya

4 Ambit (noun)

Ambit  - The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

Hindi meaning: सीमाचक्र

Synonyms: Scope, Range, Limits

Example: A solution is most likely to fall outside the <strong>ambit</strong> of the Constitution.

Trick: Amber apne ambit se jada soch raha hai

5 Deflect (verb)

Deflect  - Cause (something) to change direction.

Cause (something) to change direction.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग से फिर जाना

Synonyms: Turn aside, Divert, Avert

Antonyms: Stay, Boost

Example: The bullet was <strong>deflected</strong> harmlessly into the ceiling.

Trick: Duffle bag ko deflect kar diya airport me

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6 Whimsical (adjective)

Whimsical  - Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर मनमौजी

Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle

Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane

Example: Much of his writing has a <strong>whimsical</strong> quality.

Trick: Cycle par ham whimsical hokar travel karte hai

7 Purported (adjective)

Purported  - Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: तथाकथित

Synonyms: Alleged, Supposed, Assumed

Antonyms: Disclaimed, Denied

Example: The <strong>purported</strong> marriage was void.

Trick: Company ka purpose jo tha wo purported tha

8 Insidious (adjective)

Insidious  - Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Hindi meaning: प्रच्छन्न रूप से

Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky

Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair

Example: This trade recession will be just as <strong>insidious</strong> in its effects as any market blowout.

Trick: Sleeper cells hamari country ke liye insidious hai

9 Stoke (verb)

Stoke  - Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Hindi meaning: और बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade

Example: The Chancellor was <strong>stoking</strong> up a consumer boom.

Trick: Toll tax ko stoke kiya ja rha hai

10 Piecemeal (adjective)

Piecemeal  - Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Hindi meaning: बराबर और धीमा

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by <strong>piecemeal</strong> development.

Trick: Meal proper lo muscles piecemeal se badh jayenge

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