10 new English words for 12 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 Thoroughbred (adjective)

Thoroughbred  - Of outstanding quality.

Of outstanding quality.

Hindi meaning: निष्कलंक

Synonyms: First-class, Top-quality, High-grade

Example: The cast is of genuine <strong>thoroughbred</strong> quality.

Trick: Sandwich me Bread thoroughbred quality ka tha

2 Statute (noun)

Statute  - A written law passed by a legislative body.

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Hindi meaning: अधिनियम

Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Enactment, Bill

Example: Rules are written to reflect the <strong>statutes</strong> passed in legislation.

Trick: National institute me naye statute present kiye hai

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

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

Trick: Ache se express karne ki art articulate karna kahlati hai

4 Labyrinth (noun)

Labyrinth  - An intricate and confusing arrangement.

An intricate and confusing arrangement.

Hindi meaning: सीमाचक्र

Synonyms: Tangle, Morass, Twist, Complexity

Antonyms: Order, Ease

Example: I had just completed the process of studying business administration and journeyed into the <strong>labyrinth</strong> of corporate power.

Trick: Baby labyrinth ki state me tha icecream dekh ke

5 Mandarin (noun)

Mandarin  - A powerful official of high rank, especially in the civil service.

A powerful official of high rank, especially in the civil service.

Hindi meaning: दफ़्तरशाह

Synonyms: Official, Bureaucrat, Office-holder

Example: The treasury <strong>mandarins</strong> and their minions are working overtime.’<br> Traditionally, senior positions in the civil service have been reserved for long-serving <strong>mandarins. </strong>

Trick: Manhattan ke mandarin ko bheja gya hai

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6 Slate (verb)

Slate  - Schedule; plan.

Schedule; plan.

Hindi meaning: योजना बनाना

Synonyms: Set, Book, Fix

Example: London shows are <strong>slated</strong> for late June.

Trick: Employee ko manipulate kiya slate karne ko

7 Tweak (verb)

Tweak  - Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it.

Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it.

Hindi meaning: सुधारना

Synonyms: Modify, Alter, Adjust, Adapt

Antonyms: Remain, Keep, Hold

Example: According to the actors, the director <strong>tweaks</strong> his screenplay a little.

Trick: Apne tweet karne ke style ko tweak karo

8 Honorarium (noun)

Honorarium  - A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.

A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.

Hindi meaning: शुकराना

Synonyms: Fee, Payment, Allowance

Example: We live on the <strong>honorariums</strong> and rewards for the articles I get published in different magazines.

Trick: Honorable minister ko honorarium mil gya

9 Emanate (verb)

Emanate  - Originate from.

Originate from.

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: Derive from, Arise from, Evolve from, Come from

Antonyms: Drop, Descend

Example: The proposals <strong>emanated</strong> from a committee.

Trick: Eminent logo se proposals emanate hue hai committee me

10 Sinecure (noun)

Sinecure  - A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

Hindi meaning: आराम की नौकरी

Synonyms: Easy job, Soft option

Example: Political positions must not be treated as <strong>sinecures. </strong>

Trick: Senior position ke bad mere friend ko sinecure mil gaya hai

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