10 new English words for 16 October 2022, 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 Invariably (adverb)

Invariably  - Always.

Always.

Hindi meaning: सर्वदा

Synonyms: Always, Constantly, Consistently, Ever

Antonyms: Never, Occasionally, Hardly ever, At times

Example: A new constitution and elections <strong>invariably</strong> ensued.

2 Exception (noun)

Exception  - A person or thing that is not included in a general statement

A person or thing that is not included in a general statement

Hindi meaning: अपवाद

Synonyms: Exclusion, Exemption, Objection, Anomaly

Antonyms: Inclusion, Certainty, Harmony, Norm

Example: An interesting <strong>exception</strong> was the crusted doyen of film critics.

3 Sporadic (adjective)

Sporadic  - Happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular.

Happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular.

Hindi meaning: छिटपुट

Synonyms: Intermittent, Irregular, Fitful, Occasional

Antonyms: Frequent, Consequent, Continuous, Persistent

Example: And my pain is <strong>sporadic</strong> and not constant.

4 Preparatory (adjective)

Preparatory  - Done in order to prepare for something

Done in order to prepare for something

Hindi meaning: प्रारंभिक

Synonyms: Preliminary, Introductory, Prefatory, Preparative

Antonyms: Consequent, Final, Later, Concluding

Example: From project <strong>preparatory</strong> phase to active implementation.

5 Graze (verb)

Graze  - To eat grass that is growing in a field

To eat grass that is growing in a field

Hindi meaning: चरना

Synonyms: Scrape, Scratch, Crop, Brush

Antonyms: Side, Slick, Iron, Rejoice

Example: Cattle and sheep <strong>graze</strong> on pastures grown from its waters.

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6 Augment (verb)

Augment  - To increase the amount, value, size, etc.

To increase the amount, value, size, etc.

Hindi meaning: वृद्धि करना

Synonyms: Increase, Magnify, Amplify, Supplement

Antonyms: Reduce, Diminish, Decrease, Lessen

Example: Any located information may be used to <strong>augment</strong> the image.

7 Extension (noun)

Extension  - The act of increasing the area of activity, group of people, etc. that is affected by something.

The act of increasing the area of activity, group of people, etc. that is affected by something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार

Synonyms: Expansion, Enlargement, Spread, Growth

Antonyms: Epitome, Reduction, Abbreviation, Shortening

Example: I invented the cordless <strong>extension</strong> cord.

8 Disaggregate (verb)

Disaggregate  - To separate something into the different parts that it is made up of

To separate something into the different parts that it is made up of

Hindi meaning: अलग-अलग करें

Synonyms: Break down, Disaggregation, Demount, Disassemble

Antonyms: Accumulate, Affiliate, Amalgamate, Assemble

Example: More work could be done to <strong>disaggregate</strong> data.

9 Collateral (noun)

Collateral  - property or something valuable that you promise to give to somebody if you cannot pay back money that you borrow.

property or something valuable that you promise to give to somebody if you cannot pay back money that you borrow.

Hindi meaning: संपार्श्विक

Synonyms: Security, Guarantee, Pledge, Surety

Antonyms: Main, Direct, Primary, First

Example: No <strong>collateral</strong> is required for obtaining loans from the Project.

10 Livestock (noun)

Livestock  - The animals kept on a farm, for example cows or sheep

The animals kept on a farm, for example cows or sheep

Hindi meaning: पशुधन

Synonyms: Cattle, Stock, Herd, Cows

Antonyms: Wildlife, Predators, Wild beasts, Animals in the wild

Example: Both people and <strong>livestock</strong> need assured water supplies.

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