10 new English words for 4 December 2023, 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 Cessation (noun)

Cessation - The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Hindi meaning: समापन

Synonyms: Arrest, Break, Cease, Close

Antonyms: Action, Activity, Advance, Beginning

Example: The news filled her with the glow produced by a sudden <strong>cessation</strong> of physical pain.

Trick: The new rules help in cessation of the discrimination.

2 Hostilities (noun)

Hostilities - Unfriendly

Unfriendly

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced <strong>hostile</strong> crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Trick: Crocodile land animals ke hostile h.

3 Devastating (adjective)

Devastating - Highly destructive or damaging

Highly destructive or damaging

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

Trick: His devastating actions causes breaking of rules.

4 Glimpse (noun)

Glimpse - A very quick and not complete view of somebody/something.

A very quick and not complete view of somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: झलक

Synonyms: Flash, Glance, Impression, Peek

Antonyms: Gaze, Stare, Peer, Look

Example: We <strong>glimpsed</strong> him through the window as his car sped past.

Trick: Humne mirror me ksika glimpse dekha.

5 Prolonged (adjective)

Prolonged - Continuing for a long time

Continuing for a long time

Hindi meaning: लंबा

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a <strong>prolonged</strong> drought .

Trick: The prolong period hits so strong.

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6 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation - Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Disbursement, Allotment, Appointment, Apportionment

Antonyms: Disfavor, Hole, Denial, Veto

Example: The priest asked for <strong>dispensation</strong> from his vows.

Trick: This conversation is about the dispensation of the program.

7 Prosperous (adjective)

Prosperous - Successful in material terms

Successful in material terms

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged

Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking

Example: The company had a <strong>prosperous</strong> year.

Trick: His obvious extinct helps in prosperous profits.

8 Confined (adjective)

Confined - The action of confining or state of being confined.

The action of confining or state of being confined.

Hindi meaning: सीमाबद्ध

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in <strong>confinement</strong> until it was determined to be healthy.

Trick: The confinement is controlled by the management.

9 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

10 Disbursal (noun)

Disbursal - The act of paying out money especially from a fund

The act of paying out money especially from a fund

Hindi meaning: संवितरण

Synonyms: Disbursement, Outlay, Spending

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach

Example: The money will be <strong>disbursed</strong> on the basis of need.

Trick: The proposal of disbursal is denied.

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