10 new English words for 16 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 Irreversible (adjective)

Irreversible - Not able to be undone or altered.

Not able to be undone or altered.

Hindi meaning: अचल

Synonyms: Inevitable, Permanent, Certain, Changeless

Antonyms: Reversible, Temporary, Rechargeable, Correctable

Example: He suffered an <strong>irreversible</strong> loss of vision.

Trick: The plan is irreversible and inevitable.

2 Mediation (noun)

Mediation - The process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems

The process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems

Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थता

Synonyms: Conciliation, Arbitration, Reconciliation, Intervention

Antonyms: Argument, Contention, Disagreement, Fight

Example: He is refusing to go to <strong>mediation</strong>.

Trick: This information is given by the mediation team.

3 Implications (noun)

Implications - The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

Hindi meaning: निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the <strong>implication</strong> that science was subjective.

Trick: The implications have many additions

4 Deteriorating (adjective)

Deteriorating - Becoming progressively worse.

Becoming progressively worse.

Hindi meaning: बिगड़ती

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly <strong>deteriorated</strong>.

Trick: The situation is deteriorating and degenerating.

5 Evaluation (noun)

Evaluation - Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of.

Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to <strong>evaluate</strong> these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Trick: The man evaluates the considerate amount.

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6 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable - Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित

Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable

Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure

Example: I felt very <strong>vulnerable</strong>, standing there without any clothes on.

Trick: He is able to handle the vulnerable situation.

7 Endeavour (verb)

Endeavour - To try hard

To try hard

Hindi meaning: प्रयास

Synonyms: Aim, Effort, Enterprise, Struggle

Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Passivity, Entertainment

Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic <strong>endeavours</strong>.

Trick: He endeavour to become the saviour.

8 Praised (verb)

Praised - Express warm approval or admiration of.

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Hindi meaning: प्रशस्त

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be <strong>praised</strong> for his honesty.

Trick: They all raised hands and praised the employees.

9 Asserting (verb)

Asserting - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

10 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

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