10 new English words for 16 December 2024, 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 Dismissed (verb)

Dismissed - To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.

To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.

Hindi meaning: ख़ारिज

Synonyms: Decline, Disband, Dissolve, Expel

Antonyms: Accept, Allow, Hold, Keep

Example: The judge <strong>dismissed</strong> his appeal.

Trick: They missed class and were dismissed.

2 Enacted (verb)

Enacted - To put something into action, especially to make something law.

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Hindi meaning: नियम बनाना

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will <strong>enact</strong> legislation related to that issue.

Trick: The enacted law acted well.

3 Unanimously (adverb)

Unanimously - Being of one mind.

Being of one mind.

Hindi meaning: एकमत होकर

Synonyms: Compatible, United, Agreeable, Amicable

Antonyms: Disagreeable, Hostile, Conflicting, Antagonistic

Example: The audience <strong>unanimously</strong> rose to its feet in a standing ovation.

Trick: The unanimous thoughts are not suspicious.

4 Impeachment (noun)

Impeachment - An act of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.

An act of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.

Hindi meaning: निंदा

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Indictment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

Example: He will not be the first official to face <strong>impeachment</strong>.

Trick: He reached the court and was impeached.

5 Intensifying (verb)

Intensifying - To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र

Synonyms: Aggravate, Boost, Deepen, Enhance

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Hinder, Hurt

Example: His feelings for her only <strong>intensified</strong> in the face of rejection.

Trick: They were intensifying the situation instead of simplifying it.

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6 Confluence (noun)

Confluence - The act or process of merging or coming together, especially referring to the junction of two or more streams or rivers. It can also mean the meeting or gathering of people, ideas, or factors.

The act or process of merging or coming together, especially referring to the junction of two or more streams or rivers. It can also mean the meeting or gathering of people, ideas, or factors.

Hindi meaning: संगम

Synonyms: Convergence, Merging, Combination, Combining

Antonyms: Divergence, Division, Separation

Example: On the left bank is a large, flat, alluvial plain formed by the <strong>confluence</strong> of the two rivers.

Trick: The confluence doesn’t mean divergence.

7 Exposing (verb)

Exposing - Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Hindi meaning: उजागर

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been <strong>exposed</strong> for too long.

Trick: The guy posed badly when exposed.

8 Enhancing (verb)

Enhancing - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

9 Estimated (adjective)

Estimated - Roughly calculated.

Roughly calculated.

Hindi meaning: अनुमानित

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They <strong>estimated</strong> the distance at about three miles.

Trick: Book was collected and estimated to be of more cost.

10 Beneficial (adjective)

Beneficial - A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

Hindi meaning: लाभार्थियों

Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient

Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor

Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole <strong>beneficiary</strong> of her death.

Trick: Saari beneficiaries’ policy ke saath vary karti h.

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