10 new English words for 21 August 2017, 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 Transpire (verb)

Transpire  - ((Of a secret or something unknown) come to be known; be revealed. occur; happen.)

((Of a secret or something unknown) come to be known; be revealed. occur; happen.)

Hindi meaning: होना/पता चलना

Synonyms: Become Known, Become Apparent, Be Revealed, Be Disclosed, Come To Light

Antonyms: Be Hidden, Be Concealed

Example: If you have watched one golf game, then you have seen everything that will <strong>transpire</strong> in every other game of golf.

Trick: Conspire jaldi hi Transpire ho jate hai.

2 Counterpart (adjective)

Counterpart  - (A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.)

(A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.)

Hindi meaning: प्रतिस्थानी/संगत

Synonyms: Equivalent, Peer, Equal, Parallel, Complement, Mate

Antonyms: Original, Opposite

Example: My <strong>counterpart</strong> in New York manages his office staff in the same manner that I supervise my employees.

Trick: Counter pe sath baithe wale Counterpart hote hai.

3 Skirt (verb)

Skirt  - (Attempt to ignore; avoid dealing with.)

(Attempt to ignore; avoid dealing with.)

Hindi meaning: किनारा करना/ बचना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Steer Clear Of, Sidestep, Dodge, Circumvent, Bypass, Pass Over

Antonyms: Face, Meet, Take On

Example: Dexter sped up in his car to <strong>skirt</strong> capture from the police.

Trick: Sketting karte huye gir gya to skirt karne lga.

4 Homily (noun)

Homily  - (A lecture or discourse on or of a moral theme)

(A lecture or discourse on or of a moral theme)

Hindi meaning: प्रवचन/उपदेश

Synonyms: Sermon, Lecture, Discourse, Address, Lesson, Oration, Declamation

Example: People around the world watched as the pope delivered a <strong>homily</strong> on the subject of kindness.

Trick: Home me homily hote rahne chahiye .

5 Caveat (noun)

Caveat  - (A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.)

(A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.)

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी /प्रतिवाद

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Monition, Red Flag, Alarm Bells, Proviso

Antonyms: Negligence

Example: The <strong>caveat</strong> of the contract includes a penalty fee if the loan is not repaid on time.

Trick: Kavi ki kavita copy ki to usne caveat di.

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6 Rebuke (noun)

Rebuke  - (A disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.)

(A disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.)

Hindi meaning: झिड़की/फटकार

Synonyms: Reprimand, Reproach, Reproof, Admonishment, Admonition, Remonstration

Antonyms: Commendation, Praise, Exoneration, Approval

Example: After learning the lawyer accepted a bribe, the committee decided to <strong>rebuke</strong> him and suspend his license.

Trick: Reebok jaise shoe bnaye kisi ne to Reebok ne usko rebuke kiya.

7 Bluster (noun)

Bluster  - (Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.)

(Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.)

Hindi meaning: गरज/डींग

Synonyms: Ranting, Thundering, Bray, Braggadocio

Antonyms: Humbleness, Decency

Example: The vehement group bragged and blustered, but did nothing as <strong>security</strong> was very tough.

Trick: Zyada bolne wale ,bluster hote hai , vo kaam kam karte hai.

8 Gung-ho (adjective)

Gung-ho - (Unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager, especially about taking part in fighting or warfare.)

(Unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager, especially about taking part in fighting or warfare.)

Hindi meaning: तीक्ष्ण/आतुर/उत्साही

Synonyms: Effusive, Stormy, Intense, Excited, Vehement, Zealous

Antonyms: Calm, Mild, Moderate, Indifferent

Example: He was really <strong>gung-ho</strong> about joining the team, as know the excitement of activities.

Trick: College me bache gang bnakar gung-ho karte hai.

9 Prevail (verb)

Prevail  - (To be or become effective or effectual).

(To be or become effective or effectual).

Hindi meaning: व्याप्त होना

Synonyms: Be current, Be rife, Be customary, Be established, Be common, Be widespread, Be in force, Be in effect

Antonyms: Be confined, Be restricted

Example: Truth and justice usually <strong>prevail</strong> at the end of all movies.

Trick: Privilege child ko sabi facilities prevail rahti hai.

10 Astonished (adjective)

Astonished  - Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.

Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.

Hindi meaning: अचम्भित/आश्चर्यचकित

Synonyms: Bewildered, Stunned, Surprised, Amazed

Antonyms: Expected, Bored

Example: After weeks of studying the Civil War, Kevin was <strong>astonished</strong> with his below average grade on his history test.

Trick: Ash ki beauty se sab astonish ho jate hai.

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