10 new English words for 28 February 2019, 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 Palpable (adjective)

Palpable  - Able to be touched or felt.

Able to be touched or felt.

Hindi meaning: स्पर्शनीय, महसूस

Synonyms: Tangible, Tactile , Noticeable, Detectable, Sensible

Antonyms: Abstract, Ethereal, Spiritual, Intangible

Example: The physician knew the patient had died when her pulse was no longer <strong>palpable</strong>.

Trick: Jo chiz able to be touch hai vo Palpable hai.

2 Temerity (noun)

Temerity  - Shameless boldness.

Shameless boldness.

Hindi meaning: दुःसाहस

Synonyms: Audacity, Effrontery, Nerve, Impertinence

Antonyms: Bashfulness, Diffidence, Timorousness, Shyness

Example: Jake had the <strong>temerity</strong> to steal his mother’s cash.

Trick: Time ki jo respect na kre vo Temerity hai

3 Herald (verb)

Herald  - Be a sign that (something) is about to happen.

Be a sign that (something) is about to happen.

Hindi meaning: किसी के आने की सूचना देना

Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Portend, Harbinger, Adumbrate

Example: The early flowers <strong>heralds</strong> the arrival of spring.

Trick: Herald case me ye aaenge ye Herald hai

4 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Hindi meaning: ताकत, प्रभाव

Synonyms: Leverage, Influence, Power, Authority, Domination

Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotence, Weakness

Example: He has a great deal of <strong>clout</strong> in the film industry.

Trick: Sabko out karke ye apni Clout dikate hai.

5 Repercussion (noun)

Repercussion  - The effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect:

The effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect:

Hindi meaning: प्रतिक्रिया

Synonyms: Outcome, Result, Effect, Impact, Influence

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Source

Example: The <strong>repercussions</strong> of her comments could be serious.

Trick: Jaise pustak ke prakashan vaise Repercussion.

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6 Demur (verb)

Demur  - Raise objections or show reluctance.

Raise objections or show reluctance.

Hindi meaning: आपत्ति करना, विरोध करना

Synonyms: Cavil, Remonstrate, Expostulate, Protest, Object

Antonyms: Approval, Sanction, Acquiescence, Agreement, Assent

Example: Donʼt hesitate to <strong>demur</strong> to the idea if you have any qualms.

Trick: Dim street light ko lekar Demur kiya.

7 Accrue (verb)

Accrue  - To increase in number or amount over a period of time.

To increase in number or amount over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: जमा करना, वृद्धि होना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Collect, Gather

Antonyms: Decrease, Dissipate, Diminish, Disperse

Example: The wisdom that <strong>accrues </strong>with age.

Trick: Accrue karna accumulate karna ek hi baat hai.

8 Plausible (adjective)

Plausible  - Seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed.

Seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय लगने वाला

Synonyms: Credible, Feasible, Probable, Cogent, Tenable

Antonyms: Skeptical, Absurd, Doubtful, Suspicious, Uncertain

Example: The writer of the movie consulted a professional athlete in order to make his sports’ film more <strong>plausible</strong>.

Trick: Jo kam possible hai vo Plausible hai.

9 Deterrent (adjective)

Deterrent  - A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Hindi meaning: निवारक, रोकने वाला, हतोत्साह करनेवाला

Synonyms: Encumbrance, Fetter, Hindrance, Impediment, Inhibition

Antonyms: Catalyst, Goad, Impetus, Incentive

Example: Long prison sentences can be a very effective <strong>deterrent</strong> for offenders.

Trick: Rent nhi doge to owner Deterrent karega.

10 Frenzied (adjective)

Frenzied  - Wildly excited or uncontrolled.

Wildly excited or uncontrolled.

Hindi meaning: आवेश /पागलपन में, उन्मत्त

Synonyms: Frantic, Frenetic, Hectic, Feverish

Antonyms: Placid, Serene, Tranquil, Unperturbed

Example: Two teenagers carried out a <strong>frenzied</strong> attack on a local shopkeeper.

Trick: Friends ke sath Frenzied ho jate hai.

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