10 new English words for 21 May 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 Enervating (adjective)

Enervating  - Meaning: causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality.

Meaning: causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर करने वाला

Synonyms: Exhausting, Enfeebling, Fatiguing, Tiring, Wearying

Antonyms: Invigorating, Bracing, Revitalizing, Restorative

Example: Life was hard and <strong>enervating</strong>.

Trick: Energy kam karna Enervate kiya.

2 Daunting (adjective)

Daunting  - Meaning: seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

Meaning: seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

Hindi meaning: कठिन, डरावना

Synonyms: Unnerving, Discouraging, Overwhelming, Demoralizing, Dismaying

Antonyms: Heartening, Encouraging, Reassuring, Cheering

Example: The trip seemed rather <strong>daunting</strong> for a young girl.

Trick: Doubt karna easy kam hai Daunting nhi hai.

3 Supplant (verb)

Supplant  - Meaning: supersede and replace.

Meaning: supersede and replace.

Hindi meaning: उखाड़ना, हटाकर अपना अधिकार करना

Synonyms: Override, Supersede, Usurp, Topple, Oust, Displace

Antonyms: Install, Appoint, Invest, Instate

Example: He was hanged for plotting to <strong>supplant</strong> the king.

Trick: Food supply me inhone Supplant kiya.

4 Oblivious (adjective)

Oblivious  - Meaning: not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Meaning: not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Hindi meaning: बेख़बर

Synonyms: Unaware, Unconscious, Ignorant, Incognizant, Clueless

Antonyms: Conscious, Cognizant, Enlightened, Sentient, Reactive

Example: She was <strong>oblivious</strong> to our warnings.

Trick: Voracious log Oblivious nhi hote.

5 Nimble (adjective)

Nimble  - Meaning: quick and light in movement or action; agile.

Meaning: quick and light in movement or action; agile.

Hindi meaning: फुर्तीला, चतुर

Synonyms: Lithe, Spry, Supple, Limber, Lissome, Deft, Adroit

Antonyms: Clumsy, Stiff, Awkward, Gawky, Inelegant

Example: Her <strong>nimble</strong> fingers undid the knot in seconds.

Trick: Numb hogye toh Nimble nhi rahe.

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6 Debonair (adjective)

Debonair  - Meaning: (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.

Meaning: (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.

Hindi meaning: शिष्ट, विनीत

Synonyms: Suave, Urbane, Gallant, Chivalrous, Polished, Well Bred, Genteel

Antonyms: Unsophisticated, Graceless, Crude, Uncouth, Boorish

Example: He was a handsome, <strong>debonair</strong> and a talented cricketer.

Trick: Devillier Debonair hai.

7 Parlous (adjective)

Parlous  - Meaning: full of danger or uncertainty.

Meaning: full of danger or uncertainty.

Hindi meaning: जोखिमी

Synonyms: Dire, Appalling, Precarious, Perilous, Awful, Grave

Antonyms: Comfortable, Innocuous, Harmless, Innocent

Example: They had a <strong>parlous</strong> journey on stormy seas.

Trick: Us ko life me Parlous toh lena hi padega.

8 Puissant (adjective)

Puissant  - Meaning: having great power or influence.

Meaning: having great power or influence.

Hindi meaning: शक्तिशाली, प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Powerful, Influential, Potent, Commanding, High-Octane

Antonyms: Insignificant, Ineffective, Incapable, Powerless, Unknown

Example: He would become a <strong>puissant</strong> man.

Trick: Power me hai jo vo Puissant hai.

9 Torpor (noun)

Torpor  - Meaning: a state of physical or mental inactivity.

Meaning: a state of physical or mental inactivity.

Hindi meaning: अकर्मण्यता, सुस्ती

Synonyms: Lethargy, Languor, Indolence, Lassitude, Inertia

Antonyms: Vigor, Animation, Excitement, Enthusiasm

Example: The sick person gradually falls into a <strong>torpor</strong>.

Trick: Topper kabhi Torpor nhi hote.

10 Decamp (verb)

Decamp  - Meaning: leave a place suddenly or secretly.

Meaning: leave a place suddenly or secretly.

Hindi meaning: एकाएक भाग जाना

Synonyms: Abscond, Flee, Escape, Desert, Run Off

Antonyms: Stay, Encamp, Settle, Position

Example: The band of thieves <strong>decamped</strong> in the night.

Trick: Camp se Decamp ho gya.

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