10 new English words for 26 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 Upend (verb)

Upend  - Meaning: set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

Meaning: set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

Hindi meaning: पलटना

Synonyms: Upset, Topple, Overturn, Flip Over, Invert

Antonyms: Right, Redress, Rectify, Restore, Correct

Example: His sudden reappearance <strong>upended</strong> all those efforts.

2 Mesmerize (verb)

Mesmerize  - Meaning: capture the complete attention of (someone); hypnotize (someone).

Meaning: capture the complete attention of (someone); hypnotize (someone).

Hindi meaning: सम्मोहित करना

Synonyms: Enthrall, Spellbind, Enchant, Fascinate, Captivate

Antonyms: Disenchant, Bore, Tire, Irk

Example: They were <strong>mesmerized</strong> by his story.

3 Embody (verb)

Embody  - Meaning: be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

Meaning: be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

Hindi meaning: प्रतीकत्व करना

Synonyms: Personify, Manifest, Epitomize, Typify, Exemplify

Antonyms: Disembody, Exclude

Example: The national team <strong>embodies</strong> competitive spirit and skill.

4 Stiffen (verb)

Stiffen  - Meaning: make or become stronger or more steadfast.

Meaning: make or become stronger or more steadfast.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत बनना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Reinforce, Brace, Steel

Antonyms: Weaken, Debilitate, Erode, Enfeeble

Example: Outrage over the murders <strong>stiffened</strong> the government's resolve to confront the Mafia.

5 Complacent (adjective)

Complacent  - Meaning: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Meaning: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Hindi meaning: आत्मसंतुष्ट

Synonyms: Smug, Content, Self-Satisfied, Unworried

Antonyms: Anxious, Dissatisfied, Discontented, Malcontent

Example: We must not become <strong>complacent</strong> over any success.

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6 Disdain (noun)

Disdain  - Meaning: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Meaning: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार, अवहेलना

Synonyms: Contempt, Scorn, Derision, Condescension,

Antonyms: Respect, Deference, Veneration, Reverence

Example: Why does he treat his father with such <strong>disdain</strong>?

7 Compel (verb)

Compel  - Meaning: force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Meaning: force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: विवश करना

Synonyms: Oblige, Coerce, Pressurize, Impel, Constrain

Antonyms: Persuade, Convince, Coax

Example: The law will <strong>compel</strong> employers to provide health insurance.

8 Predecessor (noun)

Predecessor  - Meaning: a person who held a job or office before the current holder; a thing that has been followed or replaced by another.

Meaning: a person who held a job or office before the current holder; a thing that has been followed or replaced by another.

Hindi meaning: पूर्वज, पूर्ववर्ती

Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent, Ancestor

Antonyms: Successor, Descendent, Heir

Example: My <strong>predecessor</strong> worked in this job for twelve years.

9 Largesse (noun)

Largesse  - Meaning: generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Meaning: generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Hindi meaning: उदारता

Synonyms: Generosity, Munificence, Altruism, Magnanimity, Benevolence

Antonyms: Meanness, Nastiness, Miserliness

Example: Our people are in no need of richer nations'<strong> largesse</strong>.

10 Alter (verb)

Alter  - Meaning: change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

Meaning: change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

Hindi meaning: बदलना, परिवर्तन करना

Synonyms: Modify, Amend, Rework, Adjust

Antonyms: Maintain, Preserve, Retain, Sustain

Example: Drugs can <strong>alter </strong>your perception of reality.

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