10 new English words for 20 August 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 Fillip (noun)

Fillip  - Meaning: something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Meaning: something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Stimulus, Impetus, Spur, Goad

Antonyms: Curb, Knock, Check, Rein

Example: The news gave the stock market a big <strong>fillip</strong>.

Trick: Philips company apne employees ko fillip karte h

2 Ken (noun)

Ken  - Meaning: one's range of knowledge or understanding.

Meaning: one's range of knowledge or understanding.

Hindi meaning: ज्ञान; जानकारी

Synonyms: Perception, Grasp, Comprehension, Acquaintance

Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness, Obliviousness, Unfamiliarity

Example: Financial matters are beyond my <strong>ken</strong>.

Trick: John f kennedy ko bahut ken th world politics ka

3 Impasse (noun)

Impasse  - Meaning: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

Meaning: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध

Synonyms: Bottleneck, Standoff, Stalemate, Gridlock, Catch-22

Antonyms: Breakthrough, Progress, Development, Advancement

Example: The dispute had reached an <strong>impasse</strong>, as neither side would compromise.

Trick: Jisme se pass hona impossible impasse hota h

4 Persistently (adverb)

Persistently  - Meaning: in a persistent manner; continuously.

Meaning: in a persistent manner; continuously.

Hindi meaning: लगातार

Synonyms: Constantly, Relentlessly, Incessantly, Repeatedly

Antonyms: Fleetingly, Briefly, Momentarily, Ephemerally

Example: They have <strong>persistently</strong> denied claims of illegal dealing.

Trick: Consistent kam karne wale log persistent hote h

5 Dreadful (adjective)

Dreadful  - Meaning: causing fear, shock, or suffering.

Meaning: causing fear, shock, or suffering.

Hindi meaning: भयानक

Synonyms: Appalling, Frightful, Ghastly, Hideous

Antonyms: Lovely, Pleasant, Agreeable, Comforting

Example: They told us the <strong>dreadful</strong> news.

Trick: Dead body sadne ke bad dreadful ho jata h

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6 Slump (verb)

Slump  - Meaning: (of prices, values, or sales) to fall heavily and suddenly.

Meaning: (of prices, values, or sales) to fall heavily and suddenly.

Hindi meaning: कम होना

Synonyms: Plummet, Plunge, Collapse, Nosedive

Antonyms: Soar, Escalate, Skyrocket, Ascend

Example: The value of property has <strong>slumped</strong>.

Trick: Slow slow prices ka kam hona slump kahlata h

7 Fabricate (verb)

Fabricate  - Meaning: construct (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.

Meaning: construct (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.

Hindi meaning: निर्माण करना

Synonyms: Manufacture, Fashion, Contrive, Erect, Assemble

Antonyms: Dismantle, Destroy, Demolish, Extinguish

Example: At their small workshop, they <strong>fabricate</strong> parts for jet engines.

Trick: February 30 din ki hoti h ye bat fabricate h

8 Outright (adverb)

Outright  - Meaning: altogether; completely.

Meaning: altogether; completely.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ण रूप से

Synonyms: Wholly, Entirely, Utterly, Thoroughly

Antonyms: Partially, Slightly, Partly, Incompletely

Example: I think cigarette advertising should be banned <strong>outright</strong>.

Trick: Out of city rahne wale log outright dur rahte h

9 Oscillate (verb)

Oscillate  - Meaning: vary or fluctuate between two states, limits, opinions, etc.

Meaning: vary or fluctuate between two states, limits, opinions, etc.

Hindi meaning: घटना-बढ़ना

Synonyms: Waver, Teeter, Vacillate, Fluctuate

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Fix

Example: The stock has spent most of the past five years <strong>oscillating</strong> between $3 and $5.

Trick: Oscar award dene walo ke opinions oscillate karte h

10 Vent (noun)

Vent  - Meaning: an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

Meaning: an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

Hindi meaning: निकास

Synonyms: Aperture, Passage, Outlet, Channel

Antonyms: Closing, Blockage, Jam

Example: The floods found a <strong>vent</strong> through the dikes.

Trick: Tent mai pani ke vent hone ka system h

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