10 new English words for 24 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 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग दिखलाना

Synonyms: Escort, Shepherd, Pilot, Steer

Antonyms: Trail, Trace, Stalk, Pursue

Example: I was <strong>ushered</strong> into the headmaster's office by my teacher.

2 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - Meaning: prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully.

Meaning: prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully.

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना, नकाम बनाना

Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk

Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid

Example: We must <strong>thwart</strong> his malevolent schemes.

3 Cement (verb)

Cement  - Meaning: to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger.

Meaning: to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत करना

Synonyms: Bolster, Buttress, Reinforce, Fortify

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Undercut, Sap

Example: Our holiday together <strong>cemented</strong> our friendship.

4 Compatible (adjective)

Compatible  - Meaning: (of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.

Meaning: (of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल

Synonyms: Harmonious, Congruent, Consistent, Corresponding

Antonyms: Discordant, Mismatched, Irreconcilable, Incompatible

Example: Accuracy is not always <strong>compatible</strong> with haste.

5 Merrily (adverb)

Merrily  - Meaning: showing happiness or enjoyment.

Meaning: showing happiness or enjoyment.

Hindi meaning: ख़ुशी से

Synonyms: Blithely, Gayly, Gaily, Gleefully

Antonyms: Despondently, Dejectedly, Downheartedly, Glumly

Example: Chris threw back his head and laughed <strong>merrily</strong>.

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6 Hitherto (adverb)

Hitherto  - Meaning: until now or until the point in time under discussion.

Meaning: until now or until the point in time under discussion.

Hindi meaning: अब तक

Synonyms: Heretofore, Formerly, Beforehand, Previously

Antonyms: Thereafter, Thenceforward, Thenceforth, Henceforth

Example: Her life <strong>hitherto</strong> had been devoid of adventure.

7 Perplexing (adjective)

Perplexing  - Meaning: confusing, often because you do not know how to solve something.

Meaning: confusing, often because you do not know how to solve something.

Hindi meaning: हैरान करनेवाला

Synonyms: Baffling, Flummoxing, Mystifying, Befuddling

Antonyms: Straightforward, Simple, Trouble-Free, Uncomplicated

Example: This might seem very <strong>perplexing</strong> to those who know nothing about it.

8 Eradicate (verb)

Eradicate  - Meaning: to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad.

Meaning: to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad.

Hindi meaning: उन्मूलन करना

Synonyms: Exterminate, Wipe Out, Stamp Out, Obliterate

Antonyms: Introduce, Create, Fashion, Establish

Example: We are determined to <strong>eradicate</strong> poverty from our country.

9 Simultaneous (adjective)

Simultaneous  - Meaning: happening or being done at exactly the same time.

Meaning: happening or being done at exactly the same time.

Hindi meaning: समकालिक

Synonyms: Concurrent, Synchronised, Coinciding, Concomitant

Antonyms: Asynchronous, Alternate, Following/Preceding

Example: There were several <strong>simultaneous</strong> explosions in different cities.

10 Creaky (adjective)

Creaky  - Meaning: used to describe something that is old-fashioned and not now effective.

Meaning: used to describe something that is old-fashioned and not now effective.

Hindi meaning: पुराना; जीर्ण

Synonyms: Decrepit, Run-Down, Crumbling, Collapsing

Antonyms: Sound, Solid, Sturdy

Example: The <strong>creaky</strong> legal system needs an overhaul immediately.

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