10 new English words for 25 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 Inspect (verb)

Inspect  - Meaning: examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard.

Meaning: examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard.

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षण करना

Synonyms: Probe, Appraise, Scrutinise, Vet

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Discount

Example: The captain wants to <strong>inspect</strong> your kit.

2 Vicissitude (noun)

Vicissitude  - Meaning: a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Meaning: a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: उतार- चढ़ाव, उलटफेर

Synonyms: Downturn, Instability, Fickleness, Vacillation

Antonyms: Stability, Uniformity, Similarity, Constancy

Example: A man used to <strong>vicissitudes</strong> is not easily dejected.

3 Splendour (noun)

Splendour  - Meaning: magnificent and splendid appearance.

Meaning: magnificent and splendid appearance.

Hindi meaning: भव्यता

Synonyms: Grandeur, Opulence, Panoply, Majesty

Antonyms: Drabness, Dowdiness, Dullness, Plainness

Example: The house has been restored to its original <strong>splendour</strong>.

4 Exquisitely (adverb)

Exquisitely  - Meaning: in an extremely beautiful and delicate manner.

Meaning: in an extremely beautiful and delicate manner.

Hindi meaning: नजाकत से

Synonyms: Superbly, Delicately, Divinely, Wonderfully, Skillfully

Antonyms: Clumsily, Awkwardly, Ineptly, Maladroitly

Example: Travis ordered champagne with their <strong>exquisitely</strong> cooked fish.

5 Convergence (noun)

Convergence  - Meaning: the fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together.

Meaning: the fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together.

Hindi meaning: विलीनीकरण

Synonyms: Junction, Union, Conjunction, Merging

Antonyms: Divergence, Departure, Separation, Parting

Example: The <strong>convergence</strong> of pop-cultural trends and technological progress gave us camera phones and the “selfie”.

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6 Vigorous (adjective)

Vigorous  - Meaning: strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Meaning: strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Hindi meaning: प्रफुल्लित, जोशीला

Synonyms: Spirited, Bouncing, Dynamic, Vibrant, Animated

Antonyms: Feeble, Dull, Lethargic, Sluggish

Example: <strong>Vigorous</strong> youth is subjected to rigorous discipline.

7 Vivid (adjective)

Vivid  - Meaning: producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Meaning: producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Hindi meaning: ज्वलंत, सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Evocative, Lucid, Lively, Scintillating

Antonyms: Vague, Obscure, Dreary, Murky

Example: He gave a <strong>vivid</strong> account of his life as a fighter pilot.

8 Mingle (verb)

Mingle  - Meaning: move among and engage with others at a social function.

Meaning: move among and engage with others at a social function.

Hindi meaning: मिलना

Synonyms: Circulate, Socialise, Blend, Intersperse, Hobnob

Antonyms: Separate, Disengage, Split Up

Example: She is very shy and does not <strong>mingle</strong> with the children at school.

9 Harmony (noun)

Harmony  - Meaning: the state of being in agreement or concord.

Meaning: the state of being in agreement or concord.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Amity, Consensus, Rapport, Concurrence

Antonyms: Discord, Dissention, Variance, Conflict

Example: They've lived together in reasonable <strong>harmony</strong> for many years.

10 Transcend (verb)

Transcend  - Meaning: to go beyond a limit or surpass (a person or achievement).

Meaning: to go beyond a limit or surpass (a person or achievement).

Hindi meaning: श्रेष्ठ होना; ज़्यादा होना

Synonyms: Excel, Outdo, Surpass, Outstep

Antonyms: Trail, Lag, Be Inferior, Dawdle

Example: At times his technique seems to <strong>transcend</strong> the limitations of the piano.

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