10 new English words for 3 January 2020, 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 Fallout (noun)

Fallout  - Meaning: The bad results of a situation or an action.

Meaning: The bad results of a situation or an action.

Hindi meaning: नतीजा

Synonyms: Consequence, Repercussions, Upshot, Aftermath

Antonyms: Cause, Source, Reason

Example: The political <strong>fallout</strong> of the affair cost him his job.

Trick: Fail hone ka fallout tumhe bad mai najar aayega

2 Whittle Away (phrasal verb)

Whittle Away - ): Meaning: To make something gradually decrease in value or amount.

): Meaning: To make something gradually decrease in value or amount.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Reduce, Erode, Wear Away, Diminish, Pare Down, Prune

Antonyms: Increase, Raise, Enhance, Grow, Amplify

Example: Inflation has steadily <strong>whittled away</strong> their savings.

Trick: Hitler ki power dhire dhire whittle away ho gayi

3 Rile (verb)

Rile  - Meaning: To annoy somebody or make them angry.

Meaning: To annoy somebody or make them angry.

Hindi meaning: क्रुद्ध करना

Synonyms: Annoy, Vex, Exasperate, Bug, Nettle, Gall

Antonyms: Calm, Appease, Placate, Mollify

Example: He has been <strong>riled</strong> by suggestions that his Arsenal future is in doubt’

Trick: File kho jane par boss rile karega

4 Castigate (verb)

Castigate  - Meaning: Scold (someone) severely.

Meaning: Scold (someone) severely.

Hindi meaning: फटकारना

Synonyms: Reprimand, Chastise, Chide, Upbraid

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Laud, Compliment

Example: The minister <strong>castigated</strong> schools for falling standards in education.

Trick: Caste based statement dene par use castigate kiya gaya

5 Impervious (adjective)

Impervious  - Meaning: Not affected or influenced by something.

Meaning: Not affected or influenced by something.

Hindi meaning: अप्रभावित

Synonyms: Resistant, Immune, Unaffected, Unsusceptible

Antonyms: Exposed, Vulnerable, Moved, Open

Example: He was completely <strong>impervious</strong> to criticism.

Trick: Khud par vishwas rakhne wale log impervious hote h

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6 Toothless (adjective)

Toothless  - Meaning: Lacking genuine force or effectiveness.

Meaning: Lacking genuine force or effectiveness.

Hindi meaning: अप्रभावी

Synonyms: Powerless, Impotent, Ineffective, Ineffectual

Antonyms: Strong, Powerful, Puissant, Mighty, Capable

Example: This well-intentioned but<strong> toothless</strong> law will do nothing to improve the situation.

Trick: Bina tooth ke khana khana toothless h

7 Lobby (verb)

Lobby  - Meaning: To try to influence a politician or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law.

Meaning: To try to influence a politician or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law.

Hindi meaning: अपने पक्ष में जनमत तैयार करना

Synonyms: Influence, Persuade, Sway, Bring Pressure To Bear On, Pull Strings

Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Advise Against

Example: The group tried to<strong> lobby</strong> the bill through.

Trick: Lobby mai logo ki lobby gather ki usne

8 Bank on (verb)

Bank on - Meaning: To rely on somebody/something.

Meaning: To rely on somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: आश्रित होना

Synonyms: Depend, Rely, Count On, Reckon On, Lean On

Antonyms: Doubt, Suspect, Distrust, Have Misgivings

Example: I'm <strong>banking on</strong> your help.

Trick: Loan ke liye hum bank par banko on rahte h

9 Ostensible (adjective)

Ostensible  - Meaning: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Meaning: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: तथाकथित

Synonyms: Apparent, Seeming, Specious, Outward

Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Sure, Verified

Example: The <strong>ostensible</strong> reason for his absence was illness.

Trick: Uska tension mai hona ostrnsible ho sakta h

10 Weigh (verb)

Weigh  - Meaning: To consider something carefully before making a decision.

Meaning: To consider something carefully before making a decision.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना, मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Dismiss, Overlook

Example: I <strong>weighed</strong> the benefits of the plan against the risks involved.

Trick: Apni bato ko weigh karke bologe to unka weight rahega

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