10 new English words for 7 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 Singularly (adverb)

Singularly  - Meaning: Very; in an unusual way.

Meaning: Very; in an unusual way.

Hindi meaning: असाधारण रूप से

Synonyms: Strangely, Peculiarly, Eccentrically, Exceptionally, Extraordinarily, Queerly

Antonyms: Normally, Usually, Commonly, Ordinarily

Example: He chose a <strong>singularly</strong> inappropriate moment to make his request.

Trick: Singal handed ladke ne singularly 10 ladko ko pit diya

2 Unenviable (adjective)

Unenviable  - Meaning: Unpleasant; that you would not want to have.

Meaning: Unpleasant; that you would not want to have.

Hindi meaning: अवांछनीय

Synonyms: Unpleasant, Undesirable, Uninviting, Nasty

Antonyms: Desired, Covetable, Wanted

Example: It put me in the <strong>unenviable</strong> position of having to lie.

Trick: Enemy ka presence unenviable h

3 Incontrovertible (adjective)

Incontrovertible  - Meaning: That is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied.

Meaning: That is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय, नर्विवाद

Synonyms: Undeniable, Indisputable, Irrefutable, Incontestable

Antonyms: Questionable, Disputable, Debatable, Controversial

Example: The facts were <strong>incontrovertible</strong>.

Trick: Jis bat par koi controversy na ho wo incontrovertible hoti h

4 Pontificate (verb)

Pontificate  - Meaning: Express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.

Meaning: Express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.

Hindi meaning: सिद्धांतवादी बात करना

Synonyms: Hold Forth, Sound Off, Expound, Declaim

Example: He was <strong>pontificating</strong> about art and history.

Trick: Ricky ponting cricket ko lekar pontificate karta h

5 Revisionist (noun)

Revisionist  - Meaning: A person who wants to change a political system, especially Marxism, because they do not agree with its main ideas or practices.

Meaning: A person who wants to change a political system, especially Marxism, because they do not agree with its main ideas or practices.

Hindi meaning: संशोधनवादी

Synonyms: Reformer, Radical, Revolutionary, Pragmatist

Antonyms: Orthodox, Conservative, Conventional Person

Example: The final focus of <strong>revisionist</strong> research is upon the sequel to October.

Trick: Bar bar revision karke change karne wala revisionist hota h

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6 Whammy (noun)

Whammy  - Meaning: An unpleasant situation or event that causes problems for somebody/something.

Meaning: An unpleasant situation or event that causes problems for somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: झटका

Synonyms: Blow, Bombshell, Thunderbolt, Jolt

Antonyms: Good Fortune, Talisman, Fortune

Example: Farmers have faced the double <strong>whammy</strong> of a freeze and a drought this year.

Trick: Ammy ke accident ne usko bahut bada whammy diya

7 Zealous (adjective)

Zealous  - Meaning: Showing great energy and enthusiasm for something, especially because you feel strongly about it.

Meaning: Showing great energy and enthusiasm for something, especially because you feel strongly about it.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Keen, Ardent, Fervent

Antonyms: Unpassionate, Apathetic, Indifferent, Unconcerned

Example: The council was extremely <strong>zealous</strong> in the application of the regulations’

Trick: Zid karke duniya badlane wale log bade zealous hote h

8 Quintessential (adjective)

Quintessential  - Meaning: Representing the perfect example of something.

Meaning: Representing the perfect example of something.

Hindi meaning: सर्वोत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Ideal, Exemplary, Paradigmatic, Archetypal

Antonyms: Mediocre, Ordinary, Atypical, Second-Class

Example: Indeed, dance is the <strong>quintessential</strong> gesture language.

Trick: Media channel ‘the quint’ bada quintessential h youtube par

9 Preoccupation (noun)

Preoccupation  - Meaning: A state of thinking about something continuously; something that you think about frequently or for a long time.

Meaning: A state of thinking about something continuously; something that you think about frequently or for a long time.

Hindi meaning: जुनून, धुन

Synonyms: Obsession, Engrossment, Fixation, Fetish

Antonyms: Hatred, Dislike, Aversion, Repulsion

Example: She found his <strong>preoccupation</strong> with money irritating.

Trick: Apne occupation ko lekar uska preoccupation h

10 Indispensable (adjective)

Indispensable  - Meaning: Too important to be without.

Meaning: Too important to be without.

Hindi meaning: अत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Essential, Vital, Requisite, Imperative

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Trivial, Insignificant

Example: Smartphone is <strong>indispensable</strong> to modern life.

Trick: Dispensary ka village mai hona indispensable h

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