10 new English words for 19 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 Goliath (noun)

Goliath  - Meaning: A person or thing that is very large or powerful.

Meaning: A person or thing that is very large or powerful.

Hindi meaning: सम्राट

Synonyms: Giant, Behemoth, Titan, Leviathan, Whopper, Colossus

Antonyms: Mite, Midget, Pygmy

Example: David was a hero when he killed <strong>Goliath</strong>.

2 Decrepit (adjective)

Decrepit  - Meaning: (of a thing or person) very old and not in good condition or health.

Meaning: (of a thing or person) very old and not in good condition or health.

Hindi meaning: जीर्ण

Synonyms: On Its Last Legs, Dilapidated, Run-Down, Ramshackle, Tumbledown, Shabby

Antonyms: Mended, Rebuilt, Fixed, Repaired, Sound

Example: Most of the buildings were old and <strong>decrepit</strong>.

3 Dungeon (noun)

Dungeon  - Meaning: A dark underground room used as a prison, especially in a castle.

Meaning: A dark underground room used as a prison, especially in a castle.

Hindi meaning: कालकोठरी

Synonyms: Prison, Cell, Oubliette, Penitentiary

Example: Throw him into the <strong>dungeons! </strong>

4 Averse (adjective)

Averse  - Meaning: Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Meaning: Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Opposed, Antipathetic, Antagonistic, Disinclined, Loath, Ill-Disposed

Antonyms: Sympathetic, Keen, Friendly, Inclined, Disposed

Example: We are <strong>averse</strong> to such noisy surroundings.

5 Lofty (adjective)

Lofty  - Meaning: (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality.

Meaning: (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसनीय

Synonyms: Admirable, Worthy, Noble, Sublime,

Antonyms: Disgraceful, Despicable, Contemptible, Reprehensible

Example: The new unit will start business today with the <strong>lofty</strong> goal of $ 100 million in sales within five years.

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6 Stunt (verb)

Stunt  - Meaning: To prevent somebody/something from growing or developing as much as they/it should.

Meaning: To prevent somebody/something from growing or developing as much as they/it should.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ने न देना

Synonyms: Impede, Inhibit, Hinder, Check, Hamper

Antonyms: Help, Further, Advance, Facilitate

Example: The recovery of our industries is <strong>stunted</strong> by lack of funds

7 Glibly (adverb)

Glibly  - Meaning: In a way that uses words that are clever, but are not sincere, and do not show much thought.

Meaning: In a way that uses words that are clever, but are not sincere, and do not show much thought.

Hindi meaning: चिकनाई से

Synonyms: Slickly, Adroitly, Deftly, Patly, Unconvincingly

Antonyms: Sincerely, Guilelessly, Candidly, Genuinely

Example: He <strong>glibly</strong> professed his ignorance of the affair.

8 Salient (adjective)

Salient  - Meaning: Most noticeable or important.

Meaning: Most noticeable or important.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Chief, Conspicuous, Prominent, Vital

Antonyms: Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Trifling

Example: She began to summarize the <strong>salient</strong> features of the proposal.

9 Amass (verb)

Amass  - Meaning: To collect something, especially in large quantities.

Meaning: To collect something, especially in large quantities.

Hindi meaning: इकठ्ठा करना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Stockpile, Accrue, Hoard, Pile Up

Antonyms: Distribute, Dispense, Hand Out, Dole Out

Example: He <strong>amassed</strong> a fortune from silver mining.

10 Iconoclast (noun)

Iconoclast  - Meaning: A person who criticizes popular beliefs or established customs and ideas.

Meaning: A person who criticizes popular beliefs or established customs and ideas.

Hindi meaning: रूढ़िगत विचारों का विरोधी

Synonyms: Revolutionary, Radical, Reformer, Freethinker

Antonyms: Conservative, Conformist, Orthodox

Example: Any healthy society needs <strong>iconoclasts</strong>, and he sure is one.

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