10 new English words for 5 February 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 Arduous (adjective)

Arduous  - Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Hindi meaning: कठिन

Synonyms: Burdensome, onerous, Strenuous, Uphill, laborious, grueling

Antonyms: Effortless, Undemanding, Trouble-Free, Simple

Example: It was an <strong>arduous</strong> climb up the mountain.

Trick: Bhagwan ki aarti ka kam bilkul bhi arduous nahi h

2 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny  - Critical observation or examination.

Critical observation or examination.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Inspection, Investigation, Exploration, Examination

Example: <strong>Scrutiny</strong> committees have often been dominated by ruling party chairs.

Trick: Airplane ka crew scrutiny ke bad andar jane deta h

3 Indispensable (adjective)

Indispensable  - Absolutely necessary.

Absolutely necessary.

Hindi meaning: परम आवश्यक

Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Imperative, Vital, Requisite

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Trivial, Redundant

Example: Your assistance is <strong>indispensable</strong> for us

Trick: Dispensary ki need ganv mai indispensible h

4 Deference (noun)

Deference  - Humble submission and respect.

Humble submission and respect.

Hindi meaning: सम्मान

Synonyms: Respect, Obeisance, Regard, Esteem, Reverence

Antonyms: Dishonor, Disrespect, Discourtesy, Disdain

Example: Visiting officials were treated with great <strong>deference</strong>.

Trick: Modi ji ke reference ka sab deference karte h

5 Archaic (adjective)

Archaic  - Very old or old-fashioned.

Very old or old-fashioned.

Hindi meaning: प्राचीन

Synonyms: Obsolete, Ancient, Antiquated, Passé

Antonyms: Modern, Up-To-Date, Contemporary, In Vogue

Example: The Company does some things in <strong>archaic</strong> ways, such as not using computers for bookkeeping

Trick: Bharat mai chai ke aadat badi archaic h

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6 Anxious (adjective)

Anxious  - Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent                event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Agitated, Distressed, Apprehensive, Jittery, Antsy

Antonyms: Tranquil, Unworried, Unafraid, Confident

Example: He is <strong>anxious</strong> about his mother's health

Trick: Anna kabhi bhi anxious nahi hote

7 Obscure (adjective)

Obscure  - Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Arcane, Mysterious, Vague

Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Perceptible

Example: It was an <strong>obscure</strong> corner of the world.

Trick: Forest mai tiger ab sure dikhe ye obscure h

8 Inclusion (noun)

Inclusion  - The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

Hindi meaning: समावेश

Synonyms: Admittance, Involvement, Insertion, Incorporation

Antonyms: Exclusion, Subtraction

Example: Her <strong>inclusion</strong> in the team has caused controversy.

Trick: Sabhi ko include karna hi inclusion kahlata h

9 Discretion (noun)

Discretion  - The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Hindi meaning: विवेक

Synonyms: Circumspection, Prudence, Delicacy, Carefulness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Negligence

Example: You must show <strong>discretion</strong> in choosing your friend.

Trick: Is creation ke liye bada discretion chahiye

10 Undue (adjective)

Undue  - Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.

Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.

Hindi meaning: अनुचित

Synonyms: Inordinate, Immoderate, Unwarranted, Intemperate

Antonyms: Appropriate, Moderate, Suitable, Warranted

Example: They are taking <strong>undue</strong> advantage of the situation.

Trick: Fees ka due rahna bada undue h

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