10 new English words for 7 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 Polemics (noun)

Polemics  - Meaning: The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.

Meaning: The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.

Hindi meaning: वाद-विवाद

Synonyms: Debate, Discussion, Wrangling, Sparring, Disputation

Example: The history of science has become embroiled in religious <strong>polemics</strong>.

Trick: Pole par mic laga kar polemics kar rahe the dono neta

2 Rant (verb)

Rant  - Meaning: Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.

Meaning: Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.

Hindi meaning: गंभीरता से बोलना, हल्ला मचाकर दोषारोपण करना

Synonyms: Fulminate, Spout, Bluster, Harangue

Antonyms: Be Modest, Be Quiet, Be Calm

Example: Priyanka was still <strong>ranting</strong> about the unfairness of it all.

Trick: Rent nahi dene par landloard rant kar raha tha jor se

3 Mayhem (noun)

Mayhem  - Meaning: Violent or extreme disorder; chaos.

Meaning: Violent or extreme disorder; chaos.

Hindi meaning: हाथापाई, अराजकता

Synonyms: Havoc, Bedlam, Tumult, Uproar, Turmoil, Hullabaloo, Commotion

Antonyms: Order, Peace, Harmony, Tranquillity

Example: There was absolute <strong>mayhem</strong> when everyone tried to get out at once.

Trick: May ki garmi rajasthan mai mayhem macha rakha h

4 Meritorious (adjective)

Meritorious  - Meaning: Deserving praise.

Meaning: Deserving praise.

Hindi meaning: प्रशांसा के योग्य

Synonyms: Praise Worthy, Laudable, Estimable, Commendable

Antonyms: Disgraceful, Contemptible, Reprehensible, Despicable

Example: He was praised for his <strong>meritorious</strong> service.

Trick: Merit mai aane wale log meritorious deserve karte h

5 Malfeasance (noun)

Malfeasance  - Meaning: The doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp. by a public official.

Meaning: The doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp. by a public official.

Hindi meaning: जुर्म, अपराध

Synonyms: Misconduct, Impropriety, Wrongdoing, Transgression

Antonyms: Manners, Obedience, Honesty, Truthfulness

Example: There was clear evidence of <strong>malfeasance</strong>.

Trick: (mal= bad) festival mai chori karna malfeasance hota h

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6 Nebulous (adjective)

Nebulous  - Meaning: Not clear.

Meaning: Not clear.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Vague, Ill-Defined, Hazy, Inchoate,

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Obvious, Certain

Example: <strong>Nebulous</strong> concepts like quality of life

Trick: Bull (sand) ne mara to sab kuch nebulous najar aa raha tha

7 Muzzle (verb)

Muzzle  - Meaning: To prevent somebody from expressing their opinions in public as they want to.

Meaning: To prevent somebody from expressing their opinions in public as they want to.

Hindi meaning: दबाना

Synonyms: Silence, Suppress, Gag, Stifle, Curb, Fetter

Antonyms: Encourage, Support, Aid, Embolden

Example: They accused the government of <strong>muzzling</strong> the press.

Trick: Sardar ji apni mucho ko kabhi muzzle nahi karte h

8 Innocuous (adjective)

Innocuous  - Meaning: Not harmful or offensive.

Meaning: Not harmful or offensive.

Hindi meaning: हानि रहित

Synonyms: Harmless, Benign, Unobjectionable, Innocent

Antonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Malignant, Malevolent

Example: It seemed a perfectly <strong>innocuous</strong> remark.

Trick: Innocent chije hi innocuous kahlati h

9 Vetting (noun)

Vetting  - Meaning: The process of carefully and critically examining something.

Meaning: The process of carefully and critically examining something.

Hindi meaning: पुनरीक्षण

Synonyms: Examining, Inspection, Screening, Assessing, Evaluation

Example: The agreement went through a careful process of <strong>vetting</strong> by lawyers.

Trick: Waiting room mai wait kar rahe logo ka vetting chal raha h

10 Modicum (noun)

Modicum  - Meaning: A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant.

Meaning: A fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant.

Hindi meaning: नाम मात्र

Synonyms: Little Bit, Ounce, Iota, Tinge, Smidgen

Antonyms: Plenty, Mound, Stack

Example: His statement had a <strong>modicum</strong> of truth.

Trick: Modi ji namak ki matra bhojan mai modicum lete h

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