10 new English words for 10 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 Stigmatise (verb)

Stigmatise  - Meaning: To treat somebody in a way that makes them feel that they are very bad or unimportant.

Meaning: To treat somebody in a way that makes them feel that they are very bad or unimportant.

Hindi meaning: कलंकित करना

Synonyms: Discredit, Dishonour, Defame, Disparage

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Approve, Exalt

Example: He was <strong>stigmatised</strong> as an ex-convict.

Trick: Stick se marna apni wife ko bada stigmatise h

2 Dampen (verb)

Dampen  - Meaning: Make less strong or intense.

Meaning: Make less strong or intense.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Lessen, Decrease, Diminish, Moderate, Temper

Antonyms: Heighten, Intensify, Aggravate, Amplify

Example: None of the setbacks could <strong>dampen </strong>his enthusiasm for the project.

Trick: Daddy ke pen mai ink dampen ho gayi h

3 Adverse (adjective)

Adverse  - Meaning-  Negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result.

Meaning- Negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result.

Hindi meaning: विरुद्ध

Synonyms: Unfavourable, Disadvantageous, Inauspicious, Unpropitious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Favourable, Advantageous

Example: This drug is known to have <strong>adverse</strong> side effects.

Trick: Versha ne bada adverse add kiya h mere khilaf

4 Outweigh (verb)

Outweigh  - Meaning: To be greater or more important than something

Meaning: To be greater or more important than something

Hindi meaning: से अधिक होना

Synonyms: Be Greater Than, Exceed, Be Superior To, Take Precedence Over

Antonyms: Lose, Fall Behind, Fail, Surrender

Example: The advantages greatly <strong>outweigh</strong> the disadvantages.

Trick: Iska weight out of control hokar outweigh ho gaya h

5 Peer (noun)

Peer  - Meaning: A person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you.

Meaning: A person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you.

Hindi meaning: हमउम्र

Synonyms: Compeer, Fellow, Equal, Contemporary

Antonyms: Opponent, Foe, Enemy

Example: She enjoys the respect of her <strong>peers. </strong>

Trick: Pene ka kam apne peer ke sath hi hote h

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6 Denigrate (verb)

Denigrate  - Meaning: To criticize somebody/something unfairly.

Meaning: To criticize somebody/something unfairly.

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Speak Ill Of, Sully, Besmirch, Vilify

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Extol, Commend

Example: Ensure they speak well of us rather than <strong>denigrate</strong> us to their friends.

Trick: Deni villain ke rup mai denigrate ho chuke h

7 Vocal (adjective)

Vocal  - Meaning: Telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence.

Meaning: Telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence.

Hindi meaning: मुखर

Synonyms: Outspoken, Vociferous, Articulate, Uninhibited

Antonyms: Quiet, Taciturn, Reticent, Introverted

Example: He was <strong>vocal</strong> in condemning the action.

Trick: Kal wo badi vocal hokar bol rahi thi

8 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious  - Meaning: dangerously likely to fall or collapse; uncertain

Meaning: dangerously likely to fall or collapse; uncertain

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित, संकटमय

Synonyms: Unstable, Perilous, Insecure, Hazardous

Antonyms: Secure, Firm, Sheltered, Reliable

Example: It could be a financially <strong>precarious</strong> solution.

Trick: Care na ki pahle se patient ki to wo bada precarious h

9 Scramble (verb)

Scramble  - Meaning: To push, fight or compete with others in order to get or to reach something.

Meaning: To push, fight or compete with others in order to get or to reach something.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष करना

Synonyms: Compete, Jostle, Scuffle, Tussle

Antonyms: Give Up, Surrender, Yield

Example: The audience <strong>scrambled</strong> for the exits

Trick: Cramp aane par player scramble karte h

10 Harp on (verb)

Harp on  - Meaning: Talk or write persistently and tediously on (a particular topic)

Meaning: Talk or write persistently and tediously on (a particular topic)

Synonyms: Keep On About, Go On About, Persist In Talking About, Keep Talking About, Labour The Point About, Dwell On

Antonyms: Dismiss, Push Aside, Ignore, Disregard

Example: I don't want to <strong>harp on</strong> about the past.

Trick: Harpic acha toilet clenar h is par harp on kar raha h

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