10 new English words for 17 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 Underscore (verb)

Underscore  - Meaning-  To emphasize or show that something is important or true

Meaning- To emphasize or show that something is important or true

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Stress, Accentuate, Highlight, Point Up,

Antonyms: Ignore, De-Emphasized, Weaken

Example: The company <strong>underscored</strong> the progress made with fuel cells.

2 Modest (adjective)

Modest  - Meaning- (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small. (कम)

Meaning- (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small. (कम)

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा

Synonyms: Moderate, Adequate, Small

Antonyms: Huge, Great, Massive, Immoderate

Example: A superior man is <strong>modest</strong> in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

3 Disarray (noun)

Disarray  - Meaning- A state of disorganization or untidiness. (अव्यवस्था)

Meaning- A state of disorganization or untidiness. (अव्यवस्था)

Hindi meaning: उलट पलट

Synonyms: Disorder, Chaos,Mess, Clutter

Antonyms: Orderliness, Organize, Arrange, Classify

Example: We’re decorating, so everything’s in complete <strong>disarray</strong> at home.

4 Steer (verb)

Steer  - Meaning-  To take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops (चलाना)

Meaning- To take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops (चलाना)

Hindi meaning: मार्गदर्शन करना

Synonyms: Guide, Direct, Control, Lead

Antonyms: Trail, Follow, Dog

Example: He managed to <strong>steer</strong> the conversation away from his divorce.

5 Savvy (adjective)

Savvy  - Meaning- Practical knowledge or understanding of something (बुद्धिमत्ता)

Meaning- Practical knowledge or understanding of something (बुद्धिमत्ता)

Hindi meaning: कुशाग्रता

Synonyms: Sharp, Acute, Shrewd, Astute

Antonyms: Ignorant, Obtuse, Inexperienced, Dull

Example: Your help desk agent should be <strong>savvy</strong> about all the features of your company’s software.

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6 Compulsion (noun)

Compulsion  - Meaning-  A strong desire to do something, especially something that is wrong, silly or dangerous (बाध्यता)

Meaning- A strong desire to do something, especially something that is wrong, silly or dangerous (बाध्यता)

Hindi meaning: विवशता

Synonyms: Obligation, Force, Coercion, Duress

Antonyms: Freewill, Liberty, Independence, Approval

Example: I seem to have a constant <strong>compulsion</strong> to eat.

7 Synchronise (verb)

Synchronise  - Meaning- To happen at the same time

Meaning- To happen at the same time

Hindi meaning: साथ-साथ होना

Synonyms: Coincide, Happen Together, Coexist, Occur Together

Antonyms: Desynchronize

Example: The sound track did not <strong>synchronize</strong> with the action.

8 Divisive (adjective)

Divisive  - Meaning- Causing people to be split into groups that disagree with or oppose each other

Meaning- Causing people to be split into groups that disagree with or oppose each other

Hindi meaning: विभाजक

Synonyms: Contentious, Conflicting, Alienating, Disharmonious

Antonyms: Unifying

Example: The <strong>divisive</strong> proposal split the committee into two opposing sides.

9 Spree (noun)

Spree  - Meaning- A short period of time that you spend doing one particular activity that you enjoy, but often too much of it.

Meaning- A short period of time that you spend doing one particular activity that you enjoy, but often too much of it.

Synonyms: Binge, Orgy, Splurge

Antonyms: Care, Thriftiness

Example: The alcoholic consumed two gallons of whiskey during his last drinking <strong>spree</strong>.

10 Dysfunction (noun)

Dysfunction  - Meaning - the situation when the relationships within a society, family, etc. are not working normally.

Meaning - the situation when the relationships within a society, family, etc. are not working normally.

Hindi meaning: शिथिलता

Synonyms: Malfunction, Affliction, Failure, Trouble

Example: Society’s <strong>dysfunctions</strong> can lead to many other problems.

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