10 new English words for 25 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 Outcry (noun)

Outcry  - Meaning- A reaction of anger or strong protest shown by people in public.

Meaning- A reaction of anger or strong protest shown by people in public.

Hindi meaning: कड़ा विरोध

Synonyms: Vociferation, Furore, Uproar, Commotion

Antonyms: Approval, Consent, Credence, Assent

Example: An <strong>outcry</strong> from the peasants for the poor working conditions forced the landowner to make changes due to their complaints.

Trick: Cry karne ka outcry nahi krna chaheye

2 Fiduciary (noun)

Fiduciary  - Meaning-  A person or company that is in a position of trust, especially when it involves controlling money or property belonging to others.

Meaning- A person or company that is in a position of trust, especially when it involves controlling money or property belonging to others.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास पद का

Synonyms: Custodian, Depository, Guardian, Trustee

Example: It is entitled to compel the faithless <strong>fiduciaries</strong> to answer for their default according to their gain.

Trick: Judiciary m Fiduciary hona chahaye

3 Cater (verb)

Cater  - Meaning- Provide with what is needed or required.

Meaning- Provide with what is needed or required.

Hindi meaning: आवश्यकताएं पूरी करना

Synonyms: Supply, Provide, Serve, Fulfil, meet the needs, furnish

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Neglect

Example: The Paytm app <strong>cater</strong> to the needs of the smartphone users and promote cashless transactions.

Trick: Cat kr food ki cater krni chahiye

4 Devise (verb)

Devise  - Meaning- To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

Meaning- To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

Hindi meaning: ईजाद करना

Synonyms: Invent, Formulate, Develop, Conceive, concoct

Antonyms: Copy, Replicate, Imitate

Example: A new system has been <strong>devised</strong> to control traffic in the city.

Trick: Is device ko Devise kiya gya.

5 Canvass (verb)

Canvass  - Meaning- To ask people to support a particular person, political party, etc., either by going around an area and talking to people or by phoning them.

Meaning- To ask people to support a particular person, political party, etc., either by going around an area and talking to people or by phoning them.

Hindi meaning: वोट माँगना

Synonyms: Seek, Try to Obtain, Go After, Make A Pitch For, Try To Obtain. Solicit

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Abstain

Example: Party workers are busy <strong>canvassing</strong> local residents.

Trick: Masses se Canvass krte hai

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6 Passive (adjective)

Passive  - Meaning- Not participating readily or actively; inactive.

Meaning- Not participating readily or actively; inactive.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Inactive, Inoperative, Dormant, Idle

Antonyms: Active, Energetic, Proactive, Lively

Example: <strong>Passive</strong> hobbies do not sit well with the active teenager who likes to stay on the move.

Trick: Jo active nhi vo passive hai

7 Imminent (adjective)

Imminent  - Meaning- About to happen.

Meaning- About to happen.

Hindi meaning: निकट का

Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Nearing

Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful

Example: An announcement about his resignation is <strong>imminent</strong>.

Trick: Net ka exam Imminent hai

8 Ramification (noun)

Ramification  - Meaning- One of a number of complicated and unexpected results that follow an action or a decision.

Meaning- One of a number of complicated and unexpected results that follow an action or a decision.

Hindi meaning: नतीजा

Synonyms: Consequence, Result, Effect, upshot

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source

Example: These changes are bound to have widespread social <strong>ramifications</strong>.

Trick: Ram ke ache vichar ka Ramification acha hota hai.

9 Demagogue (noun)

Demagogue  - Meaning- A political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion rather than reason.

Meaning- A political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion rather than reason.

Hindi meaning: जनोत्तेजक

Synonyms: Rabble-Rouser, Agitator

Antonyms: Peace-Maker, Reconciler

Example: The outrageous post was written by a <strong>demagogue</strong> who used social networks to influence voters.

Trick: Ye gang Demagogue krte hai

10 Contour (noun)

Contour  - Meaning- The outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form.

Meaning- The outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form.

Hindi meaning: रूप-रेखा

Synonyms: Outline, Shapes, Figure, Curves

Example: She traced the <strong>contours</strong> of his face with her finger.

Trick: Engineer count krte hai Contour ko

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