10 new English words for 27 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 Caveat (noun)

Caveat  - Meaning- A warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done.

Meaning- A warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done.

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Admonition, Monition

Example: Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a <strong>caveat</strong> on costs.

2 Cohort (noun)

Cohort  - Meaning- A group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behavior.

Meaning- A group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behavior.

Hindi meaning: साथी

Synonyms: Comrade, Companion, Partner

Antonyms: Enemy, Foe, Opponent, rival

Example: A <strong>cohort</strong> of civil servants patiently drafting legislation.

3 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - Meaning-  A general agreement.

Meaning- A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Unanimity, Accord, Concurrence, Agreement

Antonyms: Disagreement, Opposition, Discord, Conflict

Example: There exists a broad political <strong>consensus</strong> in favour of economic reform.

4 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Meaning- Very impressive.

Meaning- Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Breathtaking, Outstanding, Splendid, Impressive

Antonyms: Ordinary, Normal, Common, Usual

Example: The <strong>spectacular</strong> special effects transformed the simple screenplay into a magnificent film.

5 Bulge (noun)

Bulge  - Meaning- A sudden temporary increase in the amount of something.

Meaning- A sudden temporary increase in the amount of something.

Hindi meaning: वृद्धि

Synonyms: Surge, Upsurge, Rise, Escalation

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction

Example: After the war there was a <strong>bulge</strong> in the birth rate.

Unlock all 10 words for 27 February 2020

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Undermine (verb)

Undermine  - Meaning- To make something weaker at the base.

Meaning- To make something weaker at the base.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण करना

Synonyms: Weaken, Debilitate, Emasculate, Undercut

Antonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Bolster

Example: The incompetence and arrogance of the city’s administration have <strong>undermined</strong> public confidence in government.

7 Meticulous (adjective)

Meticulous  - Meaning- Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Meaning- Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Hindi meaning: अति सावधान

Synonyms: Fastidious, Thorough, Punctilious, Careful

Antonyms: Careless, negligent, Sloppy

Example: He's always <strong>meticulous</strong> in keeping the records up to date.

8 Propel (verb)

Propel  - Meaning- To move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction.

Meaning- To move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction.

Hindi meaning: आगे को बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Impel, Move, Motivate, Push

Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Pull, Stop

Example: In order to <strong>propel</strong> the ministry into commission, the church was accepting monetary donations.

9 Jeopardize (verb)

Jeopardize  - Meaning- To risk harming or destroying something / somebody.

Meaning- To risk harming or destroying something / somebody.

Hindi meaning: ख़तरे में डालना

Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard

Example: He would never do anything to <strong>jeopardize</strong> his career.

10 Ailing (adjective)

Ailing  - Meaning-  (of a business, government, etc.) having problems and getting weaker.

Meaning- (of a business, government, etc.) having problems and getting weaker.

Hindi meaning: मांदा

Synonyms: Flawed, Deficient, Failing

Antonyms: Healthy, Sound, Strong

Example: A new art gallery will give a boost to this <strong>ailing</strong> industrial city.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!