10 new English words for 9 March 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 Contagion (noun)

Contagion  - Meaning- The spread of a disease by close contact between people.

Meaning- The spread of a disease by close contact between people.

Hindi meaning: संक्रमण

Synonyms: Contamination, Infection, Transmission, Foulness

Antonyms: Purification, Decontamination, Sterilization, Disinfection

Example: Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the fatal <strong>contagion</strong>.

Trick: Contry ke is region mai corona ka contagion h

2 Fan (verb)

Fan  - Meaning- To make a feeling, an attitude, etc. stronger.

Meaning- To make a feeling, an attitude, etc. stronger.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित करना

Synonyms: Intensify, Inflame, Exacerbate, Amplify

Antonyms: Subdue, Quash, Put down, Suppress

Example: His reluctance to answer her questions simply <strong>fanned</strong> her curiosity.

Trick: Being human karke salman ke liye mera respect fan ho gaya

3 Reminiscent (adjective)

Reminiscent  - Meaning- Reminding you of somebody/something.

Meaning- Reminding you of somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: याद दिलाने वाला

Synonyms: Evocative, Remindful, Redolent

Antonyms: Forgetful, Negligent, Distracted, Oblivious

Example: The way he laughed was strongly <strong>reminiscent</strong> of his father.

Trick: Mini ke scent ka reminiscent mujhe aaj bhi h

4 Flounder (verb)

Flounder  - Meaning- Be in a difficult and serious situation financially.

Meaning- Be in a difficult and serious situation financially.

Hindi meaning: व्यवसाय का बुरा प्रबंध करना

Synonyms: Struggle financially, Be in dire straits, Face insolvency

Antonyms: Do Well, Prosper, Succeed, Flourish

Example: The new democracy there continues to <strong>flounder</strong>.

Trick: Cash flow ko control nahi karoge to flounder ho jaoge

5 Goad (verb)

Goad  - Meaning- Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.

Meaning- Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Stimulate, Spur, Induce, Egg On

Antonyms: Cease, End, Halt, Discontinue

Example: I didn't realise that people would attempt to <strong>goad</strong> us into aggression at regular intervals.

Trick: God ke nam par ajkal neta bahut goad karte h

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6 Dire (adjective)

Dire  - Meaning- Extremely serious or urgent.

Meaning- Extremely serious or urgent.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर

Synonyms: Terrible, Dreadful, Horrible, Outrageous

Antonyms: Wonderful, Pleasant, Terrific, Incredible

Example: We're in <strong>dire</strong> need of your help.

Trick: General dire ka attack bada hi dire tha jaliawalan bagh mai

7 Grave (adjective)

Grave  - Meaning- Very serious and important; giving you a reason to feel worried.

Meaning- Very serious and important; giving you a reason to feel worried.

Hindi meaning: चिंताजनक

Synonyms: Severe, Solemn, Earnest, Serious

Antonyms: Trivial, Unimportant, Inconsiderable

Example: The consequences will be very <strong>grave</strong> if nothing is done.

Trick: Rave party mai jane ke grave outcome ho sakte h

8 Tepid (adjective)

Tepid  - Meaning- Showing Little Enthusiasm.

Meaning- Showing Little Enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: उत्साहहीन

Synonyms: Half-Hearted, Unenthusiastic, Indifferent, Lukewarm

Antonyms: Zealous, Enthusiastic, Passionate, Fervent

Example: The play was greeted with<strong> tepid</strong> applause.

Trick: Tu pi kar bada hi tepid ho jata h

9 Cognizant (adjective)

Cognizant  - Meaning- Having knowledge or understanding of something.

Meaning- Having knowledge or understanding of something.

Hindi meaning: जानकार

Synonyms: Aware, Conscious, Sensible, Informed

Antonyms: Asleep, In Alert, Unaware, Uninformed

Example: Statesmen must be <strong>cognizant</strong> of the political boundaries within which they work.

Trick: Sant ko har bat ka cognizant hota h

10 Morose (adjective)

Morose  - Meaning- Miserable, Very Bad.

Meaning- Miserable, Very Bad.

Hindi meaning: दयनीय

Synonyms: Poor, Pathetic, Wretched

Antonyms: Splendid, Superb, Fine, Glorious

Example: In the latter days he appeared <strong>morose</strong> and worried.

Trick: Biwi ko rose na dena bada morose ho sakta h

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