10 new English words for 12 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 Smack (verb)

Smack - To seem to contain or involve a particular unpleasant quality.

To seem to contain or involve a particular unpleasant quality.

Hindi meaning: की झलक आना

Synonyms: Suggest, hint at, have overtones of, have a suggestion of, have the air of, give the impression of.

Example: The whole exercise <strong>smacks </strong>of the new political class.

2 Alacrity (noun)

Alacrity - Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Hindi meaning: आतुरता

Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Readiness, Promptness

Antonyms: Unwillingness, Reluctance, Slowness, Disinclination

Example: She accepted the invitation with <strong>alacrity. </strong>

3 Plank (noun)

Plank - A fundamental point of a political or other programme.

A fundamental point of a political or other programme.

Hindi meaning: प्रधान मुद्दा

Synonyms: Main point, Essential part, Elementary point

Example: The central <strong>plank</strong> of the bill is the curb on industrial polluters.

4 Spate (noun)

Spate - A large number of similar things coming in quick succession.

A large number of similar things coming in quick succession.

Hindi meaning: बड़ी संख्या में

Synonyms: Series, succession, deluge, flux, flurry

Example: The bombing was the latest in a <strong>spate</strong> of terrorist attacks.

5 Resuscitation (noun)

Resuscitation - The action of making something active or vigorous again.

The action of making something active or vigorous again.

Hindi meaning: पुनरुत्थान

Synonyms: Revitalization, Renewal, Revival, Rejuvenation

Antonyms: suppression, destruction

Example: My interest here is not in the recuperation or <strong>resuscitation</strong> of my professional specialization.

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6 Ramp (verb)

Ramp - Increase the level or amount of (something) sharply.

Increase the level or amount of (something) sharply.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Increase, Augment, Amplify, Magnify

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Lessen, Curtail

Example: The company has moved into new quarters in order to <strong>ramp </strong>up production.

7 Gloomy (adjective)

Gloomy - Causing or feeling depression or despondency.

Causing or feeling depression or despondency.

Hindi meaning: उदासीपूर्वक

Synonyms: Despondent, Disappointed, Depressed, Downcast

Antonyms: Encouraging, Promising, Hopeful

Example: The atmosphere during those closing moments was <strong>gloomy, </strong>depressing and discouraging.

8 Splurge (noun)

Splurge - An act of spending a lot of money on something that you do not really need.

An act of spending a lot of money on something that you do not really need.

Hindi meaning: पैसे उड़ाने की धुन

Synonyms: Extravagance, squandering, Wastefulness, Dissipation

Antonyms: Frugality, Economizing, Saving

Example: That was a first-night <strong>splurge </strong>with friends on Christmas.

9 Rogue (noun)

Rogue - A dishonest or unprincipled man.

A dishonest or unprincipled man.

Hindi meaning: कपटी मनुष्य

Synonyms: Devil, Mischief-Maker, Dishonest, Reprobate, scoundrel

Antonyms: Honest Person, Decent Person, Decorous Person

Example: Everyone assumed the <strong>rogue</strong> talked a female guard into helping him escape from prison.

10 Felonious (adjective)

Felonious - Relating to or involved in crime.

Relating to or involved in crime.

Hindi meaning: दुराचारी

Synonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Nefarious, Illegitimate

Antonyms: Lawful, Righteous, Legal, Decorous

Example: They turned their <strong>felonious</strong> talents to the smuggling trade.

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