10 new English words for 8 April 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 Sheer (adjective)

Sheer  - Meaning- Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Meaning- Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Hindi meaning: पूर्णतया

Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough

Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional

Example: It is difficult to convey the <strong>sheer</strong> complexity of the situation.

Trick: sher ne sheer attack kiya apne shikar par

2 Minuscule (adjective)

Minuscule  - Meaning- So small as to be insignificant.

Meaning- So small as to be insignificant.

Hindi meaning: बहुत छोटा

Synonyms: Minor, Unimportant, Trivial, Nugatory, Paltry

Antonyms: Majuscule, Major, Serious, Essential, Important

Example: He believed the risk of infection was <strong>minuscule. </strong>

Trick: size mai mini log hi minuscule kahlate h

3 Draconian (adjective)

Draconian  - Meaning- Extremely Cruel and Severe.

Meaning- Extremely Cruel and Severe.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Harsh, Cruel, Drastic, Stringent, Oppressive

Antonyms: Mild, Easy, Calm, Flexible

Example: There have been calls for <strong>draconian</strong> measures against drug-related crime.

Trick: Dracula ka nature draconian nature hota h

4 Niggardliness (noun)

Niggardliness  - Meaning- Reluctant to Give or Spend.

Meaning- Reluctant to Give or Spend.

Hindi meaning: कृपणता

Synonyms: Parsimony, Meanness, Stinginess, Tightness, Miserliness

Antonyms: Generosity, Lavishness, Liberality, Magnanimity

Example: Stop showing <strong>niggardliness</strong> and at least give a dollar to charity.

Trick: niya sharma ka guard bada niggard h

5 Unwarranted (adjective)

Unwarranted  - Meaning- Not reasonable or necessary.

Meaning- Not reasonable or necessary.

Hindi meaning: अनुचित

Synonyms: Unjustified, Inappropriate, Unreasonable, Baseless, Improper

Antonyms: Justified, Reasonable, Warranted, Sensible

Example: They condemned the new law as an <strong>unwarranted</strong> intrusion into people’s private lives.

Trick: fan ki warranty na dena bada unwarranted

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6 Damper (noun)

Damper  - Meaning- A person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.

Meaning- A person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.

Hindi meaning: रोक

Synonyms: Curb, Check, Restraint, Rein, Impediment

Example: This will be a <strong>damper</strong> on the liberal agenda for the next couple of years.

Trick: dumper (truck) ka area mai aane par abhi damper h

7 Bizarre (adjective)

Bizarre  - Meaning- Very strange or unusual.

Meaning- Very strange or unusual.

Hindi meaning: अजीब

Synonyms: Weird, Queer, Odd, Outlandish, Abnormal

Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Common, Regular

Example: This is a <strong>bizarre</strong> situation, especially in comparison with the rules of the sea.

Trick: businessman ka behavior bada bizarre h

8 Ameliorate (verb)

Ameliorate  - Meaning- To make better something that was bad or not good enough.

Meaning- To make better something that was bad or not good enough.

Hindi meaning: सुधारना

Synonyms: Make Better, Brush Up, Upgrade, Enhance, Refine

Antonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Deteriorate

Example: Steps have been taken to <strong>ameliorate</strong> the situation.

Trick: imli ka rate ab ameliorate ho gaya h

9 Flee (verb)

Flee  - Meaning- Run away from a place or situation of danger.

Meaning- Run away from a place or situation of danger.

Hindi meaning: भाग जाना

Synonyms: Run away, Escape, Be gone, Take to one’ heels, Leave abruptly

Antonyms: Face, Confront, Challenge, Encounter

Example: He <strong>fled</strong> to London after an argument with his family.

Trick: bruce lee kabhi bhi apni fight se flee nahi kiya

10 Acme (noun)

Acme  - Meaning- The point at which something is at its best or most highly developed.

Meaning- The point at which something is at its best or most highly developed.

Hindi meaning: चरम बिन्दु

Synonyms: Top, Crest, Pinnacle, Apex, Apogee, Vertex

Antonyms: Bottom, Nadir, Base, Low Point

Example: The spelling bee represents the <strong>acme</strong> of their parents' study-hard work ethic.

Trick: lakme cream is time par acme par h

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