10 new English words for 15 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 Wield (verb)

Wield  - Meaning- Have and be able to use (power or influence).

Meaning- Have and be able to use (power or influence).

Hindi meaning: उपयोग करना

Synonyms: Exercise, Exert, Hold, Maintain, Be in charge of, Control

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Avoid

Example: She <strong>wields</strong> enormous power within the party.

Trick: Field inspector apni wield ka galat use kar raha h

2 Disparage (verb)

Disparage  - Meaning- Regard or represent as being of little worth.

Meaning- Regard or represent as being of little worth.

Hindi meaning: नीचा दिखाना

Synonyms: Belittle, Denigrate, Deprecate, Derogate, Defame

Antonyms: Praise, Flatter, Commend, Laud

Example: He never missed an opportunity to <strong>disparage</strong> his competitors.

Trick: Disilva kabhi bhi parera ko disparage nahi karta

3 Surge (noun)

Surge  - Meaning- A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.

Meaning- A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ोतरी

Synonyms: Sudden Increase, Rise, Growth, Upswing, Boost, Escalation

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction, Downswing

Example: She felt a sudden <strong>surge</strong> of anger.

Trick: Sugar ki demand surge kar gayi h

4 Impasse (noun)

Impasse  - Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.

Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.

Hindi meaning: ऐसा स्थिति जहां से निकलने का मार्ग न हो

Synonyms: Deadlock, Stand-Off, Checkmate, Stalemate, Halt

Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution, Progress, Development

Example: The proposal offered both sides a way out of the diplomatic <strong>impasse</strong>.

Trick: Impossible to pass jahan se wo impasse hota h

5 Juggle (verb)

Juggle  - Meaning- Cope with by adroitly balancing (several activities).

Meaning- Cope with by adroitly balancing (several activities).

Hindi meaning: एक साथ संभालना

Synonyms: Manage, Get by, Get along, Handle

Example: Working mothers are used to <strong>juggling</strong> their jobs, their children's needs and their housework.

Trick: Jungle mai camping ke liye apko juggle hona padega

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6 Akin (adjective)

Akin  - Meaning- Similar to something.

Meaning- Similar to something.

Hindi meaning: समान गुण वाला

Synonyms: Similar, Related, Analogous, Cognate

Antonyms: Unrelated, Dissimilar, Unlike, Disconnected

Example: She was wearing something <strong>akin</strong> to a pineapple on her head.

Trick: Ak 47 and ak56 guns akin h

7 Wistful (adjective)

Wistful  - Meaning-  Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Meaning- Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Hindi meaning: विषादग्रस्त

Synonyms: Regretful, Nostalgic, Yearning, Longing, Pensive

Antonyms: Shallow, Uncaring, Detached, Thoughtless

Example: There was something rather <strong>wistful</strong> about the sad little tune.

Trick: Vishu ki wish puri nahi karne ka hamesha wistful rahega

8 Solace (noun)

Solace  - Meaning- Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.

Meaning- Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.

Hindi meaning: दिलासा

Synonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Consolation, Soothe, Relief

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Worry, Anguish

Example: His grandchildren were a <strong>solace</strong> in his old age.

Trick: Solar panel power cut hone pr solace deta h

9 Harrowing (adjective)

Harrowing  - Meaning- Making you feel very upset because you are very shocked or frightened.

Meaning- Making you feel very upset because you are very shocked or frightened.

Hindi meaning: शोकजनक

Synonyms: Painful, Distressing, Torturous, Disturbing, Agonizing

Antonyms: Pleasing, Gratifying, Calming, Bearable

Example: The book makes <strong>harrowing</strong> reading.

Trick: heroin ki death hona bada harrowing h

10 Rancour (noun)

Rancour  - Meaning-  Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing.

Meaning- Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing.

Hindi meaning: द्वेष

Synonyms: Resentment, Malice, Animosity, Hostility, Spite

Antonyms: Amicability, Harmony, cordiality, Affability

Example: They divorced with remarkably little <strong>rancour. </strong>

Trick: Rani ko courier nahi diya to wo ab rancor rakhti h mere liye

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