10 new English words for 26 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 Upheaval (noun)

Upheaval  - Meaning-  A violent or sudden change or disruption to something.

Meaning- A violent or sudden change or disruption to something.

Hindi meaning: उथल-पुथल

Synonyms: Disruption, Disturbance, Turbulence, Trouble

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Stability, Calm

Example: I can't face the <strong>upheaval</strong> of moving house again.

2 Contemplate (verb)

Contemplate  - Meaning- To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

Meaning- To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Think about, Consider, Ponder, Ruminate, Muse, Meditate

Antonyms: Disregard, Discard, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The explanation is still worrying to <strong>contemplate</strong>.

3 Depletion (noun)

Depletion  - Meaning-  The reduction of something by a large amount so that there is not enough left.

Meaning- The reduction of something by a large amount so that there is not enough left.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Exhaustion, Using Up, Reduction, Diminution, Shrinkage

Antonyms: Uptick, Rise, Increase, Gain, Boost

Example: The <strong>depletion</strong> of mangroves has also affected the fish wealth of the State.

4 Inevitable (adjective)

Inevitable  - Meaning- That you cannot avoid or prevent:

Meaning- That you cannot avoid or prevent:

Hindi meaning: निश्चित जो टल न सके

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound To Happen

Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avoidable, Unsure

Example: The ketchup has to be there on every table.

5 Decimation (noun)

Decimation  - Meaning- The act of severely damaging something or making something much weaker.

Meaning- The act of severely damaging something or making something much weaker.

Hindi meaning: तबाही

Synonyms: Annihilation, Destruction, Devastation, Extermination, Ruin

Antonyms: Restoration, Renovation, Building, Raising

Example: We need to halt the <strong>decimation</strong> of our manufacturing base.

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6 Dwindle (verb)

Dwindle  - Meaning- Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

Meaning- Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

Hindi meaning: कम होना

Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Decline, Shrink, Fade, Lessen

Antonyms: Increase, Expand, Grow, Extend, Rise

Example: Support for the party has <strong>dwindled</strong> away to nothing.

7 Veneer (noun)

Veneer  - Meaning- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings.

Meaning- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings.

Hindi meaning: मुखावरण

Synonyms: Façade, False front, Outward display, Disguise, Charade

Antonyms: Reality, Verity, Authenticity, Truth

Example: Her <strong>veneer</strong> of composure cracked a little.

8 Burgeon (verb)

Burgeon  - Meaning- Begin to grow or increase rapidly.

Meaning- Begin to grow or increase rapidly.

Hindi meaning: फलना फूलना

Synonyms: Flourish, Proliferate, Prosper, Grow rapidly, Blossom, Boom

Antonyms: Diminish, Shrink, Decrease, Wither

Example: A new wave of running clubs have <strong>burgeoned</strong> over the past decade.

9 Encapsulate (verb)

Encapsulate  - Meaning- To express the most important parts of something in a few words.

Meaning- To express the most important parts of something in a few words.

Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त करना

Synonyms: Summarize, Sum up, Condense, Digest, Compact

Antonyms: Expand, Lengthen, Extend, Broaden

Example: The poem <strong>encapsulates</strong> many of the central themes of her writing.

10 Intrinsically (adverb)

Intrinsically - Meaning- In an essential or natural way.

Meaning- In an essential or natural way.

Hindi meaning: मूलभूत तरीके से

Synonyms: Naturally, Essentially, Inherently, Basically

Antonyms: In essentially, Doubtfully, Apparently

Example: I think music and spirituality are <strong>intrinsically</strong> linked.

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