10 new English words for 30 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 Relegate (verb)

Relegate  - Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Hindi meaning: पदावनति करना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, elevate, upgrade

Example: She was then <strong>relegated</strong> to the role of assistant.

Trick: Reliance ne gate guard banakar use relegate kar diya

2 Anachronistic (adjective)

Anachronistic  - Meaning-  Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present.

Meaning- Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present.

Hindi meaning: अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Obsolete, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Archaic

Antonyms: Modern, Timely, Current, Contemporary

Example: The daily publication of print media seems <strong>anachronistic</strong> today.

Trick: Chrono = relating to time/ anachronistic = outdated

3 Unfazed (adjective)

Unfazed  - Meaning- Not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens.

Meaning- Not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens.

Hindi meaning: निर्भीक शांत

Synonyms: Unruffled, Untroubled, Placid, Relaxed, Unperturbed, Composed

Antonyms: Frantic, Worried, Upset, Perturbed, concerned

Example: She was totally <strong>unfazed</strong> by the news.

Trick: Appy fizz pilane par bacha unfazed ho gaya

4 Masquerade (verb)

Masquerade  - Meaning - To pretend to be something that you are not.

Meaning - To pretend to be something that you are not.

Hindi meaning: चेहरा लगाकर स्वांग करना

Synonyms: Disguise as, Impersonate, Pose as, Simulate

Antonyms: Be Original, Be Honest

Example: The local paper is full of gossip <strong>masquerading</strong> as news.

Trick: Mask lagakar masquerade karta h ye

5 Clamour (noun)

Clamour  - Meaning- A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Meaning- A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Hindi meaning: होहल्ला कोलाहल

Synonyms: Uproar, Babel, Din, Racket, Tumult, Clangor

Antonyms: Harmony, Silence, Peace

Example: Her head was filled with the <strong>clamour</strong> of voices calling her name.

Trick: Glamour ki duniya mai bada clamour hota h

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6 Tout (verb)

Tout  - Meaning-  Attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

Meaning- Attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

Hindi meaning: प्रचारित करना

Synonyms: Commend, Endorse, Support, Talk of

Antonyms: Condemn, Criticise, Reprove, Reprobate

Example: She was <strong>touted</strong> as a potential Prime Minister.

Trick: Tution ke liye guruji hume tout kar rahe the

7 Cede (verb)

Cede  - Meaning- Give up (power or territory).

Meaning- Give up (power or territory).

Hindi meaning: त्याग करना

Synonyms: Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Concede, Part with

Antonyms: Take over, Retain, Usurp, Seize

Example: One challenge is that the courts are being asked to <strong>cede</strong> some power.

Trick: Sab kuch cede karke wo seeds kisano ko batne laga

8 Ravage (verb)

Ravage  - Meaning- Cause severe and extensive damage to.

Meaning- Cause severe and extensive damage to.

Hindi meaning: नाश करना

Synonyms: Devastate, Ruin, Damage, Wipe out, Desolate

Antonyms: Repair, Assist, Mend, Improve

Example: The countryside has been <strong>ravaged</strong> by pollution.

Trick: Bajirao ka ravage pyar mai padne se hua

9 Insular (adjective)

Insular  - Meaning- Only interested in your own country, ideas, etc. and not in those from outside.

Meaning- Only interested in your own country, ideas, etc. and not in those from outside.

Hindi meaning: सीमित संकुचित विचार का

Synonyms: Intolerant, Bigoted, Parochial, Illiberal, Blinkered

Antonyms: Unbiased, Tolerant, Liberal, Forbearing

Example: The British are often accused of being <strong>insular</strong>.

Trick: Insulr logo ko sula kar discussion karenge phir maja aayega

10 Reckon (verb)

Reckon  - Meaning- To be generally considered to be something.

Meaning- To be generally considered to be something.

Hindi meaning: माना जाना मानना

Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard

Example: The event organized by them was <strong>reckoned</strong> a failure.

Trick: Dj rocky ko sab reckon karte h pushkar mai

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