10 new English words for 2 May 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 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Meaning- Attracting notice or attention.

Meaning- Attracting notice or attention.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष घ्यानाकर्षी

Synonyms: Noticeable, Perceivable, Perceptible, Clearly visible, Detectable, Observable

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Unnoticeable, Imperceptible, Obscure

Example: Her red hair always made her <strong>conspicuous</strong> at school.

2 Ostensibly (adverb)

Ostensibly  - Meaning- As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Meaning- As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट रूप से

Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly, Outwardly, Professedly

Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually

Example: The party secretary resigned, <strong>ostensibly</strong> from ill health.

3 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - Meaning - A general agreement.

Meaning - A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord, Unanimity, Concert, Assent

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent, Dissension

Example: There is a growing <strong>consensus</strong> of opinion on this issue.

4 Sway (noun)

Sway  - Meaning- Power or influence over somebody.

Meaning- Power or influence over somebody.

Hindi meaning: शासन संचालन

Synonyms: Command, Control, Rule, Authority, Domination, Supremacy

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incompetence, Incapability

Example: He was quick to exploit those who fell under his <strong>sway</strong>.

5 Consulate (noun)

Consulate  - Meaning- The building in which a consul's duties are carried out.

Meaning- The building in which a consul's duties are carried out.

Hindi meaning: कौंसल का दफ़्तर

Synonyms: Mission, Ministry, Embassy, Government office

Example: He called at the <strong>consulate</strong> in Palestine to pick up a visa.

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6 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - Meaning- Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere.

Meaning- Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere.

Hindi meaning: वक्रपटुता शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण

Synonyms: Bombast, Grandiloquence, Portentousness, Fustian, Turgidity, Pompousness

Antonyms: Peace, Serenity, Tranquility, Sangfroid

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere <strong>rhetoric</strong> by the opposition.

7 Cement (verb)

Cement  - Meaning- To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.

Meaning- To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.

Hindi meaning: जोड़ना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Build up, Stiffen, Buttress, Make stronger

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Fade, Dilute

Example: The president's visit was intended to <strong>cement</strong> the alliance between the two countries.

8 Envisage (verb)

Envisage  - Meaning-  To imagine what will happen in the future.

Meaning- To imagine what will happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: परिकल्पना करना

Synonyms: Foresee, Envision, Contemplate, Predict, Visualise

Antonyms: Disregard, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: It is <strong>envisaged</strong> that the talks will take place in the spring.

9 Abyss (noun)

Abyss  - Meaning- A wide or profound difference between people.

Meaning- A wide or profound difference between people.

Hindi meaning: फ़र्क अंतर

Synonyms: Difference, Separation, Contrast, Divergence

Antonyms: Similarity, Agreement, Harmony, Accord

Example: Admittedly, there is a huge <strong>abyss</strong> between thought and words.

10 Watershed (noun)

Watershed  - Meaning-  An event or period marking a turning point in a situation.

Meaning- An event or period marking a turning point in a situation.

Hindi meaning: ऐतिहासिक घटना

Synonyms: Turning point, Critical point, Landmark, Milestone, Crossroads

Example: These works were a <strong>watershed</strong> in the history of music.

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