10 new English words for 3 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 Serenity (noun)

Serenity  - Meaning- The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Meaning- The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Hindi meaning: स्थिरता

Synonyms: Tranquility, Calmness, Peacefulness, Composure, Aplomb, Placidity

Antonyms: Discomposure, Nervousness, Perturbation, Agitation

Example: The hotel offers a haven of peace and <strong>serenity</strong> away from the bustle of the city.

2 Trudge (verb)

Trudge  - Meaning- Walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Meaning- Walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Hindi meaning: पैर घसीट कर चलना

Synonyms: Plod, Footslog, Traipse, Clomp, Walk heavily

Antonyms: Glide, Slide, Whisk, Waltz

Example: The men <strong>trudged</strong> up the hill, laden with supplies.

3 Abysmal (adjective)

Abysmal  - Meaning- Extremely bad or of a very low standard.

Meaning- Extremely bad or of a very low standard.

Hindi meaning: बहुत ही ख़राब

Synonyms: Dreadful, Atrocious, Appalling, Terrible, Unsatisfactory, Disgraceful

Antonyms: Superficial, Superb, Fine, Glorious

Example: The council has an <strong>abysmal</strong> record on education.

4 Indispensable (adjective)

Indispensable  - Meaning- Absolutely necessary.

Meaning- Absolutely necessary.

Hindi meaning: अत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Important, Significant, Vital, Needed

Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Unimportant

Example: Cars have become an <strong>indispensable</strong> part of our lives.

5 Parched (adjective)

Parched  - Meaning-  Very dry, especially because the weather is hot.

Meaning- Very dry, especially because the weather is hot.

Hindi meaning: सूखा

Synonyms: Dry, Arid, Desiccated, Withered

Antonyms: Wet, Moist, Refreshed

Example: This season soil is <strong>parched</strong> by drought.

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6 Demeaning (adjective)

Demeaning  - Meaning- Putting somebody in a position that does not give them the respect that they should have.

Meaning- Putting somebody in a position that does not give them the respect that they should have.

Hindi meaning: गौरव कम होना

Synonyms: Degrading, Humiliating, Disgraceful, Inglorious, Undignified

Antonyms: Laudatory, Respectful, Commendatory, Approving

Example: He found it <strong>demeaning</strong> to work for his former employee.

7 Arduous (adjective)

Arduous  - Meaning - Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Meaning - Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: कठिन

Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome

Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated

Example: Artists say that getting their art shown in galleries is an <strong>arduous</strong> and difficult process.

8 Impoverished (adjective)

Impoverished  - Meaning - Deprived of strength or vitality.

Meaning - Deprived of strength or vitality.

Hindi meaning: शक्तिहीन किया

Synonyms: Weakened, Drained, Sapped, Enervated, Used Up, Exhausted

Antonyms: Invigorated, Energized, Firm, Revived

Example: The dictator enriched himself but <strong>impoverished</strong> his people.

9 Emphatically (adverb)

Emphatically  - Meaning- Without doubt.

Meaning- Without doubt.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Obviously, Undeniably, Distinctly, Absolutely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Indistinctly, Hesitantly

Example: The proposal was <strong>emphatically</strong> defeated.

10 Solitude (noun)

Solitude  - Meaning-  The state of being alone, especially when you find this pleasant.

Meaning- The state of being alone, especially when you find this pleasant.

Hindi meaning: एकांत

Synonyms: Loneliness, Seclusion, Desolation

Antonyms: Companionship, Comradeship, Company, Togetherness

Example: I returned to the <strong>solitude</strong> of my room.

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