10 new English words for 5 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 Articulate (verb)

Articulate  - Meaning- To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.

Meaning- To express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से कहना

Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce, Air

Example: It is the school’s duty to <strong>articulate</strong> its practices to parents.

Trick: The hindu ke articles padhne se ap articulate bante ho

2 Flimsy (adjective)

Flimsy  - Meaning- Weak and unconvincing.

Meaning- Weak and unconvincing.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Unsubstantial, Unsatisfactory, Trifling, Shallow, Implausible

Antonyms: Substantial, Strong, Convincing, Plausible

Example: The evidence against him is pretty <strong>flimsy</strong>.

Trick: Is film mai hero ko bada flimsy dikhaya tha

3 Contemptuously (adverb)

Contemptuously  - Meaning-  In a way that shows that you have no respect for somebody/something.

Meaning- In a way that shows that you have no respect for somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कारपूर्वक

Synonyms: Scornfully, Disrespectfully, Disdainfully, Discourteously, Impolitely

Antonyms: Admiringly, Courteously, Politely, Suavely

Example: He <strong>contemptuously</strong> dismisses his son's work.

Trick: Content acha nahi hone par wo contemptuously treat karta h

4 Hound (verb)

Hound  - Synonyms- To keep following somebody and not leave them alone, especially in order to get something from them or ask them questions.

Synonyms- To keep following somebody and not leave them alone, especially in order to get something from them or ask them questions.

Hindi meaning: सताना

Synonyms: Harass, Persecute, Pressurise, Trouble, Annoy, Badger

Antonyms: Assist, Support, Encourage, Aid

Example: They were <strong>hounded</strong> day and night by the press.

Trick: Honda showroom ka hound bada hound karta h

5 Glee (noun)

Glee  - Meaning- A feeling of happiness, usually because something good has happened to you, or something bad has happened to somebody else.

Meaning- A feeling of happiness, usually because something good has happened to you, or something bad has happened to somebody else.

Hindi meaning: प्रफुल्लता

Synonyms: Delight, Pleasure, Happiness, Gladness, Merriment, Elation

Antonyms: Gloom, Sorrow, Unhappiness, Sadness

Example: A lot of people are relishing this situation with <strong>glee</strong> and waiting to see what I'll do.

Trick: Bret lee wicket lene ke bad glee ho gaya

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6 Propel (verb)

Propel  - Meaning- Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Meaning- Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: आगे बढ़ना प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Spur, Drive, Prompt, Impel, Push, Catapult

Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Stop, Discourage

Example: These were ordinary people who were <strong>propelled</strong> into an extraordinary situation.

Trick: Professor aagr badhne ke liye propel karte h

7 Hysteria (noun)

Hysteria  - Meaning- Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

Meaning- Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

Hindi meaning: आवेश

Synonyms: Frenzy, Wildness, Delirium, Agitation, Fury, Craze

Antonyms: Calmness, Peace, Stillness, Serenity

Example: There was mass <strong>hysteriav when the band came on stage.

Trick: History mai war ka reason hysteria bhi tha

8 Pogrom (noun)

Pogrom  - Meaning- The organized killing of large numbers of people, because of their race or religion.

Meaning- The organized killing of large numbers of people, because of their race or religion.

Hindi meaning: सामूहिक हत्या

Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter, Carnage, Bloodshed, Extermination, Genocide

Example: The film shows interviews with survivors of the <strong>pogrom</strong>.

Trick: Daketo ne shadi ke program mai jakar pogrom kar diya

9 Sift (verb)

Sift  - Meaning- To examine something very carefully in order to decide what is important or useful or to find something important.

Meaning- To examine something very carefully in order to decide what is important or useful or to find something important.

Hindi meaning: छान-बीन करना

Synonyms: Investigate, Look through, Explore, Inspect, Screen, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Leave alone

Example: Computers are being used to <strong>sift</strong> the information.

Trick: Alag alag shift mai corona cases ko sift kar rahe h

10 Castigate (verb)

Castigate  - Meaning- To criticize somebody/something/yourself severely.

Meaning- To criticize somebody/something/yourself severely.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Chastise, Reprimand, Criticise, Chide, Upbraid, Rebuke

Antonyms: Praise, Exonerate, Laud, Compliment, Commend

Example: The minister <strong>castigated</strong> schools for falling standards in education.

Trick: Star kids ko cast karne par karan johar castigate hota h

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