10 new English words for 6 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 Coddle (verb)

Coddle  - Meaning- To treat somebody with too much care and attention.

Meaning- To treat somebody with too much care and attention.

Hindi meaning: सावधानी से देखभाल करना लाड़ प्यार करना

Synonyms: Cosset, Pamper, Mollycoddle, Cocker, Overindulge

Antonyms: Mistreat, Ill-Treat, Maltreat, Misuse, Abuse

Example: I watched in amazement as the players were <strong>coddled</strong> and treated like gods.

Trick: Noodles khilakar bacho ko coddle karte h

2 Interlude (noun)

Interlude  - Meaning- An intervening period of time.

Meaning- An intervening period of time.

Hindi meaning: अन्तराल

Synonyms: Interval, Intermission, Pause, Break, Intermezzo, Hiatus

Antonyms: Continuation, Progression, Extension

Example: Apart from a brief <strong>interlude</strong> of peace, the war lasted nine years.

Trick: Hamara internet interlude mode mai chalta h

3 Devolution (noun)

Devolution  - Meaning-  The act of giving power from a central authority or government to an authority or a government in a local region.

Meaning- The act of giving power from a central authority or government to an authority or a government in a local region.

Hindi meaning: राज्यों को केन्द्र द्वारा दिया गया अधिकार

Synonyms: Decenralization, Delegation, Transfer, Distribution

Example: Even after <strong>devolution</strong>, local government had little autonomy.

Trick: Devgoda ke time se states ko devolution mila hua h

4 Imperiousness (noun)

Imperiousness  - Meaning- The state of being Arrogant and domineering.

Meaning- The state of being Arrogant and domineering.

Hindi meaning: अभिमानी घमण्डी

Synonyms: High-handedness, Peremptoriness, Overbearingness, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Shyness, Timidity, Meekness

Example: His forehand suddenly wasn't as feared. His <strong>imperiousness</strong> had been punctured by the rise of Rafael Nadal.

Trick: Paris ke logo mai bada imperiousness hota h

5 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Meaning- Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Meaning- Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Hindi meaning: बोलबाला प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Control, Say, Domination, Power

Antonyms: Weakness, Powerlessness, impotency

Example: I knew his opinion carried a lot of <strong>clout</strong> with them.

Trick: Kal 5 ko out kar bumrah ka match par clout raha

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6 Unflinching (adjective)

Unflinching  - Meaning- Remaining strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation.

Meaning- Remaining strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation.

Hindi meaning: निर्भीक दृढ़

Synonyms: Steadfast, Unwavering, Resolute, Persevering, Determined

Antonyms: Yielding, Spineless, Irresolute, Wavering, Faltering

Example: He has shown <strong>unflinching</strong> determination throughout the campaign.

Trick: Aaron finch ne match mai unflinching determination dikhaya

7 Palpable (adjective)

Palpable  - Meaning - That is easily noticed by the mind or the senses.

Meaning - That is easily noticed by the mind or the senses.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Visible, Noticeable, Evident, Observable, Notable

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Imperceptible, Obscure, Indistinct

Example: When flow returns, the sense of relief is <strong>palpable</strong>.

Trick: Pal pal uski yad radhe bhaiya ko aati h ye palpable h

8 Waft (verb)

Waft  - Meaning-  To move, or make something move, gently through the air.

Meaning- To move, or make something move, gently through the air.

Hindi meaning: बह कर आना

Synonyms: Drift, Float, Glide, Be carried, Be transported

Antonyms: Keep, Hold, Settle

Example: The smell of stale fat <strong>wafted</strong> out from the café.

Trick: Leave = left and wave = waft (scarf waft hokar aa gaya kisi ka)

9 Subvert (verb)

Subvert  - Meaning- Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Meaning- Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Hindi meaning: नाश करना भ्रष्ट करना

Synonyms: Undermine, Distort, Deprave, Destabilize, Overthrow

Antonyms: Improve, Enhance, Strengthen, Uplift

Example: An attempt to <strong>subvert</strong> democratic government.

Trick: Jhuta khana khilakar sabke vart(fast) ko subvert kar diya

10 Exhortation (noun)

Exhortation  - Meaning- An act of trying very hard to persuade somebody to do something.

Meaning- An act of trying very hard to persuade somebody to do something.

Hindi meaning: मनाना

Synonyms: Urging, Persuasion, Insistence, Encouragement

Antonyms: Discouragement, Hopelessness, Despair

Example: The play becomes a strong <strong>exhortation</strong> to enjoy life while you still can.

Trick: Ex gf ko station pe propose kar exhortation kiya

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