10 new English words for 11 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 Impending (adjective)

Impending  - Meaning- That is going to happen very soon.

Meaning- That is going to happen very soon.

Hindi meaning: आगामी आसन्न

Synonyms: Imminent, Forthcoming, Upcoming, About to happen, In the offing

Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful

Example: The author had returned to his country ahead of the <strong>impending</strong> war.

Trick: DANGER PENDING HO to impending kahlata h

2 Tantamount (adjective)

Tantamount  - Meaning- Equivalent in seriousness to.

Meaning- Equivalent in seriousness to.

Hindi meaning: बराबर

Synonyms: Equivalent, Identical, Equal, Much the same as, Amounting to

Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse

Example: The consequences could have been <strong>tantamount</strong> to a death sentence.

Trick: tant ka amount hotel ke amount ke tantamount h hills par

3 Subversion (noun)

Subversion  - Meaning- The process of trying to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly.

Meaning- The process of trying to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-च्युति क्षय

Synonyms: Undermining, Destruction, Wrecking, Razing, Ruination

Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Conformity

Example: The ruthless <strong>subversion</strong> of democracy can be seen.

Trick: democracy ka sabhi version mai subversion ho raha h

4 Limbo (noun)

Limbo  - Meaning- An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution.

Meaning- An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चय की स्थिति

Synonyms: In abeyance, Unattended to, Unfinished, Pending

Antonyms: Certainty, Surety, Assurance, Certitude

Example: The legal battle could leave the club in <strong>limbo</strong> until next year.

Trick: nimbu ki kheti kab hogi ab ye limbo h

5 Speculate (verb)

Speculate  - Meaning- To form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts.

Meaning- To form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान लगाना

Synonyms: Conjecture, Hypothesize, Contemplate, Surmise, Guess, Suppose

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Abstain, Find out

Example: We all <strong>speculated</strong> about the reasons for her resignation.

Trick: colgate karte hue stock market ko speculate kiya

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6 Rein (noun)

Rein  - Meaning- The power to direct and control.

Meaning- The power to direct and control.

Hindi meaning: बागडोर

Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability

Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the <strong>reins</strong>.

Trick: Britain mai rani ka rein chalta tha

7 Avert (verb)

Avert  - Meaning- To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening.

Meaning- To prevent something bad or dangerous from happening.

Hindi meaning: बचाना

Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Stave Off, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate

Antonyms: Let, Leave, Suffer

Example: He managed to <strong>avert</strong> the closure of the factory.

Trick: crops ko cover karke nuksan ko avert kiya

8 Impasse (noun)

Impasse  - Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.

Meaning - A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.

Hindi meaning: ऐसा स्थान या स्थिति जहां से निकलने का मार्ग न हो

Synonyms: Deadlock, Stand-Off, Checkmate, Stalemate, Halt

Antonyms: Breakthrough, Solution, Progress, Development

Example: The proposal offered both sides a way out of the diplomatic <strong>impasse</strong>.

Trick: jahan se pass na ho sake wo impasse hota h

9 Defer (verb)

Defer  - Meaning- To delay something until a later time.

Meaning- To delay something until a later time.

Hindi meaning: टालना विलंब करना

Synonyms: Put off, Postpone, Delay, Hold off, Put back

Antonyms: Forward, Expedite, Hasten

Example: They <strong>deferred</strong> the decision until February.

Trick: directors ki meeting fir se defer ho gayi h

10 Secluded (adjective)

Secluded  - Meaning- (of a place) not seen or visited by many people.

Meaning- (of a place) not seen or visited by many people.

Hindi meaning: एकान्त सुनसान

Synonyms: Sheltered, Private, Concealed, Sequestered, Cloistered

Antonyms: Public, Open, Populated, Busy

Example: We managed to find a <strong>secluded</strong> spot for our picnic.

Trick: kuch seconds ke liye dad ko secluded rahne do

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