10 new English words for 20 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 Nimble (adjective)

Nimble  - Meaning- Quick and light in movement or action.

Meaning- Quick and light in movement or action.

Hindi meaning: तेज हल्का

Synonyms: Agile, Quick, Lithe, Sprightly, Light

Antonyms: Slow, Sluggish, Dull

Example: The magician does special exercises to keep his fingers <strong>nimble</strong> and body agile.

Trick: Nimbu pani pine se body nimble banti h

2 Discreet (adjective)

Discreet  - Meaning- Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed.

Meaning- Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed.

Hindi meaning: चैतन्य होशियार

Synonyms: Tactful, Careful, Circumspect, Considerate, Cautious, Wary

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Incautious, Imprudent

Example: A <strong>discreet</strong> glance at the clock told me the interview had lasted an hour.

Trick: Secret chupane ke liye aadmi ko discreet hona chahiye

3 Reciprocate (verb)

Reciprocate  - Meaning- To behave or feel towards somebody in the same way as they behave or feel towards you.

Meaning- To behave or feel towards somebody in the same way as they behave or feel towards you.

Hindi meaning: परस्पर आदान-प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Requite, Retaliate, Return, Repay, Give back

Antonyms: Disagree, Dissent, Contradict, Diverge

Example: They wanted to <strong>reciprocate</strong> the kindness that had been shown to them.

Trick: Meri pussy cat pyar karne par reciprocate karti h

4 Oust (verb)

Oust  - Meaning- To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.

Meaning- To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.

Hindi meaning: निकाल देना

Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Kick out, Topple

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently <strong>ousted</strong> president.

Trick: Paksitan ko harakar world cup se oust kar diya

5 Ponder (verb)

Ponder  - Meaning- To think about something carefully for a period of time.

Meaning- To think about something carefully for a period of time.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Think about, Give thought to, Consider, Review

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard

Example: I <strong>pondered</strong> the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion.

Trick: Pond mai nahakar ponder karenge is par

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6 Relegate (verb)

Relegate  - Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Meaning- To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Hindi meaning: पदावनति करना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then <strong>relegated</strong> to the role of assistant.

Trick: Gate guard banakar raju ko relegate kar diya

7 Assuage (verb)

Assuage  - Meaning- Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Meaning- Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Hindi meaning: शांत करना कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Allay, Ease, Soothe, Tone down, Attenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate

Example: His reply did little to <strong>assuage</strong> my suspicions.

Trick: Ass (gadha) ka gussa age badhne ke sath assuage ho gaya

8 Override (verb)

Override  - Meaning- Be more important than.

Meaning- Be more important than.

Hindi meaning: से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना

Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Take precedence over, Take priority over

Example: Considerations of safety <strong>override</strong> all other concerns.

Trick: Ride karte helmat ka hona bada override h

9 Patronisingly (adverb)

Patronisingly  - Meaning- In a way that shows that you think you are better or more intelligent than somebody else.

Meaning- In a way that shows that you think you are better or more intelligent than somebody else.

Hindi meaning: गौरवशाली ढंग से

Synonyms: Condescendingly, Loftily, Haughtily, Superciliously, Proudly

Example: He patted her hand <strong>patronizingly</strong>.

Trick: Patrol pump wala patronisingly pat karta h mujhe

10 Devise (verb)

Devise  - Meaning- To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

Meaning- To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

Hindi meaning: ईजाद करना

Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate

Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate

Example: A new system has been <strong>devised</strong> to control traffic in the city.

Trick: Devil ne nayi trick devise ki

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