10 new English words for 21 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 Astonishing (adjective)

Astonishing  - Meaning- Extremely surprising or impressive.

Meaning- Extremely surprising or impressive.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying, Breathtaking

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: I find it absolutely <strong>astonishing</strong> that you didn't like it.

Trick: 10 ton ke truck ko khechna astonishing task tha

2 Enthuse (verb)

Enthuse  - Meaning- Make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative.

Meaning- Make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative.

Hindi meaning: अति उत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Motivate, Inspire, Stimulate, Excite, Spur on, Galvanize

Antonyms: Disenchant, Prevent, Stop, Deter

Example: Public art is a tonic that can <strong>enthuse</strong> alienated youth.

Trick: Vaccine ki news sunkar sab enthuse ho gaye

3 Promulgate (verb)

Promulgate  - Meaning- To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

Meaning- To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

Hindi meaning: एलान करना

Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass

Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress

Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations <strong>promulgated</strong> in May.

Trick: Colgate company ne new rules ko promulgate kiya

4 Vigorously (adverb)

Vigorously  - Meaning- In a way that is very active, determined or full of energy.

Meaning- In a way that is very active, determined or full of energy.

Hindi meaning: ओजपूर्वक प्रबलता से

Synonyms: Strenuously, Strongly, Forcefully, Eagerly, Resolutely, Heartily

Antonyms: Weakly, Ineffectively, Lamely, Spinelessly

Example: She shook her head <strong>vigorously</strong>.

Trick: Vini or goru bade vigorously kam karte h

5 Vie (verb)

Vie  - Meaning- Compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Meaning- Compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिस्पर्धा करना

Synonyms: Compete, Contend, Contest, Battle, Strive

Antonyms: Give up, Surrender, Yield, Relinquish

Example: They are all<strong> vying</strong> for a place in the team.

Trick: Cycle buy karke cycle race mai vie karunga

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6 Erode (verb)

Erode  - Meaning - To gradually destroy something.

Meaning - To gradually destroy something.

Hindi meaning: धीरे धीरे नष्ट कर जाना

Synonyms: Wear away, Destroy, Abrade, Crumble, Dissolve

Antonyms: Fix, Build, Construct, Restore

Example: All my security has slowly <strong>eroded</strong> away.

Trick: Ye rode dhire dhire erode ho gayi

7 Unleash (verb)

Unleash  - Meaning- To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

Meaning- To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

Hindi meaning: उन्मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out

Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain

Example: The government's proposals <strong>unleashed</strong> a storm of protest in the press.

Trick: Nasha gusse ko unleash karta h

8 Acute (adjective)

Acute  - Meaning- Very serious or severe.

Meaning- Very serious or severe.

Hindi meaning: घातक

Synonyms: Critical, Drastic, Dire, Awful, Grave

Antonyms: Insouciant, Frivolous, Insensitive

Example: The scandal was an <strong>acute</strong> embarrassment for the President.

Trick: Minister ka cute sa ladke acute scandal kkar diya

9 Entice (verb)

Entice  - Meaning-Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

Meaning-Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

Hindi meaning: बहकाना लालच देकर फंसाना

Synonyms: Tempt, Allure, Lure, Decoy, Inveigle

Antonyms: Turn away, Repulse, Put off

Example: A show which should<strong> entice</strong> a new audience into the theatre.

Trick: Tie wala ladka ganv walo lalach dekar entice kar raha h

10 Plight (noun)

Plight  - Meaning- A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Meaning- A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर स्थिति

Synonyms: Difficulty, Predicament, Quandary, Trouble, Crisis, Muddle

Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Boon, Benefit

Example: We must direct our efforts towards relieving the <strong>plight</strong> of children living in poverty.

Trick: Light ka jana villages ki bahut badi plight h

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