10 new English words for 30 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 Sparse (adjective)

Sparse  - Meaning-  Only present in small amounts or numbers and often spread over a large area.

Meaning- Only present in small amounts or numbers and often spread over a large area.

Hindi meaning: कम फैला हुआ अपर्याप्त

Synonyms: Scanty, Scattered, Thinly distributed, Few and far between

Antonyms: Plentiful, Dense, Sufficient, Abundant

Example: The information available on the subject is <strong>sparse</strong>.

2 Mutate (verb)

Mutate  - Meaning- Change in form or nature.

Meaning- Change in form or nature.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तित होना

Synonyms: Change, Modify, Transform, Convert, Evolve

Antonyms: Stabilize, Stay, Remain

Example: He had <strong>mutated</strong> into one of the earth’s most evil and cruel creatures imaginable.

3 Imbibe (verb)

Imbibe  - Meaning- To receive and understand ideas or information.

Meaning- To receive and understand ideas or information.

Hindi meaning: ग्रहण करना

Synonyms: Assimilate, Absorb, Soak Up, Acquire

Antonyms: Abstain, Refrain, Desist

Example: He <strong>imbibed</strong> elements of oriental mysticism from the years he spent in India.

4 Culmination (noun)

Culmination  - Meaning- The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Meaning- The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Hindi meaning: शिखर

Synonyms: Climax, Apogee, Pinnacle, Completion, Summit, Apex

Antonyms: Nadir, Beginning, Start, Commencement

Example: Months of hard work <strong>culminated</strong> in success.

5 Rote (noun)

Rote  - Meaning-  The process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it rather than by understanding the meaning of it.

Meaning- The process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it rather than by understanding the meaning of it.

Hindi meaning: दुहराव कण्ठ करना

Synonyms: Repetition, Parrot-fashion, Memorization, Groove

Example: You cannot fully understand a subject through <strong>rote</strong> learning.

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6 Inane (adjective)

Inane  - Meaning- Stupid or silly; with no meaning.

Meaning- Stupid or silly; with no meaning.

Hindi meaning: मूर्खतापूर्ण अनर्थक

Synonyms: Fatuous, Imbecilic, Senseless, Mindless, Brainless, Foolish

Antonyms: Sensible, Smart, Meaningful, Weighty

Example: The last question was especially <strong>inane</strong>.

7 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.

8 Cynical (adjective)

Cynical  - Meaning- Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important.

Meaning- Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important.

Hindi meaning: संशयात्मक

Synonyms: Sceptical, Doubtful, Distrustful, Unbelieving, Suspicious

Antonyms: Trusting, Hopeful, Believing

Example: I'm a bit <strong>cynical</strong> about the benefits of the plan.

9 Virulent (adjective)

Virulent  - Meaning- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Meaning- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Hindi meaning: जहरीला

Synonyms: Poisonous, Toxic, Noxious, Deadly, Pernicious

Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmless, Innocuous, Nontoxic

Example: The poison is so <strong>virulent</strong> that it kills a fish instantly.

10 Impel (verb)

Impel  - Meaning- Drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

Meaning- Drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Propel, Force, Drive, Compel, Oblige

Antonyms: Discourage, Restrain, Hinder, Suppress

Example: Financial difficulties <strong>impelled</strong> him to desperate measures.

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