10 new English words for 4 June 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 Tad (noun)

Tad  - Meaning- A very small amount.

Meaning- A very small amount.

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा

Synonyms: Small portion, Small piece, Portion, Segment, Part

Antonyms: Whole, Total, Entire

Example: Could you turn the sound down just a <strong>tad</strong>?

2 Banish (verb)

Banish  - Meaning- Get rid of (something unwanted).

Meaning- Get rid of (something unwanted).

Hindi meaning: दूर करना

Synonyms: Dispel, Dismiss, Cast out, Expel, Drive off, Ostracize

Antonyms: Admit, Allow, Accept, Take in

Example: Television was <strong>banished</strong> from the Swinton household some years ago.

3 Usurp (verb)

Usurp  - Meaning- To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Meaning- To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Hindi meaning: अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to <strong>usurp</strong> the principal’s authority.

4 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Meaning- Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Meaning- Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

5 Behemoth (noun)

Behemoth  - Meaning- Something that is very big and powerful, especially a company or organization.

Meaning- Something that is very big and powerful, especially a company or organization.

Hindi meaning: विशालकाय

Synonyms: Titan, Giant, Goliath

Example: She works in a seventy-storey <strong>behemoth</strong> in Manhattan.

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6 Wield (verb)

Wield  - Meaning- Have and be able to use (power or influence).

Meaning- Have and be able to use (power or influence).

Hindi meaning: उपयोग करना

Synonyms: Exercise, Exert, Hold, Maintain, Be in charge of, Control

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Avoid

Example: She <strong>wields</strong> enormous power within the party.

7 Gofer (noun)

Gofer  - Meaning- A person whose job is to do small boring tasks for other people, especially in an office or on a film set.

Meaning- A person whose job is to do small boring tasks for other people, especially in an office or on a film set.

Hindi meaning: छोटा मोटा प्रशासनिक काम करने वाला

Synonyms: Dogsbody, Subordinate, Lackey, Minion

Example: He had worked his way from a <strong>gofer</strong> in the front office to general manager.

8 Retribution (noun)

Retribution  - Meaning- Severe punishment for something seriously wrong that somebody has done.

Meaning- Severe punishment for something seriously wrong that somebody has done.

Hindi meaning: कठोर दण्ड प्रतिकार

Synonyms: Punishment, Nemesis, Retaliation, Vengeance

Antonyms: Pardon, Clemency, Forgiveness, Mercy

Example: People are seeking <strong>retribution</strong> for the latest terrorist outrages.

9 Disgruntled (adjective)

Disgruntled  - Meaning-  Angry or dissatisfied.

Meaning- Angry or dissatisfied.

Hindi meaning: असन्तुष्ट ग़ुस्सैल

Synonyms: Discontented, Aggrieved, Displeased, Malcontent, Resentful

Antonyms: Contented, Satisfied, Pleased, Gratified

Example: Judges received letters from <strong>disgruntled</strong> members of the public.

10 Ire (noun)

Ire  - Meaning- Anger.

Meaning- Anger.

Hindi meaning: क्रोध

Synonyms: Wrath, Rage, Fury, Outrage, Choler

Antonyms: Pleasure, Calmness, Delight, Cheer

Example: The plans provoked the <strong>ire</strong> of conservationists.

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