10 new English words for 21 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 Reprimand (noun)

Reprimand  - Meaning- A formal expression of disapproval.

Meaning- A formal expression of disapproval.

Hindi meaning: धिक्कार

Synonyms: Castigation, Upbraiding, Admonition, Reproach

Antonyms: Commendation, Praise, Applause

Example: He received a severe <strong>reprimand</strong> for his behaviour.

2 Gluttony (noun)

Gluttony  - Meaning- Habitual greed or excess in eating.

Meaning- Habitual greed or excess in eating.

Hindi meaning: लोलुपता

Synonyms: Greediness, Voracity, Rapacity

Antonyms: Abstinence, Moderation, Chastity

Example: No animal should suffer or die for human arrogance, greed, vanity or <strong>gluttony</strong>.

3 Disembowel (verb)

Disembowel  - Meaning- Cut open and remove the internal organs of.

Meaning- Cut open and remove the internal organs of.

Hindi meaning: आंते निकालना

Synonyms: Eviscerate, Gut, Extract

Example: The dinosaur used its claw to <strong>disembowel</strong> prey.

4 Callous (adjective)

Callous  - Meaning- Not caring about other people’s feelings, pain or problems.

Meaning- Not caring about other people’s feelings, pain or problems.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Cruel, Unfeeling, Heartless, Ruthless

Antonyms: Sympathetic, Compassionate, Merciful

Example: His <strong>callous</strong> comments about the murder made me shiver.

5 Sanctity (noun)

Sanctity  - Meaning-  The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

Meaning- The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

Hindi meaning: निर्मलता

Synonyms: Righteousness, Purity, Goodness, Virtue

Antonyms: Profanity, Wickedness, Sanctimony

Example: Abydos was a place of <strong>sanctity</strong> for the ancient Egyptians.

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6 Ember (noun)

Ember  - Meaning- A piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died.

Meaning- A piece of wood or coal that is not burning but is still red and hot after a fire has died.

Hindi meaning: अंगार

Synonyms: Glowing coal, smoldering remains, live coal

Example: Only the <strong>embers</strong> of the bonfire remained.

7 Insentient (adjective)

Insentient  - Meaning- Incapable of feeling or understanding things.

Meaning- Incapable of feeling or understanding things.

Hindi meaning: निष्प्राण

Synonyms: Inanimate, Senseless, Lifeless, Inert

Antonyms: Sentient, Animate, Sapient

Example: It's arrogant to presume animals to be <strong>insentient</strong>.

8 Propensity (noun)

Propensity  - Meaning- An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Meaning- An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Hindi meaning: झुकाव रुचि

Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Proclivity

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Disinclination

Example: There is an increased <strong>propensity</strong> for people to live alone.

9 Indefatigable (adjective)

Indefatigable  - Meaning- Never giving up or getting tired of doing something.

Meaning- Never giving up or getting tired of doing something.

Hindi meaning: अथक

Synonyms: Tireless, Unwearied, Unflagging

Antonyms: Tired, Lethargic, Fatigued

Example: She was <strong>indefatigable</strong> in her search for the truth.

10 Pillory (verb)

Pillory  - Meaning - To criticize somebody strongly in public.

Meaning - To criticize somebody strongly in public.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Attack, Criticize, Condemn, Denigrate

Antonyms: Kudos, Accolade, Admiration

Example: He was regularly <strong>pilloried</strong> by the press for his radical ideas.

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