10 new English words for 23 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 Grotesque (adjective)

Grotesque  - Meaning-  Incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree.

Meaning- Incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree.

Hindi meaning: बेढंगा बना हुआ

Synonyms: Shocking, Farcical, Unbelievable, Incredible

Antonyms: Sensible, Logical, Reasonable

Example: The whole situation was really <strong>grotesque</strong>.

Trick: Ye roti badi grotesque shape mai ban gayi

2 Dodge (verb)

Dodge  - Meaning- To avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way.

Meaning- To avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way.

Hindi meaning: टाल जाना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Shun, Get out of

Antonyms: Face, Confront, Meet

Example: He<strong> dodged</strong> his military service.

Trick: Mera dog kabhi meri bat ko dodge nahi karta

3 Euphoria (noun)

Euphoria  - Meaning- A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Meaning- A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Hindi meaning: सुखाभास

Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee

Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression

Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of <strong>euphoria</strong> so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.

Trick: Ria ka phone aate hi euphoria feel hua mujhe

4 Smother (verb)

Smother  - Meaning- Suppress (a feeling or action).

Meaning- Suppress (a feeling or action).

Hindi meaning: दबाना

Synonyms: Stifle, Restrain, Repress, Hold back

Antonyms: Encourage, Boost, Amplify

Example: The state can sometimes become part of the problem, by <strong>smothering</strong> the enthusiasm of its citizens.

Trick: Chor ne mother ka neck smother ki

5 Impunity (noun)

Impunity  - Meaning- Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Meaning- Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Hindi meaning: दंडाभाव

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Indemnity, Dispensation

Antonyms: Denial, Disfavour

Example: They continue to break the law with <strong>impunity</strong>.

Trick: Apni city mai bhai ko impunity mili hui h

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6 Cue (noun)

Cue  - Meaning- An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

Meaning- An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

Hindi meaning: संकेत

Synonyms: Signal, Sign, Indication, Prompt

Example: I think that's my <strong>cue</strong> to explain why I'm here.

Trick: Office ne mujhe queue mai lagne ka cue diya

7 Exonerate (verb)

Exonerate  - Meaning- Release someone from (a duty or obligation).

Meaning- Release someone from (a duty or obligation).

Hindi meaning: विमुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Discharge, Relieve, Free

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Retain

Example: The president cannot be <strong>exonerated</strong> from responsibility for this problem.

Trick: Jyada rate lene ke aarop se ab mai exonerate ho gaya

8 Rein (noun)

Rein  - Meaning-  The power to direct and control.

Meaning- The power to direct and control.

Hindi meaning: गडोर

Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability

Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the <strong>reins</strong>.

Trick: Maharana ke rein mai sab acha tha

9 Tormentor (noun)

Tormentor  - Meaning- A person who causes somebody to suffer.

Meaning- A person who causes somebody to suffer.

Hindi meaning: कष्टदाता

Synonyms: Torturer, Harasser, Intimidator

Antonyms: Defender, Guardian, Protector

Example: The dog suddenly turned on its <strong>tormentors. </strong>

Trick: Mere mentor bade tormentor h

10 Retort (noun)

Retort  - Meaning- A quick, angry or humorous reply.

Meaning- A quick, angry or humorous reply.

Hindi meaning: मुंहतोड़ जवाब

Synonyms: Rejoinder, Riposte, Counter, Response

Antonyms: Question, Ask, Inquire

Example: She opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting <strong>retort. </strong>

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