10 new English words for 14 July 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 Flag (verb)

Flag  - Meaning - Mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way.

Meaning - Mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way.

Hindi meaning: सूचित करना

Synonyms: Identify, Indicate, Point out

Antonyms: Miss, Overlook

Example: Use folders or labels to <strong>flag</strong> messages for follow-up action.

2 Spigot (noun)

Spigot  - Meaning – A tap.

Meaning – A tap.

Hindi meaning: पानी रोकने के लिये ढक्कन

Synonyms: Stopcock, Spout, Spile

Example: A triangular flange was cast integral with and at the end of the <strong>spigot</strong> where the spout turned downward.

3 Continence (noun)

Continence  - Meaning – Self-restraint.

Meaning – Self-restraint.

Hindi meaning: आत्मसंयम

Synonyms: Abstinence, Moderation, Self-control

Antonyms: Self-indulgence, Unconstraint

Example: My <strong>continence</strong> gave me the strength to avoid the dessert table.

4 Rectitude (noun)

Rectitude  - Meaning - The quality of thinking or behaving in a correct and honest way.

Meaning - The quality of thinking or behaving in a correct and honest way.

Hindi meaning: निष्कपटता

Synonyms: Righteousness, Uprightness, Probity

Antonyms: Immorality, Wickedness, Dishonor

Example: Most of them led lives of selfless moral <strong>rectitude</strong>.

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 Awry (adjective)

Awry  - Meaning- Away from the usual or expected course.

Meaning- Away from the usual or expected course.

Hindi meaning: गलत गड़बड़

Synonyms: Amiss, Wrong, Not right

Antonyms: Right, Well, Suitable

Example: All my plans for the party had gone <strong>awry</strong>.

7 Robust (adjective)

Robust  - Meaning- Strong and healthy.

Meaning- Strong and healthy.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly <strong>robust</strong> woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

8 Stance (noun)

Stance  - Meaning- A way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion.

Meaning- A way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion.

Hindi meaning: रवैया

Synonyms: Attitude, Viewpoint, Opinion, Mindset

Example: Many citizens were in agreement with the governor’s <strong>stance</strong> on the matter.

9 Watchdog (noun)

Watchdog  - Meaning - A person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility.

Meaning - A person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility.

Hindi meaning: हितप्रहरी

Synonyms: Ombudsman, Observer, Supervisor

Example: The trading <strong>watchdog</strong> is currently undertaking a review of estate agents' practices.

10 Mandate (noun)

Mandate  - Meaning - An official order or commission to do something.

Meaning - An official order or commission to do something.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञापत्र

Synonyms: Directive, Command, Instruction

Antonyms: Denial, Veto, Breach

Example: A <strong>mandate</strong> to seek the release of political prisoners.

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