10 new English words for 26 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 Dubious (adjective)

Dubious  - Meaning- Not to be relied upon.

Meaning- Not to be relied upon.

Hindi meaning: संदेहास्पद

Synonyms: Suspicious, Unreliable, Equivocal, Indeterminate

Antonyms: Certain, Unquestionable, Definite, Trustworthy

Example: For some of these reports, he appears to have relied on highly <strong>dubious</strong> sources.

2 Colossal (adjective)

Colossal  - Meaning- Extremely large or great.

Meaning- Extremely large or great.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Giant, Mammoth

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minute, Little, Diminutive

Example: The singer earns a <strong>colossal</strong> amount of money.

3 Faction (noun)

Faction  - Meaning - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Meaning - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: गुटबंदी

Synonyms: Clique, Cabal, Wing

Antonyms: Whole, Unit

Example: The country suffered as various <strong>factions</strong> within the ruling elite lobbied for power.

4 Alacrity (noun)

Alacrity  - Meaning-  Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Meaning- Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Hindi meaning: आतुरता प्रफुल्लता

Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Readiness

Antonyms: Unwillingness, Reluctance, Slowness

Example: She accepted the invitation with <strong>alacrity</strong>.

5 Disgruntled (adjective)

Disgruntled  - Meaning - Angry or dissatisfied.

Meaning - Angry or dissatisfied.

Hindi meaning: असन्तुष्ट क्रोधी

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Displeased, Annoyed, Irritated

Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied

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

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6 Mount (verb)

Mount  - Meaning- To increase gradually.

Meaning- To increase gradually.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ना

Synonyms: Grow, Rise, Escalate, Soar

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Fall

Example: Pressure is <strong>mounting</strong> on the government to change the law.

7 Cobble (verb)

Cobble  - Meaning - Roughly assemble or produce something from available parts or elements.

Meaning - Roughly assemble or produce something from available parts or elements.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Prepare roughly, Make roughly, Improvise

Antonyms: Separate, Ruin, Destroy

Example: The film was imperfectly <strong>cobbled</strong> together from two separate stories.

8 Whopping (adjective)

Whopping  - Meaning - Very large.

Meaning - Very large.

Hindi meaning: बहुत बड़ा

Synonyms: Immense, Tremendous, Prodigious

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Little

Example: You are entitled to a <strong>whopping</strong> 40% off the recommended retail price.

9 Transgression (noun)

Transgression  - Meaning - An act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable.

Meaning - An act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable.

Hindi meaning: अपराध

Synonyms: Offence, Sin, Wrongdoing, Felony

Antonyms: Good deed, Benefaction

Example: She was unable to forgive his latest <strong>transgression</strong>.

10 Betoken (verb)

Betoken  - Meaning - Be a sign of.

Meaning - Be a sign of.

Hindi meaning: का संकेत देना

Synonyms: Denote, Symbolize, Signify

Example: A clear blue sky <strong>betokening</strong> a fine day.

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