10 new English words for 31 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 Envy (noun)

Envy  - Meaning - A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Meaning - A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Hindi meaning: ईर्ष्या द्वेष

Synonyms: Jealousy, Covetousness, Resentment

Antonyms: Contentedness, Generosity

Example: She felt a pang of <strong>envy </strong>at the thought of his success.

2 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Meaning- Very impressive.

Meaning- Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite <strong>spectacular</strong>.

3 Maroon (verb)

Maroon  - Meaning - Leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place.

Meaning - Leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place.

Hindi meaning: असहाय छोड़ना

Synonyms: Strand, Isolate, Desert

Antonyms: Save, Rescue

Example: The car was <strong>marooned</strong> by floods.

4 Conflate (verb)

Conflate  - Meaning- To put two or more things together to make one new thing.

Meaning- To put two or more things together to make one new thing.

Hindi meaning: मिलाना

Synonyms: Combine, Amalgamate, Mix

Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Split

Example: The issues of race and class are separate and should not be <strong>conflated</strong>.

5 Buffer (verb)

Buffer  - Meaning -  To reduce the harmful effects of something.

Meaning - To reduce the harmful effects of something.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Cushion, Lessen, Moderate

Antonyms: Intensify, Sharpen

Example: The massage helped to <strong>buffer</strong> the strain.

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6 Titan (noun)

Titan  - Meaning - A person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance.

Meaning - A person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance.

Hindi meaning: विशालकाय

Synonyms: Giant, Behemoth, Colossus

Example: The break-up reduced the political clout of a corporate <strong>titan</strong>.

7 Oblivious (adjective)

Oblivious  - Meaning - Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Meaning - Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Hindi meaning: बेपरवाह

Synonyms: Unconcerned, Incognizant, Unknowing, Unaware

Antonyms: Aware, Mindful, Knowing

Example: You eventually become <strong>oblivious</strong> to the noise.

8 Abysmal (adjective)

Abysmal  - Meaning- Extremely bad or of a very low standard.

Meaning- Extremely bad or of a very low standard.

Hindi meaning: बहुत खराब

Synonyms: Dreadful, Atrocious, Appalling, Terrible

Antonyms: Superficial, Superb, Fine, Glorious

Example: The council has an <strong>abysmal</strong> record on education.

9 Wont (adjective)

Wont  - Meaning - In the habit of doing something.

Meaning - In the habit of doing something.

Hindi meaning: अभ्यस्त

Synonyms: Accustomed, Habituated, Inclined

Antonyms: Unaccustomed, Unwonted

Example: He was <strong>wont</strong> to fall asleep after supper.

10 Scores (adjective)

Scores  - Meaning - A large number of something.

Meaning - A large number of something.

Hindi meaning: ढेर सारा

Synonyms: Innumerable, Lot of, Large amount

Example: He sent <strong>scores</strong> of enthusiastic letters to friends.

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