10 new English words for 7 August 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 Vignette (noun)

Vignette  - Meaning - A brief evocative description, account, or episode.

Meaning - A brief evocative description, account, or episode.

Hindi meaning: वर्णन चित्रलेखन

Synonyms: Description, Portrayal, Depiction

Example: The brief <strong>vignettes</strong> march on and patterns slowly emerge.

Trick: vighnesh/vinayak maharaj ki har kam se pahle vignette karte

2 Poignancy (noun)

Poignancy  - Meaning - The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Meaning - The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Hindi meaning: मार्मिकता

Synonyms: Pathos, Sadness, Mournfulness, Distress

Antonyms: Cheer, Joy, Mildness

Example: The album isn't bad because it isn't distressing or painful, which one would expect from <strong>poignancy</strong>.

Trick: pregnant woman ka murder ne janta mai poignancy paida ki

3 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - Meaning - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Meaning - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk, Frustrate

Antonyms: Encourage, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid

Example: We must <strong>thwart</strong> his malevolent schemes.

Trick: north korea ke war ke plan ko us ne thwart kar diya

4 Insidious (adjective)

Insidious  - Meaning - Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Meaning - Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Hindi meaning: प्रच्छन्न रूप से

Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky

Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair

Example: This trade recession will be just as<strong> insidious</strong> in its effects as any market blowout.

Trick: tumour inside bada hokar insidious ho sakta h

5 Formidable (adjective)

Formidable  - Meaning - Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Meaning - Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding

Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle

Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against <strong>formidable</strong> opponents.

Trick: form mai hone par kohli formidable batsman h

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6 Delinquent (adjective)

Delinquent  - Meaning - (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

Meaning - (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

Hindi meaning: पाप करनेवाला

Synonyms: Lawless, Lawbreaking, Offending

Antonyms: Lawful, Legitimate

Example: Punish the <strong>delinquent</strong> employees and also the people who contaminate the atmosphere.

Trick: daily daily queue mai lagkar ratoion churana delinquent h

7 Admonish (verb)

Admonish  - Meaning - Warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Meaning - Warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी देना

Synonyms: Reprove, Rebuke, Upbraid

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Commend

Example: She <strong>admonished</strong> me for appearing at breakfast unshaven.

Trick: galat ad. Chalane par manish ko admonish kiya

8 Plebiscite (noun)

Plebiscite  - Meaning - The direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.

Meaning - The direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.

Hindi meaning: जनमत

Synonyms: Vote, Election, Referendum, Ballot

Example: The administration will hold a <strong>plebiscite</strong> for the approval of constitutional reforms.

Trick: public opinion par vote dalwana plebiscite kahlata h

9 Satirical (adjective)

Satirical  - Meaning - Sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses.

Meaning - Sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses.

Hindi meaning: व्यंग्यपूर्ण

Synonyms: Mocking, Sardonic, Scornful, Derisive

Antonyms: Mild, Calm

Example: They soon acquired a <strong>satirical</strong> and disrespectful tone which made the authorities uneasy.

Trick: satta (power) ke logo par satirical article likhta h

10 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - Meaning - A general agreement.

Meaning - A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent

Example: There is a growing <strong>consensus</strong> of opinion on this issue.

Trick: sena ke andar har bat mai consensus hota h

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