10 new English words for 8 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.
Hindi meaning: पूरी तरह से
Synonyms: Extremely, Greatly, Intensely, Completely
Antonyms: Partially, Incompletely
Example: We are <strong>profoundly</strong> affected by what happens to us in childhood.
Hindi meaning: पैर घसीट कर चलना
Synonyms: Plod, Footslog, Traipse, Clomp, Walk heavily
Antonyms: Glide, Slide, Whisk, Waltz
Example: The men <strong>trudged</strong> up the hill, laden with supplies.
Hindi meaning: आने वाला
Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Nearing
Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful
Example: An announcement about his resignation is <strong>imminent</strong>.
Hindi meaning: ज़ोरदार दस्तक
Synonyms: Bang, Crash, Thud, Thump
Example: She closed the ledger with a <strong>smack</strong>.
Hindi meaning: निर्दयतापूर्वक
Synonyms: Shamelessly, Unabashedly, Blatantly
Antonyms: Shamefully, Benignly
Example: His behaviour seems <strong>wantonly</strong> cruel.
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Hindi meaning: आहत
Synonyms: Hurt, Damaged, Contused, Harmed
Antonyms: Unhurt, Unaffected
Example: They're nursing some <strong>bruised</strong> pride following the first defeat of the tour.
Hindi meaning: ढांकना
Synonyms: Cover, Envelope, Wrap, Veil
Antonyms: Uncover, Expose, Show
Example: His family background is <strong>shrouded</strong> in mystery.
Hindi meaning: कष्ट पीड़ा
Synonyms: Agony, Suffering, Anguish, Pain, Misery
Antonyms: Pleasure, Comfort, Delight, Relief
Example: She suffered years of mental <strong>torment</strong> after her son's death.
Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर सारहीन
Synonyms: Unsubstantial, Unsatisfactory, Trifling
Antonyms: Substantial, Strong, Convincing, Plausible
Example: The evidence against him is pretty <strong>flimsy</strong>.
Hindi meaning: चहल-पहल भरा
Synonyms: Hectic, Restless, Unsettled
Antonyms: Calm, Content, Relaxed
Example: Things are <strong>frantic</strong> in the office right now.
