10 new English words for 13 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 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Meaning- Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Meaning- Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Hindi meaning: बोलबाला प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Control, Say, Domination, Power

Antonyms: Weakness, Powerlessness, Deficiency

Example: I knew his opinion carried a lot of <strong>clout</strong> with them.

Trick: lot aane par sachin ka waaps clout nahi ho paya

2 Promulgate (verb)

Promulgate  - Meaning- To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

Meaning- To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

Hindi meaning: एलान करना

Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass

Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress

Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations <strong>promulgated</strong> in May.

Trick: colgate ne naye paste ka promulgate kiya h

3 Riposte (noun)

Riposte  - Meaning - A quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Meaning - A quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Hindi meaning: जवाबी प्रहार

Synonyms: Retort, Rejoinder, Sally, Response

Antonyms: Inquire, Interrogate, Query

Example: The attack provoked a <strong>riposte</strong>, and the quarrel ranged far beyond the domain of rhetorical theory.

Trick: achi post par aakar use riposte dunga

4 Loathe (verb)

Loathe  - Meaning- To dislike somebody/something very much.

Meaning- To dislike somebody/something very much.

Hindi meaning: नफरत करना

Synonyms: Hate, Detest, Despise, Abominate, Execrate

Antonyms: Like, Abhor, Admire, Adore

Example: He <strong>loathes</strong> war and militarism, and despises chauvinism in every form.

Trick: lauta kelar shoch jane se mujhe loathe h

5 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - Meaning - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Meaning - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

Trick: uski pant rampant ho rahi h

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6 Diktat (noun)

Diktat  - Meaning- An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.

Meaning- An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.

Hindi meaning: अलोकप्रिय और कड़ा आदेश

Synonyms: Law, Regulation, Decree, Edict

Example: Workers were not prepared to accept such <strong>diktats</strong> and spontaneously walked out.

Trick: dictator diktat karta h

7 Unfazed (adjective)

Unfazed  - Meaning- Not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens.

Meaning- Not worried or surprised by something unexpected that happens.

Hindi meaning: निर्भीक शांत

Synonyms: Unruffled, Untroubled, Placid, Relaxed

Antonyms: Frantic, Worried, Upset, Perturbed

Example: She was totally <strong>unfazed</strong> by the news.

Trick: fiza hamesha unfazed rahti h

8 Fickle (adjective)

Fickle  - Meaning - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.

Meaning - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर

Synonyms: Capricious, Inconstant, Changeable, Variable

Antonyms: Constant, Stable, Steady

Example: The weather here is notoriously <strong>fickle</strong>.

Trick: fake log nature se fickle hote h

9 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Meaning - Not friendly.

Meaning - Not friendly.

Hindi meaning: शत्रुवत

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable

Example: The police officer had an <strong>inimical</strong> attitude towards criminals.

Trick: michal jeckson thoda inimical tha

10 Ire (noun)

Ire  - Meaning- Anger.

Meaning- Anger.

Hindi meaning: क्रोध

Synonyms: Wrath, Rage, Fury, Outrage, Choler

Antonyms: Pleasure, Calmness, Delight, Cheer

Example: The plans provoked the <strong>ire</strong> of conservationists.

Trick: irritate karne par ire aa jata h

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