10 new English words for 23 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 Bonhomie (noun)

Bonhomie  - A feeling of cheerful friendship.

A feeling of cheerful friendship.

Hindi meaning: मिलनसारिता

Synonyms: Geniality, Amiability, Affability, Cordiality

Antonyms: Animosity, Incivility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: There was a casual <strong>bonhomie</strong> between the actors at rehearsals.

2 Demolish (verb)

Demolish  - To destroy something.

To destroy something.

Hindi meaning: नाश करना

Synonyms: Destroy, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Repair

Example: The house was <strong>demolished</strong> to make way for the shopping centre.

3 Convergence (noun)

Convergence  - The process of moving together from different directions and meeting; the point where this happens.

The process of moving together from different directions and meeting; the point where this happens.

Hindi meaning: संमिलन

Synonyms: Confluence, Meeting, Conflux, Intersection

Antonyms: Divergence, Contention

Example: The city was a natural point of <strong>convergence</strong> for river-based traffic.

4 Morph (verb)

Morph  - Undergo or cause to undergo a gradual process of transformation.

Undergo or cause to undergo a gradual process of transformation.

Hindi meaning: संमिलन

Synonyms: Mutate, Transform, Deform

Antonyms: Stagnate, Maintain, Sustain

Example: A single element could be <strong>morphed</strong> into a quilt of many colors.

5 Maze (noun)

Maze  - A complex network of paths or passages.

A complex network of paths or passages.

Hindi meaning: चक्र-व्यूह

Synonyms: Labyrinth, Complex network, Mesh

Antonyms: Order, Ease

Example: They were trapped in a menacing <strong>maze</strong> of corridors.

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6 Sturdy (adjective)

Sturdy  - Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment.

Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment.

Hindi meaning: प्रबल

Synonyms: Robust, Strong, Vigorous, Powerful

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Delicate

Example: The vehicle is <strong>sturdy</strong> enough to withstand rough terrain.

7 Surmise (verb)

Surmise  - Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Guess, Conjecture, Speculate

Antonyms: Disbelief, Prove

Example: It is difficult to <strong>surmise</strong> where she might have been staying.

8 Wary (adjective)

Wary  - Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Hindi meaning: सावधान

Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Watchful

Antonyms: Careless, Unwary, Reckless

Example: Dogs that have been mistreated often remain very <strong>wary</strong> of strangers.

9 Tout (verb)

Tout  - Attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

Attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

Hindi meaning: प्रचारित करना

Synonyms: Commend, Endorse, Support, Talk of

Antonyms: Condemn, Criticise, Reprove, Reprobate

Example: She was <strong>touted</strong> as a potential Prime Minister.

10 Condominium (noun)

Condominium  - A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.

A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.

Hindi meaning: किसी इमारत में कमरों का समूह

Synonyms: Townhouse, Abode, Tenement, Apartment

Example: We were staying in a <strong>condominium</strong> just off of the beach.

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