10 new English words for 1 September 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 Evocatively (adverb)

Evocatively  - In a way that makes you think of or remember a strong image or feeling, in a pleasant way.

In a way that makes you think of or remember a strong image or feeling, in a pleasant way.

Hindi meaning: याद कराने वाला

Synonyms: Reminiscently, Suggestively, Redolently

Example: He writes <strong>evocatively</strong> about his upbringing.

Trick: Vacation wale din evocatively yad aate h

2 Squander (verb)

Squander  - To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

Hindi meaning: धन लुटाना

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside

Example: The team <strong>squandered</strong> several good scoring chances.

Trick: commander sharab par paise squander karta h

3 Bouts (noun)

Bouts  - A short period of intense activity of a specified kind.

A short period of intense activity of a specified kind.

Hindi meaning: दौर

Synonyms: Spell, Period, Time, Stretch

Example: It is a chronic condition that can cause periodic <strong>bouts</strong> of intense pain.

Trick: boat race ka period bada hi bouts tha

4 Cognitive (adjective)

Cognitive  - Connected with mental processes of understanding.

Connected with mental processes of understanding.

Hindi meaning: मानसिक

Synonyms: Mental, Intellectual, Psychological, Rational

Antonyms: Senseless, Unwise, Illogical, Irrational

Example: The goal of the program is to help students improve their <strong>cognitive</strong> ability by developing new practices to help them acquire knowledge easier.

Trick: mental activity congnitive kahlati h

5 Whammy (noun)

Whammy  - An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

Hindi meaning: झटका

Synonyms: Bombshell, Jolt, Surprise

Antonyms: Indifference, Composure, Tranquility

Example: U.S. oil producing companies are expected to feel a <strong>whammy</strong> from falling oil prices.

Trick: mummy ki death badi whammy thi

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6 Leeway (noun)

Leeway  - The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

Hindi meaning: छूट

Synonyms: Freedom, Elbowroom, Scope, Liberty

Antonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Restraint

Example: The government had greater <strong>leeway</strong> to introduce reforms.

Trick: bruce lee ko kahin bhi jane ki leeway thi

7 Awry (adjective)

Awry  - Away from the usual or expected course.

Away from the usual or expected course.

Hindi meaning: गलत गड़बड़

Synonyms: Amiss, Wrong, Not right

Antonyms: Right, Well, Suitable

Example: All my plans for the party had gone <strong>awry</strong>.

Trick: aara ki trip awry chali gayi

8 Kindle (verb)

Kindle  - Arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

Arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित करना

Synonyms: Arouse, Wake, Quicken

Antonyms: Calm, Pacify, Dampen

Example: It was her teacher who <strong>kindled</strong> her interest in music.

Trick: kind log kabhi kindle nahi hote

9 Erode (verb)

Erode  - Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Hindi meaning: नष्ट करना

Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade

Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve

Example: This humiliation has <strong>eroded</strong> what confidence my son has.

Trick: rode ab erode ho chuki h

10 Anticipate (verb)

Anticipate  - To see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it.

To see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it.

Hindi meaning: पुर्वानुमान करना

Synonyms: Foresee, Predict, Look for

Antonyms: Ignore, Disbelieve

Example: We need someone who can <strong>anticipate</strong> and respond to changes in the fashion industry.

Trick: participate kar anuman lagana anticipate hota h

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