10 new English words for 2 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 Paramount (adjective)

Paramount  - More important than anything else.

More important than anything else.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Supreme, Of great importance, Leading

Antonyms: Secondary, Minor, Trivial

Example: The interests of the child are of <strong>paramount</strong> importance.

Trick: mount Everest peaks mai paramount h

2 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite <strong>spectacular</strong>.

Trick: apke naye spects (chasma) bade spectacular h

3 Diligence (noun)

Diligence  - Careful and persistent work or effort.

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Hindi meaning: कर्मठता

Synonyms: Conscientiousness, Rigor, Meticulousness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Indifference, Negligence

Example: She shows great <strong>diligence</strong> in her schoolwork.

Trick: delhi ke log mai diligence hota h

4 Stagnate (verb)

Stagnate  - To stop developing or making progress.

To stop developing or making progress.

Hindi meaning: विकसित न होना

Synonyms: Stand still, Lie dormant, Pause

Antonyms: Move, Expedite, Promote

Example: Teaching can easily <strong>stagnate</strong> into a set of routines.

Trick: stage par jakar stagnate mat ho jana

5 Hover (verb)

Hover  - To stay close to something.

To stay close to something.

Hindi meaning: आस पास फिरना

Synonyms: Loiter, Stay nearby, Wait about

Antonyms: Settle, Rest

Example: Temperatures <strong>hovered</strong> around freezing.

Trick: chopper ko hawa mai hover kar raha wo

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6 Watchdog (noun)

Watchdog  - A person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility.

A person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility.

Hindi meaning: हितप्रहरी

Synonyms: Ombudsman, Observer, Supervisor

Example: The trading <strong>watchdog</strong> is currently undertaking a review of estate agents' practices.

Trick: dog ki tarah watch karne wale log watchdog hote h

7 Underpinning (noun)

Underpinning  - Something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.

Something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.

Hindi meaning: नया आधार लगाना

Synonyms: Foundation, Meat, Kernel, Core, Basis, Marrow

Example: The fact that it had a theoretical <strong>underpinning</strong> was true but essentially an element.

Trick: pin therapy ko kayi doctors underpinning karte h

8 Defy (verb)

Defy  - To refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc.

To refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc.

Hindi meaning: अनादर करना विरोध करना

Synonyms: Flout, Disobey, Contravene, violate

Antonyms: Obey, Adhere to, Comply

Example: Hundreds of people today <strong>defied</strong> the ban on political gatherings.

Trick: deaf logo ki bat ko defy nahi karna chahiye

9 Garb (noun)

Garb  - Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Hindi meaning: पोशाक

Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment

Example: He was dressed in Chinese <strong>garb</strong> and sporting a ponytail.

Trick: ye garb bilkul garbage h

10 Augment (verb)

Augment  - To increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something.

To increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Increase, Make Larger, Expand, Enlarge

Antonyms: Reduce, Decrease, Curtail, Cut down

Example: He wrote magazine articles in order to <strong>augment</strong> his income.

Trick: august mai petrol ke dam augment ho gaye

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