10 new English words for 6 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 Rescind (verb)

Rescind  - Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Hindi meaning: रद्द कर देना

Synonyms: Repeal, Abrogate, Cancel, Nullify

Antonyms: Enact, Approve, Validate

Example: The government eventually <strong>rescinded</strong> the directive.

2 Embargo (noun)

Embargo  - An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Ban, Veto, Prohibition, Restriction

Antonyms: Permission, Authorization, Sanction

Example: An <strong>embargo</strong> on arms sales to certain countries.

3 Culmination (noun)

Culmination  - The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Hindi meaning: शिखर

Synonyms: Climax, Apogee, Pinnacle, Completion

Antonyms: Nadir, Beginning, Start, Commencement

Example: Months of hard work <strong>culminated</strong> in success.

4 Regressive (adjective)

Regressive  - Returning to a former or less developed state.

Returning to a former or less developed state.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिगामी

Synonyms: Retrograde, Unprogressive, Retrogressive

Antonyms: Progressive, Advanced, Forward

Example: The policy has been condemned as a <strong>regressive</strong> step.

5 Induct (verb)

Induct  - Enlist (someone) for military service.

Enlist (someone) for military service.

Hindi meaning: भरती होना

Synonyms: Enrol, Engage, Sign up, Take on

Antonyms: Discharge, Withdraw, Leave

Example: Unfortunately, he was drafted for military service and was <strong>inducted</strong> into the U.S. Army in July.

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6 Peculiar (adjective)

Peculiar  - Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried.

Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried.

Hindi meaning: अजीब

Synonyms: Unusual, Particular, Special, Strange

Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Familiar

Example: He died in very <strong>peculiar</strong> circumstances.

7 Gambit (noun)

Gambit  - An act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.

An act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.

Hindi meaning: चाल

Synonyms: Ploy, Stratagem, Trick, Ruse

Antonyms: Honesty, Candor

Example: His resignation was a tactical <strong>gambit</strong>.

8 Minuscule (adjective)

Minuscule  - So small as to be insignificant.

So small as to be insignificant.

Hindi meaning: बहुत छोटा

Synonyms: Minor, Unimportant, Trivial, Nugatory, Paltry

Antonyms: Majuscule, Major, Serious, Essential, Important

Example: He believed the risk of infection was <strong>minuscule</strong>.

9 Mitigate (verb)

Mitigate  - To make something less harmful, serious, etc.

To make something less harmful, serious, etc.

Hindi meaning: गम्भीरता कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Palliate, Assuage, Attenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Increase

Example: Soil erosion was <strong>mitigated</strong> by the planting of trees.

10 Hail (verb)

Hail  - Praise (someone or something) enthusiastically.

Praise (someone or something) enthusiastically.

Hindi meaning: जयजयकार करना

Synonyms: Acclaim, Commend, Applaud, Speak highly of

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Disparage

Example: Both show are <strong>hailed</strong> as great by some and hated by others.

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