10 new English words for 13 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 Fester (verb)

Fester  - (of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

Hindi meaning: बुरा होना

Synonyms: Rankle, Chafe, Brew, Gnaw

Antonyms: Mollify, Pacify, Placate

Example: Instead of talking the matter over with him, she allowed her resentment to <strong>fester</strong> in her mind.

2 Converge (verb)

Converge  - Meaning - Come from different directions and meet at (a place).

Meaning - Come from different directions and meet at (a place).

Hindi meaning: मिलना

Synonyms: Come together, Draw close, Go near

Antonyms: Diverge, Disperse, Disjoin

Example: At the breakdown our back row would then be <strong>converging</strong> from two different directions.

3 Watershed (noun)

Watershed  - An event or period marking a turning point in a situation. Meaning - Come from different directions and meet at (a place).

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation. Meaning - Come from different directions and meet at (a place).

Hindi meaning: ऐतिहासिक घटना

Synonyms: Turning point, Critical point, Landmark, Milestone, Crossroads

Example: These works were a <strong>watershed</strong> in the history of music.

4 Stalemate (noun)

Stalemate  - A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध

Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse, Dead-end, Draw

Antonyms: Breakthrough, Boon

Example: The war had again reached <strong>stalemate</strong>.

5 Obfuscate (verb)

Obfuscate  - To make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately.

To make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Obscure, Blur, Muddle, Complicate

Antonyms: Clarify, Clear up, Elucidate

Example: Until this deficiency is rectified, invoking craving merely further <strong>obfuscates</strong> an already confused area.

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6 Outlive (verb)

Outlive  - Survive or last beyond (a specified period or expected lifespan).

Survive or last beyond (a specified period or expected lifespan).

Hindi meaning: से अधिक समय तक टिका रहना

Synonyms: Survive, Outlast, Live longer than

Antonyms: Discontinue, Cease

Example: The organization had largely<strong> outlived</strong> its usefulness.

7 Galvanise (verb)

Galvanise  - To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

Hindi meaning: कुशल

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win<strong> galvanized</strong> the whole team.

8 Furore (noun)

Furore  - An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Commotion, Uproar, Outcry, Tumult

Antonyms: Serenity, Calmness, Placidity

Example: The publication of the government's submission provoked another public <strong>furore. </strong>

9 Inevitable (adjective)

Inevitable  - That you cannot avoid or prevent.

That you cannot avoid or prevent.

Hindi meaning: जो टल न सके

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound To Happen

Antonyms: Evitable, Uncertain, Avoidable, Unsure

Example: The ketchup has to be there on every <strong>table</strong>.

10 Oust (verb)

Oust  - To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.

To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.

Hindi meaning: निकाल देना

Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Topple

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently <strong>ousted </strong>president.

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