10 new English words for 28 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 Lore (noun)

Lore  - A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.

A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.

Hindi meaning: कहावत, पौराणिक बाते

Synonyms: Folklore, Myths, Beliefs, Sayings

Antonyms: Truth, Reality

Example: Romanians have a variety of traditions and <strong>lore</strong> dating back to antiquity.

Trick: lorry and lore sunakar bacho ko sulate h

2 Melee (noun)

Melee  - A confused fight or scuffle.

A confused fight or scuffle.

Hindi meaning: लड़ाई

Synonyms: Tumult, Rumpus, Commotion, Disturbance

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony

Example: Several people were hurt in the <strong>melee</strong>.

Trick: meri or lee ki melee ho gayi

3 Jostle (verb)

Jostle  - To compete strongly and with force for something.

To compete strongly and with force for something.

Hindi meaning: मुकाबला करना

Synonyms: Struggle, Scramble, Vie

Antonyms: Abandon, Give up

Example: People in the crowd were <strong>jostling</strong> for the best positions.

Trick: dono teams josh se jostle kar rahi thi

4 Nascent (adjective)

Nascent  - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Hindi meaning: आरम्भ होता हुआ

Synonyms: Emerging, Beginning, Coming out, Dawning

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Declining

Example: Indian book retailing is also a relatively <strong>nascent</strong> industry.

Trick: scent ke smell nascent hona shuru ho chuki h

5 Flank (noun)

Flank  - The side of a large object or structure.

The side of a large object or structure.

Hindi meaning: किनारा

Synonyms: Edge, Verge, Brink, Border

Antonyms: Midway, Interior, Centre

Example: The sun lit up the western <strong>flank</strong> of the hill.

Trick: lanka wale flank par shreeram ne attack kiya

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6 Bellicose (adjective)

Bellicose  - Having or showing a desire to argue or fight.

Having or showing a desire to argue or fight.

Hindi meaning: झगड़ालू

Synonyms: Belligerent, Aggressive, Warlike, Pugnacious

Antonyms: Pacific, Calm, Genial

Example: The tone of his speech was <strong>bellicose</strong> and threatening.

Trick: belly wala mota seth bada bellicose h

7 Guile (noun)

Guile  - Sly or cunning intelligence.

Sly or cunning intelligence.

Hindi meaning: धोखा

Synonyms: Wiliness, Slyness, Craftiness, Artfulness

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Artlessness

Example: He used all his <strong>guile</strong> and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in.

Trick: gay (cow) ki tarah sidhe aadmi ko guile mat karo

8 Embark (verb)

Embark  - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate

Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop

Example: She <strong>embarked</strong> on a new career.

Trick: bahar jane par dog bark karna embark karta h mera

9 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 करना

Synonyms: Guess, Conjecture, Speculate

Antonyms: Disbelief, Prove

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

Trick: principal ki surprise visit ka bilkul bhi surmise nahi tha

10 Forestall (verb)

Forestall  - Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

Hindi meaning: पहले से निवारण करना

Synonyms: Prevent, Avert, Preclude, Thwart

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Assist

Example: Any plans for a peaceful settlement were <strong>forestalled</strong> by the intervention of the army.

Trick: stall lagakar janta ki problems ko forestall kkiya

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