10 new English words for 20 October 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 Buff (noun)

Buff  - A person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject.

A person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject.

Hindi meaning: बहुत ज़्यादा दिलचस्पी रखने वाला

Synonyms: Enthusiast, Fan, Admirer, Addict

Antonyms: Critic, Antagonist

Example: It's the perfect partner for workout enthusiasts and exercise <strong>buffs! </strong> <br><br> An evening for film <strong>buffs</strong> and all those interested in exploring the elusive, unending question of the Indian identity. <br><br> You don't need to be a film <strong>buff</strong> to enjoy the movies or a football fanatic to watch a game.

Trick: Kisi ki cricket buff hone ki zaroorat nahin hai match dekhne ke liye, har koi samajh sakta hai game ko.

2 Evoke (verb)

Evoke  - To bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind.

To bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind.

Hindi meaning: ताज़ा करना

Synonyms: Bring to mind, give rise to, arouse, induce

Antonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Repress

Example: The sight <strong>evoked</strong> pleasant memories of his childhood. <br><br> I really need to jog my memory to <strong>evoke</strong> images of the place. <br><br> The bird in hand image immediately <strong>evoked</strong> a memory I had from childhood.

Trick: Mere cousins se milkar meri bachpan ki sari yadein evoke ho gayin.

3 Traverse (verb)

Traverse  - Travel across or through.

Travel across or through.

Hindi meaning: पार जाना

Synonyms: Cross, Travel over, Pass over, Go across

Antonyms: Go along, Proceed, Go on

Example: The region is<strong> traversed</strong> by several roads. <br><br> The total area <strong>traversed</strong> by participants covers thousands of square miles. <br><br> After three days in the forest, they had spent another four <strong>traversing</strong> the extensive foothills before reaching the Mountains.

Trick: Mumbai darshan ki bus me maine poora Mumbai traverse kiya hai.

4 Roster (noun)

Roster  - A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.

A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.

Hindi meaning: काम करने वालों की नामावली

Synonyms: List, Listing, Register, Schedule, Agenda, Roll

Example: You'll have to have a chores <strong>roster</strong>, but it'll work really well. <br><br> Let's break for lunch and I'll give you your duty <strong>roster</strong> for the rest of the week when you get back. <br><br> Its events already laid out on the duty <strong>roster</strong> in his head, he returned to his cabin and was soon fast asleep.

Trick: Building me jo guards hain unki duty ka roster change hota rehta hai ek week morning aur doosra evening ka.

5 Slew (noun)

Slew  - A large number or quantity of something.

A large number or quantity of something.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Plenty, Wide variety, Lot, Diversity, Range

Antonyms: Little, Lack, Handful

Example: This year has seen a whole <strong>slew</strong> of novels set in Hong Kong. <br><br> He asked me a <strong>slew</strong> of questions. <br><br> Throughout college, I had a <strong>slew</strong> of unpaid internships.

Trick: Bakery shop me pastries ek slew me display thin aur itni varieties me choose karna bahot tough tha.

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6 Tenets (noun)

Tenets  - One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on.

One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on.

Hindi meaning: कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept

Antonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Incredulity

Example: He reminded them of the basic <strong>tenets</strong> of biblical teaching. <br><br> No culture or religion can boast that its <strong>tenets</strong> are unique. <br><br> He was no stranger to the <strong>tenets</strong> of humanist educational theory.

Trick: Constitution me “Freedom of Speech” ka tenet har kisi ke liye hai.

7 Meekly (adverb)

Meekly  - In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.

In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.

Hindi meaning: कोमलता से

Synonyms: Humbly, Quietly, Calmly, Submissively

Antonyms: Arrogantly, Scornfully

Example: He <strong>meekly</strong> did as he was told. <br><br> We should not <strong>meekly</strong> accept this fate.

Trick: Main kamre me meekly gaya nahin to chota bachcha jo so raha tha, vo jag jata.

8 Galling (adjective)

Galling  - Causing annoyance or resentment.

Causing annoyance or resentment.

Hindi meaning: कष्टप्रद

Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Infuriating, Vexing

Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing, Gratifying

Example: I find it <strong>galling</strong> to see such negativity applied to our young people. <br><br> Your column, aside from its <strong>galling</strong> content, lacks structure and basis. <br><br> It was <strong>galling</strong> to have to apologize to a man she hated.

Trick: Vo har kam ke liye mana kar rahi thi jo galling tha aur main bilkul pareshan ho gayi ki ab kam hoga kaise.

9 Gag (verb)

Gag  - Prevent (someone) from speaking freely or disseminating information.

Prevent (someone) from speaking freely or disseminating information.

Hindi meaning: बोलने न देना

Synonyms: Muzzle, Restrain, Suppress

Antonyms: Free, Allow, Encourage

Example: The government is trying to <strong>gag</strong> its critics. <br><br> The presidential ordinance <strong>gagging</strong> the press came two days before parliament was to meet.

Trick: Comedians gag likhte hain jisse vo sabka Mazak bhi uda le aur koi bura bhi na mane.

10 Expeditious (adjective)

Expeditious  - Done with speed and efficiency.

Done with speed and efficiency.

Hindi meaning: शीघ्र

Synonyms: Speedy, Swift, Prompt, Hasty

Antonyms: Slow, Tardy

Example: We need assessment processes which are both <strong>expeditious</strong> and fair. <br><br> Certainly, the case for an <strong>expeditious</strong> coalition withdrawal gets stronger with every day, and every death. <br><br> The most <strong>expeditious</strong> method of dealing with the situation.

Trick: Main office ke liye late ho raha tha isliye sab kam expeditious me kiye.

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