10 new English words for 21 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 All- encompassing (adjective)

All- encompassing  - Including everything.

Including everything.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Comprehensive, Wide, Extensive, All-Embracing

Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Confined, Bounded

Example: The risks detailed here are not <strong>all-encompassing</strong>. <br><br> An <strong>all-encompassing</strong> package to combat global warming. <br><br> It's up to you to not let minor annoyances become <strong>all-encompassing</strong> drama.

Trick: UPSC ki preparation all-encompassing subjects ki demand karti hai, jisme har cheez ki basic knowledge zaroori hai.

2 Sheer (adjective)

Sheer  - Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Hindi meaning: पूर्णतया

Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough

Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional

Example: It is difficult to convey the <strong>sheer</strong> complexity of the situation. <br><br> He had risen in the ranks of the party by the <strong>sheer</strong> dint of his hard work and forthrightness. <br><br> She went <strong>sheer</strong> forward when the door was open.

Trick: Amul claim karta hai ki vo sheer milk use karta hai icecream banane me aur koi preservatives nahin dalta.

3 Deliberate (verb)

Deliberate  - To consider something very carefully, usually before making a decision.

To consider something very carefully, usually before making a decision.

Hindi meaning: विचारना

Synonyms: Ponder, Think over, Contemplate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: The jury <strong>deliberated</strong> for five days before finding him guilty. <br><br> Customers sometimes <strong>deliberate</strong> over a purchase for weeks. <br><br> The sergeant <strong>deliberated</strong> for a moment and then agreed to unlock the door.

Trick: Mere boss ke rough attitude ki vajah se mujhe lagta hai ki vo mujhe deliberately pareshan karte hain.

4 Spawn (verb)

Spawn  - Produce or generate a large number of.

Produce or generate a large number of.

Hindi meaning: उत्पादन करना

Synonyms: Occasion, Generate, Give rise to, Engender

Antonyms: Destroy, Kill, End

Example: The decade <strong>spawned</strong> a bewildering variety of books on the forces.

Trick: Coronavirus pandemic ki vajah se mask aur sanitizer ka factories me spawn ho raha hai.

5 Turbulent (adjective)

Turbulent  - Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.

Hindi meaning: अशांत

Synonyms: Unstable, Unsettled, Chaotic, Stormy

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Quiet

Example: He's observed the <strong>turbulent</strong> history of the humble stage direction and has decided to take action. <br><br> The town had remained calm since the <strong>turbulent</strong> times seven months ago. <br><br> The paper has had a somewhat <strong>turbulent</strong> history.

Trick: Indian history do rajaon aur sattaon ke turbulent se bhari hui hai jiske karan bahot se yuddh bhi hue.

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6 Homage (noun)

Homage  - Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Hindi meaning: सम्मान

Synonyms: Respect, Acclamation, Reverence

Antonyms: Scorn, Condemnation, Censure

Example: There are plenty of <strong>homages</strong> to other epic films too. <br><br> There are a actually a few specific things in the novel that are <strong>homages</strong> to his books. <br><br> The tone was modern, and the films were tongue-in-cheek <strong>homages</strong> to the zombie greats.

Trick: Raksha mantri Rajnath Singh ne sena ke shaheed jawanon ko Homage pay ki.

7 Inception (noun)

Inception  - The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ

Synonyms: Foundation, Initiation, Origination, Setting up

Antonyms: End, Termination, Finish

Example: She has been on the board since its <strong>inception</strong> two years ago. <br><br> Sometimes the comparison will reveal a loss from the <strong>inception</strong> of the loan transaction. <br><br> The Board since its <strong>inception</strong> has taken up every issue that confronts the community.

Trick: Exam date ate hi students ne padhai ka inception kar diya.

8 Errant (adjective)

Errant  - Straying from the accepted course or standards.

Straying from the accepted course or standards.

Hindi meaning: पथभ्रष्ट

Synonyms: Offending, Culpable, Deviant

Example: Lesser women would have cut their <strong>errant</strong> husband adrift. <br><br> That explains, in part, his decision last week to pardon the <strong>errant</strong> scientist.

Trick: Galat sangat ki vajah se bachche rasta errant kar jate hain.

9 Pontificate (verb)

Pontificate  - To give your opinions about something in a way that shows that you think you are right.

To give your opinions about something in a way that shows that you think you are right.

Hindi meaning: सिद्धांतवादी बात करना

Synonyms: Dogmatize, Declaim, Lecture, Hold forth

Example: He was <strong>pontificating</strong> about art and history. <br><br> It takes a heck of a lot more effort than <strong>pontificating</strong> about the evils of livestock. <br><br> I think it should be illegal for non-parents to <strong>pontificate</strong> about parenting.

Trick: Parents aur bachche dono hi pontificate karte hain apni baton ko lekin generation gap ki vajah se clashes ho jate hain.

10 Grandiloquently (adverb)

Grandiloquently  - In a pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

In a pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

Hindi meaning: आडम्बर से

Synonyms: Pompously, Bombastically, Extravagantly

Antonyms: Plainly, Clearly

Example: She attacked her colleagues for indulging <strong>grandiloquently</strong>. <br><br> She attacked her colleagues for indulging in the matter <strong>grandiloquently</strong>.

Trick: Mere college ki fresher’s party me ek fashion show organize kiya gaya tha jisme har kisi ne apne states ki dressing ko grandiloquently present kiya.

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