Daily Vocabulary 24 October 2020 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

10 new English words for 24 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 Relegate (verb)

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then relegated to the role of assistant. Those who did not tell the president what he wanted to hear were relegated to positions of little influence. She would be relegated to the ranks of his subordinates once more.

Trick: Atendance irregularity ki vajah se usko relegate kar diya gaya hai, halanki uska promotion due tha.

2 Succinctly (adverb)

Using only a few words that state something clearly.

Hindi meaning: संक्षेप में

Synonyms: Concisely, Shortly, Compactly

Antonyms: Wordily, Verbosely

Example: One word succinctly describes the economy's performance: unbalancedâ€™ The movie is, simply and succinctly, not especially funny. You put that very succinctly.

Trick: Time kam hone ki vajah se mere boss ne mujhe project ke bare me succinctly describe kiya lekin bahot hi clearly.

3 Contemplate (verb)

To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतन करना

Synonyms: Think about, Consider, Ponder

Antonyms: Disregard, Discard, Ignore

Example: The explanation is still worrying to contemplate. She couldn't even begin to contemplate the future. No wonder she is contemplating a future role in politics.

Trick: Maine apne career ke bare me achi tarah contemplate karne ke bad hi MBA karne ka faisla liya.

4 Apprehension (noun)

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: डर

Synonyms: Worry, Uneasiness, Restlessness, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Contentment

Example: She had some apprehensions about the filming. Today's investment climate is filled with apprehensions. There will be no one who is able to respond sympathetically to his innermost fears and apprehensions.

Trick: Girti hui economy ko dekhkar mere business ke liye mere apprehensions aur badh gaye ki vo chalega ya nahin.

5 Gyrations (noun)

A rapid movement in a circle or spiral.

Hindi meaning: परिचलन

Synonyms: Rotations, Revolutions, Whirls

Example: The butterflies were performing aerial gyrations. The young women nearby give him plenty of space for his gyrations. He found an outlet for his gyrations in gymnastics.

Trick: Jhoola bahot bada tha aur uske gyration ki vajah se mujhe bahot dar lag raha tha.

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6 Formidable (adjective)

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding

Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle

Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents. The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against formidable opponents. A formidable array of armour and troops roared through in a never ending stream.

Trick: RBI ke selection exams students ko darate hain as RBI ki image kafi formidable hai.

7 Accolade (noun)

An expression of praise or admiration.

Hindi meaning: शाबाशी

Synonyms: Applause, Commendation, Kudos, Tribute

Antonyms: Reprimand, Denunciation

Example: I am not writing this letter looking for praise or accolades for my efforts. Four restaurants have been awarded the highest accolade of a three-star rating. Poignant accolades and urgent testimonials of thanks.

Trick: Maine apne school time me Debate competitions me bahot sare accolades jeete hain.

8 Retrograde (adjective)

(of an action) making a situation worse or returning to how something was in the past.

Hindi meaning: पश्चगामी

Synonyms: Retreating, Retrogressive, Reverse

Antonyms: Progressive, Improving

Example: This newest version is both progressive and retrograde. The closure of the factory is a retrograde step. His realistic style was considered too retrograde and old-fashioned.

Trick: Indian Economy develop ho rahi thi lekin Coronavirus ki vajah se retrogade ho gayi.

9 Incumbent (adjective)

Necessary as part of somebody’s duties.

Hindi meaning: आवश्यक

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Insignificant, Optional

Example: The government realized that it was incumbent on them to act. It's incumbent upon everybody to take responsibility about what is happening in our country. It was incumbent on him to prove that his duty was discharged before he could invoke the clause.

Trick: Adult Indian Citizen hone ke nate Vote dena hamare liye incumbent hai tabhi hum democracy me apna hissa dal payenge.

10 Reckon (verb)

To be generally considered to be something.

Hindi meaning: मानना माना जाना

Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard

Example: The event organized by them was reckoned a failure. These prisoners are reckoned to be the most dangerous. I want everybody to give me a second chance, and reckon me as a friend.

Trick: Mere office me mere kam ko reckon kiya gaya aur mujhe promotion bhi mila.

Daily Vocabulary – 24 October 2020