10 new English words for 15 November 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 Phantom (noun)

Phantom  - Not real.

Not real.

Hindi meaning: काल्पनिक

Synonyms: Vague, Obscure, Indistinct

Antonyms: Real, Actual

Example: The women suffered from <strong>phantom</strong> pain that no physician could ever find.

2 Discrepancy (noun)

Discrepancy  - An illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

An illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Hindi meaning: अन्तर

Synonyms: Disparity, Indifference, Variation, Divergence

Antonyms: Similarity, Sameness

Example: Surveys and conventions are to be held on this issue to sort out differences and <strong>discrepancies</strong>.

3 Uproar (noun)

Uproar  - A public expression of protest or outrage.

A public expression of protest or outrage.

Hindi meaning: कुहराम

Synonyms: Outcry, Protest, Outrage

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Harmony

Example: It caused an <strong>uproar</strong> in the press.

4 Culminate (verb)

Culminate  - To end with a particular result.

To end with a particular result.

Hindi meaning: समापन होना

Synonyms: Conclude, Terminate, Resolve, Wind up

Antonyms: Start, Begin, Commence, Set out

Example: Months of hard work <strong>culminated</strong> in success.

5 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, Kick out, Topple

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

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

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6 Gauge (verb)

Gauge  - Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Hindi meaning: मापना

Synonyms: Compute, Work out, Calculate

Example: You can only <strong>gauge</strong> how well any tool works by putting it into action.

7 Affluent (adjective)

Affluent  - (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money.

(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money.

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Wealthy, Prosperous, Opulent

Antonyms: Poor, Impoverished

Example: The <strong>affluent</strong> societies of the western world.

8 Vouch (verb)

Vouch  - Assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described.

Assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Confirm, Testify to, Assure, Affirm

Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Neglect

Example: I can <strong>vouch</strong> for her ability to work hard.

9 Underlying (adjective)

Underlying  - Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly.

Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly.

Hindi meaning: बुनियादी

Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Prime, Primary

Antonyms: Secondary, Refined

Example: The <strong>underlying</strong> assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.

10 Debacle (noun)

Debacle  - A sudden and ignominious failure.

A sudden and ignominious failure.

Hindi meaning: असफलता

Synonyms: Fiasco, Failure, Collapse

Antonyms: Success, Accomplishment

Example: Often the films in question turn into <strong>debacles. </strong>

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