10 new English words for 21 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 Salve (noun)

Salve  - Something that is soothing or consoling for wounded feelings or an uneasy conscience.

Something that is soothing or consoling for wounded feelings or an uneasy conscience.

Hindi meaning: प्रशामक

Synonyms: Soothe, Emollient, Balsamic

Antonyms: Aggravating, Disruptive

Example: The idea provided him with a <strong>salve</strong> for his guilt.

2 Leeway (noun)

Leeway  - The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

Hindi meaning: छूट

Synonyms: Freedom, Elbowroom, Scope, Liberty

Antonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Restraint

Example: The government had greater <strong>leeway</strong> to introduce reforms.

3 Scurry (verb)

Scurry  - To run with quick short steps.

To run with quick short steps.

Hindi meaning: शीघ्र चलना

Synonyms: Scuttle, Hurry, Rush

Antonyms: Stroll, Linger

Example: The girls jump up and <strong>scurry</strong> over to the crustaceans for closer inspection.

4 Pedestal (noun)

Pedestal  - Used in reference to a situation in which someone is greatly or uncritically admired.

Used in reference to a situation in which someone is greatly or uncritically admired.

Hindi meaning: आदर्श रूप में प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Idealize, Exalt, Lionize

Example: I gave him all the credit for everything and so I had him on a <strong>pedestal</strong>.

5 Trample (verb)

Trample  - To ignore somebody’s feelings or rights and treat them as if they are not important.

To ignore somebody’s feelings or rights and treat them as if they are not important.

Hindi meaning: अनादर करना

Synonyms: Treat disrespectfully, Show no consideration for, Disregard, Encroach on.

Antonyms: Concern, Respect, Heed, Attend

Example: She would not let him <strong>trample</strong> over her any longer.

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6 Glaring (adjective)

Glaring  - Highly obvious or conspicuous.

Highly obvious or conspicuous.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Flagrant, Plain to see, Obtrusive

Antonyms: Inconspicuous, Concealed, Unnoticeable

Example: There is a <strong>glaring</strong> omission in the data

7 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

8 Reminiscent (adjective)

Reminiscent  - Reminding you of somebody/something.

Reminding you of somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: याद दिलाने वाला

Synonyms: Evocative, Remindful, Redolent

Antonyms: Forgetful, Negligent, Distracted, Oblivious

Example: The way he laughed was strongly <strong>reminiscent</strong> of his father.

9 Espouse (verb)

Espouse  - To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

Hindi meaning: सहारा देना

Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist

Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove

Example: He <strong>espouses</strong> the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.

10 Sentinel (noun)

Sentinel  - An indicator of the presence of disease.

An indicator of the presence of disease.

Hindi meaning: संकेतक

Synonyms: Signal, Pointer, Marker, Index

Example: A <strong>sentinel</strong> surveillance programme for influenza is conducted by testing pools.

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