10 new English words for 22 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 Rivet (verb)

Rivet  - Attract and completely engross (someone).

Attract and completely engross (someone).

Hindi meaning: मोहित करना

Synonyms: Fascinate, Engross, Captivate, Absorb

Antonyms: Abandon, Discourage

Example: He was <strong>riveted</strong> by the newsreels shown on television.

2 Fawning (adjective)

Fawning  - Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection.

Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection.

Hindi meaning: ख़ुशामदी

Synonyms: Obsequious, Flattering, Ingratiating

Example: The biographer's <strong>fawning</strong> first chapter sets the tone.

3 Veracity (noun)

Veracity  - The quality of being true.

The quality of being true.

Hindi meaning: सत्यता

Synonyms: Truthfulness, Accuracy, Authenticity, Fidelity, Correctness

Antonyms: Deceit, Mendacity, Falsity, Inaccuracy

Example: They questioned the <strong>veracity</strong> of her story.

4 Nobble (verb)

Nobble  - Try to influence or thwart by underhand or unfair methods.

Try to influence or thwart by underhand or unfair methods.

Hindi meaning: राज़ी करना

Synonyms: Induce, Lure, Entice, Suborn

Antonyms: Discourage, Prevent, Deter

Example: His attempts to <strong>nobble</strong> the jury.

5 Rig (verb)

Rig  - To arrange or influence something in a dishonest way in order to get the result that you want.

To arrange or influence something in a dishonest way in order to get the result that you want.

Hindi meaning: हेर-फेर करना

Synonyms: Fix, Tackle, Fit out

Antonyms: Neglect, Avoid

Example: He said the election had been <strong>rigged</strong>.

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6 Entrenched (adjective)

Entrenched  - (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

Hindi meaning: गहराई से समाया हुआ

Synonyms: Ingrained, Established, Deep-rooted

Antonyms: Irresolute, Changeable, Temporary

Example: We now have the resources to tackle <strong>entrenched</strong> poverty.

7 Reprise (noun)

Reprise  - A repetition or further performance of something.

A repetition or further performance of something.

Hindi meaning: दोहराव

Synonyms: Reiteration, Repeating, Retelling

Example: The party reshuffle was a <strong>reprise</strong> of a broader opposition reshuffle that took place in the past 12 months.

8 Seething (adjective)

Seething  - Filled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger.

Filled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger.

Hindi meaning: खौलता हुआ

Synonyms: Fuming, Raging, Infuriated

Antonyms: Delighted, Pleased

Example: His <strong>seething</strong> resentment finally reached boiling point.

9 Emollient (adjective)

Emollient  - Attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; calming or conciliatory.

Attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; calming or conciliatory.

Hindi meaning: शांत करनेवाला

Synonyms: Appeasing, Placating, Mollifying

Antonyms: Aggravating, Irritating

Example: He found the French in surprisingly <strong>emollient</strong> mood.

10 Impetus (noun)

Impetus  - Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.

Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Incitement, Stimulus, Encouragement, Boost

Antonyms: Hindrance, Discouragement

Example: The initial <strong>impetus</strong> for these reforms was to promote a high skill, high wage economy.

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