10 new English words for 24 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 Notch (noun)

Notch  - A level on a scale, often marking quality or achievement.

A level on a scale, often marking quality or achievement.

Hindi meaning: स्तर

Synonyms: Degree, Step, Level, Rung, Grade, Point

Antonyms: Ill-repute, Lowliness, Unimportance

Example: We want to enhance our lending by a couple of <strong>notches</strong> during the coming years.

Trick: note ginne ke liye apka ek notch hona chahiye

2 Forge (verb)

Forge  - To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last.

To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last.

Hindi meaning: बना देना

Synonyms: Build up, Put together, Set up, Establish

Antonyms: Demolish, Tear down

Example: The country is <strong>forging</strong> a bright new future.

Trick: ford or ferari forge karke car bana rahe h

3 Propitious (adjective)

Propitious  - Giving or indicating a good chance of success.

Giving or indicating a good chance of success.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल

Synonyms: Favorable, Promising, Beneficial, Rosy

Antonyms: Unfavorable, Inauspicious, Hopeless, Downbeat

Example: The timing for such a meeting seemed <strong>propitious</strong>.

Trick: proper training dekar horse ko propitious banaya h

4 Downturn (noun)

Downturn  - A decline in economic, business, or other activity.

A decline in economic, business, or other activity.

Hindi meaning: गिरावट

Synonyms: Slump, Dip, Fall, Drop

Antonyms: Rise, Betterment, Upturn

Example: Out of all the sectors affected by the <strong>downturn</strong>, special activities holidays have fared best.

Trick: economy india ki downturn ho rahi h

5 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

Trick: sher ko koi rasta kya usher karega

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6 Impede (verb)

Impede  - Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Retard, Hold back

Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote

Example: A number of practical difficulties <strong>impeded</strong> the process.

Trick: pedal chalne walo ke liye rasta impede h idhar

7 Convene (verb)

Convene  - Come or bring together for a meeting or activity.

Come or bring together for a meeting or activity.

Hindi meaning: एकत्र होना

Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Muster, Collect, Summon, Come Together

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Split, Dissemble

Example: He had <strong>convened</strong> a secret meeting of military personnel.

Trick: sabko convince karo party mai convene hone ko

8 Stride (noun)

Stride  - A step or stage in progress towards an aim.

A step or stage in progress towards an aim.

Hindi meaning: प्रगति

Synonyms: Progress, Advance, Make progress

Example: Great <strong>strides</strong> have been made towards equality.

Trick: bike riders apne aim ki or stride kar rahe h

9 Accede (verb)

Accede  - Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकारकरना

Synonyms: Consent to, Comply with, Grant, Allow

Antonyms: Disagree, Deny, Refuse

Example: The authorities did not <strong>accede</strong> to the strikers' demands.

Trick: corruption ki cd dene ko wo accede kar gaya

10 Infructuous (adjective)

Infructuous  - Without any purpose or value.

Without any purpose or value.

Hindi meaning: निष्फल

Synonyms: Pointless, Unnecessary, Aimless

Example: Since the charge sheet is not challenged before us, this Petition has become <strong>infructuous</strong>, which is accordingly dismissed.

Trick: hath fracture hone ke bad meri life infructuous ho gayi

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