10 new English words for 29 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 Despair (noun)

Despair  - The complete loss or absence of hope.

The complete loss or absence of hope.

Hindi meaning: निराशा

Synonyms: Hopelessness, Distress, Anguish

Antonyms: Hope, Cheer, Joy

Example: A deep sense of <strong>despair</strong> overwhelmed him.

2 Pall (noun)

Pall  - Something regarded as enveloping a situation with an air of gloom or fear.

Something regarded as enveloping a situation with an air of gloom or fear.

Hindi meaning: आवरण

Synonyms: Take the fun out of, Overshadow, Mar, Blight

Antonyms: Excitement, Brightness

Example: Torture and murder have cast a <strong>pall</strong> of terror over the villages.

3 Irrefutable (adjective)

Irrefutable  - Impossible to deny or disprove.

Impossible to deny or disprove.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Indisputable, Unassailable, Undeniable

Antonyms: Refutable, Disputable, Doubtful

Example: There appears to be clear cause and effect evidence, but no <strong>irrefutable</strong> proof.

4 Languish (verb)

Languish  - Lose or lack vitality.

Lose or lack vitality.

Hindi meaning: कमजोर होना

Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper

Example: The share price <strong>languished</strong> at 102p.

5 Abeyance (noun)

Abeyance  - A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Hindi meaning: क्षणिक विराम

Synonyms: Suspension, Remission, Revocation, Cessation, Termination

Antonyms: Continuation, Operation, Action, Resumption

Example: Matters were held in <strong>abeyance</strong> pending further enquiries.

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6 Exaggerated (adjective)

Exaggerated  - Regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.

Regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.

Hindi meaning: अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Amplified, Inflated, Overemphasized, Excessive

Antonyms: Moderate, Understated, Reasonable

Example: She has an <strong>exaggerated</strong> sense of her own importance.

7 Naive (adjective)

Naive  - (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.

Hindi meaning: नौसिखिया

Synonyms: Inexperienced, Unskilled, Incapable, Unseasoned

Antonyms: Skilled, Adept, Proficient

Example: I can't believe she's that <strong>naive</strong> and she's a nurse and she's an educated person.

8 Shambles (noun)

Shambles  - A state of total disorder.

A state of total disorder.

Hindi meaning: गड़बड़

Synonyms: Complete mess, Chaos, Disarray

Antonyms: Orderliness, System, Method

Example: Currently the education system is in a <strong>shambles</strong>.

9 Frictionless (adjective)

Frictionless  - Achieved with or involving little difficulty.

Achieved with or involving little difficulty.

Hindi meaning: आसान

Synonyms: Effortless, Smooth, Uncomplicated, Painless

Antonyms: Laborious, Difficult, Arduous

Example: We aim to help the company achieve a <strong>frictionless</strong> supply chain.

10 Autarky (noun)

Autarky  - Economic independence or self-sufficiency.

Economic independence or self-sufficiency.

Hindi meaning: आत्म-निर्भरता

Synonyms: Self- reliance, Self- sufficiency, Independence

Example: He has tried to retreat into national economic <strong>autarky</strong>, with disastrous results.

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