10 new English words for 5 December 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 Groundswell (noun)

Groundswell  - An increase in a particular opinion among a large section of the population.

An increase in a particular opinion among a large section of the population.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र वृद्धि

Synonyms: Rise, Upsurge, Spate

Example: There is also a <strong>groundswell</strong> of opposition among some independent financial advisers.

2 Grapple (verb)

Grapple  - Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to

Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender

Example: Passers-by <strong>grappled</strong> with the man after the attack.

3 Pent-up (adjective)

Pent-up  - (of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released.

(of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released.

Hindi meaning: छिपा हुआ

Synonyms: Confined, Curbed, Suppressed, Repressed

Example: For the fans, this dance provides catharsis and releases <strong>pent-up</strong> energy.

4 Exude (verb)

Exude  - (of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

(of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

Hindi meaning: छिपा हुआ

Synonyms: Emanate, Radiate, Give out

Antonyms: Conceal, Keep, Hold

Example: The male singer and guitar player <strong>exude</strong> emotion.

5 Badge (noun)

Badge  - A feature or sign which reveals a particular quality.

A feature or sign which reveals a particular quality.

Hindi meaning: चिह्न

Synonyms: Sign, Symbol, Signal, Mark

Example: He saw his injuries as a <strong>badge</strong> of honour.

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6 Dent (verb)

Dent  - Have an adverse effect on.

Have an adverse effect on.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण करना कम हो जाना

Synonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Lessen, Shrink

Antonyms: Boost, Increase

Example: DVD sales may already be <strong>denting</strong> the box office.

7 Tempo (noun)

Tempo  - The speed of any movement or activity.

The speed of any movement or activity.

Hindi meaning: रफ़्तार

Synonyms: Pace, Rate, Speed

Example: He wants to maintain the <strong>tempo</strong> of his activities at a high level.

8 Exuberance (noun)

Exuberance  - The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

Hindi meaning: उल्लास

Synonyms: Ebullience, Cheerfulness, High-spirits, Jauntiness

Antonyms: Dullness, Lifelessness, Disinterest

Example: There is no <strong>exuberance</strong> or shouts of joy in any of these photographs.

9 Burgeoning (adjective)

Burgeoning  - Beginning to grow or develop rapidly.

Beginning to grow or develop rapidly.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ताहुआ

Synonyms: Flourishing, Growing, Budding, Blooming

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Diminishing

Example: Manufacturers are keen to cash in on the <strong>burgeoning</strong> demand.

10 Jiffy (noun)

Jiffy  - A very short time.

A very short time.

Hindi meaning: क्षण

Synonyms: Moment, In no time, In a trice

Antonyms: Eternity, Forever

Example: Recommended software upgrades can be brought down in a <strong>jiffy. </strong>

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