10 new English words for 8 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 Paradoxically (adverb)

Paradoxically  - In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभासी तरीके से

Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically

Antonyms: Normally, Logically

Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, <strong>paradoxically</strong>, enhances the painting's sense of unity.

Trick: Para commando paradoxically bat nahi karte kabhi

2 Dubious (adjective)

Dubious  - Not to be relied upon.

Not to be relied upon.

Hindi meaning: संदेहास्पद

Synonyms: Suspicious, Unreliable, Equivocal, Indeterminate

Antonyms: Certain, Unquestionable, Definite, Trustworthy

Example: For some of these reports, he appears to have relied on highly <strong>dubious</strong> sources.

Trick: Jis par doubt hota h wo hi dubious hota h

3 Vagaries (noun)

Vagaries  - An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour.

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour.

Hindi meaning: अनपेक्षितता

Synonyms: Quirk, Whimsy, Notion, Caprice

Example: We have always felt somewhat vulnerable to the <strong>vagaries</strong> of political change.

Trick: Gary kriston ka behviour ab vagaris ho gaya h

4 Piecemeal (adjective)

Piecemeal  - Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Hindi meaning: बराबर और धीमा

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by <strong>piecemeal</strong> development.

Trick: Meal proper lo muscles piecemeal se badh jayenge

5 Cushion (noun)

Cushion  - Something providing support or protection against impact.

Something providing support or protection against impact.

Hindi meaning: बचाव

Synonyms: Protection, Shield, Bulwark, Buffer

Antonyms: Danger, Threat, Hazard

Example: His savings were a comfortable <strong>cushion</strong> against financial problems.

Trick: Cushion apko cushion karta sote time

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6 Beholden (adjective)

Beholden  - Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.

Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.

Hindi meaning: आभारी कृतज्ञ

Synonyms: Indebted, Obliged, Grateful, Bound, Thankful

Antonyms: Ungrateful, Unobligated, Unthankful

Example: She didn't like to be <strong>beholden</strong> to anyone.

Trick: Mera saman hold karne ke liye mai apka beholden hun

7 Apprehension (noun)

Apprehension  - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: डर

Synonyms: Worry, Uneasiness, Restlessness, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Contentment

Example: She had some <strong>apprehensions</strong> about the filming.

Trick: Police ke pareshan karne ka apprehension h usko

8 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious  - Not safe or certain, Dangerous.

Not safe or certain, Dangerous.

Hindi meaning: खतरनाक अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Risky, Perilous, Unsafe

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable

Example: He made a <strong>precarious</strong> living as a painter.

Trick: Health ki care na karna precarious hota h

9 Archaic (adjective)

Archaic  - Very old or old-fashioned.

Very old or old-fashioned.

Hindi meaning: अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Obsolete, Old-fashioned, Old-fangled, Ancient

Antonyms: New, Modern, Contemporary, Newfangled

Example: Prisons are run on <strong>archaic</strong> methods.

Trick: Chai pina india mai archaic h

10 Spearhead (verb)

Spearhead  - Lead an attack against somebody/something.

Lead an attack against somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: नेतृत्व करना

Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind

Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End

Example: He's <strong>spearheading</strong> a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.

Trick: Head karna army ko spearhead kahlata h

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