10 new English words for 23 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 Stance (noun)

Stance  - The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.

The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.

Hindi meaning: रवैया

Synonyms: Stand, Point of view, Opinion, Outlook

Example: In particular, his robust <strong>stance</strong> on discipline is very welcome.

Trick: tension mai hone par stance clear nahi hota

2 Substantial (adjective)

Substantial  - Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Hindi meaning: अच्छीमात्रामें

Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant

Example: <strong>Substantial</strong> numbers of people support the reforms.

Trick: is subject mai child substantially ache h

3 Surge (noun)

Surge  - A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.

A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.

Hindi meaning: बड़ीलहर

Synonyms: Sudden Increase, Rise, Growth

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction, Downswing

Example: She felt a sudden <strong>surge</strong> of anger.

Trick: sir ki height surge ho gayi h

4 Accommodative (adjective)

Accommodative  - Willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs.

Willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs.

Hindi meaning: समझौतापरक

Synonyms: Cooperative, Adaptive, Complaisant

Antonyms: Disobliging, Uncooperative

Example: She was understanding, patient, <strong>accommodative</strong>, and always had a solution to all problems.

Trick: commando accommodative h bada nature se

5 Combat (verb)

Combat  - To stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse.

To stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse.

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Battle Against, Wage War Against, Tackle

Antonyms: Surrender, Accord, Agree

Example: Measures to <strong>combat</strong> violent crime have been proposed.

Trick: bat or ball ke bich mai combat chal raha h

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6 Augment (verb)

Augment  - To increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something.

To increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Increase, Make Larger, Expand, Enlarge

Antonyms: Reduce, Decrease, Curtail, Cut down

Example: He wrote magazine articles in order to <strong>augment</strong> his income.

Trick: august mai salary augment hogi

7 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - A general agreement.

A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent

Example: There is a growing <strong>consensus</strong> of opinion on this issue.

Trick: sensible logo ne consensus bana liya

8 Upswing (noun)

Upswing  - An increase in strength or quantity.

An increase in strength or quantity.

Hindi meaning: चढ़ाव

Synonyms: Growth, Rise, Expansion, Elevation

Antonyms: Slump, Fall

Example: It is questionable whether all the banks can benefit from an economic <strong>upswing</strong>.

Trick: is bird ke wings upswing ho rahe h

9 Cherish (verb)

Cherish  - Keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind.

Keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind.

Hindi meaning: संजोना

Synonyms: Nurture, Keep, Foster

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Discard

Example: He had long <strong>cherished</strong> a secret fantasy about his future.

Trick: cherry sath khane ki memory ko aaj bhi cherish karta hun

10 Eschew (verb)

Eschew  - Deliberately avoid using.

Deliberately avoid using.

Hindi meaning: त्यागना

Synonyms: Abstain from, Give up, Refrain

Antonyms: Embrace, Adopt, Involve

Example: He had <strong>eschewed</strong> politics in favour of a life practising law.

Trick: fast food chew karna eschew kar diya mene

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