10 new English words for 24 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 Charisma (noun)

Charisma  - Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षण

Synonyms: Charm, Presence, Aura

Antonyms: Repulsion, Distastefulness

Example: He has tremendous <strong>charisma</strong> and stage presence.

2 Incumbent (adjective)

Incumbent  - Necessary as part of somebody’s duties.

Necessary as part of somebody’s duties.

Hindi meaning: आवश्यक

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Insignificant, Optional

Example: The government realized that it was <strong>incumbent</strong> on them to act.

3 Plebeian (adjective)

Plebeian  - Of or belonging to the lower social classes.

Of or belonging to the lower social classes.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसाधारण

Synonyms: Low class, Ignoble, Common

Antonyms: Uncommon, Unusual

Example: He was also vigilant in his study of young <strong>plebeian</strong> women bathing.

4 Secession (noun)

Secession  - The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

Hindi meaning: अलग होना

Synonyms: Withdrawal, Separation, Split

Antonyms: Unification, Joining

Example: They are likely to fear that federalism might lead to <strong>secession</strong>.

5 Antagonism (noun)

Antagonism  - Active hostility or opposition.

Active hostility or opposition.

Hindi meaning: मनमुटाव

Synonyms: Enmity, Discord, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony

Example: Our natural state is <strong>antagonism</strong> towards authority and a general feeling of disenchantment.

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6 Propel (verb)

Propel  - Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: आगेबढ़ना

Synonyms: Impel, Prompt, Force, Motivate

Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Hinder

Example: These were ordinary people who were <strong>propelled</strong> into an extraordinary situation.

7 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.

8 Stronghold (noun)

Stronghold  - A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld.

A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld.

Hindi meaning: केंद्र

Synonyms: Bastion, Refuge, Centre

Example: We will discover Nature's secret <strong>strongholds</strong>.

9 Constrain (verb)

Constrain  - Severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of.

Severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of.

Hindi meaning: बाधितकरना

Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Curb, Restrain

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Release

Example: Agricultural development is considerably <strong>constrained</strong> by climate.

10 Transcend (verb)

Transcend  - To be or go beyond the usual limits of something.

To be or go beyond the usual limits of something.

Hindi meaning: आगे जाना

Synonyms: Exceed, Go beyond, Cut across

Antonyms: Fall behind, Be inferior

Example: His works by far <strong>transcend</strong> anything that has gone before.

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