10 new English words for 26 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 Mutate (verb)

Mutate  - Change in form or nature.

Change in form or nature.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तित होना

Synonyms: Change, Modify, Transform, Convert, Evolve

Antonyms: Stabilize, Stay, Remain

Example: He had <strong>mutated</strong> into one of the earth’s most evil and cruel creatures imaginable.

Trick: mule (khacchar) mutate hokar aaya h gadhe or horse se

2 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious  - Not safe or certain, Dangerous.

Not safe or certain, Dangerous.

Hindi meaning: खतरनाकअनिश्चित

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Risky, Perilous, Unsafe

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable

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

Trick: care na karna health ke liye precarious ho satkta h

3 Straddle (verb)

Straddle  - Extend across or be situated on both sides of.

Extend across or be situated on both sides of.

Hindi meaning: दोनों ओर फैला होना

Synonyms: Lie on both sides of, Be situated on both sides of, Extend across

Example: The most loyal fans seem to be those in areas <strong>straddling</strong> the border.

Trick: Salman ka stardom india pak mai straddle h

4 Comatose (adjective)

Comatose  - Extremely lethargic or sleepy.

Extremely lethargic or sleepy.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Inactive, Dormant, Sluggish, Lifeless

Antonyms: Alert, Conscious

Example: She lay <strong>comatose</strong> in the sun listening to a personal stereo.

Trick: Coma mai aadmi comatose ho jata h

5 Prerogative (noun)

Prerogative  - A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position.

A right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position.

Hindi meaning: परमाधिकार

Synonyms: Entitlement, Right, Privilege, Advantage

Antonyms: Duty, Obligation

Example: In many countries education is still the <strong>prerogative</strong> of the rich.

Trick: rog ka ilaz karwana hamara prerogative h

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6 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>pallv</strong> of terror over the villages.

Trick: Dharmpal ke murder ne fear pall kar diya

7 Deploy (verb)

Deploy  - To use something effectively.

To use something effectively.

Hindi meaning: असरदारी के से इस्तेमाल करना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use

Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy

Example: She rejected the arguments that had been <strong>deployed</strong> against her.

Trick: Plot par bodyguard deploy kiye h

8 Desideratum (noun)

Desideratum  - Something that is needed or wanted.

Something that is needed or wanted.

Hindi meaning: आवश्यकता

Synonyms: Requirement, Need, Essential, Requisite

Antonyms: Inessential, Needless

Example: Our ships should be the best of their kind - this is the first <strong>desideratum. </strong>

Trick: Is nashedi ko desi daru desideratum h

9 Ardent (adjective)

Ardent  - Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Eager, Fierce

Antonyms: Unenthusiastic, Apathetic, Indifferent

Example: Your <strong>ardent</strong> and enthusiastic manner finds favour and could propel you to success.

Trick: Ye dentist bjp ka ardent supporter h

10 Blaze (noun)

Blaze  - A conspicuous display or outburst of something.

A conspicuous display or outburst of something.

Hindi meaning: आवेग

Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Outbreak

Antonyms: Serene, Calmness, Placid

Example: White ended the season in a <strong>blaze</strong> of glory, with seven goals in as many games.

Trick: Blazer ke dukan mai aag blaze kar rahi h

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