10 new English words for 2 January 2021, 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.
Hindi meaning: गुमानी
Synonyms: Conceited, Haughty, Vain
Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unpretentious
Example: His <strong>vainglorious </strong>speech at the Oscar ceremony claimed a new dawn for British cinema.
Hindi meaning: तानाशाह
Synonyms: Governor, Ruler Autocrat, Monarch
Example: The polls will decide the fate of some of these regional <strong>satraps</strong>.
Hindi meaning: भड़काना
Synonyms: Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Excite, Stir up, Spark off
Antonyms: Soothe, Calm, Discourage, Tranquilize
Example: They accused him of <strong>fomenting</strong> political unrest.
Hindi meaning: विशाल
Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Giant, Mammoth
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minute, Little, Diminutive
Example: The singer earns a <strong>colossal</strong> amount of money.
Hindi meaning: फटकारना
Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprove, Reprimand, Chide
Antonyms: Laud, Praise
Example: I read one where the whole thing starts with him being <strong>berated </strong>for being out of shape.
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Hindi meaning: दिशाहीन
Synonyms: Aimless, Purposeless, Meaningless
Antonyms: Purposeful, Determined
Example: Without his wife he felt lost and <strong>rudderless</strong>.
Hindi meaning: भाग्यहीन
Synonyms: Unfortunate, Cursed, Luckless, Doomed
Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Propitious
Example: It is not merely<strong> hapless</strong> tourists that are suffering in this unstable climate.
Hindi meaning: उत्साह
Synonyms: Zest, Relish, Delight, Verve
Antonyms: Indifference, Apathy
Example: The club song was sung with much <strong>gusto</strong> after the game.
Hindi meaning: रद्दीकरण
Synonyms: Repudiation, Repeal, Cancellation, Annulment
Antonyms: Commandment, Mandating, Sanctioning, Ordering
Example: It had tightened its grip on power through unconstitutional legislation, <strong>abrogation</strong> of the rule of law, and crude violence.
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.
