10 new English words for 11 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.

1 Bogey (noun)

Bogey  - A person or thing that causes fear or alarm.

A person or thing that causes fear or alarm.

Hindi meaning: व्यथा

Synonyms: Bane, Anathema, Abomination, Curse

Example: Surely there can be no better way to interest young children in science than talking <strong>bogeys</strong>.

2 Quixotic (adjective)

Quixotic  - Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Hindi meaning: अवास्तविक

Synonyms: Idealistic, Visionary, Unrealistic

Antonyms: Practical, Pragmatic, Realistic

Example: Others existed only as working hypotheses, unrealized plans or <strong>quixotic</strong> fantasies.

3 Stymie (verb)

Stymie  - Prevent or hinder the progress of.

Prevent or hinder the progress of.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध

Synonyms: Impede, Hinder, Obstruct

Antonyms: Assist, Encourage, Help

Example: The system is also <strong>stymied</strong> by a reporting loophole.

4 Filibuster (noun)

Filibuster  - Along speech made in a parliament in order to delay or prevent a vote.

Along speech made in a parliament in order to delay or prevent a vote.

Hindi meaning: विधान सभा की कार्यवाही में विघ्नडालना

Synonyms: Delaying, Obstruction, Stonewalling

Antonyms: Progression, Catalyst

Example: The bill was defeated by a Senate <strong>filibuster</strong> in June.

5 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.

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6 Embolden (verb)

Embolden  - Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Hindi meaning: साहस देना

Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen

Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt

Example: With such a majority, the administration was <strong>emboldened</strong> to introduce radical new policies.

7 Ragtag (adjective)

Ragtag  - Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character.

Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character.

Hindi meaning: निम्न वर्ग

Synonyms: Shabby, Tattered, Rabble

Example: Our little <strong>ragtag</strong> bunch of kids made my friend's party a success by creating a fun experience.

8 Egg (verb)

Egg  - Encourage someone to do something foolish or risky.

Encourage someone to do something foolish or risky.

Hindi meaning: उतेजित करना

Synonyms: Urge, Incite, Push, Prompt

Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Deter

Example: You can't help but warm to her, sharing her enjoyment and <strong>egging</strong> her on.

9 Ignominy (noun)

Ignominy  - Public shame or disgrace.

Public shame or disgrace.

Hindi meaning: बदनामी

Synonyms: Shame, Humiliation, Embarrassment

Antonyms: Honour, Esteem, Admiration

Example: The final <strong>ignominy</strong> for United happened just a minute later.

10 Herald (verb)

Herald  - To say in public that somebody/something is good or important.

To say in public that somebody/something is good or important.

Hindi meaning: घोषितकरना

Synonyms: Announce, Declare, Proclaim

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Keep Secret, Cover, Veil

Example: Bringing the baby home <strong>heralds</strong> the start of a very different lifestyle.

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