10 new English words for 13 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 Homage (noun)

Homage  - Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Hindi meaning: सम्मान

Synonyms: Respect, Acclamation, Reverence

Antonyms: Scorn, Condemnation, Censure

Example: There are plenty of <strong>homages</strong> to other epic films too.

Trick: atal ji ki death par unke home sabhi homage dene aaye

2 Imprimatur (noun)

Imprimatur  - Official approval of something, given by a person in a position of authority.

Official approval of something, given by a person in a position of authority.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Sanction, Approbation

Antonyms: Veto, Rejection, Disapproval, Refusal

Example: The project cannot go ahead without the<strong> imprimatur</strong> of the Treasury.

Trick: principal mathur sir se imprimatur lena padega

3 Shudder (noun)

Shudder  - A shaking movement you make because you are cold or have a feeling of fear or horror.

A shaking movement you make because you are cold or have a feeling of fear or horror.

Hindi meaning: थरथराहट

Synonyms: Shiver, Tremor, Shake, Thrill

Antonyms: Firm, Stable

Example: She gave an involuntary <strong>shudder</strong>.

Trick: sab dar dar kr shudder kar rahe h

4 Paean (noun)

Paean  - A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise.

A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसात्मक गीत

Synonyms: Hymn, Psalm, Song of praise

Antonyms: Condemnation, Correction

Example: Instead, the book is a <strong>paean</strong> to family, the navy and heroism.

Trick: mere papa isi pen se paean likha karte the

5 Repudiation (noun)

Repudiation  - The act of refusing to accept something.

The act of refusing to accept something.

Hindi meaning: खंडन

Synonyms: Denial, Rejection, Refusal

Antonyms: Confirmation, Approval

Example: The first was the<strong> repudiation</strong> of the governments socioeconomic policies.

Trick: reputed ambani family ne charges ka repudiation kiya

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6 Condone (verb)

Condone  - Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

Hindi meaning: माफ करना

Synonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Overlook

Antonyms: Condemn, Censure

Example: The concept of secrets leads on to group behaviours that are <strong>condoned</strong> but not desirable.

Trick: don se sorry bolo condone kar dega

7 Sprawling (adjective)

Sprawling  - Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Hindi meaning: चारों ओर फैलता हुआ

Synonyms: Rambling, Straggling, Spreading

Example: Somewhere in this <strong>sprawling</strong> metropolis, there is a secret military laboratory.

Trick: charo or per pasarana hi sprawling hota h

8 Precinct (noun)

Precinct  - The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.

The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place.

Hindi meaning: सीमा

Synonyms: Bounds, Boundaries, Limits

Example: Within the sacred <strong>precincts</strong> were also included a stadium and a great theatre.

Trick: drink karke wo Pakistan ki precinct par kar gaya

9 Unscathed (adjective)

Unscathed  - Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Hindi meaning: सकुशल

Synonyms: Unharmed, Safe, Unhurt, Intact, Unscarred, Undamaged

Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Aggrieved, Harmed

Example: The hostages emerged from their ordeal <strong>unscathed</strong>.

Trick: accident ke bad bina kisi scratch ke wo unscathed bach gaya

10 Tedious (adjective)

Tedious  - Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Hindi meaning: थकानेवाला

Synonyms: Boring, Uninteresting, Dull, Mindless

Antonyms: Interesting, Engrossing

Example: This movie is <strong>tedious</strong> and tiring for the audience simply because it is overwhelming.

Trick: teddy banne ka ka kam bada tedious h

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