10 new English words for 15 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 Slam (verb)

Slam  - Put (something) into action suddenly or forcefully.

Put (something) into action suddenly or forcefully.

Hindi meaning: अचानक या जबरदस्ती क्रिया में डालना

Synonyms: Strike, Hit

Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> on the accelerator and went way past the speed limit.

Trick: Sam ne mujhe suddenly slam kiya h

2 Slumber (noun)

Slumber  - A sleep.

A sleep.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय होना

Synonyms: Doze, Rest, Ease

Antonyms: Awakening, Rouse

Example: But when it emerges from its <strong>slumbers</strong>, it is likely to change the rest of your life.

Trick: Slum mai dogs slumber karte h

3 Menace (noun)

Menace  - A person or thing that is likely to cause harm, damage.

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm, damage.

Hindi meaning: ख़तरा

Synonyms: Danger, Peril, Threat, Hazard

Antonyms: Help, Aid, Safety

Example: A new initiative aimed at beating the <strong>menace</strong> of drugs.

Trick: Meena ko teena se menace h match mai

4 Promulgate (verb)

Promulgate  - To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

Hindi meaning: एलान करना

Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass

Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress

Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations <strong>promulgated</strong> in May.

Trick: Colgate ne naye toothpaste ka promulgate kiya h

5 Cornerstone (noun)

Cornerstone  - An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

Hindi meaning: आधार

Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Mainstay, Linchpin

Example: Yoga will continue to remain an important <strong>cornerstone</strong>.

Trick: Building ka foundation stone cornerstone kahlata h

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6 Placebo (noun)

Placebo  - A measure designed merely to humour or placate someone.

A measure designed merely to humour or placate someone.

Hindi meaning: कूट भेषज

Synonyms: Nostrum, Remedy, Cure

Example: Pacified by the <strong>placebos</strong> of the previous year, they claimed a moral victory.

Trick: Kkisano ke place par placebo proposal diya gaya

7 Append (verb)

Append  - Add (something) to the end of a written document.

Add (something) to the end of a written document.

Hindi meaning: जोड़ना

Synonyms: Attach, Adjoin, Put in

Antonyms: Remove, Detach

Example: The results of the survey are <strong>appended</strong> to this chapter.

Trick: Book ke end mai naya chapter append karo

8 Lure (verb)

Lure  - To persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward.

To persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward.

Hindi meaning: प्रलोभित करना

Synonyms: Tempt, Entice, Inveigle

Example: The child was <strong>lured</strong> into a car but managed to escape.

Trick: Pure ghee ka lure dekar thagi karta h ye

9 Halt (verb)

Halt  - Bring or come to an abrupt stop.

Bring or come to an abrupt stop.

Hindi meaning: रुकना

Synonyms: Cease, Stop, Come to an end

Antonyms: Continue, Persist

Example: The whispered conversation had <strong>halted</strong> momentarily upon his abrupt arrival, but began again.

Trick: Gadi mai fault aa gaya to halt karna pada

10 Probe (noun)

Probe  - A thorough investigation into a crime or other matter.

A thorough investigation into a crime or other matter.

Hindi meaning: जाँच-पड़ताल

Synonyms: Inquiry, Investigation, Exploration

Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect

Example: A federal <strong>probe</strong> into the matter has been going on since October.

Trick: Robbery hone par probe ho rahi h ab

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