10 new English words for 18 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 Impinge (verb)

Impinge  - Have an effect, especially a negative one.

Have an effect, especially a negative one.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव डालना

Synonyms: Have a bearing on, Influence, Have an effect on, Make an impact on, Impact

Antonyms: Avoid, Leave alone, Shun

Example: Several factors <strong>impinge</strong> on market efficiency.

Trick: pin chubhane ka Impinge prabhav pad sakta h

2 Tread (verb)

Tread  - Walk in a specified way.

Walk in a specified way.

Hindi meaning: चलना

Synonyms: Walk, Step, Stride

Example: The government had to <strong>tread</strong> carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.

Trick: reading karte karte wo tread karta h

3 Fabric (noun)

Fabric  - The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully.

The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully.

Hindi meaning: संरचना

Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation

Example: The <strong>fabric</strong> that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.

Trick: fab mai company ka fabric change karenge

4 Garb (noun)

Garb  - Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Hindi meaning: पोशाक

Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment

Example: He was dressed in Chinese <strong>garb</strong> and sporting a ponytail.

Trick: ghar par garb koi nahi pahnta h

5 Profess (verb)

Profess  - To state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc.

To state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc.

Hindi meaning: घोषित करना

Synonyms: Declare, Confess, Admit, Announce

Antonyms: Deny, Refuse, Reject

Example: In this scene the couple finally <strong>profess</strong> their love for each other.

Trick: professor sahib ne retirement profess kar diya

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6 Annul (verb)

Annul  - Declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence.

Declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence.

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना

Synonyms: Nullify, Invalidate, Declare invalid

Antonyms: Validate, Restore

Example: He had his marriage <strong>annulled</strong> by the Catholic Church.

Trick: anil Kapoor ki shadi ab annul ho gayi h

7 Falter (verb)

Falter  - To become weaker or less effective.

To become weaker or less effective.

Hindi meaning: डगडगाना

Synonyms: Waver, Vacillate, Fluctuate, Quiver, Flicker

Antonyms: Persist, Persevere, Endure, Last

Example: The team’s performance <strong>faltered</strong> badly after the break.

Trick: fault ho jane par bhi falter nahi hona chahiye

8 Hapless (adjective)

Hapless  - (especially of a person) unfortunate.

(especially of a person) unfortunate.

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.

Trick: helpless aadmi hi hapless kahlata h

9 Alacrity (noun)

Alacrity  - Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Hindi meaning: आतुरता प्रफुल्लता

Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Readiness

Antonyms: Unwillingness, Reluctance, Slowness

Example: She accepted the invitation with <strong>alacrity</strong>.

Trick: (alarm+city) city mai alarm bajte hi sab mai alacrity aa jati h

10 Languish (verb)

Languish  - Lose or lack vitality.

Lose or lack vitality.

Hindi meaning: कमजोर होना

Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper

Example: The share price <strong>languished</strong> at 102p.

Trick: meri English language ki skills ab languish ho gayi h

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