10 new English words for 20 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 Paradox (noun)

Paradox  - A person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange.

A person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभास

Synonyms: Contradiction, Opposition, Conflict, Incongruity

Antonyms: Identical, Similar, Sameness

Example: It is a curious <strong>paradox</strong> that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.

Trick: paracommandos mai aapas mai koi paradox nahi hota

2 Disconcerting (adjective)

Disconcerting  - Causing one to feel unsettled.

Causing one to feel unsettled.

Hindi meaning: परेशान कर देने वाला

Synonyms: Unsettling, Unnerving, Troubling, Worrying

Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing

Example: He has a <strong>disconcerting</strong> habit of talking very seriously and then suddenly withdrawing.

Trick: concert se pahle mai disconcerting feel kar raha tha

3 Jubilant (adjective)

Jubilant  - Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Hindi meaning: प्रफुल्लित

Synonyms: Overjoyed, Exultant, Euphoric

Antonyms: Depressed, Sad

Example: The <strong>jubilant</strong> winners said they would relax for a couple of days before preparing for the television round.

Trick: jubin ke gane sun mai jubilant ho jata hun

4 Replicate (verb)

Replicate  - To copy something exactly.

To copy something exactly.

Hindi meaning: अनुकरण करना

Synonyms: Copy, Duplicate, Imitate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Originate, Create, Invent, Initiate

Example: Subsequent experiments failed to <strong>replicate</strong> these findings.

Trick: repeat karna mere actions ko replicate ho gaya

5 Impart (verb)

Impart  - To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

Hindi meaning: प्रदानकरना

Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold

Example: The teachers <strong>imparted</strong> a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.

Trick: mere part h knowledge impart karna students ko

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6 Ingrained (adjective)

Ingrained  - (of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change.

(of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निहित

Synonyms: Entrenched, Deep-rooted, Established, Firm

Antonyms: Unfixed, Temporary, Short-lived

Example: The belief that we should do our duty is deeply <strong>ingrained</strong> in most of us.

Trick: grains (fasal) ugane ka system hamare khoon mai ingrained h

7 Sweeping (adjective)

Sweeping  - Wide in range or effect.

Wide in range or effect.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Extensive, Wide-ranging, Global, Broad

Antonyms: Restricted, Limited, Partial

Example: We cannot recommend any <strong>sweeping</strong> alterations.

Trick: clean sweep kar diya india ne Pakistan ko series mai

8 Revamp (verb)

Revamp  - Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Refurbish, Renovate, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy

Example: The two major shopping malls in the area have now been <strong>revamped</strong> and upgraded.

Trick: mp ka ghar revamp ho raha h

9 Benign (adjective)

Benign  - Not causing damage or harm.

Not causing damage or harm.

Hindi meaning: हितकारी

Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Inoffensive, Gentle

Antonyms: Harsh, Harmful, Malignant

Example: The industry's environmental impact is relatively <strong>benign</strong>, even positive.

Trick: nagin bilkul bhi benign nahi h

10 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

Trick: sher ka rasta koi usher nahi karta

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