10 new English words for 24 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 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.

2 Vein (noun)

Vein  - A distinctive quality, style, or tendency.

A distinctive quality, style, or tendency.

Hindi meaning: स्वभाव

Synonyms: Mood, Tone, Temperament, Quality

Example: He closes his article in a somewhat humorous <strong>vein</strong>.

3 Reiterate (verb)

Reiterate  - To repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it.

To repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it.

Hindi meaning: बारबारदुहराना

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Recapitulate, Go over

Antonyms: Take Back

Example: Since I could not hear the instructions, I asked the teacher to <strong>reiterate</strong> them once

4 Entail (verb)

Entail  - Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Hindi meaning: के लिए आवश्यक होना

Synonyms: Require, Necessitate, Call for

Antonyms: Exclude, Miss out

Example: I have said that this proposal would not necessarily <strong>entail</strong> any considerations of taxation levels.

5 Escalate (verb)

Escalate  - Increase rapidly.

Increase rapidly.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Increase, Expand, Mount, Shoot up

Antonyms: Decrease, De-escalate, Lessen

Example: The fighting <strong>escalated</strong> into a full-scale war.

Unlock all 10 words for 24 January 2021

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Erode (verb)

Erode  - - Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

- Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Hindi meaning: नष्टकरना

Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade

Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve

Example: This humiliation has <strong>eroded</strong> what confidence he has.

7 Detrimental (adjective)

Detrimental  - Tending to cause harm.

Tending to cause harm.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक

Synonyms: Harmful, Deleterious, Damaging, Dangerous, Calamitous, Pernicious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Harmless, Favourable, Advantageous

Example: Recent policies have been <strong>detrimental</strong> to the interests of many old people.

8 Nudge (verb)

Nudge  - Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: आगेबढना

Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Jog

Antonyms: Discourage, Hold back, Restrain, Repress

Example: We have to <strong>nudge</strong> the politicians in the right direction.

9 Meagre (adjective)

Meagre  - Small in quantity and poor in quality.

Small in quantity and poor in quality.

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा

Synonyms: Inadequate, Scanty, Paltry, Limited, Insufficient, Deficient

Antonyms: Ample, Full, Abundant, Sufficient

Example: She supplements her <strong>meagre</strong> income by cleaning at night.

10 Concerted (adjective)

Concerted  - Jointly arranged or carried out.

Jointly arranged or carried out.

Hindi meaning: संयुक्त

Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United

Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary

Example: A <strong>concerted</strong> effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!