10 new English words for 29 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 Chimerical (adjective)

Chimerical  - Relating to a hope or dream that is extremely unlikely ever to come true.

Relating to a hope or dream that is extremely unlikely ever to come true.

Hindi meaning: काल्पनिक

Synonyms: Unreal, Imaginary, Visionary, Mythical

Antonyms: Genuine, Realistic

Example: His self-image as a writer seems <strong>chimerical</strong>.

Trick: chai mai calory kam hona chimerical bat h

2 Lofty (adjective)

Lofty  - Of a noble or elevated nature.

Of a noble or elevated nature.

Hindi meaning: अभिमानी

Synonyms: Exalted, High-minded, Sublime

Antonyms: Unobtrusive, Lowly

Example: The<strong> lofty</strong> ideal found many spontaneous takers.

Trick: softy wala bhaiya ajkal lofty ho gaya h

3 Unabashed (adjective)

Unabashed  - Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Hindi meaning: अडिग

Synonyms: Shameless, Audacious, Blatant, Fearless

Antonyms: Embarrassed, Ashamed

Example: Both are <strong>unabashed</strong> liberals who became popular by being openly, even caustically partisan.

Trick: boss ke chaplusi na karna bada unabashed h

4 Malaise (noun)

Malaise  - A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

Hindi meaning: बेचैनी

Synonyms: Restlessness, Uneasiness, Discomfort, Lassitude, Anguish

Antonyms: Comfort, Ease, Well-Being, Calmness

Example: The latest crime figures are merely symptomatic of a wider <strong>malaise</strong> in society.

Trick: mele mai jakar mala ko malaise hua

5 Bystander (noun)

Bystander  - A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.

A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.

Hindi meaning: दर्शक

Synonyms: Observer, Onlooker, Watcher, Spectator

Antonyms: Participant, Partaker, Contributor, Partner

Example: Three innocent <strong>bystanders</strong> were killed in the crossfire.

Trick: road par stand karke tamasha dekhne wale = bystander

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6 Wherewithal (noun)

Wherewithal  - The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.

The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.

Hindi meaning: साधन

Synonyms: Ready money, Resources, Reserves, Funds, Finances

Antonyms: Debts, Liabilities, Indebtedness

Example: They lacked the <strong>wherewithal</strong> to pay for the repairs.

Trick: vitthal bhai ke wherewithal ka kisi ko nahi pata

7 Finesse (noun)

Finesse  - Impressive delicacy and skill.

Impressive delicacy and skill.

Hindi meaning: कुशलता

Synonyms: Flair, Expertise, Artfulness, Adeptness

Antonyms: Ineptness, Incapability

Example: The winners are determined through skill, tactics and <strong>finesse</strong>.

Trick: fine se bachne ka isko finesse h bahut

8 Assuage (verb)

Assuage  - Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Hindi meaning: शांतकरना कमकरना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Allay, Ease, Soothe, Tone down, Attenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate

Example: His reply did little to <strong>assuage</strong> my suspicions.

Trick: age ke sath sath apka gussa assuage ho jata h

9 Irrefutable (adjective)

Irrefutable  - Impossible to deny or disprove.

Impossible to deny or disprove.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Indisputable, Unassailable, Undeniable

Antonyms: Refutable, Disputable, Doubtful

Example: There appears to be clear cause and effect evidence, but no <strong>irrefutable</strong> proof.

Trick: Refuse kar impposible ho wo irrefutable hota h

10 Cursory (adjective)

Cursory  - Done quickly and without giving enough attention to details.

Done quickly and without giving enough attention to details.

Hindi meaning: सरसरी से किया हुआ

Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual

Antonyms: Meticulous, Detailed, Painstaking, Thorough

Example: He gave the report a rather <strong>cursory</strong> look.

Trick: Cursor se kam cursory way mai hota h

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