10 new English words for 5 February 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 Bruised (adjective)

Bruised  - (of a person's feelings) hurt.

(of a person's feelings) hurt.

Hindi meaning: आहत

Synonyms: Hurt, Damaged, Contused, Harmed

Antonyms: Unhurt, Unaffected

Example: They're nursing some <strong>bruised</strong> pride following the first defeat of the tour.

Trick: bruce wayne ko [yar mai bruised ho gaya

2 Rein (noun)

Rein  - The power to direct and control.

The power to direct and control.

Hindi meaning: बाग-डोर

Synonyms: Control, Govern, Curb, Command

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incapability

Example: A new chairperson will soon take over the <strong>reins</strong>.

Trick: rana pratap ne akbar ke rein se chain chin liya

3 Erosion (noun)

Erosion  - The gradual destruction or diminution of something.

The gradual destruction or diminution of something.

Hindi meaning: अपरदन

Synonyms: Abrasion, Wearing away, Weathering, Scraping away

Antonyms: Build up, Reconstruction

Example: Many see these security measures as an <strong>erosion</strong> of civil liberties.

Trick: rose ka dhire dhire erosion ho raha h

4 Modest (adjective)

Modest  - (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small.

(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small.

Hindi meaning: मामूली

Synonyms: Moderate, Acceptable, Fair, Unexceptional

Antonyms: Substantial, Significant, Huge

Example: Their boards give them stock options but in relatively <strong>modest</strong> amounts.

Trick: modi ji bade modest aadmi h

5 Persist (verb)

Persist  - Continue to exist.

Continue to exist.

Hindi meaning: बना रहना

Synonyms: Continue, Hold on, Keep on, Endure

Antonyms: Cease, Discontinue

Example: Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity <strong>persists</strong>.

Trick: hamara sister brother ka rishta hamesha persist karega

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6 Resort (verb)

Resort  - Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation.

Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: प्रयोग करना

Synonyms: Have recourse to, Turn to, Employ

Antonyms: Misuse, Abstain

Example: Despite their differences, there is no reason the two sides should have to <strong>resort</strong> to force to resolve the matter.

Trick: resort mai jakar apni problems ko resort karo

7 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite <strong>spectacular</strong>.

Trick: naye spects mai ap spectacular lag rahe ho

8 Curtail (verb)

Curtail  - Reduce in extent or quantity.

Reduce in extent or quantity.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease

Antonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise

Example: Spending on books has been severely <strong>curtailed</strong>.

Trick: kute ki tail ko kisi ne curtail kar diya

9 Garner (verb)

Garner  - To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc.

To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc.

Hindi meaning: एकत्रकरना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Amass, Assemble, Gather

Antonyms: Disperse, Dissipate, Scatter

Example: All the information that we <strong>garnered</strong> has been kept on file.

Trick: david warner ne ne team ka support garner kiya

10 Stance (noun)

Stance  - The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.

The attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.

Hindi meaning: रवैया

Synonyms: Stand, Point of view, Opinion, Outlook

Example: In particular, his robust <strong>stance</strong> on discipline is very welcome.

Trick: tension mai mera stance clear nahi rahta

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