10 new English words for 8 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 Purge (noun)

Purge  - An abrupt or violent removal of a group of people.

An abrupt or violent removal of a group of people.

Hindi meaning: परिष्करण

Synonyms: Removal, Expulsion, Dismissal, Ousting

Antonyms: Addition, Induction

Example: I propose a <strong>purge</strong> of the party leadership.

Trick: pure group ko purge kar diya hum ne

2 Mellow (verb)

Mellow  - Relax and enjoy oneself.

Relax and enjoy oneself.

Hindi meaning: स़ुस्ताना

Synonyms: Relieve, Ease, Calm

Antonyms: Irritate, Agitate

Example: The rest of the time I've been just <strong>mellowing</strong> out and enjoying life.

Trick: mele mai mellow kiya humne sath mai

3 Sceptical (adjective)

Sceptical  - Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Hindi meaning: संशयात्मक

Synonyms: Doubtful, Incredulous, Questioning, Dubious

Antonyms: Believing, Credulous, Unquestioning

Example: The public were deeply <strong>sceptical</strong> about some of the proposals.

Trick: anti sceptic cream ko lekar mai skeptical hun

4 Apprehension (noun)

Apprehension  - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: डर

Synonyms: Worry, Uneasiness, Restlessness, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Contentment

Example: She had some <strong>apprehensions</strong> about the filming.

Trick: police ke pareshan karne ka apprehension h mujhe

5 Shun (verb)

Shun  - To avoid somebody/something.

To avoid somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: से दूर रहना

Synonyms: To avoid somebody/something. (से दूर रहना)

Antonyms: Accept, Welcome, Approve

Example: She was <strong>shunned</strong> by her family when she remarried.

Trick: sun mai jyada der rahne se shun karo

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6 Irksome (adjective)

Irksome  - Annoying, irritating.

Annoying, irritating.

Hindi meaning: उबाऊ

Synonyms: Tedious, Boring, Tiresome, Vexatious

Antonyms: Pleasing, Delightful, Interesting

Example: It is <strong>irksome</strong> that some common sense preventative measures are not in place.

Trick: irritate

7 Despair (noun)

Despair  - The complete loss or absence of hope.

The complete loss or absence of hope.

Hindi meaning: निराशा

Synonyms: Hopelessness, Distress, Anguish

Antonyms: Hope, Cheer, Joy

Example: A deep sense of <strong>despair</strong> overwhelmed him.

Trick: rain all the time cherapunji mai reign karti h

8 Charade (noun)

Charade  - An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

Hindi meaning: मिथ्या अपदेश

Synonyms: Farce, Pretence, Parody, Façade

Antonyms: Genuineness, Reality

Example: This budget is a pure <strong>charade</strong> with more hidden tax than the publicised ones.

Trick: fat aadmi ne ring ko fetch kar liya

9 Inculcate (verb)

Inculcate  - Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.

Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.

Hindi meaning: अंतिर्नवेशन करना

Synonyms: Instil, Imbue, Implant, Imprint

Antonyms: Neglect, Deprive

Example: For over thirty years we've <strong>inculcated</strong> a backward mentality in this country.

Trick: bio ke practical mai concentration dekhte the

10 Lopsided (adjective)

Lopsided  - With one side lower or smaller than the other.

With one side lower or smaller than the other.

Hindi meaning: एकतरफ़ा

Synonyms: Uneven, Asymmetrical, One-sided, Askew

Antonyms: Even, Balanced, Uniform

Example: He kept them there just a second too long before dropping them to his sides with a <strong>lopsided</strong> grin.

Trick: agriculture law mai kya koi flaw h

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