10 new English words for 9 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 Ingress (noun)

Ingress  - The act of entering a place.

The act of entering a place.

Hindi meaning: प्रवेश

Synonyms: Entry, Entrance, Access, Way in

Antonyms: Exit, Egress, Expulsion

Example: Railway systems depend on easy <strong>ingress</strong> and egress at numerous points along the route.

Trick: is dress mai ye hotel ingress karne nahi dega

2 Farce (noun)

Farce  - A situation or an event that is so unfair or badly organized that it becomes silly.

A situation or an event that is so unfair or badly organized that it becomes silly.

Hindi meaning: अर्थहीनता तमाशा

Synonyms: Absurdity, Sham, Charade, Mockery

Antonyms: Sobriety, Gravity

Example: The trial was a complete <strong>farce</strong>.

Trick: formula race accident ke bad farce ban kar rah gayi

3 Formidable (adjective)

Formidable  - Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Hindi meaning: भयभीतकरनेवाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Redoubtable, Foreboding

Antonyms: Tender, Mild, Gentle

Example: The first game after the enforced break was a tough encounter against <strong>formidable</strong> opponents.

Trick: form mai hone par sehwag formidable player h

4 Fledgling (noun)

Fledgling  - A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवहीन

Synonyms: Emerging, Nestling, Dawning

Antonyms: Developed, Advanced, Cultivated

Example: Zimbabwe is an example of the pressure placed on <strong>fledgeling</strong> democracies in Africa.

Trick: stock ki field mai tum fledgling ho bache

5 Conundrum (noun)

Conundrum  - A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

Hindi meaning: समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace

Example: One of the most difficult <strong>conundrums</strong> for the experts.

Trick: rat ko drum kon bajata h ye conundrum h

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6 Lucid (adjective)

Lucid  - Showing or having the ability to think clearly, especially in intervals between periods of confusion or insanity.

Showing or having the ability to think clearly, especially in intervals between periods of confusion or insanity.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Rational, Sane, In one’s right mind

Antonyms: Unreasonable, Vague

Example: Is it possible to conceive of madness without <strong>lucid</strong> intervals?

Trick: lucent ki book badi lucid h

7 Ameliorate (verb)

Ameliorate  - To make better something that was bad or not good enough.

To make better something that was bad or not good enough.

Hindi meaning: सुधारना

Synonyms: Improve, Better, Amend, Refine

Antonyms: Worsen, Exacerbate, Deteriorate

Example: The new laws were designed to <strong>ameliorate</strong> the problem of chronic debt.

Trick: amla or imli ka rate ab ameliorate ho gaya

8 Whimsical (adjective)

Whimsical  - Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर मनमौजी

Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle

Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane

Example: Much of his writing has a <strong>whimsical</strong> quality.

Trick: cycle par hum whimsical hokar travel karte h

9 Niceties (noun)

Niceties  - A fine or subtle detail or distinction.

A fine or subtle detail or distinction.

Hindi meaning: ब्योरा

Synonyms: Fine Point, Subtlety, Nuance, Refinement, Detail

Antonyms: Imprecision, Inaccuracy, Inexactness

Example: The <strong>nicety</strong> of her spelling allowed her to win both the local and state spelling bees.

Trick: nice tea yar… is tea ka niceties hume bhi do

10 Baulk (verb)

Baulk  - Thwart or hinder (a plan or person).

Thwart or hinder (a plan or person).

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Impede, Obstruct, Prevent, Stop

Antonyms: Support, Promote

Example: I got <strong>baulked</strong> by slower cars a couple of times and Jonny caught me.

Trick: ye bak bak karne wale aadmi ko baulk karo yar

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