10 new English words for 18 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 Murmurs (noun)

Murmurs  - The quiet or subdued expression of a particular feeling by a group of people.

The quiet or subdued expression of a particular feeling by a group of people.

Hindi meaning: मंद ध्वनी

Synonyms: Whisper, Undertone, Mutter, Mumble

Example: There were <strong>murmurs</strong> of dissent from his colleagues.

Trick: murmure/curcure khane par murmurs ka sound aata h

2 Palpably (adverb)

Palpably  - In a way that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses.

In a way that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Noticeably, Plainly

Antonyms: Vaguely, Unsubstantially

Example: Even in full costume, he was <strong>palpably</strong> nervous.

Trick: apple sada hua h ye palpable h

3 Tinderbox (noun)

Tinderbox  - A thing that is readily ignited.

A thing that is readily ignited.

Hindi meaning: विस्फोटक स्थिति वाला स्थान

Synonyms: Time bomb, Flashpoint, Boiling point

Example: The estate was a <strong>tinderbox</strong> where riots could explode at any moment.

Trick: tinde ka tinderbox bana diya terrorist ne

4 Sketchy (adjective)

Sketchy  - Not thorough or detailed.

Not thorough or detailed.

Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त

Synonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Fragmentary

Antonyms: Detailed, Complete, Thorough

Example: The story is <strong>sketchy</strong> and vague about where the funds went.

Trick: mera sketch abhi sketchy state mai h

5 Reprieve (noun)

Reprieve  - A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

Hindi meaning: दण्डविराम

Synonyms: Suspension, Cancellation of punishment, Stay of execution

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption

Example: He was saved from the gallows by a last-minute <strong>reprieve</strong>.

Trick: priest ne mera punishment reprive kara diya

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6 Delineation (noun)

Delineation  - The action of describing or portraying something precisely.

The action of describing or portraying something precisely.

Hindi meaning: रूपरेखा

Synonyms: Portrayal, Depiction, Picture, Outline, Representation

Example: Our cover list is not a perfect <strong>delineation</strong> of popularity.

Trick: delhi mai ration batne ka delineation banao

7 Nub (noun)

Nub  - The crux or central point of a matter.

The crux or central point of a matter.

Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त

Synonyms: Ethos, Spirit, Marrow, Crux

Antonyms: Unimportance, Insignificance

Example: Let us cut to the <strong>nub</strong> of the matter about why we are debating this bill.

Trick: primer number number system ka nub h

8 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 party mai ingress nahi milega

9 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: withal bhai ke business ka wherewithal kisi ko nahi pata

10 Imminent (adjective)

Imminent  - About to happen.

About to happen.

Hindi meaning: आने वाला

Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Approaching, Nearing

Antonyms: Distant, Unlikely, Doubtful

Example: An announcement about his resignation is <strong>imminent</strong>.

Trick: movie ka climax imminent hai

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