10 new English words for 20 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.
Hindi meaning: कठोर
Synonyms: Austere, Severe, Bleak, Harsh
Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Clement, Moderate
Example: The issues have created a <strong>stark</strong> fault line within the Peace Process.
Hindi meaning: घेराकरना
Synonyms: Close off, Tape off, Isolate
Antonyms: Gather, Assemble
Example: The city centre was <strong>cordoned</strong> off after fires were discovered in two stores.
Hindi meaning: दल के उच्च सदस्य
Synonyms: Senior, Skilled person, Maestro, Expert
Antonyms: Junior, Novice, Amateur
Example: We had lectures from the <strong>doyen</strong> of Canadian economic historians.
Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था
Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule
Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old <strong>dispensation</strong>.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत स्थिति बनाना
Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Install
Antonyms: Remove, Weaken
Example: He is one of the rare authors who can change minds on a subject where opinions are firmly <strong>entrenched</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: रचना जिसका शीर्षक उसके प्रमुख पात्र के नाम पर हो
Synonyms: Onymous, Identifying
Example: The band's <strong>eponymous</strong> debut was recorded in a slapdash fashion.
Hindi meaning: निर्वासित कर देना
Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower
Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage
Example: She was then <strong>relegated</strong> to the role of assistant.
Hindi meaning: घिसा पिटा
Synonyms: Boring, Dull, Uninteresting
Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, entertaining
Example: Conversely, great skiing can't compensate for <strong>stodgy</strong> service or uninspiring interiors.
Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे जाना
Synonyms: Disappear, Drip, Vanish
Example: News <strong>trickled</strong> through that the star was about to pay a secret visit to the stadium.
Hindi meaning: स्थायी
Synonyms: Constant, Continuing, Unending, Persistent
Antonyms: Ending, Ceasing
Example: The problem is that there is a <strong>chronic</strong> need to address poor turnout.
