10 new English words for 21 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 Spearhead (verb)

Spearhead  - Lead an attack against somebody/something.

Lead an attack against somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: नेतृत्व करना

Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind

Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End

Example: He's <strong>spearheading</strong> a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.

2 Derogatory (adjective)

Derogatory  - Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक

Synonyms: Disparaging, Depreciative, Slighting, Defamatory

Antonyms: Laudatory, Appreciative, Favorable

Example: She tells me I'm fat and is always making <strong>derogatory</strong> remarks.

3 Genesis (noun)

Genesis  - The origin or mode of formation of something.

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Hindi meaning: स्रोत

Synonyms: Origin, Source, Start, Root

Antonyms: End, Omega, Conclusion

Example: This tale had its <strong>genesis</strong> in fireside stories.

4 Tread (verb)

Tread  - Walk in a specified way.

Walk in a specified way.

Hindi meaning: चलना

Synonyms: Walk, Step, Stride

Example: The government had to <strong>tread</strong> carefully so as not to offend the judiciary.

5 Fraught (adjective)

Fraught  - Filled with something unpleasant.

Filled with something unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: भरपूर

Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with

Antonyms: Empty, Void

Example: The treasure hunt was <strong>fraught</strong> with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.

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6 Veer (verb)

Veer  - Suddenly change an opinion, subject, type of behaviour, etc.

Suddenly change an opinion, subject, type of behaviour, etc.

Hindi meaning: बदलना

Synonyms: Deviate, Swerve, Deflect

Antonyms: Straighten, Conform, Stay

Example: The conversation eventually <strong>veered</strong> away from theatrical things.

7 Wary (adjective)

Wary  - Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Hindi meaning: सावधान

Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Watchful

Antonyms: Careless, Unwary, Reckless

Example: Dogs that have been mistreated often remain very <strong>wary</strong> of strangers.

8 Endorse (verb)

Endorse  - Declare one's public approval or support of.

Declare one's public approval or support of.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Uphold, Approve, Sanction, Support

Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, Disapprove

Example: The report was <strong>endorsed</strong> by the college.

9 Resentment (noun)

Resentment  - Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Hindi meaning: आक्रोश

Synonyms: Bitterness, Discontent, Irritation, Hostility

Antonyms: Pleasure, Contentment, Sympathy

Example: There is much poverty and anguish in the world, and it breeds <strong>resentment</strong> and envy.

10 Fallout (noun)

Fallout  - The bad results of a situation or an action.

The bad results of a situation or an action.

Hindi meaning: बुरा परिणाम

Synonyms: Repercussion, Consequence, Aftermath, Side-Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Grounds

Example: Television video recording was practically a <strong>fall-out</strong> of the military application.

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