10 new English words for 24 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 Bellicosity (noun)

Bellicosity  - The fact of having or showing the desire to argue or fight.

The fact of having or showing the desire to argue or fight.

Hindi meaning: युद्धप्रियता

Synonyms: Belligerence, Pugnacity, Hostility

Antonyms: Pacifism, Amenability

Example: We had gone from good humor to <strong>bellicosity</strong> back to joviality in five hours.

2 Grim (adjective)

Grim  - Depressing or worrying to consider.

Depressing or worrying to consider.

Hindi meaning: ख़राब

Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting

Example: The war was a <strong>grim</strong> reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.

3 Bucolic (adjective)

Bucolic  - Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Hindi meaning: ग्रामीण

Synonyms: Rustic, Rural, Countryside

Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan

Example: Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

4 Untrammelled (adjective)

Untrammelled  - Not limited by something.

Not limited by something.

Hindi meaning: अबाधित

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unimpeded

Antonyms: Checked, Tied-up, Suppressed

Example: I am not interested in providing <strong>untrammelled</strong> freedom of speech.

5 Edifice (noun)

Edifice  - A complex system of beliefs.

A complex system of beliefs.

Hindi meaning: गढ़ी

Synonyms: Fabric, Structure, Framework

Example: The concepts on which the <strong>edifice</strong> of capitalism was built.

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6 Flimsy (adjective)

Flimsy  - Weak and unconvincing.

Weak and unconvincing.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Unsubstantial, Unsatisfactory, Trifling, Shallow, Implausible

Antonyms: Substantial, Strong, Convincing, Plausible

Example: The evidence against him is pretty <strong>flimsy</strong>.

7 Stipulate (verb)

Stipulate  - To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done.

To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से बताना

Synonyms: Specify, Set forth, State clearly

Antonyms: Confuse, Ignore, Unsettle

Example: A delivery date is <strong>stipulated</strong> in the contract

8 Concede (verb)

Concede  - Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकारकरना

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly <strong>conceded</strong> me the point.

9 Preponderance (noun)

Preponderance  - The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Prevalence, Dominance, Bulk

Antonyms: Minority, Inferiority

Example: This conclusion is supported by the great <strong>preponderance</strong> of informed commentary.

10 Foster (verb)

Foster  - Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen

Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress

Example: The teacher's task is to<strong> foster</strong> learning.

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