10 new English words for 27 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 Ingenious (adjective)

Ingenious  - (of a person) clever, original, and inventive.

(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिभावान निपुण

Synonyms: Inventive, Creative, Imaginative

Antonyms: Dumb, Unimaginative

Example: He was <strong>ingenious</strong> enough to overcome the limited budget.

2 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious  - Not safe or certain, Dangerous.

Not safe or certain, Dangerous.

Hindi meaning: खतरनाक अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Uncertain, Insecure, Risky, Perilous, Unsafe

Antonyms: Safe, Secure, Certain, Stable

Example: He made a <strong>precarious</strong> living as a painter.

3 Seasoned (adjective)

Seasoned  - Accustomed to particular conditions.

Accustomed to particular conditions.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवी

Synonyms: Experienced, Veteran, Matured

Antonyms: Inept, Incapable

Example: The youngsters were competing for the first time on snow against <strong>seasoned</strong> teams

4 Flummoxed (adjective)

Flummoxed  - Confused, so that you do not know what to say or do.

Confused, so that you do not know what to say or do.

Hindi meaning: चकराया हुआ

Synonyms: Bewildered, Perplexed, Baffled, Puzzled

Antonyms: Enlightened, Clarified

Example: The local crew and interviewer alike are both <strong>flummoxed</strong> and impressed.

5 Topple (verb)

Topple  - to make somebody lose their position of power or authority.

to make somebody lose their position of power or authority.

Hindi meaning: पद को खोना

Synonyms: Overthrow, Dethrone, Oust, Bring down

Example: Disagreement had threatened to <strong>topple</strong> the government.

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6 Unravel (verb)

Unravel  - To start to fail or no longer stay together as a whole.

To start to fail or no longer stay together as a whole.

Hindi meaning: असफलहोना

Synonyms: Fail, Collapse, Fall apart, Come apart

Antonyms: Succeed, Satisfy, Win, Thrive

Example: The Government’s immigration policy appears to be <strong>unraveling</strong> very quickly, with further changes announced today

7 Professed (adjective)

Professed  - (of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

(of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

Hindi meaning: तथाकथित

Synonyms: Pretended, Purported, Claimed

Antonyms: Genuine, Verified

Example: They could call me to account when my actions didn't match my <strong>professed</strong> beliefs.

8 Vengeance (noun)

Vengeance  - Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोध

Synonyms: Revenge, Retribution, Avengement, Requital

Antonyms: Clemency, Mercy, Pardon

Example: It is blatantly unethical to wreak <strong>vengeance</strong> upon innocent bystanders.

9 Perennial (adjective)

Perennial  - Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

Hindi meaning: सदाबहार

Synonyms: Perpetual, Everlasting, Eternal, Enduring

Antonyms: Ceasing, Ending

Example: It was the <strong>perennial</strong> tug-of-war between engagement and withdrawal.

10 Harried (adjective)

Harried  - Feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one.

Feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one.

Hindi meaning: परेशान

Synonyms: Harassed, Annoyed, Troubled, Vexed

Antonyms: Calm, Untroubled

Example: The writer is <strong>harried</strong> by an itch which refuses to go away.

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