10 new English words for 5 March 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 Speculation (noun)

Speculation  - The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Conjecture, Supposition, Guesswork

Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Proof

Example: There has long been <strong>speculation</strong> that excessive accumulation of starch may impair chloroplast function.

2 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere.

Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere.

Hindi meaning: वक्रपटुता

Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere <strong>rhetoric</strong> by the opposition.

3 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Not friendly.

Not friendly.

Hindi meaning: शत्रुवत

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable

Example: The police officer had an <strong>inimical</strong> attitude towards criminals.

4 Delineate (verb)

Delineate  - Describe or portray (something) precisely.

Describe or portray (something) precisely.

Hindi meaning: वर्णनकरना

Synonyms: Define, Depict, Outline, Set out

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Distort, Misunderstand

Example: This framework and a job description <strong>delineate</strong> the nurse's realm and boundaries.

5 Deploy (verb)

Deploy  - To use something effectively.

To use something effectively.

Hindi meaning: असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use

Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy

Example: She rejected the arguments that had been <strong>deployed</strong> against her.

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6 Vitiate (verb)

Vitiate  - To destroy or reduce the effect of something.

To destroy or reduce the effect of something.

Hindi meaning: बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Ruin, Destroy, Wreck, Impair

Antonyms: Mend, Fix

Example: The ‘yes’ vote was <strong>vitiated</strong> by the low turnout in the election.

7 Parleys (noun)

Parleys  - A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.

A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.

Hindi meaning: संवाद

Synonyms: Negotiation, Discussion, Debate, Talk

Example: These informal <strong>parleys</strong> over our communication system keep us in good humour.

8 Discreet (adjective)

Discreet  - Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed.

Careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed.

Hindi meaning: चैतन्यहोशियार

Synonyms: Tactful, Careful, Circumspect, Considerate, Cautious, Wary

Antonyms: Careless, Heedless, Incautious, Imprudent

Example: A <strong>discreet</strong> glance at the clock told me the interview had lasted an hour.

9 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented  - That has never happened, been done or been known before.

That has never happened, been done or been known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Unusual

Antonyms: Familiar, Ordinary, Traditional, Normal

Example: The government took the <strong>unprecedented</strong> step of releasing confidential correspondence.

10 Piecemeal (adjective)

Piecemeal  - Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Hindi meaning: बराबर और धीमा

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by <strong>piecemeal</strong> development.

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