10 new English words for 16 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 Thrall (noun)

Thrall  - The state of being in someone's power, or of having great power over someone.

The state of being in someone's power, or of having great power over someone.

Hindi meaning: ग़ुलाम

Synonyms: Power, Clutches, Grasp, Control

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom

Example: Another is to suppose that those who disagree with us are in <strong>thrall</strong> to some evil power.

Trick: Wo abhi bhi apne parents ke thrall me hai

2 Embark (verb)

Embark  - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate

Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop

Example: She <strong>embarked</strong> on a new career.

Trick: Trainer ne shark ko train krna embark kar diya hai

3 Forestall (verb)

Forestall  - Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

Hindi meaning: पहले से निवारण करना

Synonyms: Prevent, Avert, Preclude, Thwart

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Assist

Example: Any plans for a peaceful settlement were <strong>forestalled</strong> by the intervention of the army.

Trick: Maine apne book stall ko fire se forestall kiya

4 Unleash (verb)

Unleash  - To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

Hindi meaning: उन्मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out

Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain

Example: The government's proposals <strong>unleashed</strong> a storm of protest in the press.

Trick: Nayi policies ko unleash kiya gaya

5 Concrete (adjective)

Concrete  - Specific; definite.

Specific; definite.

Hindi meaning: ठोस

Synonyms: Solid, Substantial, Firm

Antonyms: Vague, General

Example: It came through <strong>concrete</strong> example and abstract argument.

Trick: Poice ko kuch concrete nai mila hai is case me

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6 Emanate (verb)

Emanate  - Originate from.

Originate from.

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: Derive from, Arise from, Evolve from, Come from

Antonyms: Drop, Descend

Example: The proposals <strong>emanated</strong> from a committee.

Trick: Proposals committee se emanate hue hai.

7 Insulate (verb)

Insulate  - To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

Hindi meaning: बचाना

Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shelter

Antonyms: Desegregate, Integrate, Release

Example: Until now the industry has been <strong>insulated</strong> from economic realities.

Trick: Reality se mere dost ko insulate kiya gaya hai

8 Daunting (adjective)

Daunting  - Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the <strong>daunting</strong> task of cooking for 20 people every day.

Trick: Aj ka interview bahut hi daunting tha mere liye

9 Nexus (noun)

Nexus  - A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

Hindi meaning: बंधनसंधि

Synonyms: Join, Junction, Juncture, Intersection

Antonyms: Disassociation, Separation, Disunion

Example: The school cafeteria is the <strong>nexus</strong> of student activity.

Trick: Hamare students ka nexus hai cafeteria

10 Posit (verb)

Posit  - Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.

Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.

Hindi meaning: मानना

Synonyms: Postulate, Presume, Hypothesize

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refute

Example: They were forced to modify the political premises on which the regime was <strong>posited</strong>.

Trick: Researchers ne apna posit experts ke samne present kiya

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