10 new English words for 17 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 Disenchantment (noun)

Disenchantment  - A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired.

A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired.

Hindi meaning: निराशा

Synonyms: Disillusionment, Discontent, Discouragement, Regret

Antonyms: Blessing, Triumph, Attainment, pleasure

Example: There’s growing <strong>disenchantment</strong> with the Government.

Trick: Team India ko match na jeetme pe disenchantment hua.

2 Voracity (noun)

Voracity  - The quality of wanting a lot of new information and knowledge.

The quality of wanting a lot of new information and knowledge.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक लालच

Synonyms: Rapacity, Edacity, Covetousness

Example: The breadth and <strong>voracity</strong> of her reading.

Trick: Scientists ko voracity hai is new invention ke bare me

3 Unrelenting (adjective)

Unrelenting  - Not giving way to kindness or compassion.

Not giving way to kindness or compassion.

Hindi meaning: निरन्तर

Synonyms: Constant, Continuous, Endless, Ceaseless

Antonyms: Intermittent, Relenting

Example: He believed their newly formed government should be strict, orderly, and <strong>unrelenting</strong>.

Trick: Railway ke employees unrelenting work karte hai

4 Usurp (verb)

Usurp  - To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Hindi meaning: अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to <strong>usurp</strong> the principal’s authority.

Trick: Hmare Vice principal ne Principal ko is session me usurp kar diya

5 Straitjacket (noun)

Straitjacket  - Used in reference to something that restricts freedom of action, development, or expression.

Used in reference to something that restricts freedom of action, development, or expression.

Hindi meaning: विकासमेंबाधक

Synonyms: Restriction, Restraint, Constraint

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberation, Expansion

Example: The government is operating in an economic <strong>straitjacket</strong>.

Trick: Jacket wala neta vikasme straitjacket hai yahan

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6 Appalling (adjective)

Appalling  - Extremely bad, especially from a moral point of view.

Extremely bad, especially from a moral point of view.

Hindi meaning: भयावह घटिया

Synonyms: Horrifying, Terrible, Awful, Heinous

Antonyms: Pleasing, Alluring, Comforting, Delightful

Example: The prisoners were living in <strong>appalling</strong> conditions.

Trick: Meri school trip ka experience bhut hi appalling hai

7 Ravage (verb)

Ravage  - To damage something badly.

To damage something badly.

Hindi meaning: बरबाद कर देना

Synonyms: Devastate, Ruin, Raze, Lay Waste, Wreck, Damage

Antonyms: Repair, Fix, Mend, Rectify

Example: The countryside has been <strong>ravaged</strong> by pollution.

Trick: Uttrakhand me flood ne sab ravage kar diya

8 Burgeoning (adjective)

Burgeoning  - Beginning to grow or develop rapidly.

Beginning to grow or develop rapidly.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ताहुआ

Synonyms: Flourishing, Growing, Budding, Blooming

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Diminishing burgeoning demand.

Example: Manufacturers are keen to cash in on the.

Trick: Economy abhi burgeoning stage pe nai hai

9 Reproach (verb)

Reproach  - Express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.

Express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार करना

Synonyms: Dislike, Upbraid, Frown on, Take a dim view of

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Approve

Example: He <strong>reproached</strong> his wife with her inattention, her habitual neglect of the children

Trick: Muje mere parents ne competition ke liye reproach kiya hai to mai participate nai kar rahi

10 Espouse (verb)

Espouse  - To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

Hindi meaning: सहारा देना

Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist

Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove

Example: He <strong>espouses</strong> the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.

Trick: Spouses ko espouse karna hoga agar unhe aage badhna hai to.

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