10 new English words for 20 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 Tarnish (verb)

Tarnish  - Make or become less valuable or respected.

Make or become less valuable or respected.

Hindi meaning: मलि न करना

Synonyms: Sully, Besmirch, Blemish, Spoil

Antonyms: Improve, Fix

Example: In science, reputation is all and it is easily <strong>tarnished</strong>.

Trick: Employees ne boss ki image ko tarnish kiya hai

2 Anachronistic (adjective)

Anachronistic  - Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present.

Used to describe a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present.

Hindi meaning: अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Obsolete, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Archaic

Antonyms: Modern, Timely, Current, Contemporary

Example: The daily publication of print media seems <strong>anachronistic</strong> today. <br><br> She is rebelling against the <strong>anachronistic</strong> morality of her parents

Trick: Ab ham anachronistic tarike nai use karte hai kitchen me

3 Embolden (verb)

Embolden  - Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Hindi meaning: साहस देना

Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen

Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt

Example: With such a majority, the administration was <strong>emboldened</strong> to introduce radical new policies.

Trick: Meri teacher ne muje embolden kiya spelling bee competition me participate karne ke liye

4 Herald (verb)

Herald  - To say in public that somebody/something is good or important.

To say in public that somebody/something is good or important.

Hindi meaning: घोषितकरना

Synonyms: Announce, Declare, Proclaim

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Keep Secret, Cover, Veil

Example: Bringing the baby home <strong>heralds</strong> the start of a very different Lifestyle.

Trick: Celebrities herald karte hai apne achievements ke bare me

5 Fealty (noun)

Fealty  - Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord.

Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord.

Hindi meaning: निष्‍ठा

Synonyms: Faithfulness, Obedience, Fidelity, Devotion

Antonyms: Treachery, Disloyalty

Example: A property for which she did <strong>fealty</strong>.

Trick: Reality me hi fealty show hoti hai

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6 Squirm (noun)

Squirm  - A wriggling movement.

A wriggling movement.

Hindi meaning: टेढ़े मेढे चलना

Synonyms: Twitch, Jiggle, Shuffle, Wriggle

Example: His first reaction was a <strong>squirm</strong> of embarrassment.

Trick: Swamp me water insects squirm karte hai

7 Brazenly (adverb)

Brazenly  - In a bold and shameless way.

In a bold and shameless way.

Hindi meaning: निडरतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Boldly, Flagrantly, Fearlessly, Blatantly

Antonyms: Suavely, Civilly, Fearfully

Example: She had <strong>brazenly</strong> admitted allowing him back into the house.

Trick: Brazil ke player brazenly football khelte hai

8 Kerfuffle (noun)

Kerfuffle  - A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Hindi meaning: बहस

Synonyms: Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult, Clamour

Antonyms: Order, Calm, Tranquility

Example: There was a <strong>kerfuffle</strong> over the chairmanship.

Trick: Board meeting me aj bhut hi kerfuffle hua

9 Savvy (adjective)

Savvy  - Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement.

Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement.

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना

Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute

Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent

Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being <strong>savvy</strong> enough to spot a fake.

Trick: Aj ke kids tech-savvy hote hai

10 Debacle (noun)

Debacle  - A sudden and ignominious failure.

A sudden and ignominious failure.

Hindi meaning: असफलता

Synonyms: Fiasco, Failure, Collapse

Antonyms: Success, Accomplishment

Example: Often the films in question turn into <strong>debacles</strong>.

Trick: Naye directors ki movie debacle ho jati hai

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