10 new English words for 21 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.
Hindi meaning: कौंसल का दफ़्तर
Synonyms: Embassy, Deputation, Delegation
Example: Other demonstrators climbed up the buildings outside the <strong>consulate</strong> and burned Japanese flags.
Hindi meaning: कारण
Synonyms: Spark, Prompt
Example: The <strong>trigger</strong> for the strike was the closure of a mine.
Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक
Synonyms: Unwilling, Disinclined, Resistant
Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Ready
Example: People are somewhat more <strong>reluctant</strong> to talk to foreigners than they were at the beginning.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिरोधी
Synonyms: Antagonistic, Pugnacious, Militant, Combative
Antonyms: Friendly, Agreeable, Favorable
Example: If they don't get attacked by a <strong>hostile neighbour</strong> they will perish from sheer want.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिनिधि
Synonyms: Deputy, Representative, Substitute, Stand-in
Example: Voters who are unable to vote can also vote by <strong>proxy</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: प्रतिधमन
Synonyms: Side-effect, Fallout
Example: One of my arguments against the invasion was the entirely predictable <strong>blowback</strong>.
Hindi meaning: संदेहवाद
Synonyms: Dubiousness, Doubtfulness, Disbelief
Antonyms: Belief, Sureness
Example: Other scientists have expressed <strong>scepticism</strong> about these results.
Hindi meaning: शक्ति की जब्ती
Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power
Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation
Example: He was overthrown in an army <strong>coup</strong>.
Hindi meaning: क्रोधित करना
Synonyms: Enrage, Inflame, Incense, Stir up
Antonyms: Please, Calm, Appease
Example: I was <strong>infuriated</strong> by your article.
Hindi meaning: विस्फोटक स्थिति वाला स्थान
Synonyms: Explosive situation, Flashpoint
Example: The estate was a <strong>tinderbox</strong> where riots could explode at any moment.
