10 new English words for 28 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 Tenets (noun)

Tenets  - One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on

One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on

Hindi meaning: सिद्धांत

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept

Antonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Incredulity

Example: He reminded them of the basic <strong>tenets</strong> of biblical teaching.

2 Skew (verb)

Skew  - Suddenly change direction or position.

Suddenly change direction or position.

Hindi meaning: तिरछा

Synonyms: Distort, Misrepresent, Alter, Warp

Antonyms: Align, Maintain, Adjust

Example: The car had <strong>skewed</strong> across the track.

3 Thrive (verb)

Thrive  - Prosper; flourish.

Prosper; flourish.

Hindi meaning: फलना

Synonyms: Bloom, Burgeon, Grow vigorously, Do well

Antonyms: Lose, Languish

Example: They <strong>thrive</strong> on speculation and controversy and highlight divisions, issues and problems.

4 Overwhelm (verb)

Overwhelm  - Give too much of something to.

Give too much of something to.

Hindi meaning: डूब

Synonyms: Inundate, Overload, Swamp

Example: They were <strong>overwhelmed</strong> by farewell messages.

5 Route (verb)

Route  - Send or direct along a specified course.

Send or direct along a specified course.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग

Synonyms: Direct, Send, Convey

Antonyms: Hold, Retain, Keep

Example: All lines of communication were <strong>routed</strong> through London.

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6 Coffers (noun)

Coffers  - The funds or financial reserves of an organization.

The funds or financial reserves of an organization.

Hindi meaning: सम्पत्ति

Synonyms: Funds, Reserves, Finances

Example: There is not enough money in the <strong>coffers</strong> to finance the reforms.

7 Debunk (verb)

Debunk  - Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)

Synonyms: Explode, Deflate,

Antonyms: Conceal, Disguise

Example: She <strong>debunks</strong> all the usual rubbish about acting.

8 Entrench (verb)

Entrench  - Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

Hindi meaning: प्रवेश क्रिया

Synonyms: Settle, Lodge, Install

Antonyms: Remove, Weaken

Example: He is one of the rare authors who can change minds on a subject where opinions are firmly <strong>entrenched</strong>.

9 Cognisant (adjective)

Cognisant  - having knowledge or awareness.

having knowledge or awareness.

Hindi meaning: संज्ञानात्मक

Synonyms: aware, conscious, apprised

Antonyms: unaware, ignorant, uninformed.

Example: statesmen must be <strong>cognizant</strong> of the political boundaries within which they work.

10 Distort (verb)

Distort  - give a misleading or false account or impression of.

give a misleading or false account or impression of.

Hindi meaning: बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Misrepresent, Pervert, Twist

Antonyms: Straight, Accurate

Example: The odd camera angle <strong>distorted</strong> her figure in the photograph.

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