10 new English words for 30 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 Laity (noun)

Laity - Lay people, as distinct from the clergy.

Lay people, as distinct from the clergy.

Hindi meaning: प्राकृतजन

Synonyms: Followers, Adherents, Believers, Flock

Example: Each will create a blurring of the boundaries between clergy and <strong>laity</strong>.

2 Lament (verb)

Lament - Express regret or disappointment about something.

Express regret or disappointment about something.

Hindi meaning: विलाप करना

Synonyms: Bemoan, Bewail, Deplore, Rue

Antonyms: Praise, Rejoice

Example: She <strong>lamented</strong> the lack of shops in the town.

3 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

4 Anarchy (noun)

Anarchy - A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Lawlessness, Disorder, Turmoil, Mayhem

Antonyms: Order, Harmony, Lawfulness

Example: When you have people losing trust in the system it leads to <strong>anarchy</strong>.

5 Concede (verb)

Concede - Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly <strong>conceded</strong> me the point.

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6 Raucous (adjective)

Raucous - Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

Hindi meaning: कर्कश

Synonyms: Harsh, Strident, Grating, Squawky

Antonyms: Calm, Soft, Peaceful

Example: She threw the keys back and forth, causing them to fill the air with <strong>raucous</strong> noise

7 Condemn (verb)

Condemn - Express complete disapproval of.

Express complete disapproval of.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Reprehend

Antonyms: Approve, Ratify, Affirm, Validate

Example: The plan was <strong>condemned</strong> by campaigners yesterday.

8 Invoke (verb)

Invoke - To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

Hindi meaning: की सहायता लेना

Synonyms: Cite, Adduce, Refer to, Instance

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Misquote, Distort, Misstate

Example: It is unlikely that libel laws will be <strong>invoked</strong>.

9 Pejorative (adjective)

Pejorative - Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Hindi meaning: निन्दात्मक

Synonyms: Derogatory, Defamatory, Disparaging, Slighting

Antonyms: Laudatory, Complimentary

Example: I'm using the word ‘academic’ here in a <strong>pejorative</strong> sense.

10 Revamp (verb)

Revamp - Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Refurbish, Renovate, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy

Example: The two major shopping malls in the area have now been <strong>revamped</strong> and upgraded.

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