10 new English words for 31 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 Swing (noun)

Swing  - A discernible change in opinion, especially the amount by which votes or points scored change from one side to another.

A discernible change in opinion, especially the amount by which votes or points scored change from one side to another.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तन

Synonyms: Change, Move, Drift, Trend

Example: The new millennium has also seen a <strong>swing</strong> in public opinion and political attitude towards independent education.

Trick: AAP party ke votes me bhut bada swing aya hai.

2 Alienate (verb)

Alienate  - Cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.

Cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.

Hindi meaning: अलगाना

Synonyms: Estrange, Set apart, Detach

Antonyms: Unite , Join, Reconcile

Example: Very talented children may feel <strong>alienated</strong> from the others in their class.

Trick: Liar logo ko apne life se alienate karo

3 Abominable (adjective)

Abominable  - Extremely unpleasant and causing horror.

Extremely unpleasant and causing horror.

Hindi meaning: घृणा योग्य ख़राब

Synonyms: Appalling, Disgusting, Loathsome, Odious, Repugnant

Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasing, Desirable

Example: The judge described the attack as an <strong>abominable</strong> crime.

Trick: Kashmir me terrorist attacks bhut hi abominable hue.

4 Backlash (noun)

Backlash  - A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिघात

Synonyms: Counter blast, Adverse reaction, Recoil

Example: Women have seen this development as a <strong>backlash</strong> against equality and democracy.

Trick: CAA kanoon ko bnaye jane par government ko backlash ka samna karna pada

5 Unfettered (adjective)

Unfettered  - Unrestrained or uninhibited.

Unrestrained or uninhibited.

Hindi meaning: मुक्त

Synonyms: Unrestricted, Unchecked, Free, Unimpeded

Antonyms: Restricted, Constrained

Example: The measure was taken to give him <strong>unfettered</strong> access to her visions.

Trick: Usne fatafat sab bol diya sabke samne. Wo unfettered hai

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6 Dilly-Dally (verb)

Dilly-Dally  - Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.

Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.

Hindi meaning: विलंब करना आगा-पीछा करना

Synonyms: Dawdle, Loiter, Linger, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Hurry, Rush

Example: They cannot <strong>dilly-dally</strong> with the issue as the deadline has been set.

Trick: Daily daily dilly dally karoge to naukri chali jayegi

7 Ravage (verb)

Ravage  - The destructive effects of something.

The destructive effects of something.

Hindi meaning: बरबाद कर देना

Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc

Antonyms: Assist, Aid

Example: Younger women are also not immune to the <strong>ravages</strong> of this disease.

Trick: Uttrakhand me flood ne sab ravage kar diya

8 Galvanise (verb)

Galvanise  - To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win <strong>galvanized</strong> the whole team.

Trick: Gal par thappad mar usne galvanise kar diya

9 Squander (verb)

Squander  - To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

Hindi meaning: धन लुटाना

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside

Example: The team <strong>squandered</strong> several good scoring chances.

Trick: Commander sharab par paise squander karta hai

10 Hubris (noun)

Hubris  - Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Hindi meaning: घमंड

Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity

Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness

Example: I should have known that such <strong>hubris</strong> would rebound.

Trick: Mere british husband me bilkul bhi hubris nahi hai

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