10 new English words for 3 April 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 Lacuna (noun)

Lacuna  - An unfilled space.

An unfilled space.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Gap, Space, Lack, Deficiency

Antonyms: Plenty, Adequacy

Example: Fill the <strong>lacunae</strong> in your inspiration by tidily copying out what you have already written.

2 Devolution (noun)

Devolution  - The act of giving power from a central authority or government to an authority or a government in a local region.

The act of giving power from a central authority or government to an authority or a government in a local region.

Hindi meaning: राज्यों को केन्द्र द्वारा दिया गया अधिकार

Synonyms: Decenralization, Delegation, Transfer, Distribution

Example: Even after <strong>devolution</strong>, local government had little autonomy.

3 Measly (adjective)

Measly  - Ridiculously small or few.

Ridiculously small or few.

Hindi meaning: छोटा बहुत कम मात्रा में

Synonyms: Minute, Petty, Minuscule

Antonyms: Big, Substantial, Significant

Example: The highest rating that movie got was three <strong>measly</strong> stars.

4 Earmark (verb)

Earmark  - Designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose.

Designate (funds or resources) for a particular purpose.

Hindi meaning: अलग रखना

Synonyms: Set aside, Reserve, Appropriate, Allocate

Antonyms: Waste, Misuse, Consume, Squander

Example: The cash had been <strong>earmarked</strong> for a big expansion of the programme.

5 Overarching (adjective)

Overarching  - Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete

Example: The <strong>overarching</strong> principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.

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6 Affluent (adjective)

Affluent  - Having a lot of money and a good standard of living.

Having a lot of money and a good standard of living.

Hindi meaning: परिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Wealthy, Prosperous, Moneyed, Opulent

Antonyms: Poor, Penurious, Impoverished, Miserable

Example: The company also ‘could not afford the rents in some of the more <strong>affluent</strong> areas.

7 Canvass (verb)

Canvass  - Try to obtain (support).

Try to obtain (support).

Hindi meaning: खोजना प्रयास करना

Synonyms: Seek, Go after, Make a pitch for

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore

Example: I will also <strong>canvass</strong> the support of some organisations and labour movements.

8 Gesture (noun)

Gesture  - An action performed to convey a feeling or intention.

An action performed to convey a feeling or intention.

Hindi meaning: भाव

Synonyms: Action, Deed, Move

Example: As a goodwill <strong>gesture</strong>, I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.

9 Outline (verb)

Outline  - Give a summary of.

Give a summary of.

Hindi meaning: रूप-रेखा लगाना

Synonyms: Rough out, Sketch out, Draft

Example: She <strong>outlined</strong> the case briefly.

10 Abandon (verb)

Abandon  - To stop supporting or helping somebody.

To stop supporting or helping somebody.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Cease, Stop, Desist From, Refrain From, Give Up

Antonyms: Keep, Maintain, Stay, Hold

Example: The country <strong>abandoned</strong> its political leaders after the war.

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