10 new English words for 5 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 Overwhelmingly (adverb)

Overwhelmingly  - To a very great degree or with a great majority.

To a very great degree or with a great majority.

Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त ढंग से

Synonyms: Extremely, Vigorously, Intensely

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Slightly

Example: Versions of the bill had already <strong>overwhelmingly</strong> passed both houses of Congress.

Trick: bumrah ke over ka overwhelming response aaya

2 Supplicate (verb)

Supplicate  - Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

Hindi meaning: बिनती करना

Synonyms: Plead with, Entreat, Call on, Urge

Antonyms: Comfort, Satisfy

Example: Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

Trick: supply puri karne ke liye supplicate kiya

3 Delineation (noun)

Delineation  - The action of describing or portraying something precisely.

The action of describing or portraying something precisely.

Hindi meaning: चित्रांकननिरूपण

Synonyms: Portrayal, Depiction, Picture, Outline, Representation

Example: Our cover list is not a perfect <strong>delineation</strong> of popularity.

Trick: delhi mai meri paintings ka delineation hua

4 Competence (noun)

Competence  - The ability to do something well.

The ability to do something well.

Hindi meaning: क्षमता

Synonyms: Capability, Proficiency, Ability, Skill

Antonyms: Uselessness, Inability, Incompetence, Incapability

Example: Fired for his lack of <strong>competence</strong>, the former CEO just wasn’t capable of running the company successfully.

Trick: competitive exam mai apki competence dekhi jati hai

5 Pertain (verb)

Pertain  - Be appropriate, related, or applicable to.

Be appropriate, related, or applicable to.

Hindi meaning: से सम्बन्ध रखना

Synonyms: Concern, Related to, Be connected with

Antonyms: Disconnect, Part

Example: Matters <strong>pertaining</strong> to the organization of government.

Trick: train se pertain karte hai ye sab equipment

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6 Encroachment (noun)

Encroachment  - The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc.

The act of slowly affecting or using up too much of somebody's time, rights, personal life, etc.

Hindi meaning: दख़लंदाज़ी

Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Obtrusion into

Example: There were minor <strong>encroachments</strong> on our individual liberties.

Trick: crow ne coel ke ghar mai encroachment kiya

7 Ramification (noun)

Ramification  - A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

Hindi meaning: जटिलता

Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Source

Example: The outcome will have widespread <strong>ramifications</strong> for business as well as for the rest of society.

Trick: ram ka actions ka ramification dekh lo

8 Wilful (adjective)

Wilful  - (of a bad or harmful act) intentional.

(of a bad or harmful act) intentional.

Hindi meaning: दुराग्रही

Synonyms: Deliberate, Intended, Purposeful

Antonyms: Unintentional, Inadvertent, Accidental

Example: The report concluded that her death was a result of <strong>wilful</strong> neglect.

Trick: will power strong hai to wilfullhy galat nahi karoge

9 Undermine (verb)

Undermine  - To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर करदेना

Synonyms: Subvert, Weaken, Impede, Enfeeble

Antonyms: Encourage, Strengthen, Invigorate

Example: This could <strong>undermine</strong> years of hard work.

Trick: mining earth ko undermine kar degi

10 Foster (verb)

Foster  - Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen

Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress

Example: The teacher's task is to <strong>foster</strong> learning.

Trick: forest mai trees ko foster kiya h maine

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