10 new English words for 13 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 Rebuttal (noun)

Rebuttal  - The act of saying or proving that a statement or criticism is false.

The act of saying or proving that a statement or criticism is false.

Hindi meaning: खंडन

Synonyms: Refutation, Denial, Negation, Contradiction, Disproof

Antonyms: Proof, Verification, Substantiation, Validation

Example: The accusations met with a firm <strong>rebuttal</strong>.

Trick: Criminal ne court me saaf rebuttal de diya

2 Aghast (adjective)

Aghast  - Filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something.

Filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something.

Hindi meaning: भौंचक्का

Synonyms: Horrified, Stunned, Appalled, Stunned, Dumbfounded

Antonyms: Fearless, Audacious, Undaunted, Bold

Example: He stood <strong>aghast</strong> at the sight of so much blood.

Trick: Blood dkh ke bache aghast ho gye the

3 Revile (verb)

Revile  - To criticize somebody/something in a way that shows how much you dislike them.

To criticize somebody/something in a way that shows how much you dislike them.

Hindi meaning: बुरा-भला कहना

Synonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Vituperate, Censure, Berate

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment

Example: He was now <strong>reviled</strong> by the party that he had helped to lead.

Trick: Revise nai karne par teachers revile karenge

4 Shuttle (verb)

Shuttle  - Travel regularly between two or more places.

Travel regularly between two or more places.

Hindi meaning: नियमित आवागमन यात्रा जाना

Synonyms: Run, Commute, Come and go

Example: The Taiwan people <strong>shuttling</strong> between the two cities have brought travel agencies in Taiwan brisk business.

Trick: Business ke liye mere father shuttle karte rehte hai.

5 Falter (verb)

Falter  - To become weaker or less effective.

To become weaker or less effective.

Hindi meaning: डगडगाना

Synonyms: Waver, Vacillate, Fluctuate, Quiver, Flicker

Antonyms: Persist, Persevere, Endure, Last

Example: The team’s performance <strong>faltered</strong> badly after the break.

Trick: Team ki performance falter ho gayi hai lockdown ke bad

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6 Preface (verb)

Preface  - Introduce or begin (a speech or event) with or by doing something.

Introduce or begin (a speech or event) with or by doing something.

Hindi meaning: प्रारम्भ करना

Synonyms: Present, Bring in

Antonyms: Conclude, End

Example: I have fought off the temptation to <strong>preface</strong> my answers with a long-winded introduction.

Trick: Naseeruddin shah ne session me preface bahut ache se kiya

7 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation  - A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule

Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old <strong>dispensation</strong>.

Trick: Dispensary medical facility ka dispensation

8 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Not friendly.

Not friendly.

Hindi meaning: शत्रुवत

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable

Example: The police officer had an <strong>inimical</strong> attitude towards criminals.

Trick: Police officers ka attitude inimical rhta hai criminals ke liye

9 Havens (noun)

Havens  - A place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected.

A place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected.

Hindi meaning: आश्रय

Synonyms: Refuge, Shelter, Sanctuary, Hideouts

Example: In the blizzard, many highway travelers searched for a <strong>haven</strong> from the freezing wind.

Trick: Highway ke pas restaurents havens ki tarah rehte hai travelers ke sath

10 Conflagration (noun)

Conflagration  - An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.

An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.

Hindi meaning: अग्निकांड

Synonyms: Inferno, Blaze, Firestorm

Example: The fire services were not adequate to deal with major <strong>conflagrations</strong>.

Trick: Fire extinguishers conflagration rok nai paye

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