10 new English words for 17 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 Fraught (adjective)

Fraught  - Filled with something unpleasant.

Filled with something unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: भरपूर

Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with

Antonyms: Empty, Void

Example: The treasure hunt was <strong>fraught</strong> with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.

Trick: Book puzzles se fraught hai kids ke liye

2 Akin (adjective)

Akin  - Similar to something.

Similar to something.

Hindi meaning: एक समान

Synonyms: Kindred, Related, Similar, Like

Antonyms: Unlike, Dissimilar, Unrelated, Different

Example: She was wearing something <strong>akin</strong> to a pineapple on her head.

Trick: Uski skin or meri skin akin hai toh ham same makeup products use kar sakte hai

3 Conjecture (noun)

Conjecture  - An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption

Example: Please avoid general <strong>conjectures</strong> about when such unreliable assurances must doubtless have been made.

Trick: Researcher conjecture nai karte hai wo kuch bhi kehte hai to wo definite hota hai.

4 Munificence (noun)

Munificence  - The quality or action of being extremely generous.

The quality or action of being extremely generous.

Hindi meaning: दानशीलता

Synonyms: Generosity, Magnanimity, Open-handedness

Antonyms: Meanness, Selfishness

Example: We must be thankful for his <strong>munificence</strong>.

Trick: Teachers ne students ko sikhaya munificence me hi essence hai.

5 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.

Trick: Coronavirus ka infection rampant hai aur bhut log isse effect hue.

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6 Erosion (noun)

Erosion  - The gradual destruction or diminution of something.

The gradual destruction or diminution of something.

Hindi meaning: क्षरण

Synonyms: Abrasion, Wearing away, Weathering, Scraping away

Antonyms: Build up, Reconstruction

Example: Many see these security measures as an <strong>erosion</strong> of civil liberties.

Trick: Rose ka dhire dhire erosion ho raha hai

7 Conform (verb)

Conform  - Comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Hindi meaning: का पालन करना

Synonyms: Obey, Abide by, Hold to, Adhere to

Antonyms: Differ, Disagree

Example: Prosecutors scaled back the number to eight to <strong>conform</strong> to new rules calling for swifter trials.

Trick: Sare students ne assembly me principal ke rules ko conform kiya

8 Inculcation (noun)

Inculcation  - The practice of making somebody learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc, especially by repeating them often.

The practice of making somebody learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc, especially by repeating them often.

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निंवेशन

Synonyms: Infusion, Instilling

Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness

Example: <strong>Inculcation</strong> is the basic principle of ideology and politics education.

Trick: Fast calculation ka inculcation karo khud mai

9 Transition (verb)

Transition  - To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another.

To change or to make something change from one state or condition to another.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तनहोना

Synonyms: Undergo, Transform, Change

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Persist

Example: He <strong>transitioned</strong> into filmmaking easily.

Trick: Telecom industry me bahut transition aaya hai

10 Daunting (adjective)

Daunting  - Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the <strong>daunting</strong> task of cooking for 20 people every day.

Trick: Aj ka interview bahut hi daunting tha mere liye

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