10 new English words for 19 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 Surge (noun)

Surge  - A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.

A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.

Hindi meaning: बड़ी लहर

Synonyms: Sudden Increase, Rise, Growth

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Reduction, Downswing

Example: She felt a sudden <strong>surge</strong> of anger.

2 Nadir (noun)

Nadir  - The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

Hindi meaning: सबसे निम्न स्तर

Synonyms: Bottom, The lowest level, Depth, Base

Antonyms: Top, Apex, Peak

Example: Getting out of that situation was the absolute <strong>nadir</strong> of my barefaced lying career.

3 Threshold (noun)

Threshold  - The level at which something starts to happen.

The level at which something starts to happen.

Hindi meaning: दहलीज़

Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink

Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega

Example: She was on the <strong>threshold</strong> of a dazzling career.

4 Spell (verb)

Spell  - Mean or have as a result.

Mean or have as a result.

Hindi meaning: कारण बनना

Synonyms: Lead to, Result in, Bring on

Example: The event could have <strong>spelled</strong> disaster for the little grocery store.

5 Descent (noun)

Descent  - A moral, social, or psychological decline.

A moral, social, or psychological decline.

Hindi meaning: पतन

Synonyms: Drop, Degradation, Deterioration

Antonyms: Upgrade, Improvement

Example: It is an overwhelming, confusing, meandering <strong>descent</strong> into seasonal decline

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6 Steady (adjective)

Steady  - Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.

Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.

Hindi meaning: स्थिर

Synonyms: Constant, Unchanging, Invariable

Antonyms: Varying, Fluctuating

Example: Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.

7 Tempo (noun)

Tempo  - The speed of any movement or activity.

The speed of any movement or activity.

Hindi meaning: रफ़्तार

Synonyms: Pace, Rate, Speed

Example: He wants to maintain the <strong>tempo</strong> of his activities at a high level.

8 Wane (verb)

Wane  - To become gradually weaker or less important.

To become gradually weaker or less important.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Fade, Decrease, Taper off, Diminish

Antonyms: Rise, Grow, Expand

Example: Their popularity <strong>waned</strong> during that period

9 Cocoon (verb)

Cocoon  - Envelop in a protective or comforting way.

Envelop in a protective or comforting way.

Hindi meaning: ढकना

Synonyms: Wrap, Swathe, Enclose, Cover

Antonyms: Expose, Unwrap, Uncover

Example: We remain <strong>cocooned</strong> in our own little world of fantasies.

10 Contain (verb)

Contain  - Control or restrain (oneself or a feeling).

Control or restrain (oneself or a feeling).

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रित करना

Synonyms: Restrain, Curb, Rein in, Suppress

Antonyms: Encourage, Liberate

Example: She was so excited, she could barely <strong>contain</strong> herself.

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