10 new English words for 21 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 Recalcitrant (adjective)

Recalcitrant  - Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine <strong>recalcitrant</strong> drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.

Trick: Entrants ne recalcitrant attitude show kiya movie halls me.

2 Plenary (noun)

Plenary  - A meeting or session attended by all participants at a conference or assembly.

A meeting or session attended by all participants at a conference or assembly.

Hindi meaning: सभा

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Example: The new committee holds its first <strong>plenary</strong> session this week.

Trick: Plenary attend karne members plane se gaye

3 Fortify (verb)

Fortify  - Strengthen (someone) mentally or physically.

Strengthen (someone) mentally or physically.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत करना

Synonyms: Invigorate, Vitalize, Energize

Antonyms: Weaken, Dishearten, Discourage

Example: He<strong> fortified</strong> himself against the cold with a hot drink.

Trick: Four players ne hot drink pi kar khud ko fortify kiya

4 Consensus (noun)

Consensus  - A general agreement.

A general agreement.

Hindi meaning: सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Accord

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Dissent

Example: There is a growing <strong>consensus</strong> of opinion on this issue.

Trick: Sensible logo me consensus ban hi jata hai

5 Resort (verb)

Resort  - Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation.

Turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: बदलना

Synonyms: Turn to, Employ, Fall back

Antonyms: Avoid, Halt

Example: To <strong>resort</strong> to crime in a difficult situation, is weak.

Trick: Resources resort kiye gaye hai is project me

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6 Untrammelled (adjective)

Untrammelled  - Not limited by something.

Not limited by something.

Hindi meaning: अबाधित

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unimpeded

Antonyms: Checked, Tied-up, Suppressed

Example: I am not interested in providing <strong>untrammelled</strong> freedom of speech.

Trick: Economy ki condition untrammeled ho gayi hai

7 Purported (adjective)

Purported  - Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: तथाकथित

Synonyms: Alleged, Supposed, Assumed

Antonyms: Disclaimed, Denied

Example: The <strong>purported</strong> marriage was void.

Trick: Company ka purpose jot ha wo purported tha

8 Man (verb)

Man  - Work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment)

Work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment)

Hindi meaning: काम करना

Synonyms: Operate, Work, Use, Utilize

Antonyms: Fail, Ignore, Disengage, Mismanage

Example: Soldiers <strong>manned</strong> barricades around the city.

Trick: Is man ka man karne ka tarika mast hai

9 Havoc (noun)

Havoc  - Widespread destruction.

Widespread destruction.

Hindi meaning: तबाही

Synonyms: Devastation, Damage, Ruin, Disaster

Example: Heavy rains and rising water are wreaking <strong>havoc</strong> across Europe.

Trick: Sare blocks me sab havoc kar diya

10 Indispensable (adjective)

Indispensable  - Absolutely necessary.

Absolutely necessary.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्टरूपसेकहना

Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Important, Significant, Vital, Needed

Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Unimportant

Example: Cars have become an <strong>indispensable</strong> part of our lives.

Trick: Covid-19 se bachne ke liye mask indispensable hai

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