10 new English words for 23 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 Flurry (noun)

Flurry  - A sudden short period of activity or excitement.

A sudden short period of activity or excitement.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Burst, Outbreak, Spurt, Blaze

Antonyms: Calmness, Peace

Example: This period also saw a <strong>flurry</strong> of construction activities in Bangalore.

2 Vigour (noun)

Vigour  - Effort, energy, and enthusiasm.

Effort, energy, and enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: ओेज

Synonyms: Vitality, Energy, Verve

Antonyms: Lethargy, Weakness, Feebleness

Example: He worked with renewed <strong>vigour</strong> and determination.

3 Earnest (adjective)

Earnest  - Very Serious and Sincere.

Very Serious and Sincere.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर

Synonyms: Sincere, Serious, Sober, Intense

Antonyms: Flippant, Insincere, Frivolous

Example: Despite her <strong>earnest</strong> efforts, she could not find a job.

4 Contour (noun)

Contour  - The outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form.

The outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form.

Hindi meaning: रूप-रेखा

Synonyms: Outline, Shapes, Figure, Curves

Example: She traced the <strong>contours</strong> of his face with her finger.

5 Unravel (verb)

Unravel  - Investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling)

Investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling)

Hindi meaning: सुलझाना

Synonyms: Solve, Work out, Find an answer to, Crack

Example: They were attempting to <strong>unravel</strong> the cause of death.

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6 Entrenched (adjective)

Entrenched  - (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

Hindi meaning: स्थापित हुआ

Synonyms: Ingrained, Established, Fixed

Antonyms: Indefinite, Irresolute

Example: We now have the resources to tackle <strong>entrenched</strong> poverty.

7 Overarching (adjective)

Overarching  - Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete

Example: The <strong>overarching</strong> principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.

8 Nimbly (adverb)

Nimbly  - With quick and easy movements.

With quick and easy movements.

Hindi meaning: फ़ुर्ती से

Synonyms: Agilely, Actively, Quickly

Example: Many look to streamline the system to more <strong>nimbly</strong> counter the unpredictable terrorist threat.

9 Plausible (adjective)

Plausible  - Reasonable and likely to be true.

Reasonable and likely to be true.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय लगने वाला

Synonyms: Credible, Probable, Believable, Reasonable

Antonyms: Fishy, Improbable, Questionable, Dubious

Example: There is no <strong>plausible</strong> reason and explanation why the amount should be increased.

10 Mitigation (noun)

Mitigation  - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: गम्भीरता कम कर देना

Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Lessening, Diminution

Antonyms: Intensification, Increase

Example: This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood <strong>mitigation</strong> and control.

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