10 new English words for 26 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 Confound (verb)

Confound  - To prove somebody/something wrong.

To prove somebody/something wrong.

Hindi meaning: गलत साबित करना

Synonyms: Invalidate, Negate, Contradict, Counter, Go against

Antonyms: Support, Agree, Accept, Corroborate

Example: The rise in share prices <strong>confounded</strong> expectations.

Trick: Share ke prices ne expectations ko confound kar diya hai

2 Stultify (verb)

Stultify  - Cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine.

Cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध करना

Synonyms: Hamper, Impede, Obstruct, Suppress

Antonyms: Encourage, Allow

Example: A better formula for <strong>stultifying</strong> research is beyond contemplation.

Trick: Lockdowns ne stultify kar diya hai daily life ko

3 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Easy to see or notice.

Easy to see or notice.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Striking

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Invisible, Obscure

Example: The advertisements were all posted in a <strong>conspicuous</strong> place.

Trick: Ice-cream cone picture mai conspicuous hai

4 Usurp (verb)

Usurp  - To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Hindi meaning: अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to <strong>usurp</strong> the principal’s authority.

Trick: Hmare Vice principal ne Principal ko is session me usurp kar diya

5 Accentuate (verb)

Accentuate  - To emphasize something or make it easier to notice.

To emphasize something or make it easier to notice.

Hindi meaning: अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from

Example: Her short hair <strong>accentuated</strong> her huge eyes.

Trick: Achi presentation ne mere promotion ke chances ko accentuate kar diya

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6 Abomination (noun)

Abomination  - A thing that causes disgust or loathing.

A thing that causes disgust or loathing.

Hindi meaning: अति घृणा

Synonyms: Disgrace, Atrocity, Obscenity, Outrage

Antonyms: Delight, Joy

Example: People of taste in both countries, must be sickened by these <strong>abominations</strong>.

Trick: Indignation se sab abomination karte hai

7 Traverse (verb)

Traverse  - Travel across or through.

Travel across or through.

Hindi meaning: पार जाना

Synonyms: Cross, Travel over, Pass over, Go across

Antonyms: Go along, Proceed, Go on

Example: The region is <strong>traversed</strong> by several roads.

Trick: Pahad par mountaineer travel karne ke liye traverse karte karte hai

8 Squander (verb)

Squander  - To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

To waste money, time, etc. in a stupid or careless way.

Hindi meaning: धन लुटाना

Synonyms: Waste, Misspend, Fritter away, Dissipate

Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Economize, Hoard, Set aside

Example: The team <strong>squandered</strong> several good scoring chances.

Trick: Commander sharab par paise squander karta hai

9 Whiff (noun)

Whiff  - A puff or breath of air or smoke.

A puff or breath of air or smoke.

Hindi meaning: झोंका

Synonyms: Gust, Puff, Blast

Example: The servants disappeared as if they were <strong>whiffs</strong> of smoke blown away by the wind.

Trick: Cliff par whiff saaf dikhai de raha tha

10 Muffle (verb)

Muffle  - Make (a sound) quieter or less distinct.

Make (a sound) quieter or less distinct.

Hindi meaning: आवाज़ दबाना

Synonyms: Dampen, Deaden, Suppress, Tone down

Antonyms: Increase, Amplify, Enhance

Example: The trade unions fear their voice within the party is being <strong>muffled</strong>.

Trick: Workers ki awaz ko muffle nai karna chahiye

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