10 new English words for 27 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 Propel (verb)

Propel  - Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: आगेबढ़ना

Synonyms: Impel, Prompt, Force, Motivate

Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Hinder

Example: These were ordinary people who were <strong>propelled</strong> into an extraordinary situation.

Trick: People propel krte hai situation me

2 Grave (adjective)

Grave  - Very serious and important.

Very serious and important.

Hindi meaning: गंभीरमहत्त्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Serious, Severe, Momentous, Of great consequence

Antonyms: Frivolous, Unimportant, Trivial, Insignificant

Example: There is now <strong>grave</strong> concern regarding the Italian health system’s capacity to effectively respond to the needs of patients who are affected by COVID-19.

Trick: Covid-19 ki situation grave chal rahi hai

3 Catastrophic (adjective)

Catastrophic  - Extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

Extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

Hindi meaning: आपातपूर्ण

Synonyms: Disastrous, Calamitous, Ruinous, Dreadful

Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Advantageous

Example: These men died because of the <strong>catastrophic</strong> consequences of a dangerous social phenomenon.

Trick: Flood ke wajah se catastrophic consequences jhelne pade

4 Predicament (noun)

Predicament  - A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Hindi meaning: दुर्दशा

Synonyms: Plight, Quandary, Quagmire, Crisis

Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Blessing

Example: Gamblers, and most civilians as well, are continually confronted with <strong>predicaments</strong> posed by uncertainty and chance.

Trick: Armament se sirf predicament hota hai

5 Sprawling (adjective)

Sprawling  - Spreading in an untidy way.

Spreading in an untidy way.

Hindi meaning: बेतरतीबी से फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Straggling, Spreading, Stretching

Example: The restaurant has a <strong>sprawling</strong> indoor and outdoor dining area.

Trick: Charo or per pasarna hi sprawling hai

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6 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

Trick: Sher ka rasta koi usher nai karta

7 Oblivious (adjective)

Oblivious  - Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Hindi meaning: अनजान

Synonyms: Unaware, Unconscious, Unheeding

Antonyms: Aware, Conscious

Example: His eyes were closed and he was completely <strong>oblivious</strong> to what was happening around him.

Trick: Genius oblivious nai hote

8 Virulent (adjective)

Virulent  - (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Hindi meaning: विषमय

Synonyms: Poisonous, Toxic, Noxious, Deadly, Venomous

Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmless, Innocuous, Nontoxic

Example: The poison is so <strong>virulent</strong> that it kills a fish instantly.

Trick: Poison virulent hai ye mouse ko mar deta hai

9 Substantially f (adverb)

Substantially f - To a great or significant extent.

To a great or significant extent.

Hindi meaning: वास्तव में

Synonyms: Considerably, Greatly, Significantly, To a large extent

Antonyms: Barely, Hardly

Example: We would like to think that we can grow the business <strong>substantially</strong>.

Trick: Is subject mai meri pakad substantially hai

10 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

Hindi meaning: बोलबालाप्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Control, Say, Domination, Power

Antonyms: Weakness, Powerlessness, Deficiency

Example: I knew his opinion carried a lot of <strong>clout</strong> with them.

Trick: Tata ka clout hai har industry me cloud ki tarah

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