10 new English words for 11 May 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 Apocalyptic (adjective)

Apocalyptic  - Describing very serious damage and destruction in past or future events.

Describing very serious damage and destruction in past or future events.

Hindi meaning: सर्वनाश से संबंधित

Synonyms: Catastrophic, Momentous

Example: The aim is to reach back into history to grab on to things because this <strong>apocalyptic</strong> event has happened.

Trick: Eucalyptus ke tree ke pas apocalyptic jaisi situation hai

2 Exult (verb)

Exult  - Feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation.

Feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation.

Hindi meaning: उल्लसित होना

Synonyms: Rejoice, Triumph, Be delighted

Antonyms: Grieve, Lament, Mourn

Example: You were <strong>exulting</strong> in your position as a leader in the front of the pack.

Trick: Experience dekh ke exult ho gye ham sab

3 Unassailable (adjective)

Unassailable  - Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Impregnable, Invulnerable, Inviolable

Antonyms: Questionable, Uncertain

Example: India has an <strong>unassailable</strong> position at the head of the world's poverty league.

Trick: Assistant ki performance unassailable hai

4 Abdication (noun)

Abdication  - The fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty.

The fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty.

Hindi meaning: त्याग

Synonyms: Relinquishment, Renunciation, Rejection, Abjuration, Repudiation

Antonyms: Acceptance, Consent, Acquiescence, Concurrence

Example: We are witnessing an <strong>abdication</strong> of responsibility on the part of European governments.

Trick: Dictate krne ke liye abdication kar diya

5 Obfuscate (verb)

Obfuscate  - To make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately.

To make something less clear and more difficult to understand, usually deliberately.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Make unclear, Obscure, Cloud, Befog

Antonyms: Clarify, Elucidate, Simplify

Example: A technology that was designed to enhance our already communication-heavy lives now serves to <strong>obfuscate</strong> it.

Trick: Cat ne bulb lo fuse krke sab obfuscate kar diya

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6 Unleash (verb)

Unleash  - To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

Hindi meaning: उन्मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out

Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain

Example: The government's proposals <strong>unleashed</strong> a storm of protest in the press.

Trick: Nayi policies ko unleash kiya gaya

7 Stark (adjective)

Stark  - Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Austere, Severe, Bleak, Harsh

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Clement, Moderate

Example: The issues have created a <strong>stark</strong> fault line within the Peace Process.

Trick: Dono stars ke beech stark difference hai

8 Professed (adjective)

Professed  - (of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

(of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

Hindi meaning: तथाकथित

Synonyms: Pretended, Purported, Claimed

Antonyms: Genuine, Verified

Example: They could call me to account when my actions didn't match my <strong>professed</strong> beliefs.

Trick: Professor ne apne research ko professed kiya

9 Scathing (adjective)

Scathing  - Witheringly scornful; severely critical.

Witheringly scornful; severely critical.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक

Synonyms: Devastating, Blistering, Fierce, Caustic

Antonyms: Generous, Hospitable

Example: She launched a <strong>scathing</strong> attack on the Prime Minister.

Trick: Scary hone se jyada scathing tha performance

10 Bleak (adjective)

Bleak  - Not hopeful or encouraging.

Not hopeful or encouraging.

Hindi meaning: निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Unpromising, Unfavourable, Portentous

Antonyms: Encouraging, Hopeful, Promising, Propitious

Example: Prospects for the industry are extremely <strong>bleak</strong>.

Trick: Bill bleak tha jise dekh ke company disappoint ho gyi

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