10 new English words for 20 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.
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
Hindi meaning: अनुरागहीनता
Synonyms: Indifference, Unconcern, Cooolness
Antonyms: Interest, Concern, Passion
Example: Another reason for voter <strong>apathy</strong> is a lack of confidence in politicians.
Trick: Loyalty path me chalne ke liye mere frnd ne apathy show kiya
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
Hindi meaning: तबाही
Synonyms: Devastation, Damage, Ruin, Disaster
Example: Heavy rains and rising water are wreaking <strong>havoc</strong> across Europe.
Trick: Rock ke pas sab havoc ho gaya hai
Hindi meaning: बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Increase, Make Larger, Expand, Enlarge
Antonyms: Reduce, Decrease, Curtail, Cut down
Example: He wrote magazine articles in order to <strong>augment</strong> his income.
Trick: August me salary augment hogi
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Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Greatly, Highly, Extremely, Supremely
Antonyms: Slightly, Negligibly
Example: Your level of participation is up to you and scheduling is <strong>eminently</strong> flexible.
Trick: Mine me eminently resources mil rahe hai
Hindi meaning: प्रजनन स्थल
Synonyms: Cradle, Nursery, Nest
Example: The situation is a <strong>breeding</strong> ground for political unrest.
Trick: Birds ki nayi breed ka breeding ground hai
Hindi meaning: पनाहगाह
Synonyms: Shelter, Protection, Safety
Example: The family came to be seen as a <strong>refuge</strong> from a harsh world.
Trick: Bomb attacks ke bad refuge me rhne ke liye refuse kar diya
Hindi meaning: अतिब्याजी
Synonyms: Exorbitant, Covetous, Rapacious
Antonyms: Generous, Unselfish
Example: Service contracts have <strong>usurious</strong> rates for out-of-contract minutes.
Trick: Dealers ne usurious contracts diya hai company ko
Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमानकरना
Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell
Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed
Example: It was <strong>anticipated</strong> that the rains would slow the military campaign.
Trick: Participate kar anuman lagana anticipate hota hai
