10 new English words for 21 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 Rhetoric (noun)

Rhetoric  - Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere.

Speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere.

Hindi meaning: वक्रपटुता

Synonyms: Loftiness, Turgidity, Magniloquence

Example: His speech was dismissed as mere <strong>rhetoric</strong> by the opposition.

Trick: Historic people ki rhetoric hoti hai

2 Overriding (adjective)

Overriding  - More important than anything else in a particular situation.

More important than anything else in a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: अधिभावी

Synonyms: Predominant, Foremost, Principal, Supreme

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Their <strong>overriding</strong> aim was to keep costs low.

Trick: Students ke liye education overriding hoti hai

3 Paradox (noun)

Paradox  - A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभास

Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Anomaly

Antonyms: Consistency, Agreement

Example: It is a curious <strong>paradox</strong> that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.

Trick: Paracommandos me aapas mai ko paradox nahi hota

4 Obeisance (noun)

Obeisance  - Deferential respect.

Deferential respect.

Hindi meaning: अभिवादन

Synonyms: Respect, Homage, Adoration, Reverence

Antonyms: Disdain, Disregard, Scorn

Example: We need to return to the diplomatic <strong>obeisance</strong> to the United Nations.

Trick: Hame soldiers ke liye obeisance show karna chahiye hmesha.

5 Stipulate (verb)

Stipulate  - To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done.

To state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से बताना

Synonyms: Specify, Set forth, State clearly

Antonyms: Confuse, Ignore, Unsettle

Example: A delivery date is <strong>stipulated</strong> in the contract.

Trick: Tip stipulate kar di thi waiter ne

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6 Assuage (verb)

Assuage  - Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Hindi meaning: शांत करना कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Allay, Ease, Soothe, Tone down, Attenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Agitate, Exacerbate

Example: His reply did little to <strong>assuage</strong> my suspicions.

Trick: Sage assuage karte hai tapasya krke

7 Impinge (verb)

Impinge  - Have an effect, especially a negative one.

Have an effect, especially a negative one.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव डालना

Synonyms: Have a bearing on, Influence, Have an effect on, Make an impact on, Impact

Antonyms: Avoid, Leave alone, Shun

Example: Several factors <strong>impinge</strong> on market efficiency.

Trick: Pin chubhane ka impinge prabhav pad skta hai

8 Concede (verb)

Concede  - Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly <strong>conceded</strong> me the point.

Trick: Country ne concede nai kiya naye bills par

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.

Trick: Symbol plausible lag raha tha party ka

10 Impede (verb)

Impede  - Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Retard, Hold back

Antonyms: Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote

Example: A number of practical difficulties <strong>impeded</strong> the process.

Trick: Pedal chalne walo ke liye rasta impede hai idhar

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