10 new English words for 23 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 Grit (noun)

Grit  - Courage and resolve.

Courage and resolve.

Hindi meaning: साहस

Synonyms: Courage, Pluck, Valour, Backbone

Antonyms: Cowardice, Weakness, Timidity

Example: At times he got discouraged, but his <strong>grit</strong> and determination kept him going.

Trick: Great people me grit hota hai kuch remarkable karne ka

2 Conjecture (noun)

Conjecture  - An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption

Example: Please avoid general <strong>conjectures</strong> about when such unreliable assurances must doubtless have been made.

Trick: Researcher conjecture nai karte hai wo kuch bhi kehte hai to wo definite hota hai.

3 Veneration (noun)

Veneration  - Great respect.

Great respect.

Hindi meaning: आदर

Synonyms: Reverence, Respect, Homage

Antonyms: Disrespect, Dishonour

Example: What he possesses in spades is a respect that borders on <strong>veneration</strong>.

Trick: Hamari generation me veneration hai nation ke liye

4 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

5 Trounce (verb)

Trounce  - Defeat heavily in a contest.

Defeat heavily in a contest.

Hindi meaning: बुरी तरह से हराना

Synonyms: Crush, Drub, Beat hollow

Antonyms: Lose, Fail

Example: Australia's cricketers are back after <strong>trouncing</strong> England by 57 runs in last night's match here.

Trick: Roy ne trounce kiya sabke samne

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6 Galling (adjective)

Galling  - Causing annoyance or resentment.

Causing annoyance or resentment.

Hindi meaning: कष्टप्रद

Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Infuriating, Vexing

Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing, Gratifying

Example: I find it <strong>galling</strong> to see such negativity applied to our young people.

Trick: Vo har kam ke liye mana kar rahi thi jo galling tha aur mai bilkul pareshan ho gayi ki ab kam hoga kaise

7 Replete (verb)

Replete  - Filled or well-supplied with something.

Filled or well-supplied with something.

Hindi meaning: भरपूर

Synonyms: Filled, Well-Stocked, Packed, Stuffed, Teeming, Well-Provided

Antonyms: Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient, Lacking, Missing

Example: Literature <strong>replete</strong> with drama and excitement.

Trick: Plate me khana replete rakha hai

8 Pyrrhic (adjective)

Pyrrhic  - (of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor.

(of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor.

Hindi meaning: नाशकारी विजय

Synonyms: Meaningless, Empty, Valueless, Fruitless

Example: No doubt, Sunday's win could turn out to be a <strong>pyrrhic</strong> victory.

Trick: Pyar me hui jeet kabhi kabhi pyrrhic bhi ho sakti hai

9 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

10 Straitjacket (noun)

Straitjacket  - Used in reference to something that restricts freedom of action, development, or expression.

Used in reference to something that restricts freedom of action, development, or expression.

Hindi meaning: विकास में बाधक

Synonyms: Restriction, Restraint, Constraint

Antonyms: Freedom, Liberation, Expansion

Example: The government is operating in an economic <strong>straitjacket</strong>.

Trick: Jacket wala neta vikasme straitjacket hai yahan

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