10 new English words for 29 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 Cement (verb)

Cement  - To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.

To make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Toughen, Reinforce

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Impair

Example: The two firms are expected to <strong>cement</strong> an agreement soon.

Trick: Birla cement se ghar cement bante hai

2 Fray (verb)

Fray  - (of a person's nerves or temper) show the effects of strain.

(of a person's nerves or temper) show the effects of strain.

Hindi meaning: चिढ़ना

Synonyms: Strain, Make tense, Irritate

Antonyms: Accord, Please, Harmonize

Example: Despite this I was full of restless energy, and my nerves were <strong>fraying</strong>.

Trick: Friday meeting me boss ne sabko revenue ki situation ko bata kar fray kar diya.

3 Irksome (adjective)

Irksome  - Annoying, irritating.

Annoying, irritating.

Hindi meaning: उबाऊ

Synonyms: Tedious, Boring, Tiresome, Vexatious

Antonyms: Pleasing, Delightful, Interesting

Example: It is <strong>irksome</strong> that some common sense preventative measures are not in place.

Trick: Irritate

4 Disgruntled (adjective)

Disgruntled  - Angry or dissatisfied.

Angry or dissatisfied.

Hindi meaning: असन्तुष्टक्रोधी

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Displeased, Annoyed, Irritated

Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied

Example: Judges receive letters from <strong>disgruntled</strong> members of the public.

Trick: Grant milne ke bad bhi disgruntled hai

5 Mantle (noun)

Mantle  - A covering of a specified sort.

A covering of a specified sort.

Hindi meaning: आवरण

Synonyms: Covering, Layer, Cloak, Sheet, Veil, Mask

Antonyms: Strip, Expose, Bare

Example: The houses were covered with a thick <strong>mantle</strong> of snow.

Trick: Man ne mantle kr raha tha crime krne se phle

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6 Comrade (noun)

Comrade  - A person who is a member of the same communist or socialist political party as the person speaking.

A person who is a member of the same communist or socialist political party as the person speaking.

Hindi meaning: सहयोगी

Synonyms: Companion, Colleague, Fellow

Antonyms: Opponent, Enemy, Foe

Example: I'm meeting old <strong>comrades</strong> tonight, and tomorrow.

Trick: Raid me comrade rahe dono batchmates

7 Rapprochement (noun)

Rapprochement  - (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

(especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Hindi meaning: मेल-जोल

Synonyms: Reuniting, Reunion, Reconciliation

Antonyms: Hostility, Aloofness, Antagonism

Example: Policies aimed at bringing about a <strong>rapprochement</strong> with China.

Trick: Commandos ne approach kiya rapprochement ke liye

8 Bombshell (noun)

Bombshell  - An unexpected and surprising event, especially an unpleasant one.

An unexpected and surprising event, especially an unpleasant one.

Hindi meaning: अचानक घटना

Synonyms: Jolt, Blow, Source of distress

Example: The news came as a <strong>bombshell</strong>.

Trick: Bomb dekh kar bombshell ho gye sab

9 Hubris (noun)

Hubris  - Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Hindi meaning: घमंड

Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity

Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness

Example: I should have known that such <strong>hubris</strong> would rebound.

Trick: Mere british husband me bilkul bhi hubris nahi hai

10 Fabric (noun)

Fabric  - The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully.

The basic structure of a society, an organization, etc. that enables it to function successfully.

Hindi meaning: संरचना

Synonyms: Framework, Structure, Foundation

Example: The <strong>fabric</strong> that binds society is delicate and needs careful handling.

Trick: Company ka fabric Feb me change karenge

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