10 new English words for 31 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 Vicinity (noun)

Vicinity  - The area around a particular place.

The area around a particular place.

Hindi meaning: निकटता

Synonyms: Locality, Surrounding area, Proximity, Neighbourhood

Antonyms: Remoteness, Distance, Farness

Example: There is no hospital in the immediate <strong>vicinity</strong>.

2 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite <strong>spectacular</strong>.

3 Relegate (verb)

Relegate  - To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then <strong>relegated</strong> to the role of assistant.

4 Leitmotif (noun)

Leitmotif  - A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.

A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.

Hindi meaning: आवर्ती विचार

Synonyms: Subject matter, Theme, Concern

Example: As a result, his body and its ailments become the <strong>leitmotif</strong> of the novel.

5 Pithiest (adjective)

Pithiest  - (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.

(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.

Hindi meaning: सारपूर्ण

Synonyms: Concise, Compact, Crisp, Laconic

Antonyms: Wordy, Concise

Example: We live in the age of fast food and <strong>pithy</strong> one-liners.

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6 Filigree (noun)

Filigree  - Ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery.

Ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery.

Hindi meaning: तारकशी

Synonyms: Wirework, Fretwork, Lattice

Example: Silver <strong>filigree</strong> works are made out of the goldsmith's tools

7 Feat (noun)

Feat  - An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.

An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.

Hindi meaning: अद्भुत कर्म

Synonyms: Accomplishment, Attainment, Achievement

Example: When we are done with our grievances, we shall challenge each other to <strong>feats</strong> of strength.

8 Sheer (adjective)

Sheer  - Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Complete and not mixed with anything else.

Hindi meaning: पूर्णतया

Synonyms: Utter, Complete, Absolute, Total, Downright, Thorough

Antonyms: Incomplete, Partial, Limited, Fractional

Example: It is difficult to convey the <strong>sheer</strong> complexity of the situation.

9 Indemnification (noun)

Indemnification  - Compensation for harm or loss.

Compensation for harm or loss.

Hindi meaning: हानि से सुरक्षा

Synonyms: Redress, Damages, Reparation

Example: The plaintiff sought <strong>indemnification</strong> for the cost of the suit against the corporation.

10 Epitome (noun)

Epitome  - A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Hindi meaning: साक्षात् उदाहरण

Synonyms: Embodiment, Personification, Paragon

Example: She looked the <strong>epitome</strong> of elegance and good taste.

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