10 new English words for 16 June 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 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

Trick: Sher ka rasta koi usher nai karta

2 Reiterate (verb)

Reiterate  - To repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it.

To repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it.

Hindi meaning: बारबार दुहराना

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Recapitulate, Go over

Antonyms: Take Back

Example: Since I could not hear the instructions, I asked the teacher to <strong>reiterate</strong> them once.

Trick: App me rate karne ko reiterate karta rehta hai

3 Prudent (adjective)

Prudent  - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Hindi meaning: विवेकी

Synonyms: Wise, Well-Judged, Judicious, Sagacious, Shrewd

Antonyms: Imprudent, Unwise, Injudicious, Thoughtless

Example: It might be more <strong>prudent</strong> to get a second opinion before going ahead.

Trick: Mere students bahut prudent hai

4 Lucrative (adjective)

Lucrative  - Producing a great deal of profit.

Producing a great deal of profit.

Hindi meaning: लाभदायक

Synonyms: Gainful, Profitable, Money-making

Antonyms: Unfavourable, Disadvantageous

Example: There was more money in the game thanks to <strong>lucrative</strong> television contracts.

Trick: Lucy ne lucrative deal ka proposal diya hai

5 Groom (verb)

Groom  - Prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity.

Prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity.

Hindi meaning: तैयार करना

Synonyms: Prepare, Tailor, Make ready

Antonyms: Let go, Discourage

Example: He could be the long reliever while he is <strong>groomed</strong> for a starting spot.

Trick: Room me groom kar rahe hai play ke liye

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6 Instrumental (adjective)

Instrumental  - Important in making something happen.

Important in making something happen.

Hindi meaning: सहायक

Synonyms: Involved, Subservient, Conducive, Contributory, Ancillary

Antonyms: Unhelpful, Useless, Tangential

Example: They were highly <strong>instrumental</strong> in bringing the business to Newtown.

Trick: Ye instrument hamare kam ke liye instrumental hai

7 Erode (verb)

Erode  - Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Hindi meaning: नष्टकरना

Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade

Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve

Example: This humiliation has <strong>eroded</strong> what confidence he has.

Trick: Ye road ab erode ho gayi hai

8 Exacerbate (verb)

Exacerbate  - Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Hindi meaning: ख़राब करना

Synonyms: Aggravate, Compound, Intensify, Make worse

Antonyms: Improve, Better, Alleviate

Example: His aggressive reaction only <strong>exacerbated</strong> the situation.

Trick: Corona time ne economy ki situation ko exacerbate kar diya hai

9 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation  - A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule

Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old <strong>dispensation</strong>.

Trick: Dispensary medical facility ka dispensation

10 Whammy (noun)

Whammy  - An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect.

Hindi meaning: झटका

Synonyms: Bombshell, Jolt, Surprise

Antonyms: Indifference, Composure, Tranquility

Example: U.S. oil producing companies are expected to feel a <strong>whammy</strong> from falling oil prices.

Trick: Mummy ki death badi whammy thi

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