10 new English words for 17 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 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

2 Oust (verb)

Oust  - To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.

To force somebody out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place.

Hindi meaning: निकालदेना

Synonyms: Drive out, Expel, Throw out, Depose, Kick out

Antonyms: Appoint, Hold, Take In, Place

Example: She is a strong supporter of the recently <strong>ousted</strong> president.

Trick: Speed tests se use oust kar diya gaya

3 Salvage (verb)

Salvage  - Retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

Retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

Hindi meaning: नुक़सान होने से बचाना

Synonyms: Retain, Preserve, Conserve

Antonyms: Harm, Lose

Example: In the last minute of injury time Ireland closed a one-goal deficit with Germany to <strong>salvage</strong> a draw.

Trick: Hame earth ko salvage karna chahiye

4 Bankroll (verb)

Bankroll  - Support (a person, organization, or project) financially.

Support (a person, organization, or project) financially.

Hindi meaning: प्रायोजित करना

Synonyms: Sponsor, Insure, Provide security for, Fund

Antonyms: Disapprove, Defund

Example: The extent to which the US would help <strong>bankroll</strong> this option is unclear.

Trick: Companies ko bankroll kar rahi hai bank

5 Ignominy (noun)

Ignominy  - Public shame or disgrace.

Public shame or disgrace.

Hindi meaning: बदनामी

Synonyms: Shame, Humiliation, Embarrassment

Antonyms: Honour, Esteem, Admiration

Example: The final <strong>ignominy</strong> for United happened just a minute later.

Trick: Mini ko ignominy kiya gaya party me

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6 Fascinating (adjective)

Fascinating  - Extremely interesting.

Extremely interesting.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षक

Synonyms: Engrossing, Captivating, Enthralling, Absorbing

Antonyms: Boring, Uninteresting

Example: It is a <strong>fascinating</strong> book, every chapter filled with incident and surprise.

Trick: Sachin ki batting dekhna bada fascinating hota hai

7 Topple (verb)

Topple  - To make somebody lose their position of power or authority.

To make somebody lose their position of power or authority.

Hindi meaning: पद को खोना

Synonyms: Overthrow, Dethrone, Oust, Bring down

Example: Disagreement had threatened to <strong>topple</strong> the government.

Trick: Topper ko topple kar diya is bar hmare friend ne

8 Grapple (verb)

Grapple  - Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to

Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender

Example: Passers-by <strong>grappled</strong> with the man after the attack.

Trick: Apple ka business problems se grapple kar raha hai

9 Morass (noun)

Morass  - A complicated or confused situation.

A complicated or confused situation.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Confusion, Chaos, Muddle

Antonyms: Order

Example: She would become lost in a <strong>morass</strong> of lies and explanations.

Trick: Rash decision se morass situation agyi

10 Hinterland (noun)

Hinterland  - The remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers.

The remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers.

Hindi meaning: आंतरिक इलाके

Synonyms: Backwoods, Boondocks, The wilds

Antonyms: Metropolis, Civilization, Heartland

Example: The <strong>hinterland</strong> is jungle and has very few roads.

Trick: Hunters hunting hinterland me karte hai

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