10 new English words for 5 July 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 Squalor (noun)

Squalor  - The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

Hindi meaning: गंदगी

Synonyms: Dirt, Filth, Griminess

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Neatness

Example: London's population had continued to grow and many lived in <strong>squalor</strong> and poverty.

2 Ubiquitous (adjective)

Ubiquitous  - Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Hindi meaning: सर्वव्यापी

Synonyms: Omnipresent, Universal, Pervasive

Antonyms: Absent, Lacking, Missing, Nonexistent

Example: His <strong>ubiquitous</strong> influence was felt by all the family.

3 Scar (verb)

Scar  - To damage the appearance of something.

To damage the appearance of something.

Hindi meaning: क्षतिग्रस्त होना

Synonyms: Damage, Mar, Spoil

Antonyms: Aid, Heal

Example: The hills are <strong>scarred</strong> by quarries.

4 Converge (verb)

Converge  - Come together from different directions so as eventually to meet.

Come together from different directions so as eventually to meet.

Hindi meaning: मिलना

Synonyms: Close in on, Bear down, Descend on

Example: At the breakdown our back row would then be <strong>converging</strong> from two different directions

5 Gimmick (noun)

Gimmick  - A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.

A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.

Hindi meaning: तिकड़म

Synonyms: Stunt, Contrivance, Trick, Ploy

Example: His stubborn puritanical simplicity was sometimes dismissed as a publicity <strong>gimmick</strong>.

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6 Detract (verb)

Detract  - Diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement).

Diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement).

Hindi meaning: घटना

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Minimize, Belittle

Antonyms: Expand, Extend

Example: These combine to <strong>detract</strong> from the beauty of love in its pristine state.

7 Gauge (verb)

Gauge  - Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Hindi meaning: मापना

Synonyms: Compute, Work out, Calculate

Example: You can only <strong>gauge</strong> how well any tool works by putting it into action.

8 Tellingly (adverb)

Tellingly  - With a striking or revealing effect.

With a striking or revealing effect.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली ढंग से

Synonyms: Significantly, Effectively, Effectually

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Doubtfully

Example: The events of the story <strong>tellingly</strong> illustrate the changing face of society.

9 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - A typical example or pattern of something.

A typical example or pattern of something.

Hindi meaning: मिसाल प्रतिमान

Synonyms: Specimen, Exemplar, Illustration, Prototype, Archetype, Epitome

Example: The war was a <strong>paradigm</strong> of the destructive side of human nature.

10 Steer (verb)

Steer  - Guide the movement or course of.

Guide the movement or course of.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग दिखाना

Synonyms: Direct, Conduct, Lead, Escort

Antonyms: Follow, Abandon

Example: I attempted to <strong>steer</strong> the conversation towards another course.

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