Daily Vocabulary 17 July 2021 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

10 new English words for 17 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 Oust (verb)

To force somebody out of a job or position of power, specially 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 ousted president.

2 Traction (noun)

The extent to which an idea, product, etc. gains popularity or acceptance.

Hindi meaning: कर्षण

Synonyms: Grip, Friction

Example: The advocates of disengagement have yet to gain traction.

3 Deploy (verb)

To use something effectively.

Hindi meaning: असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use

Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy

Example: She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.

4 Farcical (adjective)

Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Hindi meaning: हास्यास्पद

Synonyms: Ridiculous, Absurd, Preposterous

Antonyms: Sensible, Reasonable

Example: It's farcical situation, more so now that so many clubs are living hand to mouth.

5 Untenable (adjective)

(of a theory, position, etc.) that cannot be defended against attack or criticism.

Hindi meaning: अरक्षणीय

Synonyms: Indefensible, Unsustainable, Unwarranted

Antonyms: Defensible, Tenable, Defendable

Example: This argument is clearly untenable.

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6 Boast (verb)

Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Hindi meaning: गौरव करना

Synonyms: Brag, Show off, Swank

Antonyms: Deprecate, Vile

Example: He boasted that he had taken part in the crime.

7 Concede (verb)

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly conceded me the point.

8 Anticipate (verb)

To expect something.

Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमानकरना

Synonyms: Expect, Foresee, Think likely, Predict, Forecast, Foretell

Antonyms: Be unready, Be surprised, Be amazed

Example: It was anticipated that the rains would slow the military campaign.

9 Faction (noun)

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: गुटबंदी

Synonyms: Clique, Cabal, Wing

Antonyms: Whole, Unit

Example: The country suffered as various factions within the ruling elite lobbied for power.

10 Bungled (adjective)

(of a task) carried out clumsily or incompetently.

Hindi meaning: विफल

Synonyms: Botched, Screw up, Mishandled

Antonyms: Managed, Fixed

Example: Because of the bungled investigation, the accused men are free and will not be brought to trial.

Daily Vocabulary – 17 July 2021