10 new English words for 20 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 Respite (noun)

Respite  - A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: मोहलत

Synonyms: Breathing space, Recess, Hiatus, Discontinuation

Antonyms: Continuation, Commencement, Go

Example: There was no <strong>respite</strong> from the suffocating heat.

Trick: Restaurant me respite liya hamne bahut din bad

2 Behest (noun)

Behest  - A person’s orders or command.

A person’s orders or command.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Command, Order, Instruction, Control

Antonyms: Suggestion, Recommendation, Proposition

Example: He was merely rebalancing his portfolio, at the <strong>behest</strong> of his financial adviser.

Trick: Government ka behest aya ki sabhi ko apna Aadhar card aur a/c number link karvana hai

3 Reinstate (verb)

Reinstate  - Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Restore (someone or something) to their former position or state.

Hindi meaning: पुन:स्थापित करना

Synonyms: Restore, Put back, Return to power, Replace

Antonyms: Kill, Destroy

Example: We are <strong>reinstating</strong> the rights we always claimed we had.

Trick: Maine apna insta account reinstate kar liya hai

4 Procession (noun)

Procession  - A relentless succession of people or things.

A relentless succession of people or things.

Hindi meaning: जन मण्डली

Synonyms: Stream, String, Series

Example: Meanwhile, a <strong>procession</strong> of alliance spokesmen have appeared on TV to plead for US assistance.

Trick: Section B ke bhar students ka procession laga hua tha

5 Blockade (noun)

Blockade  - An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Hindi meaning: अवरोध

Synonyms: Siege, Beleagurement, Encirclement

Example: They voted to lift the <strong>blockade</strong> of major railway junctions.

Trick: Baluchistan me blockade kiya gaya hai

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6 Unleash (verb)

Unleash  - To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

To suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect.

Hindi meaning: उन्मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Vent, Express, Air, Take out

Antonyms: Control, Handle, Manage, Hold, Restrain

Example: The government's proposals <strong>unleashed</strong> a storm of protest in the press.

Trick: Nayi policies ko unleash kiya gaya

7 Plummet (verb)

Plummet  - To fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position.

To fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position.

Hindi meaning: अचानक से गिरना

Synonyms: Plunge, Fall, Drop, Decline, Nosedive, Tumble

Antonyms: Rise, Ascend, Soar, Shoot-Up, Escalate

Example: Her spirits <strong>plummeted</strong> at the thought of meeting him again.

Trick: Plum ke rates me plummet hua hai

8 Ratify (verb)

Ratify  - To make an agreement officially or legally valid by voting for or signing it.

To make an agreement officially or legally valid by voting for or signing it.

Hindi meaning: पुष्टि करना

Synonyms: Confirm, Approve, Agree to, Validate

Antonyms: Reject, Disapprove, Deny

Example: The treaty was <strong>ratified</strong> by all the member states.

Trick: Rat ko chor aane ki bat ko ratify kiya police ne

9 Tacit (adjective)

Tacit  - Understood or implied without being stated.

Understood or implied without being stated.

Hindi meaning: अन्तर्हित

Synonyms: Implicit, Implied, Hinted, Suggested

Example: The informal system consists largely in <strong>tacit</strong> agreements and understandings.

Trick: City me jo ho raha hai wo tacit tha

10 Swansong (noun)

Swansong  - The final performance or activity of a person's career.

The final performance or activity of a person's career.

Hindi meaning: अंतिम कृति

Synonyms: Afterword, Postscript, Tailpiece

Example: He has decided to make this tour his <strong>swansong. </strong>

Trick: Swedish author ki swan song dekhi gayi

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