10 new English words for 1 August 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 Exemption (noun)

Exemption - The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Hindi meaning: छूट, मुक्ति

Synonyms: dispensation, immunity, freedom, absolution, indemnity, discharge

Antonyms: obligation, liability, accountability

Example: She was given <strong>exemption</strong> from the final examination.

2 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious  - causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument.

causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument.

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: argumentative, prickly, disputable, litigious

Antonyms: agreeable, undisputed, peaceful, uncontroversial

Example: She has some rather <strong>contentious</strong> views on education.

3 Drastically (adverb)

Drastically  - In an extreme way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something.

In an extreme way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something.

Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त रूप से

Synonyms: intensely, greatly, remarkably, extremely

Antonyms: trivially, mildly, moderately, slightly

Example: Things have started to go <strong>drastically</strong> wrong.

4 Administer (verb)

Administer  - To give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody.

To give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody.

Hindi meaning: वितरित करना

Synonyms: dispense, hand out, mete out, disburse

Antonyms: refuse, deny

Example: Police believe his wife could not have <strong>administered</strong> the poison.

5 Stem from (verb)

Stem from  - To be the result of something.

To be the result of something.

Hindi meaning: से उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: have its origins in, arise from, originate from, be caused by

Example: Most people’s insecurities <strong>stem from</strong> something that happened in their childhood.

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6 Conducive (adjective)

Conducive  - Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

Hindi meaning: सहायक

Synonyms: helpful, advantageous, contributory, encouraging

Antonyms: unfavourable, adverse, hindering, suitable

Example: The soft lights and music were <strong>conducive</strong> to a relaxed atmosphere.

7 Avail (verb)

Avail  - To make use of something, especially an opportunity or offer.

To make use of something, especially an opportunity or offer.

Hindi meaning: लाभ उठाना

Synonyms: benefit, profit, gain,

Antonyms: miss, fail

Example: You can <strong>avail</strong> discounts on food.

8 Discriminatory (adjective)

Discriminatory  - Unfair; treating somebody or one group of people worse than others

Unfair; treating somebody or one group of people worse than others

Hindi meaning: पक्षपाती

Synonyms: prejudiced, preferential, unfair, unjust

Antonyms: impartial, fair, unbiased

Example: Women's groups claim that the laws are <strong>discriminatory</strong>.

9 Consequent (adjective)

Consequent  - Happening as a result of something

Happening as a result of something

Hindi meaning: फल स्वरूप

Synonyms: resulting, resultant, ensuing, consequential

Example: Labour shortages would be created with a <strong>consequent</strong> increase in wages

10 Significantly (adverb)

Significantly  - In a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed

In a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्णता से

Synonyms: considerably, importantly, substantially

Antonyms: insignificantly, slightly

Example: Profits have increased <strong>significantly</strong> over the past few years.

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