10 new English words for 3 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 Fallacious (adjective)

Fallacious  - Based on a mistaken belief.

Based on a mistaken belief.

Hindi meaning: भ्रमजनक मिथ्या

Synonyms: Erroneous, Misinformed, Faulty, Distorted

Antonyms: Correct, Truthful

Example: It is also a <strong>fallacious</strong> argument that heavy vehicles alone account for the recurring accidents.

Trick: Russians ko fallacious news di gayi

2 Impediment (noun)

Impediment  - A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

Hindi meaning: रुकावट अवरोध

Synonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Deterrent, Encumbrance, Obstruction

Antonyms: Encouragement, Boost, Stimulation, Support

Example: Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious <strong>impediment </strong>to peace negotiations.

Trick: Pending fees impediment hai bacho ke education me

3 Eerily (adverb)

Eerily  - In a strange and frightening manner.

In a strange and frightening manner.

Hindi meaning: भयानकतापूर्ण ढंग से

Synonyms: Spookily, Weirdly, Mysteriously, Strangely

Antonyms: Pleasantly, Nicely, Ordinarily

Example: The streets are <strong>eerily</strong> quiet here at night.

Trick: Mary ka accident eerily hua

4 Destitute (adjective)

Destitute  - Not having.

Not having.

Hindi meaning: अभावग्रस्त

Synonyms: Devoid, Deprived, In need

Antonyms: Prosperous, Affluent

Example: Towns <strong>destitute</strong> of commerce.

Trick: Institute me kai students jo destitute hai unko financial assistance deni chahiye

5 Usurious (adjective)

Usurious  - lending money at very high rates of interest.

lending money at very high rates of interest.

Hindi meaning: अतिब्याजी

Synonyms: Exorbitant, Covetous, Rapacious

Antonyms: Generous, Unselfish

Example: Service contracts have <strong>usurious</strong> rates for out-of-contract minutes.

Trick: Dealers ne usurious contracts diya hai company ko

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6 Decimate (verb)

Decimate  - Kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.

Kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.

Hindi meaning: नाश करना

Synonyms: Eliminate, Do away with, Remove

Antonyms: Build, Construct

Example: A lot of the bird species here, particularly the migratory waders, have been <strong>decimated</strong>.

Trick: Mere roommate ne decimate kar di meri image hostel me

7 Euphoria (noun)

Euphoria  - A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Hindi meaning: सुखाभास

Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee

Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression

Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of <strong>euphoria</strong> so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.

Trick: Euphoria band ke gaane euphoria spread kar dete hai

8 Copious (adjective)

Copious  - Abundant in supply or quantity.

Abundant in supply or quantity.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुर

Synonyms: Abundant, Bountiful, Ample, Plentiful

Antonyms: Scarce, Meagre, Lacking

Example: She took <strong>copious</strong> notes.

Trick: Printed copies copious amounts me available hai

9 Piecemeal (adjective)

Piecemeal  - Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Hindi meaning: बराबर और धीमा

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by <strong>piecemeal</strong> development.

Trick: Meal proper lo muscles piecemeal se badh jayenge

10 Pent-up (adjective)

Pent-up  - (of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released.

(of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released.

Hindi meaning: छिपा हुआ

Synonyms: Confined, Curbed, Suppressed, Repressed

Example: For the fans, this dance provides catharsis and releases <strong>pent-up</strong> energy.

Trick: Penthouse me rhne ki feeling pent-up hai or use penthouse hi mila hai

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