10 new English words for 6 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 Hinge (verb)

Hinge  - Depend entirely on.

Depend entirely on.

Hindi meaning: निर्भर होना

Synonyms: Depend, Rest, Be based on

Example: Selling is a strange phenomenon because being successful financially in this industry <strong>hinges</strong> upon your individual performance

Trick: Tea achi tabhi hoti hai jab ginger padi ho or isi se hinge karti hai chai

2 Germane (adjective)

Germane  - Relevant to a subject under consideration.

Relevant to a subject under consideration.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल

Synonyms: Pertinent, Relevant, Apposite

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Unsuitable

Example: It deals with a subject inherently <strong>germane</strong> to every military officer, no matter the service.

Trick: German class me germane hai german speaking

3 Paradoxically (adverb)

Paradoxically  - In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभासी तरीके से

Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically

Antonyms: Normally, Logically

Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, <strong> paradoxically</strong>, enhances the painting's sense of unity.

Trick: Para commando paradoxically bat nai karte kabhi

4 Languish (verb)

Languish  - Lose or lack vitality.

Lose or lack vitality.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper

Example: The share price <strong>languished</strong> at 102p.

Trick: Language me languish ho gaya hai ab

5 Cursory (adjective)

Cursory  - Done quickly and without giving enough attention to details.

Done quickly and without giving enough attention to details.

Hindi meaning: सरसरी से किया हुआ

Synonyms: Perfunctory, Desultory, Casual

Antonyms: Meticulous, Detailed, Painstaking, Thorough

Example: He gave the report a rather <strong>cursory</strong> look.

Trick: Story ko cursory look se padha kid ne

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6 Ironic (adjective)

Ironic  - Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

Hindi meaning: मिथ्याभास-संबंधी

Synonyms: Paradoxical, Odd, Strange, Peculiar

Antonyms: Congruous, Appropriate

Example: It was <strong>ironic</strong> that now everybody had plenty of money for food they couldn't obtain it because everything was rationed.

Trick: Bollywood movie ke scene ironic hote hai

7 Grim (adjective)

Grim  - Depressing or worrying to consider.

Depressing or worrying to consider.

Hindi meaning: ख़राब

Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting

Example: The war was a <strong>grim</strong> reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.

Trick: Mr. Grey ki grim personality dekh kar hairan reh gye

8 Impart (verb)

Impart  - To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

Hindi meaning: प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold

Example: The teachers <strong>imparted</strong> a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.

Trick: Mera part sirf knowledge ko impart karna hai yahan

9 Nascent (adjective)

Nascent  - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Hindi meaning: आरम्भहोताहुआ

Synonyms: Emerging, Beginning, Coming out, Dawning

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Declining

Example: Indian book retailing is also a relatively <strong>nascent</strong> industry.

Trick: Market me scent nascent hai

10 Skewed (adjective)

Skewed  - Not accurate or correct.

Not accurate or correct.

Hindi meaning: विरूपित

Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, One-sided, Slanted

Antonyms: Flawless, Exact, Accurate, Right

Example: The curriculum is <strong>skewed</strong> towards the practical subjects.

Trick: Company ke accounts ko skewed kiya gaya hai

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