10 new English words for 9 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 Sporadically (adverb)

Sporadically  - Occasionally or at irregular intervals.

Occasionally or at irregular intervals.

Hindi meaning: वंचित करना

Synonyms: Periodically, Occasionally, Infrequently

Antonyms: Regularly, Frequently

Example: The energy situation is expected to continue to be <strong>sporadically</strong> uncertain.

2 Deprive (verb)

Deprive  - Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Hindi meaning: कभी कभी

Synonyms: Divest, Dispossess, Bereave

Antonyms: Provide, Endow, Furnish

Example: They were imprisoned and <strong>deprived</strong> of their basic rights.

3 Surge (verb)

Surge  - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: तेज़ी से चढ़ना

Synonyms: Rise, Escalate, Jump

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease

Example: Shares <strong>surged</strong> to a record high.

4 Akin (adjective)

Akin  - Similar to something.

Similar to something.

Hindi meaning: एक समान

Synonyms: Kindred, Related, Similar, Like

Antonyms: Unlike, Dissimilar, Unrelated, Different

Example: She was wearing something <strong>akin</strong> to a pineapple on her head.

5 Staggered (adjective)

Staggered  - very shocked or surprised.

very shocked or surprised.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यचकित

Synonyms: Amazed, Astonished, Stunned

Example: I was <strong>staggered</strong> at the prices.

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6 Mitigation (noun)

Mitigation  - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: गम्भीरता कम कर देना

Synonyms: Alleviation, Reduction, Lessening, Diminution

Antonyms: Intensification, Increase

Example: This is a strategy not of flood prevention but of flood <strong>mitigation</strong> and control.

7 Curtail (verb)

Curtail  - Reduce in extent or quantity.

Reduce in extent or quantity.

Hindi meaning: कमकरना

Synonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate, Shrink, Decrease

Example: Extend, Lengthen, Increase, Expand, Raise Example- Spending on books has been severely <strong>curtailed</strong>.

8 Scramble (noun)

Scramble  - An eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something.

An eager or uncontrolled and undignified struggle with others to obtain or achieve something.

Hindi meaning: धक्कमधक्का करना

Synonyms: Tussle, Jostle, Scuffle, Contention

Example: The <strong>scramble</strong> for rail tickets began today, as eager passengers tried to secure scarce Christmas seats.

9 Abuzz (adjective)

Abuzz  - Filled with a continuous humming sound.

Filled with a continuous humming sound.

Hindi meaning: गुंजायमान

Synonyms: Excitement, Vibrant, Bustling

Example: The city was <strong>abuzz</strong> with rumours.

10 Steak (noun)

Steak  - A thick slice of good quality beef.

A thick slice of good quality beef.

Hindi meaning: मांस की फांक

Synonyms: Cut of meat, Beef steak

Example: How would you like your <strong>steak</strong> done?

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