10 new English words for 12 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 Anarchy (noun)

Anarchy  - A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Lawlessness, Tumult, Misrule, Mayhem

Antonyms: Order, Lawfulness

Example: He must ensure public order in a country threatened with <strong>anarchy. </strong>

Trick: Archies me anarchy me dikhti hai

2 Invoke (verb)

Invoke  - To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

Hindi meaning: की सहायता लेना

Synonyms: Cite, Adduce, Refer to, Instance

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Misquote, Distort, Misstate

Example: It is unlikely that libel laws will be <strong>invoked</strong>.

Trick: Law ko involve karna hi invoke kahlata hai

3 Whimsical (adjective)

Whimsical  - Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Unusual and not serious in a way that is either funny or annoying.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर मनमौजी

Synonyms: Capricious, Protean, Wavering, Unpredictable, Fickle

Antonyms: Sensible, Serious, Prudent, Sane

Example: Much of his writing has a <strong>whimsical</strong> quality.

Trick: Cycle par ham whimsical hokar travel karte hai

4 Deliberate (adjective)

Deliberate  - Careful and unhurried.

Careful and unhurried.

Hindi meaning: सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Cautious, Meticulous, Heedful

Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Reckless

Example: The camp location was chosen with careful and <strong>deliberate</strong> thought.

Trick: Delhi me deliberate effort lagana hota hai

5 Nudge (verb)

Nudge  - Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: आगेबढना

Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Jog

Antonyms: Discourage, Hold back, Restrain, Repress

Example: We have to <strong>nudge</strong> the politicians in the right direction.

Trick: Hame students nudge karna hoga naye subject ke liye.

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6 Coup (noun)

Coup  - A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.

A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.

Hindi meaning: शक्ति की जब्ती

Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power

Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation

Example: He was overthrown in an army <strong>coup</strong>.

Trick: Court me king ko ministers ne coup kar diya

7 Tumultuous (adjective)

Tumultuous  - Excited, confused, or disorderly.

Excited, confused, or disorderly.

Hindi meaning: उथल-पुथल

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Agitated, Rowdy, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Peaceful, Serene, Calm

Example: The party has always been <strong>tumultuous</strong> in personnel matters.

Trick: Mall me tumultuous chal rha tha sab

8 Complicit (adjective)

Complicit  - Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

Involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.

Hindi meaning: सहापराधिता

Synonyms: Conniving, Canny, Guileful

Antonyms: Honest, Straightforward

Example: Several officers were <strong>complicit</strong> in the cover-up.

Trick: Police ne criminal ke sath complicit ko bhi pakda

9 Shepherd (verb)

Shepherd  - Guide or direct in a particular direction.

Guide or direct in a particular direction.

Hindi meaning: ले चलना

Synonyms: Guide, Convoy, Usher, Conduct

Antonyms: Follow, Abandon

Example: It was her duty to <strong>shepherd</strong> them all safely, and in the right direction.

Trick: Sher ne shepherd kiya deer ko

10 Amenable (adjective)

Amenable  - Open and responsive to suggestion.

Open and responsive to suggestion.

Hindi meaning: सहज अनुगामी

Synonyms: Compliant, Tractable, Acquiescent, Controllable

Antonyms: Intractable, Unsusceptible, Unwilling

Example: He has several ideas on making the city more <strong>amenable</strong> for pedal pushers.

Trick: Nobles amenable hai king ke court me

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