10 new English words for 13 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 Profusion (noun)

Profusion  - An abundance or large quantity of something.

An abundance or large quantity of something.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुरता

Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Cornucopia

Antonyms: Lack, Dearth, Scarcity

Example: The stage turns round and there is a <strong>profusion</strong> of pink. <br><br> The <strong>profusion</strong> of the greenery allows feeling comfortable even during July heat.

Trick: India me natural resource profusion me hai jinko poori tarah se public welfare ke liye use kiya jata hai

2 Quibble (noun)

Quibble  - A small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important.

A small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important.

Hindi meaning: कमी शिकायत

Synonyms: Minor Criticism, Trivial Objection, Adverse Comment, Grumble

Antonyms: Concurrence, Consent, Conjunction, Concord

Example: The only <strong>quibble</strong> about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.

Trick: Bible ka quibble nai sikhana chahiye

3 Avalanche (noun)

Avalanche  - A sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities.

A sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities.

Hindi meaning: अवधाव

Synonyms: Barrage, Volley, Battery

Example: We have had an <strong>avalanche</strong> of applications for the post.

Trick: Lunch me avalanche kam agya

4 Mammoth (adjective)

Mammoth  - Huge.

Huge.

Hindi meaning: विशालकाय

Synonyms: Enormous, Colossal, Massive, Gargantuan

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minute, Little

Example: They are able to quickly pull relevant information from this <strong>mammoth</strong> database.

Trick: Measurement mammoth aya hai

5 Astonishing (adjective)

Astonishing  - Extremely surprising or impressive.

Extremely surprising or impressive.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying, Breathtaking

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: I find it absolutely <strong>astonishing</strong> that you didn't like it.

Trick: Stone dekh kar astonishing ho gye ham

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6 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.

Trick: Ram scramble situation me hai

7 Hound (verb)

Hound  - Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly.

Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly.

Hindi meaning: तंग करना

Synonyms: Pester, Trouble, Harry

Antonyms: Support, Help

Example: She was <strong>hounded</strong> by the Italian press.

Trick: Sound people hamare company ke hound karte hai employees ko

8 Plunge (verb)

Plunge  - Fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Hindi meaning: अचानक से गिरना

Synonyms: Crash, Plummet, Tumble, Drop

Antonyms: Soar, Go up, Rise

Example: For him, the country has already <strong>plunged</strong> into civil war.

Trick: Hazratganj ki crowd me plunge aaya hai lockdowns k wajah se

9 Intimidation (noun)

Intimidation  - The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want.

The act of frightening or threatening somebody so that they will do what you want.

Hindi meaning: डराना-धमकाना

Synonyms: Terrifying, Frightening, Unnerving, Daunting, Browbeating

Example: Confidence in the strength of their ideas will give people the will to stand up to the threats and <strong>intimidation</strong>.

Trick: Free ration ke liye baniye ka intimidation karta h ye

10 Baffle (verb)

Baffle  - To confuse somebody completely.

To confuse somebody completely.

Hindi meaning: असमंजस में डालना

Synonyms: Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex, Mystify

Antonyms: Enlighten, Clear up, Clarify

Example: I’m <strong>baffled</strong> as to why she hasn’t called me for the help.

Trick: Buffalo ko apple khate dekh kar mai baffle ho gaya hai

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