10 new English words for 15 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 Flout (verb)

Flout  - To show that you have no respect for a law, etc. by openly not  obeying it.

To show that you have no respect for a law, etc. by openly not obeying it.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन करना

Synonyms: Defy, Disregard, Scorn, Violate

Antonyms: Obey, Respect, Honour

Example: She likes <strong>flouting</strong> convention and doing her own thing

Trick: Loud voice me flout kar diya public ne rule ko

2 Concrete (adjective)

Concrete  - Specific; definite.

Specific; definite.

Hindi meaning: यथार्थपूर्ण ठोस

Synonyms: Firm, Definite, Conclusive

Antonyms: Vague, Uncertain

Example: It is easier to think in <strong>concrete</strong> terms rather than in the abstract.

Trick: Police ko kuch concrete nai mila hai is case me

3 Sceptical (adjective)

Sceptical  - Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Hindi meaning: संशयात्मक

Synonyms: Doubtful, Incredulous, Questioning, Dubious

Antonyms: Believing, Credulous, Unquestioning

Example: The public were deeply <strong>sceptical</strong> about some of the proposals.

Trick: Anti sceptc cream ko lekar mai sceptical hun.

4 Reluctant (adjective)

Reluctant  - Unwilling and hesitant.

Unwilling and hesitant.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Unwilling, Disinclined, Resistant

Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Ready

Example: People are somewhat more <strong>reluctant</strong> to talk to foreigners than they were at the beginning.

Trick: Meri aunt reluctant hai zumba class join krne ke liye

5 Onus (noun)

Onus  - The responsibility for something.

The responsibility for something.

Hindi meaning: दायित्व

Synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility

Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Gain

Example: The <strong>onus</strong> is on employers to follow health and safety laws.

Trick: Baccho ke upar onus hai ki vo apne parents ka dhyaan rakhe

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6 Vendetta (noun)

Vendetta  - A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.

A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोध

Synonyms: Feud, Quarrel, Argument, Wrangle

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony

Example: The judge who made them has a personal <strong>vendetta</strong> against me and my family.

Trick: Vandita ke ghar me vendetta chal rahi hai

7 Annul (verb)

Annul  - Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना

Synonyms: Nullify, Invalidate, Void

Antonyms: Restore, Validate

Example: The decision was <strong>annulled</strong> by the courts.

Trick: Annual income jo mention thi agreement me use annul kar diya

8 Blatant (adjective)

Blatant  - (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Glaring, Unconcealed, Open

Antonyms: Hidden, Concealed

Example: He told a <strong>blatant</strong> lie to all students last time round.

Trick: Late aane pe usne blatant reply diya manager ko

9 Anguish (noun)

Anguish  - Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Hindi meaning: कष्ट

Synonyms: Agony, Pain, Distress, Grief

Antonyms: Happiness, Joy, Comfort

Example: She shut her eyes in <strong>anguish</strong>.

Trick: Rich people anguish me rehte hai

10 Circumvent (verb)

Circumvent  - Find a way around (an obstacle).

Find a way around (an obstacle).

Hindi meaning: बच निकलना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Dodge

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Meet

Example: They found a way of <strong>circumventing</strong> the law.

Trick: Wo har circumstances me circumvent karta hai.

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