10 new English words for 16 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.
Hindi meaning: विख्यात
Synonyms: Event-filled, Lively, Busy
Example: It has been a long, <strong>eventful</strong> and very interesting road for the three apprentices.
Hindi meaning: ऐतिहासिक घटना
Synonyms: Turning point, Critical point, Landmark, Milestone, Crossroads
Example: These works were a <strong>watershed</strong> in the history of music.
Hindi meaning: बचाना
Synonyms: Prevent, Stop, Stave Off, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate
Antonyms: Let, Leave, Suffer
Example: He managed to <strong>avert</strong> the closure of the factory.
Hindi meaning: निराशा
Synonyms: Hopelessness, Distress, Anguish
Antonyms: Hope, Cheer, Joy
Example: A deep sense of <strong>despair</strong> overwhelmed him.
Hindi meaning: विघटित करना
Synonyms: Dissemble, Take apart, Take to pieces
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build
Example: I had to <strong>dismantle</strong> the engine in order to repair it.
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Hindi meaning: नेतृत्व करना
Synonyms: Lead, Head, Be the driving force behind
Antonyms: Stop, Finish, End
Example: He's <strong>spearheading</strong> a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.
Hindi meaning: स्पष्टरूपसेकहना
Synonyms: Express, Assert, Proclaim, Mention, Communicate, Announce, Air
Example: It is the school’s duty to <strong>articulate</strong> its practices to parents.
Hindi meaning: आत्मविश्लेषण करना
Synonyms: Ponder, Think over, Meditate
Example: Secondary sources written close to the events and those with more time to <strong>introspect</strong> also confirm this attribution.
Hindi meaning: अच्छी मात्रा में
Synonyms: Considerable, Meaningful, Significant, Notable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsiderable, Unimportant
Example: <strong>Substantial</strong> numbers of people support the reforms.
Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Stimulate, Induce, Propel, Galvanize
Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder
Example: Governments cut interest rates to <strong>spur</strong> demand.
