10 new English words for 23 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 Reckon (verb)

Reckon  - To be generally considered to be something.

To be generally considered to be something.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard

Example: The event organized by them was <strong>reckoned</strong> a failure.

Trick: Don kon reckon nai karta

2 Disconcerting (adjective)

Disconcerting  - Causing one to feel unsettled.

Causing one to feel unsettled.

Hindi meaning: परेशान कर देने वाला

Synonyms: Unsettling, Unnerving, Troubling, Worrying

Antonyms: Pleasing, Soothing

Example: He has a <strong>disconcerting</strong> habit of talking very seriously and then suddenly withdrawing.

Trick: Pandemic ke wajah se concert nai hue isi wajah se organisers disconcerting hai

3 Bandwagon (noun)

Bandwagon  - An activity that more and more people are becoming involved in.

An activity that more and more people are becoming involved in.

Hindi meaning: जुनून

Synonyms: Craze, Trend, Rage, Mania, Fad, Vogue

Antonyms: Indifference, Balance, Coolness

Example: The World Cup <strong>bandwagon</strong> is starting to roll.

Trick: Naya band bandwagon hai youngsters k beech me

4 Pronounced (adjective)

Pronounced  - Very noticeable or marked.

Very noticeable or marked.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ठ

Synonyms: Conspicuous, Evident, Noticeable, Marked

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Obscure, Vague

Example: He renders poems with <strong>pronounced</strong> literary value and a distinct aesthetic.

Trick: Off announce kiya pronounced way me

5 Embolden (verb)

Embolden  - Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.

Hindi meaning: साहस देना

Synonyms: Give courage, Encourage, Strengthen

Antonyms: Dishearten, Discourage, Daunt

Example: With such a majority, the administration was <strong>emboldened</strong> to introduce radical new policies.

Trick: Meri teacher ne muje embolden kiya spelling bee competition me participate karne ke liye

Unlock all 10 words for 23 August 2021

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Rapprochement (noun)

Rapprochement  - (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

(especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Hindi meaning: मेल-जोल

Synonyms: Reuniting, Reunion, Reconciliation

Antonyms: Hostility, Aloofness, Antagonism

Example: Policies aimed at bringing about a <strong>rapprochement</strong> with China.

Trick: Commandos ne approach kiya rapprochement ke liye

7 Disgruntled (adjective)

Disgruntled  - Angry or dissatisfied.

Angry or dissatisfied.

Hindi meaning: असन्तुष्टक्रोधी

Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Displeased, Annoyed, Irritated

Antonyms: Contented, Pleased, Satisfied

Example: Judges receive letters from <strong>disgruntled</strong> members of the public.

Trick: Grant milne ke bad bhi disgruntled hai

8 Unshackle (verb)

Unshackle  - Liberate; set free.

Liberate; set free.

Hindi meaning: मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Loose

Antonyms: Incarcerate, Suppress

Example: Our problem has been <strong>unshackling </strong>ourselves from the idea of empire.

Trick: Shakal ne sabko unshackle kar diya

9 Concerted (adjective)

Concerted  - Jointly arranged or carried out.

Jointly arranged or carried out.

Hindi meaning: संयुक्त

Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United

Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary

Example: A <strong>concerted</strong> effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.

Trick: Certificate me concerted effort dikhaya gaya

10 Pacify (verb)

Pacify  - Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Hindi meaning: शांत करना

Synonyms: Calm down, Soothe, Content

Antonyms: Agitate, Enrage

Example: The traffic policeman, who arrives late, tries to <strong>pacify</strong> everyone.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!