10 new English words for 24 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 Augury (noun)

Augury  - A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

Hindi meaning: आभास

Synonyms: Omen, Sign, Indication, Threat

Example: They heard the sound as an <strong>augury</strong> of death.

Trick: Guru ne augury kiya tha apne shishya ke bare me

2 Consternation (noun)

Consternation  - A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Hindi meaning: विस्मय

Synonyms: Dismay, Perturbation, Distress, Trepidation, Angst

Antonyms: Calmness, Peacefulness, Coolness

Example: The latest scheme has caused similar <strong>consternation</strong> among traders.

Trick: Nation me consternation chal rha hai

3 Arduous (adjective)

Arduous  - Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: कठिन

Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome

Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated

Example: Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort to the <strong>arduous</strong> task.

Trick: Hard work karne wala hi arduous hota hai

4 Discern (verb)

Discern  - Recognize or find out.

Recognize or find out.

Hindi meaning: जानना

Synonyms: Discover, Make out, Come to know, Diagnose

Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can <strong>discern</strong> no difference between the two policies.

Trick: Scent ko discern kar liya maine

5 Adorn (verb)

Adorn  - Make more beautiful or attractive.

Make more beautiful or attractive.

Hindi meaning: की शोभा बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Embellish, Beautify, Furnish, Deck

Antonyms: Spoil, Deface, Mar

Example: Gold rings <strong>adorned</strong> his fingers.

Trick: Don ne adorn kar liya khud ko

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6 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

7 Bewilder (verb)

Bewilder  - Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

Hindi meaning: हैरान करना

Synonyms: Perplex, Puzzle, Confuse

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain

Example: She was <strong>bewildered</strong> by his sudden change of mood.

Trick: Dar se mera bhai bewilder ho gaya

8 Overriding (adjective)

Overriding  - More important than anything else in a particular situation.

More important than anything else in a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: अधिभावी

Synonyms: Predominant, Foremost, Principal, Supreme

Antonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Their <strong>overriding</strong> aim was to keep costs low.

Trick: Bike ride karna overriding hai aj ke time me

9 Slumber (noun)

Slumber  - A sleep.

A sleep.

Hindi meaning: निद्रा

Synonyms: Doze, Rest, Ease

Antonyms: Awakening, Rouse

Example: But when it emerges from its <strong>slumbers</strong>, it is likely to change the rest of your life.

Trick: Amber ne slumber liya meeting ke bad

10 Pragmatic (adjective)

Pragmatic  - Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.

Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.

Hindi meaning: तथ्यात्मक

Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical

Example: The scientist had a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Trick: Pragya ke pragmatic approach se law prove hua

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