10 new English words for 31 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 Inundate (verb)

Inundate  - To give or send somebody so many things that they cannot deal with them all.

To give or send somebody so many things that they cannot deal with them all.

Hindi meaning: प्लावित करना

Synonyms: Overwhelm, Swamp, Deluge

Antonyms: Underwhelm, Drain

Example: We've been <strong>inundated</strong> with complaints from listeners.

Trick: Itni sare dates mil gyi ki wo inundate nai kar paya

2 Commemorate (verb)

Commemorate  - Mark or celebrate (an event or person) by doing or producing something.

Mark or celebrate (an event or person) by doing or producing something.

Hindi meaning: स्मरण करना

Synonyms: Celebrate, Pay tribute to, Salute

Antonyms: Criticize, Reproach

Example: The victory was <strong>commemorated</strong> in songs.

Trick: Memorable event ko commemorate kiya gaya

3 Threshold (noun)

Threshold  - The level at which something starts to happen.

The level at which something starts to happen.

Hindi meaning: दहलीज़

Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink

Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega

Example: She was on the <strong>threshold</strong> of a dazzling career.

Trick: Jason holder world record break karne ke threshold par hai

4 Binary (adjective)

Binary  - Relating to, composed of, or involving two things.

Relating to, composed of, or involving two things.

Hindi meaning: दोहरा

Synonyms: Dual, Paired, Double

Antonyms: Single, Unpaired

Example: The method elicits multiple <strong>binary</strong> choices for paired items in a choice set.

Trick: Computer me binary numbers use hote hai

5 Besiege (verb)

Besiege  - Surround and harass.

Surround and harass.

Hindi meaning: दबाव डालना

Synonyms: Surround, Swarm round, Encircle

Antonyms: Please, Assist

Example: The production wasn't so much beset as <strong>besieged</strong> by difficulties.

Trick: Travellers unease feel kar rhe the besiege hone ke bad

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6 Sinister (adjective)

Sinister  - Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Hindi meaning: भयावह

Synonyms: Threatening, Ominous, Forbidding, Frightening

Antonyms: Auspicious, Heartening, Promising

Example: Nobody could say that anything <strong>sinister</strong> was happening.

Trick: Uske ghar me spinster ko sinister mana jata hai

7 Debunk (verb)

Debunk  - Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

Hindi meaning: असली रूप दिखलाना

Synonyms: Explode, Deflate,

Antonyms: Conceal, Disguise

Example: She <strong>debunks</strong> all the usual rubbish about acting.

Trick: Backbenchers ne mass bunk karne ki habit ko teacher ne debunk kiya

8 Bonhomie (noun)

Bonhomie  - A feeling of cheerful friendship.

A feeling of cheerful friendship.

Hindi meaning: मिलन सारिता

Synonyms: Geniality, Amiability, Affability, Cordiality

Antonyms: Animosity, Incivility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: There was a casual <strong>bonhomie</strong> between the actors at rehearsals.

Trick: Home me bonhomie hoti hai families me

9 Epitome (noun)

Epitome  - -  A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

- A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Hindi meaning: साक्षात् उदाहरण

Synonyms: Embodiment, Personification, Paragon

Example: She looked the <strong>epitome</strong> of elegance and good taste.

Trick: Tomb epitome hai best architecture me

10 Penchant (noun)

Penchant  - A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

Hindi meaning: विशेष रुचि, झुकाव

Synonyms: Tendency, Fondness, Inclination, Proclivity

Antonyms: Dislike, Indifference, Antipathy

Example: Those with a <strong>penchant</strong> for acting on the silver screen need not be disappointed.

Trick: Stationery shop me pen dekh ke wahi penchant hai mere chhote behen ko

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