10 new English words for 12 September 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 Protégé (noun)

Protégé  - A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

Hindi meaning: आश्रित

Synonyms: Pupil, Student, Trainee

Example: These teenagers are not <strong>protégés</strong>, but they can be witty, self-assured and eccentric.

Trick: Stage me saare protégé ko laaya gaya

2 Beleaguered (adjective)

Beleaguered  - In a very difficult situation.

In a very difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: कष्टमय

Synonyms: Troubled, In difficulties, Under stress

Antonyms: Unworried, Untroubled, Carefree

Example: The <strong>beleaguered</strong> party leader was forced to resign.

Trick: Muslim league ki situation beleaguered chal rahi thi

3 Appall (verb)

Appall  - Greatly dismay or horrify.

Greatly dismay or horrify.

Hindi meaning: डरा देना

Synonyms: Shock, Dismay, Scandalize

Antonyms: Calm, Assure, Please

Example: Bankers are <strong>appalled</strong> at the economic incompetence of some ministers.

Trick: Paula ko appall kar diya uske siblings ne

4 Kinship (noun)

Kinship  - A sharing of characteristics or origins.

A sharing of characteristics or origins.

Hindi meaning: समानता

Synonyms: Affinity, Closeness, Kindred

Example: They felt a <strong>kinship</strong> with architects.

Trick: King ki kinship hai apne ministerse

5 Hardliner (noun)

Hardliner  - A member of a group, typically a political group, who adheres uncompromisingly to a set of ideas or policies.

A member of a group, typically a political group, who adheres uncompromisingly to a set of ideas or policies.

Hindi meaning: कट्टरपंथी

Synonyms: Dogmatist, Radical, Diehard

Example: Of course<strong> hardliners</strong> of different political parties would have different views.

Trick: Campaign ke liye sabne condemn kr diya

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6 Condemn (verb)

Condemn  - Express complete disapproval of.

Express complete disapproval of.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Censure, Criticize, Denounce, Reprehend

Antonyms: Approve, Ratify, Affirm, Validate

Example: The plan was <strong>condemned</strong> by campaigners yesterday.

Trick: Campaign ke liye sabne condemn kr diya

7 Grapple (verb)

Grapple  - Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to

Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender

Example: Passers-by <strong>grappled</strong> with the man after the attack.

Trick: Apple ka business problems se grapple kar raha hai

8 Hawk (noun)

Hawk  - A person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.

A person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.

Hindi meaning: हिंसक व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Jingoist, Warmonger, Militarist

Example: Severe limits were put on the peace plan by party <strong>hawks</strong>.

Trick: Talk show me hawks bhi mil gye or debate shuru ho gyi

9 Concede (verb)

Concede  - Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede

Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse

Example: He reluctantly <strong>conceded</strong> me the point.

Trick: Country ne concede nai kiya naye bills par

10 Overture (noun)

Overture  - An introduction to something more substantial.

An introduction to something more substantial.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्ताव

Synonyms: Preliminary, Beginning, Lead-in, Curtain-raiser

Antonyms: Epilogue, Ending

Example: The talks were no more than an <strong>overture</strong> to a long debate.

Trick: Tertiary sector ka overture ho chuka hai

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