10 new English words for 30 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 Conviction (noun)

Conviction  - A firmly held belief or opinion.

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Hindi meaning: धारणा

Synonyms: Persuasion, Opinion, Thought

Example: His <strong>conviction</strong> that the death was no accident was stronger.

Trick: Sare nation ne conviction nai diya hai

2 Reluctant (adjective)

Reluctant  - Unwilling and hesitant.

Unwilling and hesitant.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Unwilling, Disinclined, Resistant

Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Ready

Example: People are somewhat more <strong>reluctant</strong> to talk to foreigners than they were at the beginning.

Trick: Meri aunt reluctant hai zumba class join krne ke liye

3 Foray (noun)

Foray  - A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory.

A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory.

Hindi meaning: छापा

Synonyms: Raid, Attack, Incursion, Swoop

Example: Our first <strong>foray</strong> into enemy territory was a bitter disappointment.

Trick: Subroto Rai ke yaha foray pada hai

4 Replicate (verb)

Replicate  - To copy something exactly.

To copy something exactly.

Hindi meaning: फिर से दोहराना

Synonyms: Copy, Duplicate, Imitate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Originate, Create, Invent, Initiate

Example: Subsequent experiments failed to <strong>replicate</strong> these findings.

Trick: Reply bhi replicate kar liya usne

5 Flagship (noun)

Flagship  - The best or most important thing owned or produced by a particular organization.

The best or most important thing owned or produced by a particular organization.

Hindi meaning: सर्वोत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Chief, Prime, Bellwether

Example: This bill is the <strong>flagship</strong> of the government's legislative programme.

Trick: Army ke liye flagship hai desh ka raksha karna

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6 Hegemony (noun)

Hegemony  - Control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group.

Control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group.

Hindi meaning: आधिपत्य

Synonyms: Leadership, Dominance, Supremacy, Ascendancy

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Incapability, Incompetence

Example: The country’s continuing desire for political and military <strong>hegemony</strong>.

Trick: Money se hegemony show kiya US ne

7 Overshadow (verb)

Overshadow  - Be more impressive or successful than (another person).

Be more impressive or successful than (another person).

Hindi meaning: निष्प्रभ कर देना

Synonyms: Outshine, Eclipse, Surpass

Antonyms: Be inferior, Fail

Example: I can't be on same stage with him because he <strong>overshadows</strong> me.

Trick: Shadow wali movie villain ne hero ko overshadow kar diya

8 Bereft (adjective)

Bereft  - Deprived of or lacking (something).

Deprived of or lacking (something).

Hindi meaning: वंचित

Synonyms: Deprived of, Devoid, Grieving, Lacking, Robbed of, Denuded

Antonyms: Full, Loaded, Replete, Filled

Example: Suddenly this community is <strong>bereft</strong> of sporting success and devoid of any heroes.

Trick: Rafting me adventure bereft tha accident ke bad

9 Soft-pedal (verb)

Soft-pedal  - Refrain from emphasizing the more unpleasant aspects of.

Refrain from emphasizing the more unpleasant aspects of.

Hindi meaning: दूर रहना

Synonyms: Play down, Underplay, Understate

Example: The administration's decision to <strong>soft-pedal</strong> the missile program.

Trick: Softy khane se soft-pedal kiya hai is season me

10 Trump (verb)

Trump  - Beat (someone or something) by saying or doing something better.

Beat (someone or something) by saying or doing something better.

Hindi meaning: पछाड़ देना

Synonyms: Outclass, Upstage, Surpass

Antonyms: Fall behind, Fail, Lose

Example: Either way, the film's beauty usually <strong>trumps</strong> the poetic readings.

Trick: Tarot card reading me trump kar diya

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