10 new English words for 8 October 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 Spell (verb)

Spell  - Mean or have as a result.

Mean or have as a result.

Hindi meaning: कारण बनना

Synonyms: Lead to, Bring about, Result in

Example: The plans would <strong>spell</strong> disaster for the economy.

Trick: Well me pani na hona spell karta hai

2 Ambiguous (adjective)

Ambiguous  - Not clear or decided.

Not clear or decided.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Equivocal, Arguable, Debatable

Antonyms: Clear, Definite

Example: The election result was <strong>ambiguous</strong>.

Trick: Amber ne ambiguous answer diya class me

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 Thwart (verb)

Thwart  - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk, Frustrate

Antonyms: Encourage, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid

Example: We must <strong>thwart</strong> his malevolent schemes.

Trick: War shuru karne ke attempt ko thwart kar diya army ko

5 Momentum (noun)

Momentum  - The impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

The impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Hindi meaning: आवेग

Synonyms: Impulse, Drive, Thrust

Example: This will surely add <strong>momentum</strong> to a constitutional process already on that track.

Trick: Mental health ko momentum mil gaya hai

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6 Reluctance (noun)

Reluctance  - Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छा

Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation

Antonyms: Willingness, Inclination

Example: It is a role she embraces with regal dignity and a hint of self-conscious <strong>reluctance. </strong>

Trick: Meri cousin ne reluctance show kiya

7 Shove (noun)

Shove  - A strong push.

A strong push.

Hindi meaning: धक्का

Synonyms: Bump, Bang, Jolt, Prod

Example: With a strong <strong>shove</strong>, he slides the book over to her.

Trick: Howard jane ke liye shove chahiye mere friend ko

8 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Easy to see or notice.

Easy to see or notice.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Striking

Antonyms: Unnoticeable, Invisible, Obscure

Example: The advertisements were all posted in a <strong>conspicuous</strong> place.

Trick: Ice-cream cone picture mai conspicuous hai

9 Credence (noun)

Credence  - Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीयता

Synonyms: Acceptance, Reliance, Faith

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelief,

Example: The idea might seem ludicrous but it's gaining <strong>credence</strong> among some very bright people.

Trick: Credit card me credence nai hai

10 Setback (noun)

Setback  - A reversal or check in progress.

A reversal or check in progress.

Hindi meaning: रुकावट

Synonyms: Impediment, Difficulty, Obstruction, Hindrance

Antonyms: Blessing, Advantage, Boon

Example: The team suffered a major <strong>setback</strong> when their best player was injured.

Trick: Back me progress ka jana setback hota hai

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