10 new English words for 12 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 Tempestuous (adjective)

Tempestuous  - Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

Synonyms: Passionate, Violent, Uncontrolled

Antonyms: Peaceful, Calm

Example: She'd be childlike, <strong>tempestuous</strong> and unpredictable.

Trick: Temple ka tempestuous construction chal raha

2 Embargo (noun)

Embargo  - An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Ban, Veto, Prohibition, Restriction

Antonyms: Permission, Authorization, Sanction

Example: An <strong>embargo</strong> on arms sales to certain countries.

Trick: Bar me supply krna embargo hai

3 Vandalize (verb)

Vandalize  - Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़ करना

Synonyms: Harm, Impair, Damage to, Disfigure

Antonyms: Build, Repair, mend

Example: Stations have been <strong>vandalized</strong> beyond recognition.

Trick: Van ko vandalize kar diya criminals ne

4 Anarchy (noun)

Anarchy  - A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Lawlessness, Tumult, Misrule, Mayhem

Antonyms: Order, Lawfulness

Example: He must ensure public order in a country threatened with <strong>anarchy. </strong>

Trick: Archies me anarchy me dikhti hai

5 Amenable (adjective)

Amenable  - Open and responsive to suggestion.

Open and responsive to suggestion.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञाकारी

Synonyms: Compliant, Tractable, Acquiescent, Controllable

Antonyms: Intractable, Unsusceptible, Unwilling

Example: He has several ideas on making the city more <strong>amenable</strong> for pedal pushers.

Trick: Nobles amenable hai king ke court me

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6 Impeccable (adjective)

Impeccable  - In accordance with the highest standards.

In accordance with the highest standards.

Hindi meaning: त्रुटिहीन

Synonyms: Faultless, Unblemished, Untarnished, Immaculate

Antonyms: Flawed, Defective, Faulty

Example: Her written English is <strong>impeccable</strong>.

Trick: Speech me sab impeccable tha

7 Hamstring (verb)

Hamstring  - Severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of.

Severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of.

Hindi meaning: अशक्त हो जाना

Synonyms: Constrain, Restrict, Shackle

Antonyms: Strengthen, Promote, Assist

Example: We were <strong>hamstrung</strong> by a total lack of knowledge.

Trick: Hamari party hamstring ho gayi internal clashes ke wajah se

8 Underpin (verb)

Underpin  - Support, justify, or form the basis for.

Support, justify, or form the basis for.

Hindi meaning: सहारा देना

Synonyms: Corroborate, Buttress, Bolster

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Ruin

Example: The report is <strong>underpinned</strong> by extensive research.

Trick: Pin chubhane par bhi wo usko underpin kar raha hai

9 Skewed (adjective)

Skewed  - Not accurate or correct.

Not accurate or correct.

Hindi meaning: विरूपित

Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, One-sided, Slanted

Antonyms: Flawless, Exact, Accurate, Right

Example: The curriculum is <strong>skewed</strong> towards the practical subjects.

Trick: Company ke accounts ko skewed kiya gaya hai

10 Patronage (noun)

Patronage  - The support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron.

The support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron.

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Financing, Backing, Help, Aid

Antonyms: Hinder, Discouragement

Example: <strong>Patronage</strong> of the arts comes from businesses and private individuals.

Trick: Mukesh Ambani ne apne bhai ke doobte business ko patronage kiya or unka loan payback kar diya

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