10 new English words for 20 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 Rekindle (verb)

Rekindle  - Revive (something lost or lapsed)

Revive (something lost or lapsed)

Hindi meaning: फिर रोशन करना

Synonyms: Revitalize, Renew, Restore, Refresh

Antonyms: Suppress, Quench

Example: I am going to come and try to <strong>rekindle</strong> some lost friendships.

Trick: Kind log dusro ka jeevan rekindle kar dete hai

2 Seers (noun)

Seers  - A person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.

A person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.

Hindi meaning: ऋषि

Synonyms: Prophet, Augur, Soothsayer, Visionary

Example: She represented herself as a <strong>seer</strong> and used fortune-telling techniques such as palmistry.

Trick: Wo seers ka dear hai

3 Embrace (verb)

Embrace  - Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

Hindi meaning: आलिंगन करना

Synonyms: Welcome, Accept, Take up, Adopt

Antonyms: Discard, Shun,Repudiate

Example: Besides traditional methods, artists are <strong>embracing</strong> new technology.

Trick: Bracelet dekar embrace kiya gaya sbko hotel me

4 Unshackle (verb)

Unshackle  - Liberate; set free.

Liberate; set free.

Hindi meaning: मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Release, Loose

Antonyms: Incarcerate, Suppress

Example: Our problem has been <strong>unshackling</strong> ourselves from the idea of empire.

Trick: Shakal ne sabko unshackle kar diya

5 Embark (verb)

Embark  - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate.

Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop

Example: She <strong>embarked</strong> on a new career.

Trick: Trainer ne shark ko train krna embark kar diya hai

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6 Captivating (adjective)

Captivating  - Capable of attracting and holding interest.

Capable of attracting and holding interest.

Hindi meaning: लुभावना

Synonyms: Charming, Enchanting, Engaging

Antonyms: Boring, Repelling

Example: His children had apparently never seen anything more <strong>captivating. </strong>

Trick: Capture ki photo bhut hi captivating ayi hai

7 Bonhomie (noun)

Bonhomie  - a feeling of cheerful friendship.

a feeling of cheerful friendship.

Hindi meaning: मिलनसारिता

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

8 Inception (noun)

Inception  - The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ

Synonyms: Foundation, Initiation, Origination, Setting up

Antonyms: End, Termination, Finish

Example: She has been on the board since its <strong>inception</strong> two years ago.

Trick: Section B ke students ne padhai ka inception kar diya

9 Quest (noun)

Quest  - A long or arduous search for something.

A long or arduous search for something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश

Synonyms: Search, Hunt, Pursuit

Antonyms: Ignorance, Cover

Example: These cultural notions run counter to the <strong>quest</strong> for academic excellence.

Trick: Nest banana ke quest me lagi thi bird

10 Underscore (verb)

Underscore  - Emphasize.

Emphasize.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोर देना

Synonyms: Stress, Highlight, Give prominence to, Call attention to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Discount, Understate

Example: The company <strong>underscored</strong> the progress made with fuel cells.

Trick: Scores underscore karke dikhaya gaya

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