10 new English words for 31 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 Mainstay (noun)

Mainstay  - A person or thing on which something else is based or depends.

A person or thing on which something else is based or depends.

Hindi meaning: आधार

Synonyms: Cornerstone, Bulwark, Foundation

Example: Farming is the <strong>mainstay</strong> of the rural economy.

Trick: Farming hmare country ka mainstay hai

2 Sorcery (noun)

Sorcery  - The use of magic, especially black magic.

The use of magic, especially black magic.

Hindi meaning: जादू टोना

Synonyms: Black magic, Witchcraft, Wizardry

Example: They had many powers, but their strongest mastery was in <strong>sorcery</strong>.

Trick: Shreyansh ko sorcery krne wale ka pta chal gya hai

3 Disarray (noun)

Disarray  - A state of disorganization or untidiness.

A state of disorganization or untidiness.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos

Antonyms: Orderliness, Tidiness

Example: Furniture and papers were all jumbled together in <strong>disarray</strong>.

Trick: Criminal ko arrest karke disarray ho gaya hai

4 Rash (adjective)

Rash  - Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Hindi meaning: जल्दबाज

Synonyms: Impetuous, Hasty, Incautio

Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Thoughtful

Example: He had obvious talent, but had a habit of making a couple of <strong>rash</strong> tackles.

Trick: Sushmita ka rash decision uske liye galat ho gya

5 Runaway (noun)

Runaway  - Denoting something happening or done very quickly, easily, or uncontrollably.

Denoting something happening or done very quickly, easily, or uncontrollably.

Hindi meaning: बहुत ही सहज बहुत ही तेज़

Synonyms: Easy, Effortless, Uncontrolled

Antonyms: Hindered, Hampered

Example: The campaign began in 1979, when <strong>runaway</strong> inflation engulfed the economy.

Trick: Ron ne apna assignment runaway me liya tha

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6 Dent (verb)

Dent  - Have an adverse effect on.

Have an adverse effect on.

Hindi meaning: काटना

Synonyms: Diminish, Weaken, Undermine

Antonyms: Boost, Bulge

Example: DVD sales may already be <strong>denting</strong> the box office.

Trick: Dentist ne dent kar di hai apni fees ko

7 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

Trick: Coronavirus ka infection rampant tha aur bhut log isse effect hue.

8 Baffle (verb)

Baffle  - To confuse somebody completely.

To confuse somebody completely.

Hindi meaning: असमंजस में डालना

Synonyms: Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex, Mystify

Antonyms: Enlighten, Clear up, Clarify

Example: I’m <strong>baffled</strong> as to why she hasn’t called me for the help.

Trick: Buffalo ko apple khate dekh kar mai baffle ho gaya hai

9 Erode (verb)

Erode  - Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Hindi meaning: नष्टकरना

Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade

Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve

Example: This humiliation has <strong>eroded</strong> what confidence he has.

Trick: Ye road ab erode ho gayi hai

10 Ridicule (noun)

Ridicule  - Unkind comments that make fun of somebody/something or make them look silly.

Unkind comments that make fun of somebody/something or make them look silly.

Hindi meaning: पहास

Synonyms: Mockery, Scorn, Contempt

Antonyms: Commendation, Respect

Example: Punishment is administered not by burning at the stake but by <strong>ridicule</strong> and contempt in the media.

Trick: Kal hi ridicule comment kiya tha or wo upset ho gayi

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