10 new English words for 11 November 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 Decimation (noun)

Decimation  - The act of severely damaging something or making something much weaker.

The act of severely damaging something or making something much weaker.

Hindi meaning: बरबादी

Synonyms: Devastation, Annihilation, Ruin

Antonyms: Construction, Restoration

Example: We need to halt the <strong>decimation</strong> of our manufacturing base.

Trick: Border seema me decimation hua bahut

2 Novice (noun)

Novice  - A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.

A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.

Hindi meaning: नौसिखिया

Synonyms: Beginner, Inexperienced, Neophyte

Antonyms: Expert, veteran, Professional

Example: He was a complete <strong>novice</strong> in foreign affairs.

Trick: Vice principal abhi novice hai school me

3 Behemoth (noun)

Behemoth  - Something that is very big and powerful, especially a company or organization.

Something that is very big and powerful, especially a company or organization.

Hindi meaning: विशालकाय

Synonyms: Titan, Giant, Goliath

Example: She works in a seventy-storey <strong>behemoth</strong> in Manhattan.

Trick: Mota seth bada behemoth h

4 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

5 Jitter (noun)

Jitter  - Feelings of extreme nervousness.

Feelings of extreme nervousness.

Hindi meaning: घबराना

Synonyms: Anxiety, Agitation, Edginess

Example: Of course, they would be nervous with new-job <strong>jitters</strong>.

Trick: Meter ka bill dekh ke use jitter ho gya

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6 Aberration (noun)

Aberration  - A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable.

A fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable.

Hindi meaning: असामान्य

Synonyms: Anomaly, Abnormality, Irregularity

Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Routine

Example: A childless woman was regarded as an <strong>aberration</strong>, almost a social outcast.

Trick: Abhi ration lena ration card se aberration hai middle class family me

7 Fare (verb)

Fare  - Perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period.

Perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period.

Hindi meaning: बसर होना

Synonyms: Progress, Get along, Cope, Survive

Antonyms: Fail, Mismanage

Example: The party <strong>fared</strong> badly in the elections.

Trick: Allowances band ho jane ki vajah se rozi-roti bas fare ho rahi hai

8 Springboard (noun)

Springboard  - A thing that lends impetus or assistance to a particular action, enterprise, or development.

A thing that lends impetus or assistance to a particular action, enterprise, or development.

Hindi meaning: आगे बढ़ने की प्रेरणा

Synonyms: Catalyst, Stimulus, Accelerator

Example: We hope many girls used our article as a <strong>springboard</strong> into their own discussions.

Trick: Board of directors ke incentive plan springboard rha sabke liye

9 Adroit (adjective)

Adroit  - Clever or skilful.

Clever or skilful.

Hindi meaning: निपुण

Synonyms: Adept, Dextrous, Deft

Antonyms: Inept, Unskilful

Example: This is an <strong>adroit</strong> sidestepping of the issue, but a sidestep all the same.

Trick: Drawing room ko adroit way me sajaya

10 Recalcitrant (adjective)

Recalcitrant  - Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञा न माननेवाला

Synonyms: Intransigent, Resistant, Obstinate, Uncooperative

Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Agreeable

Example: Residents' associations should be authorised to fine <strong>recalcitrant</strong> drivers who do not turn up at fixed timings.

Trick: Entrants ne recalcitrant attitude show kiya movie halls me.

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