10 new English words for 12 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 Kerfuffle (noun)

Kerfuffle  - A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Hindi meaning: बहस

Synonyms: Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult, Clamour

Antonyms: Order, Calm, Tranquility

Example: There was a <strong>kerfuffle</strong> over the chairmanship.

Trick: Fufaji kerfuffle kiya shadi ne

2 Dog (verb)

Dog  - (of a problem) cause continual trouble for.

(of a problem) cause continual trouble for.

Hindi meaning: परेशान होना

Synonyms: Trouble, Torment, Harass

Example: The system has been <strong>dogged</strong> with problems since it came on line in 1999.

Trick: Mr. hog apne neighbour ke liye dog kar rhe consistently

3 Forge (verb)

Forge  - - To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last.

- To put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last.

Hindi meaning: बना देना

Synonyms: Build up, Put together, Set up, Establish

Antonyms: Demolish, Tear down

Example: The country is <strong>forging</strong> a bright new future.

Trick: Forces join hokar forge ho gayi meri friend

4 Kowtow (verb)

Kowtow  - To show somebody in authority too much respect and be too willing to obey them.

To show somebody in authority too much respect and be too willing to obey them.

Hindi meaning: दण्डवत् करना

Synonyms: Grovel, Fawn, Truckle, Be obsequious

Antonyms: Ignore , Defy

Example: She didn't have to <strong>kowtow</strong> to a boss.

Trick: Tom ne kowtow kiya boss ke samne

5 Plucky (adjective)

Plucky  - Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

Hindi meaning: साहसी

Synonyms: Courageous, Spirited, Determined, Audacious

Antonyms: Timid, Gutless

Example: The <strong>plucky</strong> youngster has astounded medical staff.

Trick: Lucky plucky hai usne sare levels cross kr liye

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6 Overhaul (noun)

Overhaul  - An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it.

An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it.

Hindi meaning: पूरीजांचऔरमरम्मत

Synonyms: Repair, Rebuilding, Restoration, Mending

Antonyms: Deterioration, Destruction, Worsening

Example: They can only be honestly confronted by a thorough <strong>overhaul</strong> of the system the minister will be asked to control.

Trick: Car mechanic ne btaya ki car me overhaul ki jaroorat hai.

7 Sneak (adjective)

Sneak  - Acting or done surreptitiously, unofficially, or without warning.

Acting or done surreptitiously, unofficially, or without warning.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त

Synonyms: Secret, Furtive, Sly

Antonyms: Open, Unconcealed

Example: Friday's first snapshots amounted to a <strong>sneak</strong> preview.

Trick: Antique ko sneak way me chupa rakha hai

8 Brazen (adjective)

Brazen  - Bold and without shame.

Bold and without shame.

Hindi meaning: निर्भीक

Synonyms: Audacious, Unabashed, Impudent

Antonyms: Timid, Meek, Modest

Example: She had become <strong>brazen</strong> about the whole affair.

Trick: Brazil ke log brazen hote hai

9 Bellicosity (noun)

Bellicosity  - The fact of having or showing the desire to argue or fight.

The fact of having or showing the desire to argue or fight.

Hindi meaning: युद्धप्रियता

Synonyms: Belligerence, Pugnacity, Hostility

Antonyms: Pacifism, Amenability

Example: We had gone from good humor to <strong>bellicosity</strong> back to joviality in five hours.

Trick: Beanie ka bellicosity behaviour use problem me daal deta hai

10 Insidious (adjective)

Insidious  - Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.

Hindi meaning: प्रच्छन्न रूप से

Synonyms: Subtle, Stealthy, Artful, Tricky

Antonyms: Harmless, Honest, Fair

Example: This trade recession will be just as <strong>insidious</strong> in its effects as any market blowout.

Trick: Sleeper cells hamari country ke liye insidious hai

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