10 new English words for 13 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 Paradoxically (adverb)

Paradoxically  - In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभासी तरीके से

Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically

Antonyms: Normally, Logically

Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, <strong>paradoxically</strong>, enhances the painting's sense of unity.

Trick: Para commando paradoxically bat nai karte kabhi

2 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

3 Murmuring (noun)

Murmuring  - A subdued or private expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.

A subdued or private expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Protesting, Objection, Grumbling

Example: During the week there had been <strong>murmurings</strong> of discontent from some quarters.

Trick: Rumour sun kr murmuring ke liye agyi crowd

4 Telling (adjective)

Telling  - Having a strong or important effect.

Having a strong or important effect.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Effective, Revealing, Significant, Weighty

Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant, Unconvincing, Insignificant

Example: These professional hazards have a <strong>telling</strong> effect on their health conditions.

Trick: Olive oil hair par telling effect deta hai

5 Folklore (noun)

Folklore  - The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.

The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.

Hindi meaning: पौराणिक बातें

Synonyms: Mythology, Lore, Tradition

Example: A number of essays are especially relevant for <strong>folklore</strong> studies.

Trick: Folklore se lure kiya crowd ko

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6 Denounce (verb)

Denounce  - Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Hindi meaning: निंदाकरना

Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend

Example: The project was <strong>denounced</strong> as a scandalous waste of public money.

Trick: Nuns ne denounce kiya apne deeds ko

7 Perforce (adverb)

Perforce  - Used to express necessity or inevitability.

Used to express necessity or inevitability.

Hindi meaning: विवशतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Necessarily, Unavoidably, Inevitably

Antonyms: Unnecessarily, Needlessly

Example: Any modern understanding of the history of the region must <strong>perforce</strong> rely on the oral traditions.

Trick: Perfume ko perfoce use karna chahye summers me

8 Insulate (verb)

Insulate  - To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

Hindi meaning: बचाना

Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shelter

Antonyms: Desegregate, Integrate, Release

Example: Until now the industry has been <strong>insulated</strong> from economic realities.

Trick: Reality se mere dost ko insulate kiya gaya hai

9 Trump (verb)

Trump  - To beat something that somebody says or does by saying or doing something even better.

To beat something that somebody says or does by saying or doing something even better.

Hindi meaning: पछाड़ देना से बढ़ कर होना

Synonyms: Surpass, Outshine, Outperform, Eclipse, Upstage

Antonyms: Lose, Fail, Fall behind, Surrender

Example: They were <strong>trumped</strong> by another firm that made a lower bid.

Trick: Trump or unke followers chahte honge ki election me unki trump ho

10 Cynical (adjective)

Cynical  - Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important.

Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important.

Hindi meaning: संशयात्मक

Synonyms: Sceptical, Doubtful, Distrustful, Unbelieving, Suspicious

Antonyms: Trusting, Hopeful, Believing

Example: I'm a bit <strong>cynical</strong> about the benefits of the plan.

Trick: Experimental drugs ka result cynical hai

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