10 new English words for 16 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 Mooring (noun)

Mooring  - The ropes, chains, etc. by which a ship or boat is moored.

The ropes, chains, etc. by which a ship or boat is moored.

Hindi meaning: बाँधने की जगह

Synonyms: Anchorage, Marina

Example: Permanent <strong>moorings</strong> have been established for charter and recreational boats.

Trick: Ring moorings ke pas mili

2 Askance (adverb)

Askance  - With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.

With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.

Hindi meaning: संदेह से

Synonyms: Suspiciously, Mistrustfully, Doubtfully

Antonyms: Trustingly, Approvingly

Example: The reformers looked <strong>askance</strong> at the mystical tradition.

Trick: Cannes festival me askance hi jaye wo

3 Convene (verb)

Convene  - Come or bring together for a meeting or activity.

Come or bring together for a meeting or activity.

Hindi meaning: एकत्र होना

Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Muster, Collect

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Split, Dissemble

Example: He had <strong>convened</strong> a secret meeting of military personnel.

Trick: Convene- come together

4 Endorse (verb)

Endorse  - Declare one's public approval or support of.

Declare one's public approval or support of.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Uphold, Approve, Sanction, Support

Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, Disapprove

Example: The report was <strong>endorsed</strong> by the college.

Trick: Minister ne endorse kar diya apna opinion

5 Epigram (noun)

Epigram  - A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.

A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.

Hindi meaning: सूक्‍ति

Synonyms: Quip, Jest, Pun

Example: He was a master of the scintillating surface, the witty musical <strong>epigram</strong>, the surprising twist.

Trick: Epic epigram present kiya

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6 Plenitude (noun)

Plenitude  - An abundance.

An abundance.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुर

Synonyms: Lot, Mass, Host

Antonyms: Inadequacy, Deficiency

Example: We are dependent on the <strong>plenitude</strong> of products and services available to us that meet only our lowest expectations.

Trick: Planning plenitude me hui par execute kuch nai hua

7 Pragmatism (noun)

Pragmatism  - About solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas and theories.

About solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas and theories.

Hindi meaning: तथ्यात्मकमा

Synonyms: Realism, Practicality, Matter-of-factness

Antonyms: Impracticality, Theory

Example: The claims were based on reason, <strong>pragmatism</strong> and common sense.

Trick: Pragya ne paragmatism se case study solve kiya

8 Nebulous (adjective)

Nebulous  - (of a concept) vague or ill-defined.

(of a concept) vague or ill-defined.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Unclear, Indefinite, Hazy

Antonyms: Clear, Definite

Example: This is the first in a series that explores the <strong>nebulous</strong> connection between modern art and cartooning.

Trick: Bill nebulous tha restaurant ka

9 Oblivion (noun)

Oblivion  - The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

Hindi meaning: भूल जाना

Synonyms: Insignificance, Inconspicuousness, Anonymity

Antonyms: Awareness, Consciousness

Example: His name will fade into <strong>oblivion</strong>.

Trick: Live show me bhi oblivion hua

10 Transpire (verb)

Transpire  - Occur; happen.

Occur; happen.

Hindi meaning: भूल जाना

Synonyms: Take place, Come to pass, Come about

Example: I'm going to find out exactly what <strong>transpired</strong>.

Trick: Train ka accident transpire ho gya

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