10 new English words for 20 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 Communique (noun)

Communique  - An official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.

An official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.

Hindi meaning: विज्ञप्ति

Synonyms: Press release, Bulletin, News flash

Example: The joint <strong>communique</strong> issued after the talks said that both countries honour the treaty.

Trick: Communication ke liye communique present kiya gaya

2 Portend (verb)

Portend  - Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

Be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

Hindi meaning: पूर्वाभास या पूर्वसूचना देना

Synonyms: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow

Example: The eclipses <strong>portend</strong> some major events.

Trick: Port attack krne se phle portend kar liya gaya tha

3 Concrete (adjective)

Concrete - Specific; definite.

Specific; definite.

Hindi meaning: ठोस

Synonyms: Solid, Substantial, Firm

Antonyms: Vague, General

Example: It came through <strong>concrete</strong> example and abstract argument.

Trick: Police ko kuch concrete nai mila hai is case me

4 Subjugation (noun)

Subjugation  - The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.

The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.

Hindi meaning: पराधीनता

Synonyms: Conquest, Oppression, Enslavement

Antonyms: Liberation, Emancipation, Independence

Example: The oppressed must be made aware of their <strong>subjugation</strong>.

Trick: Sab jagah ko subjugation kar liya tha Mughals ne

5 Paean (noun)

Paean  - A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise.

A creative work expressing enthusiastic praise.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसात्मक गीत

Synonyms: Hymn, Psalm, Song of praise

Antonyms: Condemnation, Correction

Example: Instead, the book is a <strong>paean</strong> to family, the navy and heroism.

Trick: Ryan ka paean audience ko pasand aya

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6 Falter (verb)

Falter  - To become weaker or less effective.

To become weaker or less effective.

Hindi meaning: डगडगाना

Synonyms: Waver, Vacillate, Fluctuate, Quiver, Flicker

Antonyms: Persist, Persevere, Endure, Last

Example: The team’s performance <strong>faltered</strong> badly after the break.

Trick: Team ki performance falter ho gayi hai lockdown ke bad

7 Fraught (adjective)

Fraught  - Filled with something unpleasant.

Filled with something unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: भरपूर

Synonyms: Full of, Filled with, Rife with, Charged with

Antonyms: Empty, Void

Example: The treasure hunt was <strong>fraught</strong> with puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the fortune.

Trick: Book puzzles se fraught hai kids ke liye

8 Mirage (noun)

Mirage  - An unrealistic hope or wish that cannot be achieved.

An unrealistic hope or wish that cannot be achieved.

Hindi meaning: मृगतृष्णा

Synonyms: Illusion, Hallucination, Delusion, Fantasy

Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Truth

Example: Surely, there were signs of our men accomplishing it but that proved a <strong>mirage. </strong>

Trick: Mirror me dekh ke mirage ho gaya use wo model ban jayega

9 Foolhardy (adjective)

Foolhardy  - Recklessly bold or rash.

Recklessly bold or rash.

Hindi meaning: असावधान

Synonyms: Incautious, Careless, Heedless, Thoughtless

Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Prudent

Example: Fortunately, none of my students had been <strong>foolhardy</strong> enough to follow me.

Trick: Hardy Sandhu ke gaane chal rhe the or wo foolhardy driving ki usne

10 Rant (verb)

Rant  - Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.

Speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.

Hindi meaning: शेखी बघारना

Synonyms: Hold forth, Fulminate, Spout

Antonyms: Calm, Quiet

Example: I've <strong>ranted</strong> about this issue before, and my opinion remains unchanged.

Trick: Aunt ne party me rant lagaya

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