10 new English words for 23 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 Appalling (adjective)

Appalling  - Extremely bad, especially from a moral point of view.

Extremely bad, especially from a moral point of view.

Hindi meaning: भयावह घटिया

Synonyms: Horrifying, Terrible, Awful, Heinous

Antonyms: Pleasing, Alluring, Comforting, Delightful

Example: The prisoners were living in <strong>appalling</strong> conditions.

Trick: Mall me appalling incident dekh ke wo darr gyi

2 Hubris (noun)

Hubris  - Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Hindi meaning: घमंड

Synonyms: Arrogance, Vanity, Hauteur, Pomposity

Antonyms: Modesty, Decency, Simplicity, Meekness

Example: I should have known that such <strong>hubris</strong> would rebound.

Trick: Mere british husband me bilkul bhi hubris nahi hai

3 Denigrate (verb)

Denigrate  - Criticize unfairly.

Criticize unfairly.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Disparage, Defame, Belittle, Speak ill of

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Laud

Example: I didn't intend to <strong>denigrate</strong> her achievements.

Trick: Denny villain bnte hai to sab unhe denigrate krte the

4 Salutary (adjective)

Salutary  - (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

Hindi meaning: लाभदायक

Synonyms: Beneficial, Profitable, Advantageous

Antonyms: Noxious, insalubrious

Example: It failed to draw <strong>salutary</strong> lessons from Britain's loss of its colonies.

Trick: Dairy se milk lana salutary raha

5 Instrumental (adjective)

Instrumental  - Important in making something happen.

Important in making something happen.

Hindi meaning: सहायक

Synonyms: Involved, Subservient, Conducive, Contributory, Ancillary

Antonyms: Unhelpful, Useless, Tangential

Example: They were highly <strong>instrumental</strong> in bringing the business to Newtown.

Trick: Ye instrument hamare kam ke liye instrumental hai

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6 Annul (verb)

Annul  - Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना

Synonyms: Nullify, Invalidate, Void

Antonyms: Restore, Validate

Example: The decision was <strong>annulled</strong> by the courts.

Trick: Bill ko annul kar diya sabne

7 Unscrupulous (adjective)

Unscrupulous  - Having or showing no moral principles.

Having or showing no moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अनैतिक

Synonyms: Unprincipled, Unethical, Dishonest, Immoral

Antonyms: Principled, Ethical, Honorable

Example: Religions come into disrepute when manipulated by <strong>unscrupulous</strong> politicians.

Trick: Script me unscrupulous role hai mera

8 Impediment (noun)

Impediment - A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

Hindi meaning: रुकावट अवरोध

Synonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Deterrent, Encumbrance, Obstruction

Antonyms: Encouragement, Boost, Stimulation, Support

Example: Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious <strong>impediment</strong> to peace negotiations.

Trick: Pending fees impediment hai bacho ke education me

9 Perish (verb)

Perish  - Suffer complete ruin or destruction.

Suffer complete ruin or destruction.

Hindi meaning: नष्ट हो जाना

Synonyms: Die, Wither, Fade, Vanish

Antonyms: Improve, Revive

Example: They hoped the ruling party could help save the paper from <strong>perishing</strong>.

Trick: Nisha ki nursery perish ho gayi

10 Linger (verb)

Linger  - Be slow to disappear or die.

Be slow to disappear or die.

Hindi meaning: टिका रहना

Synonyms: Persist, Continue, Remain

Antonyms: Hasten, Hurry

Example: The tradition seems to <strong>linger</strong> on.

Trick: Ginger ki harvesting linger kar rahi hai

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