10 new English words for 1 December 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 Trigger (verb)

Trigger  - Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

Hindi meaning: सक्रिय करना

Synonyms: Prompt, Stimulate, Stir up, Precipitate

Antonyms: Prevent, Discourage

Example: Time is inconsequential here and events are <strong>triggered</strong> by elements of nature.

Trick: Gear lagane se trigger ho gyi car

2 Accentuate (verb)

Accentuate  - To emphasize something or make it easier to notice.

To emphasize something or make it easier to notice.

Hindi meaning: अधिक सुस्पष्ट करना

Synonyms: Emphasize, Underscore, Highlight, Point up, Give prominence to

Antonyms: De-emphasize, Divert attention from

Example: Her short hair <strong>accentuated</strong> her huge eyes.

Trick: Achi presentation ne mere promotion ke chances ko accentuate kar diya

3 Wreck (verb)

Wreck  - Destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar).

Destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar).

Hindi meaning: बरबाद करना

Synonyms: Demolish, Crash, Damage, Ruin

Antonyms: Build, Repair, Construct

Example: A bomb completely <strong>wrecked</strong> the building.

Trick: Railway track wreck ho gaya incident ke bad

4 Allay (verb)

Allay  - Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Reduce, Ease, Relieve, Soothe

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify

Example: The report attempted to educate the public and <strong>allay</strong> fears.

Trick: Ali ka darr allay kr rahi hai uski behen

5 Slash (verb)

Slash  - Criticize severely.

Criticize severely.

Hindi meaning: कड़ी आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Censure, Find fault with, Vilify, Scorn

Antonyms: Laud, Praise, Commend

Example: It was his father who had <strong>slashed</strong> the book.

Trick: Mashup ko slash kiya sabhi ne

Unlock all 10 words for 1 December 2021

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Impart (verb)

Impart  - To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

Hindi meaning: प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold

Example: The teachers <strong>imparted</strong> a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.

Trick: Mera part sirf knowledge ko impart karna hai yahan

7 Probe (verb)

Probe  - Seek to uncover information about someone or something.

Seek to uncover information about someone or something.

Hindi meaning: जाँच-पड़ताल करना

Synonyms: Investigate, Inquire into, Look into, Study

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: Police are also <strong>probing</strong> whether icy roads contributed to a crash in which a man died.

Trick: Nayi problem aayi hai probe karne me

8 Usurp (verb)

Usurp  - To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

To take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.

Hindi meaning: अन्याय से ले लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Take Over, Arrogate, Appropriate, Wrest

Antonyms: Give in, Capitulate, Yield, Relent

Example: He attempted to <strong>usurp</strong> the principal’s authority.

Trick: Hmare Vice principal ne Principal ko is session me usurp kar diya

9 Dispel (verb)

Dispel  - Make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

Make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

Hindi meaning: दूर करना

Synonyms: Eliminate, Get rid of, Dismiss, Disperse

Antonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble

Example: Actually listening to the record does little to <strong>dispel</strong> these feelings of disappointment.

Trick: Spelling ka confusion dispel kiya students ka

10 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

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!