10 new English words for 6 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 Cumbersome (adjective)

Cumbersome  - Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use.

Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use.

Hindi meaning: भारी-भरकम

Synonyms: Unwieldy, Inconvenient, Incommodious

Antonyms: Convenient, Manageable

Example: If a task manager is too <strong>cumbersome</strong> to use, you won't bother with it.

Trick: Cucumber cumbersome hai garden me

2 Pragmatic (adjective)

Pragmatic  - Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.

Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.

Hindi meaning: तथ्यात्मक

Synonyms: Practical, Hard-Headed, Rational, Empirical

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Irrational, Theoretical

Example: The scientist had a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Trick: Pragya ke pragmatic approach se law prove hua

3 Bolster (verb)

Bolster  - Support or strengthen.

Support or strengthen.

Hindi meaning: प्रबलकरना

Synonyms: Support, Reinforce, Fortify, Buttress

Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Enfeeble, Debilitate

Example: Raising your voice is not a good way to <strong>bolster</strong> your position during an argument.

Trick: Be bold be bolster

4 Sway (noun)

Sway  - Power or influence over somebody.

Power or influence over somebody.

Hindi meaning: बोलबाला

Synonyms: Command, Control, Rule, Authority

Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incompetence, Incapability

Example: He was quick to exploit those who fell under his <strong>sway</strong>.

Trick: Swati ka sway raha hai office

5 Robe (noun)

Robe  - A robe worn, especially on formal or ceremonial occasions, as an indication of the wearer's rank, office, or profession.

A robe worn, especially on formal or ceremonial occasions, as an indication of the wearer's rank, office, or profession.

Hindi meaning: सभावस्त्र

Synonyms: Garb, Regalia, Livery

Example: His priest's <strong>robes</strong> billowed out behind him as he walked over to her.

Trick: Boredom ho gaya ek hi robe me

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6 Exude (verb)

Exude  - (of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

(of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

Hindi meaning: बहना

Synonyms: Emanate, Radiate, Give out

Antonyms: Conceal, Keep, Hold

Example: The male singer and guitar player <strong>exude</strong> emotion.

Trick: Apne attitude ko exude kiya maine

7 Jeopardise (verb)

Jeopardise  - To risk harming or destroying something/somebody.

To risk harming or destroying something/somebody.

Hindi meaning: खतरे में डालना

Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard

Example: He would never do anything to <strong>jeopardise</strong> his career.

Trick: Parade me jeopardize kar rahe the

8 Stint (noun)

Stint  - A person's fixed or allotted period of work.

A person's fixed or allotted period of work.

Hindi meaning: कार्यावधि

Synonyms: Spell, Stretch, Session

Example: His varied career included a <strong>stint</strong> as a magician.

Trick: Tin-tin cartoon ka stint bhut jyada tha

9 Appeasement (noun)

Appeasement  - The practice of giving a country what it wants in order to avoid war.

The practice of giving a country what it wants in order to avoid war.

Hindi meaning: मनुहार

Synonyms: Conciliation, Placation, Pacification, Palliation, Pacification

Antonyms: Provocation, Aggravation, Disagreement

Example: This is not a time for political accommodation or popular <strong>appeasement</strong>.

Trick: Kabhi kabhi peace ke liye appeasement show karna hota

10 Woo (verb)

Woo  - Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन माँगना

Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate

Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage

Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to <strong>woo</strong> the young.

Trick: Acid attack survivors ne NGO se woo liya.

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