10 new English words for 13 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 Wherewithal (noun)

Wherewithal  - The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.

The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.

Hindi meaning: साधन

Synonyms: Ready money, Resources, Reserves, Funds, Finances

Antonyms: Debts, Liabilities, Indebtedness

Example: They lacked the <strong>wherewithal</strong> to pay for the repairs.

Trick: Company ke pas abhi wherewithal hai apne employees ke liye.

2 Promulgate (verb)

Promulgate  - To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

To announce a new law or system officially or publicly.

Hindi meaning: एलान करना

Synonyms: Put into effect, Enact, Enforce, Implement, Pass

Antonyms: Withhold, Refrain, Suppress

Example: The surcharge was imposed under the country's emergency regulations <strong>promulgated</strong> in May.

Trick: Gate par Pramod ne promulgate kiya naye law ko

3 Ravage (verb)

Ravage  - Cause severe and extensive damage to.

Cause severe and extensive damage to.

Hindi meaning: बरबाद कर देना

Synonyms: Devastate, Destroy, Ruin, Raze

Antonyms: Assist, Aid, Preserve

Example: The Guru's tender body was <strong>ravaged</strong> by the disease.

Trick: Rave parties ne youth ko ravage kar diya

4 Discourse (noun)

Discourse  - A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.

A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Discussion, Treatise, Critique

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Pact

Example: It is one of the few <strong>discourses</strong> to address the topic of lay ethics.

Trick: 10+2 ke liye kayi courses ke liye kaafi discourse hua hai institute me.

5 Arduous (adjective)

Arduous  - Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: कठिन

Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome

Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated

Example: Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort to the <strong>arduous</strong> task.

Trick: Hard work karne wala hi arduous hota hai

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6 Shoestring (noun)

Shoestring  - A small or inadequate budget.

A small or inadequate budget.

Hindi meaning: बहुत कम पैसे का

Synonyms: Insignificant sum, Pittance, Trivial

Antonyms: Significant, Substantial

Example: Many early studies were done on a <strong>shoestring</strong>.

Trick: Show ka shoestring budget tha

7 Straggling (adjective)

Straggling  - Grown, spread, or laid out in an irregular way.

Grown, spread, or laid out in an irregular way.

Hindi meaning: तितर-बितर

Synonyms: Rambling, Aimless

Example: A long <strong>straggling</strong> village was set up.

Trick: Travel kar ke straggling village phuche ham raat me

8 Speculation (noun)

Speculation  - The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Conjecture, Supposition, Guesswork

Antonyms: Reality, Fact, Proof

Example: There has long been <strong>speculation</strong> that excessive accumulation of starch may impair chloroplast function.

Trick: Calculation se ye speculation lgaya gaya gai

9 Astonishing (adjective)

Astonishing  - Extremely surprising or impressive.

Extremely surprising or impressive.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: I find it absolutely <strong>astonishing</strong> that you didn't like it.

Trick: Stone dekh kar astonishing ho gye ham

10 Sane (adjective)

Sane  - Reasonable or sensible.

Reasonable or sensible.

Hindi meaning: समझदार

Synonyms: Prudent, Pragmatic, Sound

Antonyms: Unreasonable, Mad

Example: A <strong>sane</strong> discussion of the important social issues of our time.

Trick: Main head committee ke sane hai

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