10 new English words for 16 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.
Hindi meaning: तड़पना
Synonyms: Struggle financially, Be in dire straits, Face insolvency
Antonyms: Do Well, Prosper, Succeed, Flourish
Example: The new democracy there continues to <strong>flounder. </strong>
Trick: Crisis me bhi company ke founder ne flounder kiya wonderfully
Hindi meaning: स्पष्टवादी
Synonyms: Frank, Outspoken, Bluff, Blunt
Antonyms: Secretive, Shy
Example: The ex-minister gave a <strong>candid</strong> interview about his reasons for resigning.
Trick: Uske deeds candid rahe hmesha
Hindi meaning: उत्साह
Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness
Example: She really showed her <strong>mettle</strong> under pressure.
Trick: Metal ke buy karne ke liye mettle chahaiye
Hindi meaning: छटपटाना
Synonyms: Flounder, Struggle, Thrash
Example: I was <strong>flailing</strong> about in the water.
Trick: Lily ne flail kiya crisis me
Hindi meaning: नेता
Synonyms: Forerunner, Leader, Pacesetter, Trendsetter
Antonyms: Imitator, Follower, Pupil, Disciple
Example: University campuses are often the <strong>bellwether</strong> of change.
Trick: Bell laga kar usne bellwether kiya sabko
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Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट रूप से
Synonyms: Notably, Clearly, Evidently
Antonyms: Vaguely, Questionably
Example: One important voice has been <strong>conspicuously</strong> absent.
Trick: Pics me meri sister conspicuously khush lag rhi thi
Hindi meaning: दुष्ट और धमकी के रूप में चित्रित करना
Synonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin
Antonyms: Build, Construct
Example: Villages were <strong>razed</strong> to the ground.
Trick: Race me haar ke raze kar diya sab
Hindi meaning: नेता
Synonyms: Vilify, Disparage, Diabolize
Antonyms: Honour, Celebrate
Example: Each side will <strong>demonise</strong> the other for support of their cause.
Trick: Money ko lekar demonise ho gaye goons
Hindi meaning: शक्तिहीन किया
Synonyms: Weakened, Drained, Sapped, Enervated, Used Up, Exhausted
Antonyms: Invigorated, Energized, Firm, Revived
Example: The dictator enriched himself but <strong>impoverished</strong> his people.
Trick: Poverty ke wajah se country impoverished hai
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 rhe the
