10 new English words for 20 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 Abysmally (adverb)

Abysmally  - In an extremely bad way.

In an extremely bad way.

Hindi meaning: बेकार ढंग से

Synonyms: Awfully, Appallingly, Terribly

Antonyms: Superbly, Wonderfully

Example: She treats me <strong>abysmally</strong> at times.

Trick: Network streaming me abysmally problems arhi hai Abhay ke liye

2 Peculiar (adjective)

Peculiar  - Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried.

Strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried.

Hindi meaning: अजीब

Synonyms: Unusual, Particular, Special, Strange

Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Familiar

Example: He died in very <strong>peculiar</strong> circumstances.

Trick: Reservation sites par peculiar ads aate rehte hai.

3 Juxtapose (verb)

Juxtapose  - To put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them.

To put people or things together, especially in order to show a contrast or a new relationship between them.

Hindi meaning: तुलना करना

Synonyms: Compare, Contrast, Collate, Appose

Example: In the exhibition, abstract paintings are <strong>juxtaposed</strong> with shocking photographs.

Trick: Pose dekh kar shadi me wo juxtapose kar raha tha

4 Gauge (verb)

Gauge  - Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Hindi meaning: मापना

Synonyms: Compute, Work out, Calculate

Example: You can only <strong>gauge</strong> how well any tool works by putting it into action.

Trick: Har stage me gauge kiya unhone research ke

5 Mitigate (verb)

Mitigate  - To make something less harmful, serious, etc.

To make something less harmful, serious, etc.

Hindi meaning: गम्भीरता कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Palliate, Assuage, Attenuate, Extenuate

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Increase

Example: Soil erosion was <strong>mitigated</strong> by the planting of trees.

Trick: Gate ke wajah se mitigate ho gaya barish ka pani nai to sab andar ajata

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6 Solace (noun)

Solace  - A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed.

A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed.

Hindi meaning: सान्त्वना

Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Ease, Relief

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Upset

Example: His grandchildren were a <strong>solace</strong> in his old age.

Trick: Ola usne parents ke solace ke liye book ki

7 Inordinate (adjective)

Inordinate  - Unusually or disproportionately large.

Unusually or disproportionately large.

Hindi meaning: अतिरिक्त

Synonyms: Excessive, Unnecessary, Needless, Undue

Antonyms: Reasonable, Moderate

Example: An <strong>inordinate</strong> amount of time has been wasted upon the subject.

Trick: Donation ka amount inordinate aaya hai

8 Milieu (noun)

Milieu  - A person's social environment.

A person's social environment.

Hindi meaning: वातावरण

Synonyms: Environment, Background, Ambience

Example: The social <strong>milieu</strong> upon which they have up to now been based is deeply divided.

Trick: Sabse milna julna ache milieu ko dikhata hai

9 Cogent (adjective)

Cogent  - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Hindi meaning: ठोस निश्चायक

Synonyms: Convincing, Strong, Forceful

Antonyms: Invalid, Ineffective, Unimportant

Example: The newspaper's lawyers must prepare a <strong>cogent</strong> appeal.

Trick: Gentleman ne cogent opinion diya seminar me

10 Burnout (noun)

Burnout  - Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

Hindi meaning: अक्रियाशील

Synonyms: Exhaustion, Weariness, Tiredness

Antonyms: Liveliness, Vigour

Example: Holding such conflicting feelings can lead to severe stress and <strong>burnout</strong>.

Trick: Workout ke bad burnout feel hua

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