10 new English words for 22 January 2017, 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 Disciple (noun)

Disciple - A follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.

A follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.

Hindi meaning: शिष्य/अनुयायी

Synonyms: Follower, Adherent, Believer, Devotee, Acolyte, Votary

Antonyms: Detractor, Opponent, Critic, Censurer

Example: A true <strong>disciple</strong> not only spreads his own religion but also contributes to others too.

Trick: Dis pupil meri sari baat manta hai ,mera Disciple hai.

2 Embellish (verb)

Embellish - To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality/ to make more beautiful and attractive.

To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality/ to make more beautiful and attractive.

Hindi meaning: अलंकृत करना/सजाना

Synonyms: Elaborate, Embroider, Decorate, Adorn, Ornament, Hone

Antonyms: Harm, Spoil, Deface, Disfigure

Example: Dan doesn’t trust the news media because he believes that most reports <strong>embellish</strong> the facts.

Trick: Bell ko Embellish kiya.

3 Testimony (noun)

Testimony - Evidence or proof of something.

Evidence or proof of something.

Hindi meaning: प्रमाण

Synonyms: Testament, Proof, Evidence, Avowal

Antonyms: Veto

Example: One of the witnesses in the murder trial later withdrew her <strong>testimony</strong>, saying that the police had pressured her into saying things that were not true.

Trick: Test me pass hone par money aur certificate laya hai Testimony ke tur pe

4 Allure (noun)

Allure - The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षण

Synonyms: Attraction, Charisma, Charm, Temptation, Fascination

Antonyms: Repulsion, Antipathy, Abomination

Example: Because I love the <strong>allure</strong> of the ocean waters, I enjoy spending time at the beach.

Trick: Aalu ke samose dur se aapko Allure karte hai.

5 Riotous (adjective)

Riotous  - Marked by or involving public disorder. / characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior.

Marked by or involving public disorder. / characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior.

Hindi meaning: अशांत/उपद्रवी

Synonyms: Unruly, Disruptive, Uncontrollable, Turbulent, Uproarious, Tumultuous

Antonyms: Calm, Harmonic, Peaceful, Orderly

Example: There was a <strong>riotous</strong> protest after the unfavorable policy implementation by the government in the state.

Trick: Riots me Riotous ho jati hai.

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6 Crux (noun)

Crux - The decisive or most important point at issue.

The decisive or most important point at issue.

Hindi meaning: सार/निचोड़

Synonyms: Nub, Heart, Essence, Most Important Point, Central Point, Main Point, Essential Part, Kernel.

Antonyms: Exterior, Outside, Exteriority, Nothingness, Trivia

Example: If the scientist does not find the <strong>crux</strong> of the mutation, he will never be able to cure the disease.

Trick: Sari bikeo me yamaha crux bike crux hai.

7 Advent (noun)

Advent - The arrival of a notable person or thing.

The arrival of a notable person or thing.

Hindi meaning: आगमन

Synonyms: Arrival, Appearance, Emergence, Occurrence, Dawn, Origin, Rise

Antonyms: Departure, Leaving, End

Example: With the <strong>advent</strong> of the internet, working from home has become a real phenomenon.

Trick: Advertisement ke baad product ka Advent hota hai.

8 Predicament (noun)

Predicament - A difficult, unpleasant situation

A difficult, unpleasant situation

Hindi meaning: कठिन परिस्थिति/संकट

Synonyms: Difficult Situation, Mess, Difficulty, Problematic, Quandary, Trouble, Muddle

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Solution

Example: Whenever I call my father, he always assumes I am in some type of <strong>predicament</strong> and in need of his help.

Trick: Predict karna man ke liye muskil hai Predicament hai .

9 Gamut (noun)

Gamut - The complete range or scope of something.

The complete range or scope of something.

Hindi meaning: सारे पहलु/विस्तार

Synonyms: Range, Spectrum, Span, Extent, Reach

Antonyms: Narrow, Parochial

Example: Since the arguments against the Metro project run the <strong>gamut</strong> from cost to conservation efforts, it will be a while before a final decision is made on the project.

Trick: Government of gamut of department hai.

10 Upsurge (noun)

Upsurge - An upward surge in the strength or quantity of something; an increase.

An upward surge in the strength or quantity of something; an increase.

Hindi meaning: उन्नति/चढ़ाव

Synonyms: Boom, Improvement, Upswing, Upturn, Advance, Rise

Antonyms: Downturn, Downfall

Example: After the new policies implementation, there was a immediate <strong>upsurge</strong> in the revenue.

Trick: Mountain pe surge karne ke liye strength upsurge karni pdegi.

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