10 new English words for 22 March 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 Meddle (verb)

Meddle  - Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप करना

Synonyms: Interfere, Intervene, Tamper, Obtrude

Antonyms: Avoid, Eschew, Shun

Example: The machine is working fine so please do not <strong>meddle</strong> with the settings.

Trick: Inko har ladai me middle me aana hai matlab meddle karna hai.

2 Gimmick (noun)

Gimmick - A trick or device used to attract business or attention.

A trick or device used to attract business or attention.

Hindi meaning: चाल/तिकड़म

Synonyms: Artifice, Maneuver, Stratagem, Contrivance

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Honesty

Example: The proposal to cut taxes was just an election <strong>gimmick</strong> to win votes.

Trick: Gym me body builder ko laake gimmick karte hai.

3 Renegade (adjective)

Renegade  - Having treacherously changed allegiance.

Having treacherously changed allegiance.

Hindi meaning: स्वपक्ष-त्यागी

Synonyms: Treacherous, Traitorous, Disloyal, Perfidious

Antonyms: Faithful, Loyal, Trustworthy

Example: The <strong>renegade</strong> soldiers decided to leave the base and go back home to their families.

Trick: Dur hi rehna chahiye renegade logo se.  

4 Dither (verb)

Dither - Be indecisive.

Be indecisive.

Hindi meaning: दुविधा में होना

Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Teeter, Vacillate

Antonyms: Decide, Determine, Resolve

Example: Possessing determined attitude, She did not <strong>dither</strong> about what to do next.

Trick: Decide nhi kar pa rha hai dither ho rha hai.

5 Decry (verb)

Decry - Publicly denounce

Publicly denounce

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना/दोष देना

Synonyms: Denounce, Condemn, Criticize, Censure

Antonyms: Acclaim, Applaud, Laud, Praise, Extol

Example: When a child recently died in an abusive foster home, people marched in protest to <strong>decry</strong> the state’s foster care system.

Trick: Jo zyada cry karte hai movie me log unko decry karte hai.

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6 Rebuke (verb)

Rebuke - Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.

Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.

Hindi meaning: झिड़कना/फटकारना

Synonyms: Reprimand, Reproach, Scold, Admonish

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Compliment

Example: The minister used the sermon to <strong>rebuke</strong> those who were spreading gossip in the church.

Trick: Local company ne reebok jaisa rebuk ka juta bnaya to reebok ne usse rebuke kiya.

7 Frail (adjective)

Frail - Weak and delicate

Weak and delicate

Hindi meaning: कमजोर/शक्तिहीन

Synonyms: Infirm, Weak, Feeble, Crippled

Antonyms: Firm, In-Frangible, Non-Breakable, Strong

Example: The bridge was declared to be too <strong>frail</strong> for use after it was inspected by government officials, which is why it was demolished.

Trick: Exam me fail hone se frail nahi hona chahiye.

8 Ruefully (adverb)

Ruefully - In a way that expresses sorrow or regret.

In a way that expresses sorrow or regret.

Hindi meaning: खेदपूर्वक

Synonyms: Sorrowfully, Regretfully, Mournfully

Antonyms: Gladly, Gleefully, Delightfully, Blithely

Example: Edmund <strong>ruefully</strong> picked up the pieces of the picture frame he had accidentally broken.

Trick: Rone jaisa full muh bnakar ruefully dikhate hai.

9 Prestige (noun)

Prestige - Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठा/यश

Synonyms: Dignity, Esteem, Prominence, Status

Antonyms: Insignificance, Unimportance, Lowliness

Example: People with <strong>prestige</strong> and money often get away with breaking the law without consequences.

Trick: Kisi time pe prestige ka cooker lana bi prestige mana jata tha.

10 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Influence or power.

Influence or power.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव या पहुँच

Synonyms: Influence, Power, Dominance, Control, Authority

Antonyms: Powerlessness

Example: Celebrities often use their <strong>clout</strong> to get what they want.

Trick: Trekking me cloud ka bhout bada clout rehta hai journey me.

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