10 new English words for 22 May 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 Sanity (noun)

Sanity  - Reasonable and rational behaviour.

Reasonable and rational behaviour.

Hindi meaning: तर्कसंगतता

Synonyms: Rationality, Judiciousness, Reasonableness, Sensibleness

Antonyms: Insanity, Unreasonableness

Example: Because the children were eager to get their inheritance, they challenged their elderly mother’s <strong>sanity</strong> in court.

Trick: Saint log me sanity bht hoti hai .

2 Pamper (verb)

Pamper  - (indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness).

(indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness).

Hindi meaning: अधिक प्यार जताना

Synonyms: Indulge, Overindulge, Cosset, Mollycoddle, Coddle

Antonyms: Abuse, Ill-Treat, Maltreat, Mishandle

Example: After a tense day at work, she chose to <strong>pamper</strong> herself with hot yoga and a pedicure.

Trick: Pummy Aunty bacho Ko bht pamper karti hai.

3 Ordain (verb)

Ordain   - To establish or order by appointment, decree, or law.

To establish or order by appointment, decree, or law.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञा देना

Synonyms: Decree, Order, Command, Legislate, Dictate

Antonyms: Revoke, Rescind

Example: The recession may be severe enough to <strong>ordain</strong> structural change.

Trick: Order karte hai matlab ordain dete hai.

4 Connoisseur (noun)

Connoisseur  - An expert on a particular subject /(an expert judge in matters of taste.)

An expert on a particular subject /(an expert judge in matters of taste.)

Hindi meaning: पारखी/विशेषज्ञ

Synonyms: Gourmet, Epicure, Gastronome, Expert, Master

Antonyms: Ignoramus

Example: Because the psychologist talks to many individuals, she considers herself to be a <strong>connoisseur</strong> of people and their relationships.

Trick: Jo apni knowledge ko lekar sure hai vo connoisseur hai.

5 Veneration (noun)

Veneration  - Respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person

Respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person

Hindi meaning: सम्मान/आराधना

Synonyms: Reverence, Respect, Exaltation, Esteem

Antonyms: Disrespect, Dishonor

Example: The Bible says we should <strong>venerate</strong> our parents and our elders.

Trick: Van pe ration leke aahoge to log aapko veneration krenge.

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6 Revere (verb)

Revere  - Feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

Feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

Hindi meaning: सम्मान करना/आदर करना

Synonyms: Respect, Venerate, Exalt, Regard, Deify

Antonyms: Abhor, Condemn, Criticize, Denounce, Despise, Detest

Example: After he saved nine children from the burning building, the entire town will <strong>revere</strong> Charles as their local hero.

Trick: Sabi river ko revere kro .

7 Hideous (adjective)

Hideous  - (extremely unpleasant.)

(extremely unpleasant.)

Hindi meaning: भयंकर/घिनौना

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Abominable, Appalling, Awful, Disgusting, Distasteful, Dreadful, Evil

Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasing, Pleasant, Innocuous

Example: The communal riots were characterized by <strong>hideous</strong> actions of violence.

Trick: Hide karna burai us se hideous kam hai .

8 Inhibition (noun)

Inhibition  - Something that forbids, debars, or restricts

Something that forbids, debars, or restricts

Hindi meaning: निषेध/अवरोधन

Synonyms: Hindrance, Hampering, Obstruction, Impediment

Antonyms: Assistance, Clearance, Liberation, Permission, Approval

Example: The lack of money is the biggest <strong>inhibition</strong> we face in opening our cupcake shop.

Trick: Exibition me sabko entry inhibition hoti hai

9 Qualm (noun)

Qualm  - A feeling of doubt or uncertainty (about whether you are doing the right thing)

A feeling of doubt or uncertainty (about whether you are doing the right thing)

Hindi meaning: आशंका/संदेह

Synonyms: Apprehension, Misgiving, Uneasiness, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Ease

Example: The crooked businessman appeared to have no <strong>qualm</strong> about tearing down the nursing home to build a parking lot.

Trick: Kyu arm pakda bus me qualm hua.

10 Victual (noun)

Victual  - (food or provisions.)

(food or provisions.)

Hindi meaning: आहार/खाद्य

Synonyms: Food, Provision, Bread, Comestible

Example: Before leaving his mother <strong>packed</strong> victual to his child.

Trick: Waqt aahega tab muje bi acha victual milega

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