10 new English words for 22 May 2019, 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 Explicit (Adjective)

Explicit  - Meaning: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Meaning: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Hindi meaning: सुस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Clear, Blunt, Distinct, Emphatic, Categorical, Perspicuous

Antonyms: Vague, Implicit, Ambiguous, Equivocal, Tacit

Example: They gave <strong>explicit</strong> reasons for leaving.

Trick: Explain karna Explicit karna ek hi baat hai.

2 Untenable (Adjective)

Untenable  - Meaning: (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Meaning: (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर, असमर्थनीय

Synonyms: Indefensible, Unjustified, Unsound, Absurd, Implausible

Antonyms: Tenable, Sustainable, Rational, Viable, Plausible

Example: I find your theory is <strong>untenable</strong> and it must be rejected.

Trick: jo able nhi stand hone ke vo Untenable hai.

3 Stagnate (Verb)

Stagnate  - Meaning: cease developing; become inactive or dull.

Meaning: cease developing; become inactive or dull.

Hindi meaning: गतिहीन होना, विकसित न होना

Synonyms: Languish, Vegetate, Idle, Fester, Rot

Antonyms: Progress, Advance, Evolve, Grow

Example: Everyone needs new challenges. Otherwise you just <strong>stagnate. </strong>

Trick: Stage pe aake Stagnate ho gye.

4 Superficial (Adjective)

Superficial  - Meaning: appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

Meaning: appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

Hindi meaning: पृष्ठीय, बाहरी

Synonyms: Specious, Apparent, Seeming, Ostensible, Cosmetic

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Fundamental, Structural

Example: The driver only received <strong>superficial</strong> injuries.

5 Swanky (Adjective)

Swanky  - Meaning: stylishly luxurious and expensive

Meaning: stylishly luxurious and expensive

Hindi meaning: सजीला, ठाठ का

Synonyms: Posh, Ritzy, Classy, Chic, Upscale, Swish

Antonyms: Mediocre, Tawdry, Tacky, Plain, Unstylish

Example: We stayed in a <strong>swanky</strong> hotel.

Trick: Swag me rahte hai Swanky .

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6 Usher (Verb)

Usher  - Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Meaning: show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग दिखलाना

Synonyms: Escort, Shepherd, Pilot, Marshal, Steer

Antonyms: Trail, Track, Trace, Stalk, Pursue

Example: I was <strong>ushered</strong> into the headmaster's office by my teacher.

Trick: Us ko teacher Usher karte hai.

7 Harbor (Verb)

Harbor  - Meaning: keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.

Meaning: keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.

Hindi meaning: सहना, भावना छिपाए रखना

Synonyms: Bear, Nurse, Cherish, Entertain, Foster

Antonyms: Let Out, Lay Open, Reveal

Example: She has <strong>harboured</strong> a grudge against me for years.

Trick: Har bar Harbour man me nhi rakna chahiye.

8 Dilemma (Noun)

Dilemma  - Meaning: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Meaning: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Hindi meaning: दुविधा

Synonyms: Quandary, Predicament, Catch-22, Perplexity, Fix, Catch

Antonyms: Ease, Comfort

Example: She faced a <strong>dilemma</strong> about whether to accept the offer or not.

Trick: Delhi me sab Dilemma me rehte hai.

9 Momentous (Adjective)

Momentous  - Meaning: (of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

Meaning: (of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

Hindi meaning: अति महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Significant, Historic, Pivotal, Earth-Shattering

Antonyms: Trivial, Insignificant, Trifling, Petty

Example: His colleagues all recognized that this was a <strong>momentous</strong> occasion.

Trick: Ye moment Momentous tha.

10 Aptly (Adverb)

Aptly  - Meaning: in a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Meaning: in a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Hindi meaning: प्रवीणता से, पटुता से

Synonyms: Appositely, Fittingly, Pertinently, Competently, Deftly

Antonyms: Inappropriately, Clumsily, Improperly, Unskillfully

Example: The Moonlight Restaurant was <strong>aptly</strong> named.

Trick: Adopt karo Aptly products ko.

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