10 new English words for 22 May 2020, 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 Subtle (adjective)

Subtle  - Meaning-  Good at noticing and understanding things.

Meaning- Good at noticing and understanding things.

Hindi meaning: कुशाग्र-बुद्धि

Synonyms: Shrewd, Astute, Keen, Sagacious, Perceptive, Discerning

Antonyms: Stupid, Idiotic, Dumb, Foolish

Example: The job required a <strong>subtle</strong> mind which he was lacking.

Trick: Subject to totally understand karne wala subtle mind wala h

2 Provocative (adjective)

Provocative  - Meaning- Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Meaning- Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजक

Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating, Provoking, Infuriating, Exasperating

Antonyms: Subduing, Soothing, Pleasing, Delightful

Example: The book’s epilogue is deliberately <strong>provocative</strong>.

Trick: Talkative girls badi provocative hoti h

3 Calibre (noun)

Calibre  - Meaning- The quality of something, especially a person’s ability.

Meaning- The quality of something, especially a person’s ability.

Hindi meaning: क्षमता

Synonyms: Quality, Distinction, Excellence, Stature, Capacity, Standard

Antonyms: Ineptness, Inefficiency, Incompetence, Inability

Example: He was impressed by the high <strong>calibre</strong> of applicants for the job.

Trick: Ek traveler mai tracking ka caliber hona chahiye

4 Ebb (verb)

Ebb  - Meaning- Move away from the land.

Meaning- Move away from the land.

Hindi meaning: ज्वार भाटे का उतरना

Synonyms: Recede, Go out, Fall back, Subside, Abate, Retreat

Antonyms: Rise, Advance, Grow, Expand

Example: As long as the tide <strong>ebbed</strong>, eels were leaving the marshes and running out to sea.

Trick: Ab tides ebb karegi sea mai

5 Moor (verb)

Moor  - Meaning- To attach a boat, ship, etc. to a fixed object or to the land with a rope, or anchor it.

Meaning- To attach a boat, ship, etc. to a fixed object or to the land with a rope, or anchor it.

Hindi meaning: बाँधना

Synonyms: Tie up, Secure, Make fast, Fix firmly, Berth

Antonyms: Unfasten, Loosen, Unfix, Let go

Example: A number of fishing boats were <strong>moored</strong> to the quay.

Trick: Moor boat ko tour par jane se pahle loosen karo

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6 Staggering (adjective)

Staggering  - Meaning- So great, shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe.

Meaning- So great, shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Astounding, Astonishing, Stupefying, Breathtaking, Mind-blogging

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: They paid a <strong>staggering</strong> £5 million for the house.

Trick: Stage ka girna bada staggering tha

7 Bluster (verb)

Bluster  - Meaning- To talk in an aggressive or threatening way, but with little effect.

Meaning- To talk in an aggressive or threatening way, but with little effect.

Hindi meaning: धमकाना

Synonyms: Rant, Thunder, Fulminate, Deliver a tirade, Go on and on

Antonyms: Calm, Be quiet, Keep mum, Mute

Example: The government <strong>blustered</strong>, threatened, and finally publicly admitted that the students were right.

Trick: Blast karne ka bluster dete h terrorist

8 Whittle (verb)

Whittle  - Synonyms- Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps.

Synonyms- Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps.

Hindi meaning: काटना

Synonyms: Reduce, Cut down, Shrink, Trim, Diminish, Scale down

Antonyms: Increase, Extend, Develop, Rise

Example: The shortlist of fifteen was <strong>whittled</strong> down to five.

Trick: Cattle ke aane se pahle crops ko whittle kar liya

9 Avenge (verb)

Avenge  - Meaning-  To punish or hurt somebody in return for something bad or wrong that they have done to you, your family or friends.

Meaning- To punish or hurt somebody in return for something bad or wrong that they have done to you, your family or friends.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोध लेना

Synonyms: Take revenge for, Requite, Pay back, Repay

Antonyms: Forgive, Excuse, Pardon, Acquit

Example: She was determined to <strong>avenge</strong> herself on the man who had betrayed her.

Trick: Avenge or revenge ek hi bat h

10 Veneer (noun)

Veneer  - Meaning- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings.

Meaning- An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings.

Hindi meaning: मुखावरण

Synonyms: Façade, False front, Outward display, Disguise, Charade

Antonyms: Reality, Verity, Authenticity, Truth

Example: Her <strong>veneer</strong> of composure cracked a little.

Trick: Veneer face mai wo fake paneer bech gaya

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