10 new English words for 22 August 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 Invoke (verb)

Invoke  - To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

To mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something.

Hindi meaning: की सहायता लेना

Synonyms: Cite, Adduce, Refer to, Instance

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Misquote, Distort, Misstate

Example: It is unlikely that libel laws will be <strong>invoked</strong>.

2 Imputation (noun)

Imputation  - A charge or claim that someone has done something undesirable.

A charge or claim that someone has done something undesirable.

Hindi meaning: आरोपण

Synonyms: Accusation, Charge, Indictment

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise

Example: There are grounds for inquiring into the <strong>imputations</strong> of misconduct against him.

3 Vindicate (verb)

Vindicate  - Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Hindi meaning: सच साबित होना

Synonyms: Justify, Demonstrate, Ratify, Give credence to

Antonyms: Disprove, Blame, Convict

Example: I have every confidence that this decision will be fully <strong>vindicated</strong>.

4 Mettle (noun)

Mettle  - The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions.

The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions.

Hindi meaning: उत्साह

Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: She really showed her <strong>mettle</strong> under pressure.

5 Condescending (adjective)

Condescending  - Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.

Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.

Hindi meaning: दूसरों को नीचा जताने का व्यवहार

Synonyms: Patronizing, Snooty, Lofty

Antonyms: Friendly, Respectful, Humble

Example: She thought the teachers were arrogant and <strong>condescending</strong>.

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6 Repudiation (noun)

Repudiation  - Refusal to fulfil or discharge an agreement, obligation, or debt.

Refusal to fulfil or discharge an agreement, obligation, or debt.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकरण

Synonyms: Rejection, Renouncement, Denial, Negation

Antonyms: Confirmation, Acknowledgement, Approval

Example: The breach is not so serious as to amount to a <strong>repudiation</strong> of the whole contract.

7 Weal (noun)

Weal  - The well-being or welfare of a country.

The well-being or welfare of a country.

Hindi meaning: जनकल्याण

Synonyms: Well-being, Welfare, Good

Antonyms: Ill-being, Failure

Example: People prepared to dedicate their lives to the public <strong>weal</strong>.

8 Scurrilous (adjective)

Scurrilous  - Very rude and offensive, and intended to damage somebody’s reputation.

Very rude and offensive, and intended to damage somebody’s reputation.

Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक

Synonyms: Abusive, Vituperative, Offensive, Insulting

Antonyms: Polite, Decent, Moral

Example: He wrote a <strong>scurrilous</strong> piece about me in the local press.

9 Trifling (adjective)

Trifling  - Unimportant or trivial.

Unimportant or trivial.

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ

Synonyms: Trivial, Unimportant, Negligible, Petty

Antonyms: Major, Important, Considerable

Example: You might think that these are mere <strong>trifling</strong> matters.

10 Venial (adjective)

Venial  - (of a sin or mistake) not very serious and therefore able to be forgiven.

(of a sin or mistake) not very serious and therefore able to be forgiven.

Hindi meaning: क्षम्य

Synonyms: Forgivable, Excusable, Pardonable

Antonyms: Indefensible, Sinful, Heinous

Example: Even quite <strong>venial</strong> offenders were sentenced to death.

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