10 new English words for 22 December 2021, 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 Decipher (verb)

Decipher  - To succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand.

To succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand.

Hindi meaning: समझना

Synonyms: Comprehend, Interpret, Perceive

Antonyms: Confuse, Misinterpret, Misunderstand

Example: Can anyone <strong>decipher</strong> his handwriting?

Trick: Phrase ko decipher kr liya kids ne

2 Procrastination (noun)

Procrastination  - The act of delaying something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it.

The act of delaying something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it.

Hindi meaning: विलंब

Synonyms: Dithering, Vacillation, Filibuster, Temporizing, Stall

Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Hustle, Accelerate

Example: After weeks of <strong>procrastination</strong>, the president finally resigned.

Trick: Ration dene me procrastination hota hai abhi bhi

3 Sap (verb)

Sap  - Gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power)

Gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power)

Hindi meaning: अशक्त कर देना

Synonyms: Erode, Wear away, Deplete, Lessen

Antonyms: Strengthen, Build

Example: Your official passion for evidence is gradually <strong>sapping</strong> your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.

Trick: Sapling lagane ke bad sap ho gaye gardeners

4 Dire (adjective)

Dire  - Very bad.

Very bad.

Hindi meaning: बहुत बुरा

Synonyms: Defective, Substandard, Faulty, Imperfect, Below par

Antonyms: Perfect, Flawless, Sound

Example: The weather was absolutely <strong>dire. </strong>

Trick: Uski diary bhut hi dire condition me thi

5 Moribund (adjective)

Moribund  - No longer effective and about to come to an end completely.

No longer effective and about to come to an end completely.

Hindi meaning: मरणासन्न

Synonyms: Inactive, Stagnant, Motionless, Inoperative

Antonyms: Active, Functioning, Working, Operating

Example: My <strong>moribund</strong> computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second.

Trick: Bhut si mobile companies moribund hai

Unlock all 10 words for 22 December 2021

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite <strong>spectacular. </strong>

Trick: Apke naye specs spectacular hai

7 Encomium (noun)

Encomium  - A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Hindi meaning: गुणगान

Synonyms: Eulogy, Panegyric, Accolade, Tribute

Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Censure

Example: The functions were not rituals to merely shower<strong> encomiums </strong>on the birthday boy.

Trick: Kam age me hi Neeraj Chopra ko bahut encomium mili

8 Chasm (noun)

Chasm  - A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

Hindi meaning: दरार

Synonyms: Breach, Gulf, Rift

Example: One year later and the <strong>chasm</strong> between this side and that side has grown ever wider.

Trick: Chai or coffee ko lekar chasm ho gaya dono groups me

9 Cling (verb)

Cling  - Remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to.

Remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to.

Hindi meaning: अडिग रहना

Synonyms: Adhere, Stick, Hold

Antonyms: Detach, Let go

Example: People <strong>cling</strong> stubbornly to the worldview that sustains them.

Trick: Group ke kuch log cling the apne decision par

10 Phalanx (noun)

Phalanx - A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body.

A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body.

Hindi meaning: झुंड

Synonyms: Group, Troop, Company

Example: He headed past the <strong>phalanx</strong> of waiting reporters to the line of limos.

Trick: Lunch me poora phalanx aaya hai

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!