10 new English words for 2 January 2022, 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.
Hindi meaning: बोलबाला
Synonyms: Command, Control, Rule, Authority
Antonyms: Powerlessness, Weakness, Incompetence, Incapability
Example: He was quick to exploit those who fell under his <strong>sway</strong>.
Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit, Cede
Antonyms: Deny, Reject, Refuse
Example: He reluctantly <strong>conceded</strong> me the point.
Hindi meaning: बरबाद कर देना
Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc
Antonyms: Assist, Aid
Example: Younger women are also not immune to the <strong>ravages</strong> of this disease.
Hindi meaning: बरखास्तगी
Synonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Firing
Example: The offence merited a written warning that could lead to a <strong>sacking</strong>.
Hindi meaning: मनुहार
Synonyms: Conciliation, Placation, Pacification, Palliation, Pacification
Antonyms: Provocation, Aggravation, Disagreement
Example: This is not a time for political accommodation or popular <strong>appeasement</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: काफी मात्रा में
Synonyms: Fragment, Part, Bit
Antonyms: Whole, Total
Example: I've already written a fair <strong>chunk</strong> of the article.
Hindi meaning: घिसा-पिटा
Synonyms: Trite, Overused, Overdone, Worn out
Antonyms: Original, Fresh
Example: That's one of those <strong>hackneyed</strong> sayings we grow accustomed to from a young age.
Hindi meaning: अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation
Antonyms: Willingness, Inclination
Example: It is a role she embraces with regal dignity and a hint of self-conscious <strong>reluctance</strong>.
Hindi meaning: आवश्यक
Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Unimportant, Insignificant, Optional
Example: The government realized that it was <strong>incumbent </strong>on them to act.
Hindi meaning: त्रिशंकु
Synonyms: Suspended, Pendent
Antonyms: Active, Effective
Example: If repeated nationwide, this swing would produce a <strong>hung</strong> parliament.
