10 new English words for 5 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.

1 Ostensibly (adverb)

Ostensibly  - As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट रूप से

Synonyms: Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly, Outwardly, Professedly

Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Really, Actually

Example: The party secretary resigned, <strong>ostensibly</strong> from ill health.

Trick: Tension uske chehre par ostensibly najar aa raha hai

2 Veracity (noun)

Veracity  - The quality of being true.

The quality of being true.

Hindi meaning: सत्यता

Synonyms: Truthfulness, Accuracy, Authenticity, Fidelity, Correctness, Probity

Antonyms: Deceit, Mendacity, Falsity, Inaccuracy

Example: They questioned the <strong>veracity</strong> of her story.

Trick: City me veracity se ministers ne bola rally me

3 Futile (adjective)

Futile  - Incapable of producing any useful result.

Incapable of producing any useful result.

Hindi meaning: निरर्थक

Synonyms: Pointless, Vain, Fruitless

Antonyms: Useful, Productive

Example: A lack of evidence in absence of harm cannot be interpreted as useless or <strong>futile. </strong>

Trick: Construction site pe abhi tile mangwana futile ho gya

4 Imbue (verb)

Imbue - To fill somebody/something with strong feelings, opinions or values.

To fill somebody/something with strong feelings, opinions or values.

Hindi meaning: भर देना

Synonyms: Infuse, Permeate, Saturate

Antonyms: Take out, Eliminate, Remove

Example: He was <strong>imbued</strong> with a desire for social justice.

Trick: Office renew krane ke bad ham imbue ho gaye

5 Apparatus (noun)

Apparatus  - The complex structure of a particular organization or system.

The complex structure of a particular organization or system.

Hindi meaning: संरचना

Synonyms: Structure, Framework, Set-up

Example: The union <strong>apparatus</strong> becomes an institutional structure within existing society.

Trick: Apartment ka apparatus samajh nai aya

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6 Pander (verb)

Pander - Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste).

Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste).

Hindi meaning: ख़ुश करना

Synonyms: Indulge, Satisfy, Comply with, Fulfil

Antonyms: Dissatisfy, Disappoint

Example: The Government should not be <strong>pandering</strong> to public taste in the arts, but rather driving it.

Trick: Rwanda ki deal se colleagues pander hue

7 Astonishing (adjective)

Astonishing - Extremely surprising or impressive.

Extremely surprising or impressive.

Hindi meaning: आश्चर्यजनक

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Shocking, Staggering, Stupefying

Antonyms: Dull, Ordinary, Unimpressive, Boring, Unsurprising

Example: I find it absolutely <strong>astonishing</strong> that you didn't like it.

Trick: Stone dekh kar astonishing ho gye ham

8 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical  - Not friendly.

Not friendly.

Hindi meaning: शत्रुवत

Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic

Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable

Example: The police officer had an <strong>inimical</strong> attitude towards criminals.

Trick: Police officers ka attitude inimical rhta hai criminals ke liye

9 Stoutly (adverb)

Stoutly  - With courage and determination.

With courage and determination.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़तापूर्वक

Synonyms: Firmly, Strongly, Vigorously, Boldly

Antonyms: Gently, Weakly

Example: He <strong>stoutly</strong> persisted in the confession of his faith.

Trick: Stunt bhut stoutly kiya movie me

10 Erode (verb)

Erode  - Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.

Hindi meaning: नष्टकरना

Synonyms: Wear Away, Destroy, Abrade

Antonyms: Maintain, Save, Conserve, Preserve

Example: This humiliation has <strong>eroded</strong> what confidence he has.

Trick: Ye road ab erode ho gayi hai

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