10 new English words for 12 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 Rekindle (verb)

Rekindle  - Revive (something lost or lapsed).

Revive (something lost or lapsed).

Hindi meaning: फिर रोशन करना

Synonyms: Revitalize, Renew, Restore, Refresh

Antonyms: Suppress, Quench

Example: I am going to come and try to <strong>rekindle</strong> some lost friendships.

Trick: Kind log dusro ka jeevan rekindle kar dete hai

2 Charisma (noun)

Charisma  - Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षण

Synonyms: Charm, Presence, Aura

Antonyms: Repulsion, Distastefulness

Example: He has tremendous <strong>charisma</strong> and stage presence.

Trick: Karishma charisma bollywood me bhut raha

3 Euphemism (noun)

Euphemism  - A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Hindi meaning: मंगलभाषित

Synonyms: Polite term, Mild alternative, Substitute

Example: She wants to reclaim the word old and rejects <strong>euphemisms</strong> like elderly and seniors.

Trick: Phenomena ko euphemism ke through samjhaya

4 Proclivity (noun)

Proclivity  - A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

Hindi meaning: झुकाव

Synonyms: Inclination, Propensity, Tendency

Example: There has been enough mockery in the Western media concerning the <strong>proclivity</strong> of Chinese people to create counterfeit Western goods.

Trick: Live shows dekne ki proclivity hai mere frnd ko

5 Coup (noun)

Coup  - A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.

A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.

Hindi meaning: शक्ति की जब्ती

Synonyms: Deposition, Overthrow, Seizure of power

Antonyms: Surrender, Liberation

Example: He was overthrown in an army <strong>coup</strong>.

Trick: Ludo ke game me pseudo hai players

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6 Pseudo (adjective)

Pseudo  - Not genuine.

Not genuine.

Hindi meaning: मिथ्या

Synonyms: Spurious, Simulated, Sham

Antonyms: Genuine, True

Example: We are talking about real journalists and not the <strong>pseudo</strong> kind.

Trick: Court me king ko ministers ne coup kar diya

7 Thoroughbred (adjective)

Thoroughbred  - Of outstanding quality.

Of outstanding quality.

Hindi meaning: निष्कलंक

Synonyms: First-class, Top-quality, High-grade

Example: The cast is of genuine <strong>thoroughbred</strong> quality.

Trick: Sandwich me Bread thoroughbred quality ka tha

8 Transcend (verb)

Transcend  - To be or go beyond the usual limits of something.

To be or go beyond the usual limits of something.

Hindi meaning: आगे जाना

Synonyms: Exceed, Go beyond, Cut across

Antonyms: Fall behind, Be inferior

Example: His works by far<strong> transcend</strong> anything that has gone before.

Trick: Transportation expenses ko ham transcend kar gaye

9 Revamp (verb)

Revamp  - Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Refurbish, Renovate, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy

Example: The two major shopping malls in the area have now been <strong>revamped</strong> and upgraded.

Trick: Ramp walk ko revamp kiya hai is bar fashion show me

10 Rear (verb)

Rear  - Bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown.

Bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown.

Hindi meaning: पालन-पोषण करना

Synonyms: Care for, Nurture, Look after

Antonyms: Deprive, Repress

Example: She has her memories, she <strong>reared</strong> her children here and it is where she is most content.

Trick: Mayor ne apne kids ko rear kiya ache se

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