10 new English words for 20 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 Tenets (noun)

Tenets  - One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on.

One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on.

Hindi meaning: कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept

Antonyms: Disbelief, Incredulity

Example: He reminded them of the basic <strong>tenets</strong> of biblical teaching.

Trick: Nets par practice krna cricket ka tenets hai

2 Grist (noun)

Grist  - Useful material, especially to support an argument.

Useful material, especially to support an argument.

Hindi meaning: फायदेमंद

Synonyms: Resources, Means

Example: Documents just made public may provide <strong>grist</strong> for his opponents.

Trick: Wrist par watch pahnna grist rehta hai

3 Daunting (adjective)

Daunting  - Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करने वाला

Synonyms: Intimidating, Discouraging, Disheartening, Unnerving

Antonyms: Encouraging, Heartening, Supporting, Reassuring

Example: She has the <strong>daunting</strong> task of cooking for 20 people every day.

Trick: Aj ka interview bahut hi daunting tha mere liye

4 Opprobrium (noun)

Opprobrium  - Harsh criticism or censure.

Harsh criticism or censure.

Hindi meaning: अनादर

Synonyms: Vilification, Vituperation, Condemnation

Antonyms: Esteem, Pride, Respect

Example: I have been heaped with some <strong>opprobrium</strong> by opponents of the project.

Trick: Last operation me opprobrium face karna pada

5 Discern (verb)

Discern  - Recognize or find out.

Recognize or find out.

Hindi meaning: जानना

Synonyms: Discover, Make out, Come to know, Diagnose

Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can <strong>discern</strong> no difference between the two policies.

Trick: Scent ko discern kar liya maine

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6 Wrack (verb)

Wrack  - Cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.

Cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.

Hindi meaning: कष्ट देना

Synonyms: Torment, Torture, Agonize

Antonyms: Soothe, Assist

Example: I was <strong>wracked</strong> by conflicting feelings this Tuesday.

Trick: Railway track me accident hone se bhut logoko wrack hua

7 Fillip (noun)

Fillip  - Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन

Synonyms: Boost, Stimulus, Impetus

Antonyms: Hindrance, Encumbrance

Example: The book signing session should provide a <strong>fillip</strong> to sales.

Trick: Philip company ko fillip mil gaya

8 Embark (verb)

Embark  - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate

Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop

Example: She <strong>embarked</strong> on a new career.

Trick: Trainer ne shark ko train krna embark kar diya hai

9 Quagmire (noun)

Quagmire  - An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.

An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.

Hindi meaning: नाज़ुकहालत

Synonyms: Morass, Imbroglio, Predicament, Quandary

Antonyms: Solution, Blessing, Ease, Closure

Example: This political <strong>quagmire</strong> does relate closely to the economic situation.

Trick: August me quagmire aa sakta hai

10 Rash (adjective)

Rash  - Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Hindi meaning: जल्दबाज

Synonyms: Impetuous, Hasty, Incautious

Antonyms: Careful, Cautious, Thoughtful

Example: He had obvious talent, but had a habit of making a couple of <strong>rash</strong> tackles.

Trick: Sushmita ka rash decision uske liye galat ho gya

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