10 new English words for 27 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 Piecemeal (adjective)

Piecemeal  - Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Hindi meaning: बराबर और धीमा

Synonyms: Gradual, Progressive, Moderate

Antonyms: Abrupt, Sudden

Example: The village is slowly being killed off by <strong>piecemeal</strong> development.

Trick: Meal proper lo muscles piecemeal se badh jayenge

2 Overarching (adjective)

Overarching  - Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete

Example: The <strong>overarching</strong> principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.

Trick: Archery me India ka prabhav overarching hai

3 Shell-shocked (adjective)

Shell-shocked  - Shocked or confused because of a sudden alarming experience.

Shocked or confused because of a sudden alarming experience.

Hindi meaning: हैरान

Synonyms: Stupefied, Stunned, Raddled

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Rested

Example: You could be <strong>shell-shocked</strong> by all of the applause.

Trick: Beach me shell ko dekh kar hm shell-shocked ho gaye

4 Hog (verb)

Hog  - Take or use most or all of (something) in an unfair or selfish way.

Take or use most or all of (something) in an unfair or selfish way.

Hindi meaning: हथिया लेना

Synonyms: Dominate, Take over, Corner

Antonyms: Give, Surrender

Example: He never <strong>hogged</strong> the limelight.

Trick: Mob ne hog ki headlines curfew me

5 Riveting (adjective)

Riveting  - So interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely.

So interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely.

Hindi meaning: दिलचस्प

Synonyms: Engrossing, Absorbing, Fascinating, Enthralling

Antonyms: Boring, Tedious, Dull

Example: The play was absolutely <strong>riveting</strong>.

Trick: River rafting ka experience riveting tha

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6 Faux (adjective)

Faux  - Not genuine.

Not genuine.

Hindi meaning: नकली

Synonyms: Fake, Artificial, Unreal

Antonyms: Genuine, Authentic

Example: Political posturing and <strong>faux</strong> diplomacy may be all we can expect.

Trick: Fax se faux messages aye hai

7 Buttress (verb)

Buttress  - Increase the strength of or justification for.

Increase the strength of or justification for.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Fortify, Support

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine

Example: Authority was<strong> buttressed</strong> by religious belief.

Trick: Trees buttress karte hai land ko

8 Doom (verb)

Doom  - Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome.

Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Destine, Fate, Ordain

Example: Her plan was <strong>doomed</strong> to failure.

Trick: Zoom channel pe show dekh kar doom rhe hai students

9 Fleece (verb)

Fleece  - Obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them.

Obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them.

Hindi meaning: धन हथियाना

Synonyms: Cheat, Defraud, Trick, Swindle

Antonyms: Give, Donate

Example: The city's cab drivers are notorious for fixing fares and <strong>fleecing</strong> tourists.

Trick: Lee ki jeans fleece kar ke bechi

10 All- encompassing (adjective)

All- encompassing  - Including everything.

Including everything.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Comprehensive, Wide, Extensive, All-Embracing

Antonyms: Limited, Restricted, Confined, Bounded

Example: The risks detailed here are not <strong>all-encompassing</strong>.

Trick: UPSC ki preparation all-encompassing subjects ki demand karti hai, jisme har cheez ki basic knowledge jaroori hai

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