10 new English words for 2 February 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 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: Court me king ko ministers ne coup kar diya

2 Amelioration (noun)

Amelioration  - The act of making something better.

The act of making something better.

Hindi meaning: उन्नति

Synonyms: Improvement, Advancement. Upgrade, Enhancement

Antonyms: Deterioration, Retreat

Example: Progress brings with it the <strong>amelioration</strong> of the human condition.

Trick: Patient me amelioration dikh raha bhut din bad

3 Indignation (noun)

Indignation - Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Hindi meaning: क्रोध क्षोभ

Synonyms: Resentment, Disgruntlement, Outrage

Antonyms: Pleasure, Delight, Cheer

Example: The rise in train fares has aroused public <strong>indignation</strong>.

Trick: Nation me indignation dekhne ko mila hai

4 Clampdown (noun)

Clampdown  - A concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something.

A concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something.

Hindi meaning: कठोर नीति

Synonyms: Suppression, Prevention, Stopping

Example: Many of the clubs affected are angry at the sudden <strong>clampdown</strong>.

Trick: Champ ko clampdown kiya gaya

5 Denounce (verb)

Denounce  - Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Hindi meaning: निंदाकरना

Synonyms: Condemn, Censure, Vilify, Stigmatize

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend

Example: The project was <strong>denounced</strong> as a scandalous waste of public money.

Trick: Nuns ne denounce kiya apne deeds ko

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6 Upper-Hand (noun)

Upper-Hand  - To have more power in a competitive situation than the other side and to be able to control things.

To have more power in a competitive situation than the other side and to be able to control things.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत स्थिति

Synonyms: Advantage, Superiority, Dominance

Antonyms: Setback, Drawback

Example: He always has to have the <strong>upper hand</strong>.

Trick: Upper floor me mera flat hai or ye upper hand hmare liye hai

7 Elude (verb)

Elude - Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.

Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.

Hindi meaning: टलना

Synonyms: Evade, Avoid, Get away from, Dodge

Antonyms: Face, Confront

Example: Physical strength is useless without not only a purpose, but also agility and lightening speed in order to <strong>elude</strong> enemies.

Trick: Late actor ke commemoration ko elude nai kiya gaya

8 Resile (verb)

Resile - Abandon a position or a course of action.

Abandon a position or a course of action.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिघात करना

Synonyms: Rebound, Ricochet, Be deflected

Antonyms: Stay, Remain

Example: In the instant case both experts <strong>resiled</strong> from more extreme positions.

Trick: Purani files ko resile kiya gaya hai kafi time se

9 Conviction (noun)

Conviction  - A firmly held belief or opinion.

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Hindi meaning: धारणा

Synonyms: Persuasion, Opinion, Thought

Example: His <strong>conviction</strong> that the death was no accident was stronger.

Trick: Sare nation ne conviction nai diya hai

10 Woo (verb)

Woo - Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन माँगना

Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate

Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage

Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to <strong>woo</strong> the young.

Trick: Acid attack survivors ne NGO se woo liya.

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