10 new English words for 4 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 Brain child (noun)

Brain child  - An idea or invention which is considered to be a particular person's creation.

An idea or invention which is considered to be a particular person's creation.

Hindi meaning: आविष्कार

Synonyms: Innovation, Origination, Creation

Antonyms: Replication, Imitation

Example: The statue is the <strong>brainchild</strong> of a local landscape artist.

Trick: Section C ke students ne Science exhibition me brain child dikhaya

2 Tenor (noun)

Tenor  - The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

Hindi meaning: सार

Synonyms: Intent, Course

Example: He gives the reader a good sense of the <strong>tenor</strong> of the moment.

Trick: Tannery me jane ka tenor tha export company ka

3 Pigeon holing (noun)

Pigeon holing  - A category, typically an overly restrictive one, to which someone or something is assigned.

A category, typically an overly restrictive one, to which someone or something is assigned.

Hindi meaning: वर्ग

Synonyms: Category, Classification, Grouping

Example: It doesn't fit into the <strong>pigeonholes</strong> with which marketing departments are comfortable.

Trick: Pins ko pigeonholing tarike se rakha gaya hai

4 Nuanced (adjective)

Nuanced  - Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

Hindi meaning: सूक्ष्म भेद युक्त

Synonyms: Refined, Delicate, Airy

Antonyms: Rough, Coarse

Example: Most of our decisions are highly <strong>nuanced</strong>, very few are clearly black or white.

Trick: Paintings me nuanced art dikhaya gya

5 Cesspool (noun)

Cesspool  - A disgusting or corrupt place.

A disgusting or corrupt place.

Hindi meaning: मलकुंड

Synonyms: Sump, Cesspit

Example: The town is not the <strong>cesspool</strong> you portrayed.

Trick: Tool ko cesspool me use kiya

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6 Groundwork (noun)

Groundwork  - Preliminary or basic work.

Preliminary or basic work.

Hindi meaning: आधार कार्य

Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Cornerstone

Example: The <strong>groundwork</strong> has now been prepared for the main contractors to start work in May.

Trick: Round 2 me groundwork kiya tha hmne

7 Relegate (verb)

Relegate  - To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then <strong>relegated</strong> to the role of assistant.

Trick: Attendance irregularity ki wajah se usko relegate kar diya hai jabki uska promotion due tha

8 Blaze (noun)

Blaze  - A conspicuous display or outburst of something.

A conspicuous display or outburst of something.

Hindi meaning: आवेग

Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Outbreak

Antonyms: Serene, Calmness, Placid

Example: White ended the season in a <strong>blaze</strong> of glory, with seven goals in as many games

Trick: Kuch days me blaze bhut jyada badh jata hai

9 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

Trick: Coronavirus ka infection rampant hai aur bhut log isse affect hue.

10 Progeny (noun)

Progeny  - A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant.

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant.

Hindi meaning: वंशज

Synonyms: Offspring, Children, Successor

Example: He has since made his presence felt by producing quality, easy calving <strong>progeny</strong>.

Trick: Protocols me progeny ko bhi include kiya hai

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