10 new English words for 6 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 Bolster (verb)

Bolster  - Support or strengthen.

Support or strengthen.

Hindi meaning: प्रबलकरना

Synonyms: Support, Reinforce, Fortify, Buttress

Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Enfeeble, Debilitate

Example: Raising your voice is not a good way to <strong>bolster</strong> your position during an argument.

Trick: Be bold be bolster

2 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

3 Ingress (noun)

Ingress  - The act of entering a place.

The act of entering a place.

Hindi meaning: प्रवेश

Synonyms: Entry, Entrance, Access, Way in

Antonyms: Exit, Egress, Expulsion

Example: Railway systems depend on easy <strong>ingress</strong> and egress at numerous points along the route.

Trick: Is dress me party me ingress nahi milega

4 Heresy (noun)

Heresy  - Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.

Hindi meaning: अपधर्म

Synonyms: Dissension, Nonconformity, Apostasy

Example: The doctrine was denounced as a <strong>heresy</strong> by the Pope.

Trick: Story me heresy show kiya hai

5 Outrage (noun)

Outrage  - A strong feeling of shock and anger.

A strong feeling of shock and anger.

Hindi meaning: नाराज़गी

Synonyms: Indignation, Fury, Resentment, Affront

Antonyms: Pleasure, Happiness, Delight, Cheer

Example: She was filled with a strong sense of moral <strong>outrage</strong>.

Trick: Outstation rides me outrage ho gaya driver se

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6 Devise (verb)

Devise  - To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

To invent something new or a new way of doing something.

Hindi meaning: ईजादकरना

Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Invent, Come up with, Formulate

Antonyms: Imitate, Copy, Replicate, Duplicate

Example: A new system has been <strong>devised</strong> to control traffic in the city.

Trick: Devil se bachne ka rasta devise karo jaldi se

7 Tenuous (adjective)

Tenuous  - Very weak or slight.

Very weak or slight.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Insubstantial, Negligible, Slight

Antonyms: Strong, Substantial

Example: The <strong>tenuous</strong> link between interest rates and investment.

Trick: Tent se bana ghar tenuous hota hai

8 Corroborate (verb)

Corroborate  - Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Confirm, Verify, Ratify, Endorse

Antonyms: Disprove, Confute, Negate

Example: A study by researchers <strong>corroborates</strong> the statement of doctors here.

Trick: Colombo corroborate kar raha hai India se

9 Swathes (noun)

Swathes  - A broad strip or area of something.

A broad strip or area of something.

Hindi meaning: पट्टा

Synonyms: Area, Land, Sphere

Example: Broad <strong>swathes</strong> of China's industrial heartland are now chronically short of electricity.

Trick: Swati ne swarth mai is swathes par kabja kiya

10 Painstakingly (adverb)

Painstakingly  - With great care and thoroughness.

With great care and thoroughness.

Hindi meaning: विचारपूर्वक

Synonyms: Carefully, Thoroughly, Meticulously

Antonyms: Carelessly, Negligently, Thoughtlessly

Example: The property has been <strong>painstakingly</strong> restored by its current owners.

Trick: Stock ke management painstakingly kiya hai manager ne

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