10 new English words for 12 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 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

2 Whopping (adjective)

Whopping  - very big.

very big.

Hindi meaning: बहुत बड़ा

Synonyms: Massive, Gigantic, Colossal, Mammoth

Antonyms: Small, Miniscule, Minute, Infinitesimal

Example: You are entitled to a <strong>whopping</strong> 40% off the recommended retail price.

Trick: Usne badi whopping shopping ki

3 Vanguard (noun)

Vanguard  - A position at the forefront of new developments or ideas.

A position at the forefront of new developments or ideas.

Hindi meaning: अग्रणीसमूह

Synonyms: Forefront, Van, Driving force

Example: He pointed out that track cycling was in the <strong>vanguard</strong> of Scottish international sport.

Trick: Van chalane wala hi vanguard ka role play kar raha tha

4 Euphoria (noun)

Euphoria  - A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Hindi meaning: सुखाभास

Synonyms: Elation, Happiness, Rapture, Glee

Antonyms: Despair, Sadness, Depression

Example: Even thinking about seeing it brings a feeling of <strong>euphoria</strong> so intense that I'm having to resist the urge to go and lie down.

Trick: Euphoria band ke gaane euphoria spread kar dete hai

5 Bewitch (verb)

Bewitch  - Enchant and delight (someone).

Enchant and delight (someone).

Hindi meaning: मोहित करना

Synonyms: Captivate, Charm, Enthral

Antonyms: Offend, Disgust

Example: She was <strong>bewitching</strong>, enchanting, graced with an unearthly elegance.

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6 Maverick (adjective)

Maverick  - Unorthodox.

Unorthodox.

Hindi meaning: अपरंपरागत

Synonyms: Unusual, Unfamiliar, Distinctive

Antonyms: Conformist, Conventional

Example: All I know is that MPs are very <strong>maverick</strong> so expect to be surprised!

Trick: Movie me main character ka role maverick tha

7 Doles (noun)

Doles  - Benefit paid by the state to the unemployed.

Benefit paid by the state to the unemployed.

Hindi meaning: अंशदान

Synonyms: Allowance, Welfare, Grant

Example: I was on the <strong>dole</strong> for three years.

Trick: Fool ke liye doles nai mila fest me

8 Reprimand (verb)

Reprimand  - To tell somebody officially that you do not approve of them or their actions.

To tell somebody officially that you do not approve of them or their actions.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Admonish

Antonyms: Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: Officials were <strong>reprimanded</strong> for poor work.

Trick: Man ko reprimand kiya sabke samne

9 Solace (noun)

Solace  - A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed.

A feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed.

Hindi meaning: सान्त्वना

Synonyms: Comfort, Consolation, Ease, Relief

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Upset

Example: His grandchildren were a <strong>solace</strong> in his old age.

Trick: Ola usne parents ke solace ke liye book ki

10 Rupture (noun)

Rupture  - A breach of a harmonious relationship.

A breach of a harmonious relationship.

Hindi meaning: अलगाव कलह

Synonyms: Rift, Estrangement, Breach, Split

Antonyms: Connection, Agreement

Example: The <strong>rupture</strong> with his father would never be healed.

Trick: Rapper ne rupture show kiya

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