10 new English words for 14 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 Underlying (adjective)

Underlying  - Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly.

Important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly.

Hindi meaning: बुनियादी

Synonyms: Fundamental, Basic, Prime, Primary

Antonyms: Secondary, Refined

Example: The <strong>underlying</strong> assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.

Trick: Stethoscope use karna doctors sabse underlying hai.

2 Nudge (verb)

Nudge  - Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: आगेबढना

Synonyms: Prompt, Encourage, Coax, Stimulate, Jog

Antonyms: Discourage, Hold back, Restrain, Repress

Example: We have to <strong>nudge</strong> the politicians in the right direction.

Trick: Judge ne ek nudge diya victim ko

3 Emanate (verb)

Emanate  - Originate from.

Originate from.

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: Derive from, Arise from, Evolve from, Come from

Antonyms: Drop, Descend

Example: The proposals <strong>emanated</strong> from a committee.

Trick: Eminent logo se proposals emanate hue hai committee me

4 Accommodative (adjective)

Accommodative  - Willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs.

Willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs.

Hindi meaning: समझौतापरक

Synonyms: Cooperative, Adaptive, Complaisant

Antonyms: Disobliging, Uncooperative

Example: She was understanding, patient, <strong>accommodative</strong>, and always had a solution to all problems.

Trick: Commander ko accommodative hona padta hai

5 Foment (verb)

Foment  - To create trouble or violence or make it worse.

To create trouble or violence or make it worse.

Hindi meaning: भड़काना

Synonyms: Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Excite, Stir up, Spark off

Antonyms: Soothe, Calm, Discourage, Tranquilize

Example: They accused him of <strong>fomenting</strong> political unrest.

Trick: Mentor ne foment kiya followers ko

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6 Benign (adjective)

Benign  - Not causing damage or harm.

Not causing damage or harm.

Hindi meaning: हितकारी

Synonyms: Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Inoffensive, Gentle

Antonyms: Harsh, Harmful, Malignant

Example: The industry's environmental impact is relatively <strong>benign</strong>, even positive.

Trick: Hamara naai (barber) benign way me shave karta hai

7 Taper (noun)

Taper  - A gradual or incremental reduction.

A gradual or incremental reduction.

Hindi meaning: घटना

Synonyms: Decrease, Dwindle, Decline

Antonyms: Rise, Expansion

Example: With the <strong>taper</strong> in training, athletes can feel less hungry.

Trick: Palace ke glory me taper aaya hai

8 Resilient (adjective)

Resilient  - (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यास्थी

Synonyms: Strong, Tough, Hardy

Antonyms: Rigid, Stiff

Example: I am a much more confident and <strong>resilient</strong> person than I was three years ago.

Trick: Fail hone ke bad bhi vo resilient raha success ke liye

9 Arduous (adjective)

Arduous  - Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Involving a lot of effort and energy, especially over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: कठिन

Synonyms: Strenuous, Laborious, Onerous, Burdensome

Antonyms: Effortless, Simple, Smooth, Uncomplicated

Example: Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort to the <strong>arduous</strong> task.

Trick: Hard work karne wala hi arduous hota hai

10 Slack (adjective)

Slack  - (of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity.

(of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Stagnant, Inactive, Quiet

Antonyms: Effective, Active

Example: If business is <strong>slack</strong>, plans for a new van are postponed.

Trick: Mac ke business me slack aya hai

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