10 new English words for 17 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 Dubious (adjective)

Dubious  - Not to be relied upon.

Not to be relied upon.

Hindi meaning: संदेहास्पद

Synonyms: Suspicious, Unreliable, Equivocal, Indeterminate

Antonyms: Certain, Unquestionable, Definite, Trustworthy

Example: For some of these reports, he appears to have relied on highly <strong>dubious</strong> sources.

Trick: Jis par doubt hota hai wo hi dubious hota hai

2 Discourse (noun)

Discourse  - A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.

A formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Discussion, Treatise, Critique

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Pact

Example: It is one of the few <strong>discourses</strong> to address the topic of lay ethics.

Trick: 10+2 ke liye kayi courses ke liye kaafi discourse hua hai institute me.

3 Reluctant (adjective)

Reluctant  - Unwilling and hesitant.

Unwilling and hesitant.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Unwilling, Disinclined, Resistant

Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Ready

Example: People are somewhat more <strong>reluctant</strong> to talk to foreigners than they were at the beginning.

Trick: Meri aunt reluctant hai zumba class join krne ke liye

4 Unsubstantiated (adjective)

Unsubstantiated  - Not supported or proven by evidence.

Not supported or proven by evidence.

Hindi meaning: अप्रमाणित

Synonyms: Unconfirmed, Unsupported, Unproven

Antonyms: Reasonable, Valid, Sure

Example: The county council has always maintained that these claims are <strong>unsubstantiated</strong>.

Trick: Helpless aadmi khud ko hapless manta hai

5 Hapless (adjective)

Hapless  - (especially of a person) unfortunate.

(especially of a person) unfortunate.

Hindi meaning: भाग्यहीन

Synonyms: Unfortunate, Cursed, Luckless, Doomed

Antonyms: Fortunate, Blessed, Propitious

Example: It is not merely <strong>hapless</strong> tourists that are suffering in this unstable climate.

Trick: Culprit me sentence me unsubstantiated proof dikha hai

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6 Fend (verb)

Fend  - Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker.

Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker.

Hindi meaning: बचाव करना

Synonyms: Ward off, Resist, Repel, Secure

Antonyms: Attack, Assault, Assail, Smite

Example: I raised myself up on my right arm and <strong>fended</strong> the bike off.

Trick: Mail na send krke employee ne khud ko fend kiya

7 Dent (verb)

Dent  - Have an adverse effect on.

Have an adverse effect on.

Hindi meaning: काटना

Synonyms: Diminish, Weaken, Undermine

Antonyms: Boost, Bulge

Example: DVD sales may already be <strong>denting</strong> the box office.

Trick: Dentist ne dent kar di hai apni fees ko

8 Impart (verb)

Impart  - To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

To pass information, knowledge, etc. to other people.

Hindi meaning: दान करना

Synonyms: Convey, Transmit, Pass on, Give

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold

Example: The teachers <strong>imparted</strong> a great deal of knowledge to their pupils.

Trick: Mera part sirf knowledge ko impart karna hai yahan

9 Facet (noun)

Facet  - A particular part or aspect of something.

A particular part or aspect of something.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट पहलू

Synonyms: Aspect, Feature, Side, Dimension, Factor, Characteristic

Antonyms: Whole, Entire, Total, Full

Example: The report examines every<strong> facet</strong> of the prison system.

Trick: Citation ka facet samne rakha hai

10 Malady (noun)

Malady  - A serious problem.

A serious problem.

Hindi meaning: ख़राबी

Synonyms: Ailment, Complaint, Bug

Example: The United States is waking up from a serious <strong>malady</strong>.

Trick: Malaysia ke bare me malady btaya delegate ne

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