10 new English words for 20 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 Captivating (adjective)

Captivating  - Capable of attracting and holding interest.

Capable of attracting and holding interest.

Hindi meaning: लुभावना

Synonyms: Charming, Enchanting, Engaging

Antonyms: Boring, Repelling

Example: His children had apparently never seen anything more <strong>captivating</strong>.

Trick: Capture ki photo bhut hi captivating ayi hai

2 Rampage (verb)

Rampage  - To move through a place in a group, usually breaking things and causing damage.

To move through a place in a group, usually breaking things and causing damage.

Hindi meaning: उपद्रव करते हुए निकलना

Synonyms: Rush madly, Go berserk, Rush wildly

Antonyms: Move slowly, Crawl

Example: Several thousand demonstrators <strong>rampaged</strong> through the city’.

Trick: Ramp walk shuru hone se pehle hi sab <strong>rampage</strong> kar rahe the

3 Castaways (noun)

Castaways  - A person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place.

A person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place.

Hindi meaning: निकाला हुआ व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Shipwrecks, Maroons

Example: The <strong>castaways</strong> had been isolated so long that it was a miracle they weren't even more dysfunctional.

Trick: Gymnast ko castaways kar diya gaya

4 Succour (noun)

Succour  - Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Hindi meaning: राहत

Synonyms: Aid, Help, Assistance, Support

Antonyms: Hindrance, Impediment, Obstruction

Example: Victims' families had no protection, no <strong>succour</strong> or support.

Trick: Commander ko succour jaroorat nai hai

5 Beleaguered (adjective)

Beleaguered  - In a very difficult situation.

In a very difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: कष्टमय

Synonyms: Troubled, In difficulties, Under stress

Antonyms: Unworried, Untroubled, Carefree

Example: The <strong>beleaguered</strong> party leader was forced to resign.

Trick: Muslim league ki situation beleaguered chal rahi thi

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6 Snub (verb)

Snub  - To show a lack of respect for somebody, especially by ignoring them when you meet.

To show a lack of respect for somebody, especially by ignoring them when you meet.

Hindi meaning: अनादर करना

Synonyms: Insult, Rebuff, Disregard, Humiliate

Antonyms: Respect, Approve Praise

Example: The Government has consistently <strong>snubbed</strong> his requests for an official inquiry into the affair.

Trick: Sab snub kar rahe the Rhea Chakravarthy ko

7 Salvage (verb)

Salvage  - Retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

Retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

Hindi meaning: नुक़सान होने से बचाना

Synonyms: Retain, Preserve, Conserve

Antonyms: Harm, Lose

Example: In the last minute of injury time Ireland closed a one-goal deficit with Germany to <strong>salvage</strong> a draw.

Trick: Hamare age walo ko earth salvage karna chahiye

8 Buttress (verb)

Buttress  - Increase the strength of or justification for.

Increase the strength of or justification for.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Fortify, Support

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine

Example: Authority was <strong>buttressed</strong> by religious belief.

Trick: Trees buttress karte hai land ko

9 Thrilling (adjective)

Thrilling  - Causing excitement and pleasure.

Causing excitement and pleasure.

Hindi meaning: रोमांचकारी

Synonyms: Exhilarating, Exciting, Gripping

Antonyms: Depressing, Monotonous, Tedious

Example: It was a <strong>thrilling</strong> experience to see the boats afloat over the stream.

Trick: Real life me thrilling experience chahiye use

10 Unbridled (adjective)

Unbridled  - Uncontrolled.

Uncontrolled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Rampant, Uncurbed, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Curbed

Example: Running about with <strong>unbridled</strong> energy, the wild toddler could not be calmed down for her nap.

Trick: Bread unbridled agyi mess me

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