10 new English words for 22 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 Cornerstone (noun)

Cornerstone  - An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

Hindi meaning: आधार

Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Mainstay, Linchpin

Example: Yoga will continue to remain an important <strong>cornerstone</strong>.

Trick: Building ka foundation stone cornerstone kehlata hai

2 Predicament (noun)

Predicament  - A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Hindi meaning: दुर्दशा

Synonyms: Plight, Quandary, Quagmire, Crisis

Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Blessing

Example: Gamblers, and most civilians as well, are continually confronted with <strong>predicaments</strong> posed by uncertainty and chance.

Trick: Armament se sirf predicament hota hai

3 Anarchy (noun)

Anarchy  - A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Hindi meaning: अव्यवस्था

Synonyms: Lawlessness, Tumult, Misrule, Mayhem

Antonyms: Order, Lawfulness

Example: He must ensure public order in a country threatened with <strong>anarchy. </strong>

Trick: Archies me anarchy me dikhti hai

4 Ironic (adjective)

Ironic  - Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

Hindi meaning: मिथ्याभास-संबंधी

Synonyms: Paradoxical, Odd, Strange, Peculiar

Antonyms: Congruous, Appropriate

Example: It was <strong>ironic</strong> that now everybody had plenty of money for food they couldn't obtain it because everything was rationed.

Trick: Bollywood movie ke scene ironic hote hai

5 Gory (adjective)

Gory  - Involving or showing violence and bloodshed.

Involving or showing violence and bloodshed.

Hindi meaning: रक्तमय

Synonyms: Grisly, Gruesome, Brutal

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful

Example: Horror films aren't necessarily scary, and scary films don't have to be <strong>gory. </strong>

Trick: Ghori ke shashan me rajya gory ho gaya tha

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6 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

7 Cocktail (noun)

Cocktail  - A mixture of substances or factors, especially when dangerous or unpleasant.

A mixture of substances or factors, especially when dangerous or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: मिश्रण

Synonyms: Combination, Blend, Mixture

Example: The second sequel of the film is back with its deadly <strong>cocktail</strong> of fast cars, mean racers and betting.

Trick: Library me cocktail available hai tales ka

8 Churlish (adjective)

Churlish  - Rude or very unpleasant.

Rude or very unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: अशिष्ट

Synonyms: Rude, discourteous, impolite, surly

Antonyms: Polite, Sophisticated, Refined, Gentle

Example: It would be <strong>churlish</strong> to refuse such a generous offer.

Trick: Charlie ka behavior churlish tha party me

9 Whim (noun)

Whim  - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

Hindi meaning: सनक

Synonyms: Impulse, Urge, Notion, Vagary

Antonyms: Aversion, Disinclination, Disincentive

Example: She bought it on a <strong>whim</strong>.

Trick: Use Vim kharidne ki whim ho jati hai

10 Solidarity (noun)

Solidarity  - Support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.

Support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.

Hindi meaning: एकजुटता

Synonyms: Unanimity, Accord, Oneness, Cohesion, Consensus

Antonyms: Discord, Disagreement, Difference, Variance

Example: Demonstrations were held as a gesture of <strong>solidarity</strong> with the hunger strikers.

Trick: Solid group ke sath sabki solidarity hoti hai

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