10 new English words for 23 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 Aptly (adverb)

Aptly  - In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Suitably, Appropriately, Deftly

Antonyms: Incompetently, Improperly

Example: The <strong>aptly</strong> named Grand Hotel is embellished.

Trick: App banana ke lye aptly kam kiya developers ne

2 Tapestry (noun)

Tapestry  - Used in reference to an intricate or complex sequence of events.

Used in reference to an intricate or complex sequence of events.

Hindi meaning: चित्रयवनिका

Synonyms: Brocade, Dosser

Example: To complete his <strong>tapestry</strong> of interwoven plots, the resolution had to be brilliantly contrived.

Trick: History me events tapestry rahe hai

3 Predicate (verb)

Predicate  - Found or base something on.

Found or base something on.

Hindi meaning: निर्धारक होना

Synonyms: Base, Establish, Be independent

Antonyms: Invalidate, Nullify, Stop

Example: The theory of structure on which later chemistry was <strong>predicated</strong>.

Trick: Dictator apni bat ko predicate karta hai

4 Pertinent (adjective)

Pertinent  - Appropriate to a particular situation.

Appropriate to a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त मुनासिब

Synonyms: Relevant, To the point, Apposite, Appropriate

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Extraneous, Inappropriate

Example: Please keep your comments <strong>pertinent</strong> to the topic under discussion.

Trick: Tent lagana yaha pertinent hai

5 Tailor (verb)

Tailor  - Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.

Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त बनाना

Synonyms: Adapt, Mould, Attune, Modify, Reshape, Mould

Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Deny, Spurn, Turn Down

Example: Arrangements can be <strong>tailored</strong> to meet individual requirements.

Trick: Player ko tailor kiya gaya current game situation ke according

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6 Highbrow (adjective)

Highbrow  - Intellectual or rarefied in taste.

Intellectual or rarefied in taste.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Intellectual, Cultivated, Educated, Learned

Antonyms: Illiterate, Uncultured

Example: ‘I think that artists and the cultural sector can often seem unnecessarily <strong>highbrow. </strong>

Trick: High profile parties me highbrow jda milte hai

7 Prophetic (adjective)

Prophetic  - Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.

Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: भविष्यसूचक

Synonyms: Predictive, Visionary, Prescient

Example: His warnings proved <strong>prophetic</strong>.

Trick: Ascetic ne prophetic view btaya

8 Paradoxically (adverb)

Paradoxically  - In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभासी तरीके से

Synonyms: Absurdly, Incongruously, Illogically

Antonyms: Normally, Logically

Example: Each panel has a visual autonomy that, <strong>paradoxically</strong>, enhances the painting's sense of unity.

Trick: Para commando paradoxically bat nai karte kabhi

9 Condescending (adjective)

Condescending  - Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.

Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.

Hindi meaning: दूसरों को नीचा जताने का व्यवहार

Synonyms: Patronizing, Snooty, Lofty

Antonyms: Friendly, Respectful, Humble

Example: She thought the teachers were arrogant and <strong>condescending</strong>.

Trick: Concert organize krne me uska attitude condescending raha

10 Cue (noun)

Cue  - An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

Hindi meaning: संकेत

Synonyms: Signal, Sign, Indication, Prompt, Intimation

Example: I think that's my <strong>cue</strong> to explain why I'm here.

Trick: Renewal ke liye cue mila

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