10 new English words for 26 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 Castigate (verb)

Castigate  - To criticize somebody/something/yourself severely.

To criticize somebody/something/yourself severely.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Chastise, Reprimand, Criticise, Chide, Upbraid, Rebuke

Antonyms: Praise, Exonerate, Laud, Compliment, Commend

Example: The minister <strong>castigated</strong> schools for falling standards in education.

Trick: News telecast krne ke bad castigate kiya reporter ko

2 Behest (noun)

Behest  - A person’s orders or command.

A person’s orders or command.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Command, Order, Instruction, Control

Antonyms: Suggestion, Recommendation, Proposition

Example: He was merely rebalancing his portfolio, at the <strong>behest</strong> of his financial adviser.

Trick: Government ka behest aya ki sabhi ko apna Aadhar card aur a/c number link karvana hai

3 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: समझौता परक

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

4 Pivotal (adjective)

Pivotal  - Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Hindi meaning: बुनियादी

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Significant, Focal

Antonyms: Inconsequential, Trivial

Example: We want it to play that <strong>pivotal</strong> role.

Trick: Picture me aisi personality hai jinka pivotal role hai

5 Ruckus (noun)

Ruckus  - A row or commotion.

A row or commotion.

Hindi meaning: हो हल्ला

Synonyms: Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult, Fuss

Antonyms: Tranquillity, Harmony

Example: There's enough <strong>ruckus</strong> over identity cards.

Trick: Ricky ruckus me fasa hua hai

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6 Clutch (noun)

Clutch  - A person's power or control, especially when regarded as inescapable.

A person's power or control, especially when regarded as inescapable.

Hindi meaning: शिकंजा

Synonyms: Power, Control, Domination, Command

Example: No school and I was totally free from the <strong>clutches</strong> of evil Physics and Chemistry professors.

Trick: Lush lounge ka clutch hai

7 Override (verb)

Override  - Be more important than.

Be more important than.

Hindi meaning: से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना

Synonyms: Outweigh, Supersede, Take precedence over, Take priority over

Example: Considerations of safety <strong>override</strong> all other concerns.

Trick: Bike ride karna override hai aj ke time me

8 Looming (adjective)

Looming  - (of an event) seemingly about to happen and regarded as ominous or worrying.

(of an event) seemingly about to happen and regarded as ominous or worrying.

Hindi meaning: निकट का

Synonyms: Impending, Forthcoming, Upcoming

Example: The government has not woken up to the <strong>looming</strong> crisis.

Trick: Loo lagne se bimar hona looming ho jata hai

9 Cripple (verb)

Cripple  - Cause severe and disabling damage to; deprive of the ability to function normally.

Cause severe and disabling damage to; deprive of the ability to function normally.

Hindi meaning: अशक्त बना देना

Synonyms: Ruin, Destroy, Crush, Wipe out

Antonyms: Repair, Mend

Example: Developing countries are <strong>crippled</strong> by their debts.

Trick: Couple ko cripple kar diya expenses ne

10 Bifurcate (verb)

Bifurcate  - Divide into two branches.

Divide into two branches.

Hindi meaning: दो शाखाओं में बांटना

Synonyms: Split, Separate, Branch

Antonyms: Join, Combine

Example: Where the road <strong>bifurcates</strong>, keep right as indicated by the signs.

Trick: Rate ko bifurcate kiya gaya

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