15 new English words for 24 March 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 Exultation (noun)

Exultation  - A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation.

A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation.

Hindi meaning: उल्लास

Synonyms: Jubilation, Rejoicing, Glee

Antonyms: Depression, Gloom

Example: ‘People were shouting and cheering in frenzied <strong>exultation</strong>.

Trick: Consultation fees kam hi doctor ki islye wo exultation me dance krne laga

2 Overarching (adjective)

Overarching  - Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Inclusive, Overall, Through-out, Complete

Example: The <strong>overarching</strong> principle at work is that everyone contributes to the common need.

Trick: Archery me India ka prabhav overarching hai

3 Enunciate (verb)

Enunciate  - Express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms.

Express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से कहना

Synonyms: State, Declare, Put into words, Profess

Antonyms: Be quiet, Keep mum

Example: There are many principles of war <strong>enunciated</strong> by many experts.

Trick: Nun sari bat enunciate karegi

4 Besiege (verb)

Besiege  - Surround and harass.

Surround and harass.

Hindi meaning: दबाव डालना

Synonyms: Surround, Swarm round, Encircle

Antonyms: Please, Assist

Example: The production wasn't so much beset as <strong>besieged</strong> by difficulties.

Trick: Travellers unease feel kar rhe the besiege hone ke bad

5 Grapple (verb)

Grapple  - Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Tackle, Confront, Face, Attend to

Antonyms: Fail, Hold, Surrender

Example: Passers-by <strong>grappled</strong> with the man after the attack.

Trick: Apple ka business problems se grapple kar raha hai

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6 Occasion (verb)

Occasion  - Cause (something).

Cause (something).

Hindi meaning: कारण होना

Synonyms: Cause, Give rise to, Lead to, Prompt

Example: My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has <strong>occasioned</strong> controversy.

Trick: Oxford ki atlas se padhne ka occasion hua

7 Travails (noun)

Travails  - Painful or laborious effort.

Painful or laborious effort.

Hindi meaning: घोर श्रम

Synonyms: Hard work, Menial work, Labour, Chores

Antonyms: Comforts, Pastimes

Example: Today I'm just enormously grateful that such things exist and can be called upon in times of <strong>travail</strong>.

Trick: Transgenders ne travails kiya bhut

8 Dismal (adjective)

Dismal  - Pitifully or disgracefully bad.

Pitifully or disgracefully bad.

Hindi meaning: निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Bad, Poor, Disgraceful, Terrible

Antonyms: Hopeful, Encouraging

Example: By that measure, too, Australia's recent performance looks <strong>dismal</strong>.

Trick: Dish dekh k judge ne dismal hi kaha unhe bilkul pasand nai aya

9 Prune (verb)

Prune  - Reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts.

Reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts.

Hindi meaning: काटना

Synonyms: Reduce, Diminish, Cut back, Shrink

Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend

Example: The workforce was <strong>pruned</strong>.

Trick: Company me workforce ko prune kiya gaya hai.

10 Circumvent (verb)

Circumvent  - Find a way around (an obstacle).

Find a way around (an obstacle).

Hindi meaning: बच निकलना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Dodge

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Meet

Example: They found a way of <strong>circumventing</strong> the law.

Trick: Wo har circumstances me circumvent karta hai.

11 Fray (noun)

Fray  - A battle or fight.

A battle or fight.

Hindi meaning: लड़ाई

Synonyms: Conflict, Clash, Brawl, Engagement

Antonyms: Peace, Harmony

Example: Despite these <strong>frays, </strong> the black children realize they are financially superior.

Trick: Friday meeting me boss ne sabko revenue ki situation ne fray kiya

12 Vaunted (adjective)

Vaunted  - Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way.

Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way.

Hindi meaning: अधिक प्रशंसित

Synonyms: Acclaimed, Exalted, Boast

Antonyms: Unsung, Criticized

Example: They have utterly eclipsed their <strong>vaunted</strong> American rivals.

Trick: Team ki winning ka credit vaunted coach ko jata hai

13 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

14 Enigma (noun)

Enigma  - A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Hindi meaning: रहस्य पहेली

Synonyms: Puzzle, Mystery, Conundrum, Riddle

Example: Like this person was an <strong>enigma</strong>, a thousand puzzles beneath a vulnerable skin.

Trick: Nima ka joining letter enigma hai sabke liye

15 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - (of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

(of something bad) existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Restrained

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

Trick: Coronavirus ka infection rampant hai aur bhut log isse affect hue.

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