15 new English words for 29 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 Savvy (adjective)

Savvy  - Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement.

Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement.

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक ज्ञान रखना

Synonyms: Shrewd, Canny, Sharp-witted, Astute

Antonyms: Naïve, Unintelligent

Example: Many of us pride ourselves on being <strong>savvy</strong> enough to spot a fake.

Trick: Aj ke sabhi kids tech-savvy hote hai

2 Grim (adjective)

Grim  - Depressing or worrying to consider.

Depressing or worrying to consider.

Hindi meaning: निर्दय सख़्त

Synonyms: Dreadful, Dire, Ghastly, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasing, Comforting

Example: The war was a <strong>grim</strong> reminder of the inhumanity of man to man.

Trick: Grim situation glimmer aayi hai ab

3 Transgression (noun)

Transgression  - An act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable.

An act that goes beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable.

Hindi meaning: अपराध

Synonyms: Offence, Sin, Wrongdoing, Felony

Antonyms: Good deed, Benefaction

Example: She was unable to forgive his latest <strong>transgression</strong>.

Trick: Transgender ka majak banana transgression hain

4 Usher (verb)

Usher  - Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Show or guide (someone) somewhere.

Hindi meaning: रास्ता दिखाना

Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Lead the way, Guide, Convoy

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The secretary <strong>ushered</strong> me into his office.

Trick: Sher ka rasta koi usher nai karta

5 Luminary (noun)

Luminary  - A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

Hindi meaning: दिग्गज

Synonyms: Inspiration, Leading light, Master

Example: The retreat is a weekend of tutorials from leading business <strong>luminaries</strong> on entrepreneurship.

Trick: Lamp rakh ke luminary ka kam kiya

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6 Lucrative (adjective)

Lucrative  - Producing a great deal of profit.

Producing a great deal of profit.

Hindi meaning: लाभदायक

Synonyms: Gainful, Profitable, Money-making

Antonyms: Unfavourable, Disadvantageous

Example: There was more money in the game thanks to <strong>lucrative</strong> television contracts.

Trick: Lucy ne lucrative deal ka proposal diya hai

7 Beholden (adjective)

Beholden  - Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.

Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.

Hindi meaning: आभारी कृतज्ञ

Synonyms: Indebted, Obliged, Grateful, Bound, Thankful

Antonyms: Ungrateful, Unobligated, Unthankful

Example: She didn't like to be <strong>beholden</strong> to anyone.

Trick: Mera saman hold krne ke liye mai apka beholden hu

8 Untoward (adjective)

Untoward  - Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

Hindi meaning: अप्रत्याशित

Synonyms: Unpredicted, Unforeseen, Unanticipated

Antonyms: Fitting, Appropriate

Example: Any <strong>untoward</strong> effects appear first in this sensitive age group.

Trick: Ward ko untoward bnwaya gaya hai

9 Glare (noun)

Glare  - A fierce or angry stare.

A fierce or angry stare.

Hindi meaning: क्रुद्ध दृष्टि

Synonyms: Scowl, Glower, Frown

Antonyms: Grin, Beam

Example: ‘Both sides were throwing <strong>glares</strong> and looks of contempt.

Trick: Lady glare me thi meeting ke time

10 Convulsion (noun)

Convulsion  - A sudden important change that happens to a country or an organization.

A sudden important change that happens to a country or an organization.

Hindi meaning: खलबली

Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disruption, Chaos, Disorder

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Calmness

Example: Political <strong>convulsions</strong> threatening the stability of new democracies.

Trick: Corona ke wajah se economy me convulsion aaya hai

11 Upend (verb)

Upend  - Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

Hindi meaning: उलट देना

Synonyms: Overturn, Invert, Reverse

Example: He had <strong>upended</strong> the bottle when he slammed the door.

Trick: Pen se chipkali ko upend kar diya maine

12 Robust (adjective)

Robust  - Strong and healthy.

Strong and healthy.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Sturdy, Vigorous, Powerful, Tough

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Infirm, Delicate

Example: She is a pleasantly <strong>robust</strong> woman of modest means, patriotic in convictions, guileless in manner.

Trick: Ye robot bada robust hai

13 Volatile (adjective)

Volatile  - Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the w.

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the w.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर

Synonyms: Strained, Full of upheavals, Eruptive

Antonyms: Constant, Stable

Example: The political situation was becoming more <strong>volatile</strong>.

Trick: Holi ke bad se volatile situation hai ghar ki

14 Swamp (verb)

Swamp  - To make somebody have more of something than they can deal with.

To make somebody have more of something than they can deal with.

Hindi meaning: भरा होना

Synonyms: Overwhelm, Inundate, Deluge, Overload

Antonyms: Drain, Deplete

Example: The country was <strong>swamped</strong> with goods from abroad.

Trick: Serial me vamp swamp hai galat kam ke liye

15 Silver-lining (noun)

Silver-lining  - An advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation.

An advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Hindi meaning: आशा की किरण

Synonyms: Positive side, Rosy outlook, Bright side

Example: When things look black, there's always a <strong>silver lining</strong>.

Trick: Silver project ne silver lining ki bat kahi meeting me

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