15 new English words for 31 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 Drubbing (noun)

Drubbing  - A resounding defeat in a match or contest.

A resounding defeat in a match or contest.

Hindi meaning: हार

Synonyms: Defeat, Loss, Crushing

Antonyms: Win, Victory

Example: They’ll get a <strong>drubbing</strong> in the local elections in May.

Trick: Drum beating competition me ran drubbing kar gaya

2 Decry (verb)

Decry  - Publicly denounce.

Publicly denounce.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Censure

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Applaud

Example: They <strong>decried</strong> human rights abuses.

Trick: Finger chips fry na hone par consumer ne decry kiya outlet me

3 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Striking, Breath-Taking, Splendid, Sensational

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Mediocre, Ordinary

Example: The special effects were quite <strong>spectacular</strong>.

Trick: Apke naye specs spectacular hai

4 Anomaly (noun)

Anomaly  - A thing, situation, etc. that is different from what is normal or expected.

A thing, situation, etc. that is different from what is normal or expected.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Abnormality, Irregularity, Oddity

Antonyms: Standard, Normality, Regularity

Example: There are a number of <strong>anomalies</strong> in the present system.

Trick: Mala ki situation anomaly hai hm sab se

5 Replicate (verb)

Replicate  - To copy something exactly.

To copy something exactly.

Hindi meaning: फिर से दोहराना

Synonyms: Copy, Duplicate, Imitate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Originate, Create, Invent, Initiate

Example: Subsequent experiments failed to <strong>replicate</strong> these findings.

Trick: Reply bhi replicate kar liya usne

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6 Tweaking (noun)

Tweaking  - A fine adjustment to a mechanism or system.

A fine adjustment to a mechanism or system.

Hindi meaning: फेरबदल

Synonyms: Adjustment, Modification, Alteration

Example: The software is pretty much there - it just needs a little <strong>tweaking. </strong>

Trick: Tricks ko tweaking kar ke samjha diya students ko

7 Catapult (verb)

Catapult  - To throw someone or something with great force.

To throw someone or something with great force.

Hindi meaning: फ़ेक देना

Synonyms: Throw, Hurl, Fling

Example: She was <strong>catapulted</strong> out of the car as it hit the wall.

Trick: Bolivia ka ye shibboleth hai jo bahut famous hai

8 Shibboleth (noun)

Shibboleth  - A custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.

A custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.

Hindi meaning: संकेत-शब्द

Synonyms: Tradition, Practice, Ritual

Example: He was up at the microphone chanting two of the most sacred lefty <strong>shibboleths.’ </strong>

Trick: Cat ne milk ko catapult kar diya

9 Buoy (verb)

Buoy  - Make (someone) cheerful and confident.

Make (someone) cheerful and confident.

Hindi meaning: फ़ेक देना

Synonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Encourage

Antonyms: Depress, Demoralize

Example: She was <strong>buoyed</strong> up by his praise.

Trick: Boys ko coach ne buoy kiya match se phle

10 Adept (adjective)

Adept  - Very skilled or proficient at something.

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Hindi meaning: निपुण

Synonyms: Expert, Proficient, Talented

Antonyms: Inept, Incompetent

Example: Other countries are more <strong>adept</strong> at keeping their judges in check.

Trick: Department me adept employees hai

11 Vehement (adjective)

Vehement  - Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Hindi meaning: प्रचण्ड

Synonyms: Passionate, Ardent, Fervent, Zealous

Antonyms: Moderate, Impassionate, Moderate

Example: This prompted some <strong>vehement</strong> criticism from shareholders in May.

Trick: He-man bhut hi vehement tha apne era me

12 Whiff (noun)

Whiff  - A trace or hint of something bad, menacing, or exciting.

A trace or hint of something bad, menacing, or exciting.

Hindi meaning: कश

Synonyms: Tinge, Impression, Shadow

Example: There had been a <strong>whiff</strong> of financial scandal in the past.

Trick: Steve ke whiff ka pta chal gaya

13 Threshold (noun)

Threshold  - The level at which something starts to happen.

The level at which something starts to happen.

Hindi meaning: दहलीज़

Synonyms: Starting point, Beginning, Brink

Antonyms: Ending, Close, Completion, Omega

Example: She was on the <strong>threshold</strong> of a dazzling career.

Trick: Jason holder world record break karne ke threshold par hai

14 Inexorably (adverb)

Inexorably  - In a way that is impossible to stop or prevent.

In a way that is impossible to stop or prevent.

Hindi meaning: अटलता से

Synonyms: Relentlessly, Inevitably, Irrevocably

Antonyms: Dubiously, Indefinitely

Example: The conflict was to lead <strong>inexorably</strong> to the outbreak of World War.

Trick: Exhibition ko inexorably organise kiya

15 Profligacy (noun)

Profligacy  - Reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources.

Reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources.

Hindi meaning: फ़िज़ूलखर्ची

Synonyms: Prodigality, Lavishness, Wastefulness

Antonyms: Frugality, Parsimony

Example: The country needs to borrow to pay for this <strong>profligacy. </strong>

Trick: Professor ki life profligacy me chal rahi hai

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