15 new English words for 1 April 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 Overhaul (noun)

Overhaul  - An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it.

An examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it.

Hindi meaning: पूरीजांचऔरमरम्मत

Synonyms: Repair, Rebuilding, Restoration, Mending

Antonyms: Deterioration, Destruction, Worsening

Example: They can only be honestly confronted by a thorough <strong>overhaul</strong> of the system the minister will be asked to control.

Trick: Car mechanic ne btaya ki car me overhaul ki jaroorat hai.

2 Stellar (adjective)

Stellar  - Exceptionally good.

Exceptionally good.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Outstanding, Astounding, Breathtaking

Antonyms: Ordinary, Inferior, Poor

Example: His restaurant has received <strong>stellar</strong> ratings in the guides.

Trick: Magic shows stellar tha kal rat ka

3 Seminal (adjective)

Seminal  - Very important and having a strong influence on later developments.

Very important and having a strong influence on later developments.

Hindi meaning: अत्यंत प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Influential, Formative, Groundbreaking

Antonyms: Unimportant, Irrelevant, Inconsiderable

Example: His book on social policy proved to be <strong>seminal</strong>.

Trick: Semifinal me Virat ki performance seminal thi

4 Espouse (verb)

Espouse  - To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

To give your support to a belief, policy, etc.

Hindi meaning: सहारा देना

Synonyms: Support, Accept, Adopt, Assist

Antonyms: Oppose, Abandon, Hinder, Disprove

Example: He <strong>espouses</strong> the belief that true revolutionaries must anchor their efforts in an act of love of people and of life.

Trick: Spouses ko espouse karna hoga agar unhe aage badhna hai to.

5 Conundrum (noun)

Conundrum  - A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

Hindi meaning: समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficult Question, Quandary, Poser, Enigma, Dilemma

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Benison, Grace

Example: One of the most difficult <strong>conundrums</strong> for the experts.

Trick: Kaun rat ko drum bajata hai ye conundrum hai

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6 Berate (verb)

Berate  - Scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

Hindi meaning: फटकारना

Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprove, Reprimand, Chide

Antonyms: Laud, Praise

Example: I read one where the whole thing starts with him being <strong>berated</strong> for being out of shape.

Trick: Rating khrab hone ke wajah se berate kiya employees ko

7 Temerity (noun)

Temerity  - Excessive confidence.

Excessive confidence.

Hindi meaning: उतावलापन

Synonyms: Audacity, Boldness, Impudence

Antonyms: Modesty, Shyness

Example: No one had the <strong>temerity</strong> to question his conclusions.

Trick: Team head ne temerity dikhaya sabke samne

8 Propound (verb)

Propound  - Put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.

Put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Present, Come up with, Mention

Antonyms: Withhold, Withdraw

Example: He's written several popular books <strong>propounding</strong> his theories.

Trick: Renowned authors ne book ke theories ko propound kiya

9 Paradox (noun)

Paradox  - A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.

Hindi meaning: विरोधाभास

Synonyms: Contradiction, Incongruity, Anomaly

Antonyms: Consistency, Agreement

Example: It is a curious <strong>paradox</strong> that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.

Trick: Paracommandos me aapas mai ko paradox nahi hota

10 Embrace (verb)

Embrace  - Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

Hindi meaning: आलिंगन करना

Synonyms: Welcome, Accept, Take up, Adopt

Antonyms: Discard, Shun, Repudiate

Example: Besides traditional methods, artists are <strong>embracing</strong> new technology.

Trick: Bracelet dekar embrace kiya gaya sbko hotel me

11 Unsavoury (adjective)

Unsavoury  - Disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable.

Disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable.

Hindi meaning: अरुचिकर

Synonyms: Unpleasant, Obnoxious, Disagreeable

Antonyms: Reputable, Wonderful

Example: Some of his commissions have some pretty <strong>unsavoury</strong> characters with shady pasts.

Trick: Savita ne unsavoury conduct kiya meeting me

12 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation  - A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule

Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old <strong>dispensation</strong>.

Trick: Dispensary medical facility ka dispensation hai

13 Ravage (noun)

Ravage  - The destructive effects of something.

The destructive effects of something.

Hindi meaning: विनाश

Synonyms: Damage, Devastation, Havoc

Antonyms: Assist, Aid

Example: Younger women are also not immune to the <strong>ravages</strong> of this disease.

Trick: Rave parties se youth ka ravage ho raha

14 Apprehension (noun)

Apprehension  - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: डर

Synonyms: Worry, Uneasiness, Restlessness, Anxiety

Antonyms: Calmness, Contentment

Example: She had some <strong>apprehensions</strong> about the filming.

Trick: Police ke pareshan karne ka apprehension hai mujhe

15 Bankroll (verb)

Bankroll  - Support (a person, organization, or project) financially.

Support (a person, organization, or project) financially.

Hindi meaning: प्रायोजित करना

Synonyms: Sponsor, Insure, Provide security for, Fund

Antonyms: Disapprove , Defund

Example: The extent to which the US would help <strong>bankroll</strong> this option is unclear.

Trick: Companies ko bankroll kar rahi hai bank

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