15 new English words for 2 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 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

2 Ensuing (adjective)

Ensuing  - That happens after or as a result of another event.

That happens after or as a result of another event.

Hindi meaning: बाद का

Synonyms: Following, Subsequent, Succeeding

Antonyms: Former, Preceding, Previous

Example: He had become separated from his parents in the <strong>ensuing</strong> panic.

Trick: Insurance krane ke bad hi incident ensuing hua

3 Hover (verb)

Hover  - To stay close to something.

To stay close to something.

Hindi meaning: आस पास फिरना

Synonyms: Loiter, Stay nearby, Wait about

Antonyms: Settle, Rest

Example: Temperatures <strong>hovered</strong> around freezing.

Trick: Howrah bridge hover hai yaha se

4 Rung (noun)

Rung  - A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure.

A level in a hierarchical structure, especially a class or career structure.

Hindi meaning: पायदान

Synonyms: Level, Rank, Position, Degree

Example: The arrangement is designed to allow young couples to get a foot on the first <strong>rung</strong> of the housing ladder.

Trick: Is game ke sare rungs maine clear kar liya hai

5 Stoke (verb)

Stoke  - Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).

Hindi meaning: और बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Inspire, Boost, Embolden

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade

Example: The Chancellor was <strong>stoking</strong> up a consumer boom

Trick: Toll tax ko stoke kiya ja rha hai

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6 Concerted (adjective)

Concerted  - Jointly arranged or carried out.

Jointly arranged or carried out.

Hindi meaning: एकत्र करना

Synonyms: Joint, Coordinated, Combined, Collaborative, United

Antonyms: Separate, Individual, Sole, Solitary

Example: A <strong>concerted </strong>effort from community residents led to the formation of an effective neighborhood watch.

Trick: Certificate me concerted effort dikhaya gaya

7 Ramification (noun)

Ramification  - A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

Hindi meaning: जटिलता

Synonyms: Aftermath, Consequence, Outcome, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Source

Example: The outcome will have widespread <strong>ramifications</strong> for business as well as for the rest of society.

Trick: Ram ke actions ka ramification dekh lo

8 Languish (verb)

Languish  - Lose or lack vitality.

Lose or lack vitality.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Wither, Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Prosper

Example: The share price <strong>languished</strong> at 102p.

Trick: Language me languish ho gaya hai ab

9 Shrill (adjective)

Shrill  - Very high and loud, in an unpleasant way.

Very high and loud, in an unpleasant way.

Hindi meaning: कल्पित

Synonyms: Piercing, Sharp, High-pitched, Screechy, Strident

Antonyms: Low, Soft, Mild, Calm

Example: The <strong>shrill</strong> cries of children broke the silence.

Trick: Hill me shrill awaz aa rahi thi

10 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.

11 Slate (verb)

Slate  - Schedule; plan.

Schedule; plan.

Hindi meaning: योजना बनाना

Synonyms: Set, Book, Fix

Example: London shows are <strong>slated</strong> for late June.

Trick: Employee ko manipulate kiya slate krne ko

12 Plummet (verb)

Plummet  - To fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position.

To fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position.

Hindi meaning: अचानक से गिरना

Synonyms: Plunge, Fall, Drop, Decline, Nosedive, Tumble

Antonyms: Rise, Ascend, Soar, Shoot-Up, Escalate

Example: Her spirits <strong>plummeted</strong> at the thought of meeting him again.

Trick: Plum ke rates me plummet hua hai

13 Ratify (verb)

Ratify  - To make an agreement officially or legally valid by voting for or signing it.

To make an agreement officially or legally valid by voting for or signing it.

Hindi meaning: पुष्टि करना

Synonyms: Confirm, Approve, Agree to, Validate

Antonyms: Reject, Disapprove, Deny

Example: The treaty was <strong>ratified</strong> by all the member states.

Trick: Rat ko chor aane ki bat ko ratify kiya police ne

14 Garb (noun)

Garb  - Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

Hindi meaning: पोशाक

Synonyms: Attire, Outfit, Turnout, Raiment

Example: He was dressed in Chinese <strong>garb</strong> and sporting a ponytail.

Trick: Ghar par swimming garb koi nai pahanta hai

15 Seasoned (adjective)

Seasoned  - Accustomed to particular conditions.

Accustomed to particular conditions.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवी

Synonyms: Experienced, Veteran, Matured

Antonyms: Inept, Incapable

Example: The youngsters were competing for the first time on snow against <strong>seasoned</strong> teams.

Trick: Cinematic industry me seasoned log hai ye

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