15 new English words for 5 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 Carnage (noun)

Carnage  - The killing of a large number of people.

The killing of a large number of people.

Hindi meaning: संहार

Synonyms: Slaughter, Massacre, Pogrom, Bloodshed, Mass Murder

Example: For this day of <strong>carnage</strong> and tears there can be no justification or excuse.

Trick: Car se nikal kar logo ne carnage shuru kar diya

2 Charade (noun)

Charade  - An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.

Hindi meaning: पाखंड दिखावा

Synonyms: Farce, Sham, Pretence, False display

Antonyms: Reality, Truth

Example: This <strong>charade</strong> of an interview was nothing more than a commercial for appeasement.

Trick: Charitable association ka kame ek charade ye ab pta chala

3 Conflagration (noun)

Conflagration  - An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.

An extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.

Hindi meaning: अग्निकांड

Synonyms: Inferno, Blaze, Firestorm

Example: The fire services were not adequate to deal with major <strong>conflagrations. </strong>

Trick: Fire extinguishers conflagration rok nai paye

4 Professed (adjective)

Professed  - (of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

(of a quality, feeling, or belief) claimed openly but often falsely.

Hindi meaning: तथाकथित

Synonyms: Pretended, Purported, Claimed

Antonyms: Genuine, Verified

Example: They could call me to account when my actions didn't match my <strong>professed</strong> beliefs.

Trick: Professor ne apne research ko professed kiya

5 Bereft (adjective)

Bereft  - Deprived of or lacking (something).

Deprived of or lacking (something).

Hindi meaning: वंचित

Synonyms: Deprived of, Devoid, Grieving, Lacking, Robbed of, Denuded

Antonyms: Full, Loaded, Replete, Filled

Example: Suddenly this community is <strong>bereft</strong> of sporting success and devoid of any heroes.

Trick: Rafting me adventure bereft tha accident ke bad

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6 Plunge (verb)

Plunge  - Fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Fall suddenly and uncontrollably.

Hindi meaning: अचानक से गिरना

Synonyms: Crash, Plummet, Tumble, Drop

Antonyms: Soar, Go up, Rise

Example: For him, the country has already <strong>plunged</strong> into civil war.

Trick: Hazratganj ki crowd me plunge aaya hai lockdowns k wajah se

7 Deleterious (adjective)

Deleterious  - Harmful and damaging.

Harmful and damaging.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक

Synonyms: Damaging, Detrimental, Injurious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Harmless

Example: Divorce is assumed to have <strong>deleterious</strong> effects on children.

Trick: Deleterious virus ko computer se delete kar do

8 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

9 Palatable (adjective)

Palatable  - (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.

(of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार्य

Synonyms: Pleasant, Agreeable, Acceptable

Antonyms: Unpleasant, Disagreeable

Example: All these remedies have delightful aromas making them pleasurably <strong>palatable. </strong>

Trick: Table pe sab palatable deals present kiye gaye hai

10 Frivolous (adjective)

Frivolous  - Not having any serious purpose or value.

Not having any serious purpose or value.

Hindi meaning: गंभीरता से विचार न करने वाला

Synonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Unimportant, Pointless

Antonyms: Serious, Thoughtful

Example: Drug companies claim the union and consumer plan would encourage <strong>frivolous</strong> lawsuits.

11 Flurry (noun)

Flurry  - A sudden short period of activity or excitement.

A sudden short period of activity or excitement.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Burst, Outbreak, Spurt, Blaze

Antonyms: Calmness, Peace

Example: This period also saw a <strong>flurry</strong> of construction activities in Bangalore.

Trick: Fairy ke story se flurry hoti hai meri niece

12 Debilitating (adjective)

Debilitating   - Tending to weaken something.

Tending to weaken something.

Hindi meaning: दुर्बल

Synonyms: Draining, Exhausting, Enervating

Antonyms: Invigorating, Refreshing

Example: Poor customer care can have a <strong>debilitating</strong> effect on a business.

Trick: Debts ne company ko debilitating kar diya hai

13 Woo (verb)

Woo  - Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Seek the favour, support, or custom of.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन माँगना

Synonyms: Pursue, Seek the support of, Try to cultivate

Antonyms: Ignore, Discourage

Example: Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to <strong>woo</strong> the young.

Trick: Acid attack survivors ne NGO se woo liya.

14 Tenets (noun)

Tenets  - One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on.

One of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on.

Hindi meaning: कार्मिक सिद्धांत नियम

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Dogma, Credo, Doctrine, Precept

Antonyms: Disbelief, Incredulity

Example: He reminded them of the basic <strong>tenets</strong> of biblical teaching.

Trick: Nets par practice krna cricket ka tenets hai

15 Relegate (verb)

Relegate  - To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित कर देना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Demote, Move down, Put down, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Raise, Push, Encourage

Example: She was then <strong>relegated</strong> to the role of assistant.

Trick: Attendance irregularity ki wajah se usko relegate kar diya hai jabki uska promotion due tha

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