15 new English words for 9 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 Multitudinous (adjective)

Multitudinous  - Very numerous.

Very numerous.

Hindi meaning: बहुसंख्यक

Synonyms: Abundant, Profuse, Prolific, Innumerable

Antonyms: Limited, Countable

Example: Next he moved on to the government's <strong>multitudinous</strong> achievements.

Trick: Reading karte karte wo tread karta hai

2 Sporadic (adjective)

Sporadic  - Happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular.

Happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular.

Hindi meaning: छितराया हुआ

Synonyms: Intermittent, Infrequent, Irregular

Antonyms: Frequent, Regular, Constant

Example: It all adds up to a very uneven, <strong>sporadic</strong> film experience.

Trick: Speech me sab impeccable tha

3 Dire (adjective)

Dire  - Very bad.

Very bad.

Hindi meaning: बहुत बुरा

Synonyms: Defective, Substandard, Faulty, Imperfect, Below par

Antonyms: Perfect, Flawless, Sound

Example: The weather was absolutely <strong>dire</strong>.

Trick: Army officers ko unke achievements ke liye govt. Ne emulate kiya

4 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: Lambe time se lambast kiya ja raha tha hme

5 Buttress (verb)

Buttress  - Increase the strength of or justification for.

Increase the strength of or justification for.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना

Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Fortify, Support

Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine

Example: Authority was <strong>buttressed</strong> by religious belief.

Trick: Reality se mere dost ko insulate kiya gaya hai

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6 Searing (adjective)

Searing  - Severely critical.

Severely critical.

Hindi meaning: अत्यंतकठोर

Synonyms: Fierce, Blistering, Scathing

Antonyms: Gentle, Calm, Mild

Example: A <strong>searing</strong> attack on the government.

Trick: Price change hone ke wajah se usne caprice dikhaya

7 Spate (noun)

Spate  - A large number of similar things coming in quick succession.

A large number of similar things coming in quick succession.

Hindi meaning: अतिवृष्टि

Synonyms: Series, Succession, Flurry, Run, String

Example: The bombing was the latest in a <strong>spate</strong> of terrorist attacks.

Trick: Man ne reprimand show kiya

8 Embark (verb)

Embark  - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence, Initiate

Antonyms: Disembark, Finish, End, Stop

Example: She <strong>embarked</strong> on a new career.

Trick: Lawn me sabhi echelon ke authority baithe hai

9 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: पूरी जांच और मरम्मत

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: Bar me unabated hustle bustle rehti hai

10 Milieu (noun)

Milieu  - A person's social environment.

A person's social environment.

Hindi meaning: वातावरण

Synonyms: Environment, Background, Ambience

Example: The findings of the report refer to a particular social and cultural <strong>milieu</strong>.

Trick: Chess ka game tough logo ka turf hai

11 Mordantly (adverb)

Mordantly  - In a way that is cruel and humorous.

In a way that is cruel and humorous.

Synonyms: Sarcastically, Caustically, Cuttingly

Example: The novel is brilliantly observed and <strong>mordantly</strong> funny.

12 Pundit (noun)

Pundit  - An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public.

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public.

Synonyms: Expert, Specialist, Mentor

Antonyms: Amateur, Ignoramus

Example: ‘Political and media <strong>pundits</strong> have struggled to define this latest violent episode.

13 Gloomy (adjective)

Gloomy  - Causing or feeling depression or despondency.

Causing or feeling depression or despondency.

Hindi meaning: विषादपूर्ण

Synonyms: Despondent, Disappointed, Depressed, Downcast

Antonyms: Encouraging, Promising, Hopeful

Example: The atmosphere during those closing moments was <strong>gloomy</strong>, depressing and discouraging.

Trick: Economy ki condition gloomy chal rahi hai second wave ki

14 Abstention (noun)

Abstention  - Restraint in one's consumption.

Restraint in one's consumption.

Hindi meaning: परहेज़

Synonyms: Temperance, Chastity, Continence

Example: The Church insisted on <strong>abstention</strong> from all luxuries.

Trick: Abstention ki wajah se tension me hai mera friend

15 Galvanise (verb)

Galvanise  - To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win <strong>galvanized</strong> the whole team.

Trick: Gal par thappad mar usne galvanise kar diya

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