15 new English words for 14 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 Babel (noun)

Babel  - A confused noise made by a number of voices.

A confused noise made by a number of voices.

Hindi meaning: कोलाहल

Synonyms: Clamour, Din, Uproar, Din

Antonyms: Peace, Order

Example: It would be a veritable <strong>babel</strong> here if it weren't so damn quiet!

Trick: Babita ke wajah se babel hua

2 Plank (noun)

Plank  - A fundamental point of a political or other programme.

A fundamental point of a political or other programme.

Hindi meaning: प्रथममुद्दा

Synonyms: Main point, Essential part, Elementary point

Example: The central <strong>plank </strong>of the bill is the curb on industrial polluters.

Trick: Lanka ko jeetna hmara main plank hai

3 Salvo (noun)

Salvo  - A sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts.

A sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts.

Hindi meaning: बारूद की बौछार

Synonyms: Attack, Aggression, Charge

Example: The pardons provoked a <strong>salvo</strong> of accusations.

Trick: Slovakia me salvo hua

4 Deracinate (verb)

Deracinate  - Uproot (someone) from their natural geographical, social, or cultural environment.

Uproot (someone) from their natural geographical, social, or cultural environment.

Hindi meaning: जड़ से उखाड़ना

Synonyms: Terminate, Eradicate, Quash

Antonyms: Construct, Build

Example: Mass migration has intensified that sense of being <strong>deracinated</strong>.

Trick: Mere lgaya hua tree deracinate ho gaya

5 Protagonist (noun)

Protagonist  - The main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a situation.

The main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a situation.

Hindi meaning: सर्वेसर्वा

Synonyms: Chief character, Leading player, Hero

Antonyms: Subordinate, Minor

Example: However sources close to the five main <strong>protagonists</strong> have all confirmed their involvement.

Trick: PETA organisation me wo protagonist hai

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6 Delude (verb)

Delude  - Make (someone) believe something that is not true.

Make (someone) believe something that is not true.

Hindi meaning: छलना

Synonyms: Mislead, Deceive, Trick

Antonyms: Be honest, be open

Example: It was tempting to <strong>delude</strong> people that we had received more cards than we actually did.

Trick: Ludo me delude kiya muje

7 Imprecation (noun)

Imprecation  - A spoken curse.

A spoken curse.

Hindi meaning: अभिशाप

Synonyms: Curse, Malediction, Anathema, Damnation, Profanity

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Benison

Example: He was muttering threats and <strong>imprecations. </strong>

Trick: Nation pe imprecation lag gaya hai

8 Locution (noun)

Locution  - A word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom.

A word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट शैली

Synonyms: Wording, Style, Oratory

Example: ‘These <strong>locutions</strong> are determinedly descriptive.

Trick: Uski Intention me imprecation hai

9 Anathema (noun)

Anathema  - Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Hindi meaning: अभिशप्त

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Hateful, Repugnant, Repellent

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction

Example: It is an <strong>anathema</strong> to me to suggest that someone in their 60s is past their sell-by date.

Trick: Asthma patients ko dust se anathema hota hai

10 Staunchly (adverb)

Staunchly  - In a very loyal and committed manner.

In a very loyal and committed manner.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठापूर्वक

Synonyms: Resolutely, Unwaveringly, Persistently

Antonyms: Graciously, Obediently

Example: She <strong>staunchly</strong> defended the programme.

Trick: Lunch se staunchly behave kiya usne

11 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - A typical example or pattern of something.

A typical example or pattern of something.

Synonyms: Specimen, Exemplar, Illustration, Prototype, Archetype, Epitome

Example: The war was a <strong>paradigm</strong> of the destructive side of human nature.

Trick: Paragliding me Himachal paradigm hai

12 Silos (noun)

Silos  - A system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others.

A system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others.

Hindi meaning: कोष्‍ठागार

Synonyms: Stores, Depots

Example: I do not back up my data <strong>silos</strong> frequently enough.

Trick: Data silos kar ke rakha gaya hai

13 Mettle (noun)

Mettle  - The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions.

The ability and determination to do something successfully despite difficult conditions.

Hindi meaning: उत्साह

Synonyms: Courage, Fortitude, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: She really showed her <strong>mettle</strong> under pressure.

Trick: Metal ke buy karne ke liye mettle chahaiye

14 Instrumental (adjective)

Instrumental  - Important in making something happen.

Important in making something happen.

Hindi meaning: सहायक

Synonyms: Involved, Subservient, Conducive, Contributory, Ancillary

Antonyms: Unhelpful, Useless, Tangential

Example: They were highly<strong> instrumental</strong> in bringing the business to Newtown.

Trick: Ye instrument hamare kam ke liye instrumental hai

15 Agile (adjective)

Agile  - Able to think and understand quickly.

Able to think and understand quickly.

Hindi meaning: कुशल

Synonyms: Sharp, Acute, Shrewd, Astute

Antonyms: Moderate, Obtuse

Example: The right software can make any size company more efficient, more <strong>agile, </strong> more responsive.

Trick: Jailer ko agile hona chahiye

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