15 new English words for 20 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.
Hindi meaning: कुशाग्र-बुद्धि
Synonyms: Shrewd, Astute, Keen, Sagacious, Perceptive, Discerning
Antonyms: Stupid, Idiotic, Dumb, Foolish
Example: The job required a <strong>subtle</strong> mind which he was lacking.
Trick: Sab inventions dekhne ke bad scientists ne subtle change kiya
Hindi meaning: दोनों ओर फैला होना
Synonyms: Lie on both sides of, Be situated on both sides of, Extend across
Example: The most loyal fans seem to be those in areas <strong>straddling</strong> the border.
Trick: Salman ka stardom India Pak me straddle hai
Hindi meaning: कहावत
Synonyms: Saying, Maxim, Byword, Aphorism, Dictum, Axiom
Example: According to the old <strong>adage</strong>, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Trick: In days me adage kahi ja rahi hai
Hindi meaning: दुर्दशा
Synonyms: Plight, Quandary, Quagmire, Crisis
Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Blessing
Example: Gamblers, and most civilians as well, are continually confronted with <strong>predicaments</strong> posed by uncertainty and chance.
Trick: Armament se sirf predicament hota hai
Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन करना
Synonyms: Violate, Defy, Disobey, Contravene, Flout
Antonyms: Obey, Follow, Comply, Abide by
Example: She had <strong>transgressed</strong> an unwritten social law.
Trick: Transgender ka majak banana transgress karna jaisa hai
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Hindi meaning: मिलनसारिता
Synonyms: Geniality, Amiability, Affability, Cordiality
Antonyms: Animosity, Incivility, Antagonism, Enmity
Example: There was a casual <strong>bonhomie</strong> between the actors at rehearsals.
Trick: Home me bonhomie hoti hai families me
Hindi meaning: जमाना
Synonyms: Stick, Lodge, Implant
Antonyms: Uproot, Dislodge, Detach
Example: It is important that policy be <strong>anchored</strong> to some acceptable theoretical basis.
Trick: Core se anchor kiya hai is project ko seniors ne
Hindi meaning: विलाप करना
Synonyms: Regret, Mourn, Rue over
Antonyms: Rejoice, Delight, Approve
Example: Its main purpose is to <strong>deplore</strong> the use of violence in this dispute.
Trick: Plot kharidne ke bad deplore kiya hmne
Hindi meaning: मान लेना
Synonyms: Permit, Agree to, Concur with
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Differ
Example: Sara <strong>acquiesced</strong> in his decision.
Trick: Quiz ke solutions ko acquiesce kiya
Hindi meaning: धमकाना
Synonyms: Threaten, Scare, Terrify
Antonyms: Protect, Assist
Example: A few months later that system collapsed, to the immense benefit of everyone living under or <strong>menaced</strong> by it.
Trick: Fence ke pas kuch men khade the jo ki menace kar rahe the park me bacho ke liye
Hindi meaning: अनुवाद करना
Synonyms: Interpret, Understand, Decode
Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Misread
Example: He considered how the remark was to be <strong>construed</strong>.
Trick: True meaning ko understand karna construe hota hai
Hindi meaning: शिखर
Synonyms: Climax, Apogee, Pinnacle, Completion
Antonyms: Nadir, Beginning, Start, Commencement
Example: Months of hard work <strong>culminated</strong> in success.
Trick: Uski success ka culmination abhi aya itne salo bad
Hindi meaning: शिकवा
Synonyms: Complaint, Grievance, Whine, Moan
Antonyms: Approval, Compliment, Commendation
Example: Our biggest <strong>grouse</strong> was about the noise of construction work.
Trick: Sources ke hisaab se ministers me grouses nai hai
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
Hindi meaning: बराबर
Synonyms: Equivalent, Identical, Equal, Much the same as, Amounting to
Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Reverse
Example: The consequences could have been <strong>tantamount</strong> to a death sentence.
Trick: Santa Claus ke aane ko tantamount lete hai bachhe
