15 new English words for 21 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 Ham-Handed (adjective)

Ham-Handed  - Clumsy or bungling.

Clumsy or bungling.

Hindi meaning: बेअदब भद्दा

Synonyms: Incompetent, Inept, Amateurish, Maladroit

Antonyms: Dexterous, Expert, Deft

Example: It is clear there are people whose jobs are threatened by this <strong>ham-handed</strong> completely cynical exercise.

Trick: Hameed ki desk ham-handed rehti hai

2 Inordinate (adjective)

Inordinate  - Unusually or disproportionately large.

Unusually or disproportionately large.

Hindi meaning: अतिरिक्त

Synonyms: Excessive, Unnecessary, Needless, Undue

Antonyms: Reasonable, Moderate

Example: An <strong>inordinate</strong> amount of time has been wasted upon the subject.

Trick: Donation ka amount inordinate aaya hai

3 Hue (noun)

Hue  - Character or aspect.

Character or aspect.

Hindi meaning: वर्ण

Synonyms: Type, Kind, sort

Example: MPs of all political <strong>hues</strong> have spoken in favour of the memorial.

Trick: Political party ke bhut saare hues hai

4 Vociferously (adverb)

Vociferously  - In a loud and forceful manner.

In a loud and forceful manner.

Hindi meaning: शोर-गुल के साथ

Synonyms: Blatantly, Vehemently, Clamorously

Antonyms: Quietly, Silently

Example: The country <strong>vociferously</strong> opposed the war.

Trick: VC ne vociferously apni bat committee me kahi

5 Squabble (noun)

Squabble  - A noisy quarrel about something trivial.

A noisy quarrel about something trivial.

Hindi meaning: तकरार

Synonyms: Quarrel, Dissension, Contention

Antonyms: Concurrence, Accord

Example: ‘It's a private <strong>squabble</strong> which no-one else is interested in.

Trick: Bobby or uske friend me squabble hua

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6 Moribund (adjective)

Moribund  - No longer effective and about to come to an end completely.

No longer effective and about to come to an end completely.

Hindi meaning: मरणासन्न

Synonyms: Inactive, Stagnant, Motionless, Inoperative

Antonyms: Active, Functioning, Working, Operating

Example: My <strong>moribund</strong> computer is more than likely going to stop working at any second.

Trick: Bhut si mobile companies moribund hai

7 Mantle (noun)

Mantle  - A covering of a specified sort.

A covering of a specified sort.

Hindi meaning: आवरण

Synonyms: Covering, Layer, Cloak, Sheet

Antonyms: Strip, Expose, Bare

Example: The houses were covered with a thick <strong>mantle</strong> of snow.

Trick: Man ne mantle kr raha tha crime krne se phle

8 Stalwart (adjective)

Stalwart  - Loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

Loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठावान

Synonyms: Vigorous, Sturdy, Resolute

Antonyms: Fragile, Feeble, Infirm

Example: v

Trick: Statue me stalwarts hi dikhenge hmesha

9 Tutelage (noun)

Tutelage  - Protection of or authority over someone or something.

Protection of or authority over someone or something.

Hindi meaning: देख-रेख

Synonyms: Charge, Guardianship, Ward

Example: Under his <strong>tutelage</strong>, Australia has fulfilled its historic heritage as ‘the lucky country.

Trick: Toddler me tutelage hai apne mentor ke

10 Hone (verb)

Hone  - Refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

Refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: प्रखर करना

Synonyms: Improve, Perfect, Enhance

Antonyms: Worsen, Diminish

Example: Some of the best players in the world <strong>honed</strong> their skills playing street football.

Trick: Honourable minister ne hone kiya institute ko

11 Propel (verb)

Propel  - Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Spur or drive into a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: आगे बढ़ना

Synonyms: Impel, Prompt, Force, Motivate

Antonyms: Hold, Restrain, Hinder

Example: These were ordinary people who were <strong>propelled</strong> into an extraordinary situation.

Trick: People propel krte hai situation me

12 Stench (noun)

Stench  - A strong and very unpleasant smell.

A strong and very unpleasant smell.

Hindi meaning: दुर्गंध

Synonyms: Stink, Reek, Foul smell

Antonyms: Fragrance, Aroma

Example: Investigations led them to a cupboard where the <strong>stench</strong> seemed to be the strongest.

Trick: Stem ke pas stench arhi hai

13 Unbridled (adjective)

Unbridled  - uncontrolled.

uncontrolled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Rampant, Uncurbed, Unrestrained

Antonyms: Controlled, Checked, Curbed

Example: Running about with <strong>unbridled</strong> energy, the wild toddler could not be calmed down for her nap.

Trick: Bread unbridled agyi mess me

14 Dim (verb)

Dim  - Make or become less intense.

Make or become less intense.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Fade, Become vague, Become indistinct

Antonyms: Recover, Enhance

Example: Consumer spending is key to domestic growth, but prospects are <strong>dimming. </strong>

Trick: Is naye product ki demand ko dim ho gayi hai

15 Streamline (verb)

Streamline  - To make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money.

To make a system, an organization, etc. work better, especially in a way that saves money.

Hindi meaning: सरल एवं कारगर बना देना

Synonyms: Simplify, Rationalize, Consolidate, Facilitate

Antonyms: Complicate, Perplex, Muddle, Mix Up

Example: The company <strong>streamlined</strong> its operations by removing whole layers of management.

Trick: Commerce stream streamline kar deti hai students ke liye

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