15 new English words for 23 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 Reckon (verb)

Reckon  - To be generally considered to be something.

To be generally considered to be something.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Regard as, Consider, View, Think of as, Hold to be

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Discard

Example: The event organized by them was <strong>reckoned</strong> a failure.

Trick: Don kon reckon nai karta

2 Tainted (adjective)

Tainted  - Suffering from no longer being well thought of by other people.

Suffering from no longer being well thought of by other people.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्ट

Synonyms: Spoiled, Tarnished, Corrupt

Antonyms: Pure, Fresh, Unpolluted

Example: The company's <strong>tainted</strong> reputation made no profits.

Trick: Tent tainted tha arrange krne se phle

3 Detest (verb)

Detest  - Dislike intensely.

Dislike intensely.

Hindi meaning: अति घृणा करना

Synonyms: Loathe, Despise, Scorn

Antonyms: Admire, Cherish, Like

Example: There is a difference between hating something and <strong>detesting</strong> it.

Trick: Test ke liye detest krti hai wo

4 Demeanour (noun)

Demeanour  - Outward behavior or bearing.

Outward behavior or bearing.

Hindi meaning: आचरण

Synonyms: Manner, Air, Attitude

Example: Both men are renowned for their friendly <strong>demeanour</strong> and reassuring manner.

Trick: Dinesh ka demeanor sabne notice kiya

5 Rabble-Rouser (noun)

Rabble-Rouser  - A person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons.

A person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons.

Hindi meaning: भीड़ उत्तेजक

Synonyms: Demagogue, Firebrand, Incendiary, Troublemaker, Inciter

Antonyms: Peacemaker, Reconciler, Negotiator, Pacifier

Example: He's simply a professional <strong>rabble-rouser</strong> who has nothing better to do with his time.

Trick: Uske rabble-rouser se trouble hui mob ko

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6 Headway (noun)

Headway  - Progress, especially when this is slow or difficult.

Progress, especially when this is slow or difficult.

Hindi meaning: प्रगति

Synonyms: Advancement, Shape up, Improvement

Antonyms: Regression, Hindrance

Example: The firm is finally beginning to make <strong>headway</strong>.

Trick: National highway ka kam headway hai

7 Narcissist (adjective)

Narcissist  - A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Hindi meaning: आत्ममोही

Synonyms: Egoist, Braggart, Boaster

Example: ‘Some of the country's most successful companies are run by <strong>narcissists</strong>.

Trick: Jo pharmacist rehta hai narcissist hai

8 Collude (verb)

Collude  - Cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others.

Cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others.

Hindi meaning: साँठ-गाँठ करना

Synonyms: Conspire, Connive, Intrigue

Antonyms: Withdraw, Neglect

Example: He accused his opponents of <strong>colluding</strong> with one another.

Trick: College me collude kiya do logo ne

9 Blasphemy (noun)

Blasphemy  - The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.

The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.

Hindi meaning: ईश्वर निन्दा

Synonyms: Profanity, Irreverence, Desecration

Antonyms: Reverence, Adoration

Example: He was detained on charges of <strong>blasphemy</strong>.

Trick: Fame ke liye blasphemy krna sahi nai hai

10 Dissident (noun)

Dissident  - A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Hindi meaning: मतभेद करने वाला

Synonyms: Dissenter, Protestor, Disputant

Antonyms: Conformist, Believer

Example: They located or procured party <strong>dissidents</strong> and sensationalised their grievances.

Trick: Incidents me dissidents ne chaos kiya

11 Ensue (verb)

Ensue  - To happen after or as a result of another event.

To happen after or as a result of another event.

Hindi meaning: परिणाम स्वरूप होना

Synonyms: Follow, Supervene, Result, Derive

Antonyms: Antecede, Precede, Predate

Example: The riot police swooped in and chaos <strong>ensued</strong>.

Trick: Insurance krane ke bad hi incident ensue hua

12 Rekindle (verb)

Rekindle  - Revive (something lost or lapsed)

Revive (something lost or lapsed)

Synonyms: Revitalize, Renew, Restore, Refresh

Antonyms: Suppress, Quench

Example: I am going to come and try to <strong>rekindle</strong> some lost friendships.

Trick: Kind log dusro ka jeevan rekindle kar dete hai

13 Slugfest (noun)

Slugfest  - A tough and challenging contest, especially in sports such as boxing and baseball.

A tough and challenging contest, especially in sports such as boxing and baseball.

Hindi meaning: हाथापाई

Synonyms: Fisticuff, Brawl

Example: ‘Covering these <strong>slugfests</strong> blends sports reporting and instant history.

Trick: Fest ke bad 2 juniors me slugfest shuru ho gayi

14 Vilify (verb)

Vilify  - Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कार करना कलंकित करना

Synonyms: Vituperate, Calumniate, Condemn, Slander

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Glorify

Example: She has been <strong>vilified</strong> and misunderstood by her community.

Trick: Will power se vilify karne walo ko hara dunga

15 Augur (verb)

Augur  - (of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.

(of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.

Hindi meaning: पूर्वसूचना देना

Synonyms: Presage, Bode, Predict

Example: Those events certainly did not <strong>augur</strong> well for the success of the project.

Trick: Major ne augur kar liya tha attack se phle

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