10 new English words for 25 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 Humane (adjective)

Humane  - Having or showing compassion or benevolence.

Having or showing compassion or benevolence.

Hindi meaning: दयालु

Synonyms: Compassionate, Considerate, Civilized

Antonyms: Cruel, Barbarous

Example: ‘The <strong>humane</strong> treatment of the animals was also a major priority.

2 Jeopardise (verb)

Jeopardise  - To risk harming or destroying something/somebody.

To risk harming or destroying something/somebody.

Hindi meaning: खतरे में डालना

Synonyms: Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Risk

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Safeguard

Example: He would never do anything to <strong>jeopardise</strong> his career.

3 Foster (verb)

Foster  - Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहन देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Cultivate, Strengthen

Antonyms: Hinder, Ignore, Suppress

Example: The teacher's task is to <strong>foster</strong> learning.

4 Conflation (noun)

Conflation  - The act of putting two or more things together to make one new thing.

The act of putting two or more things together to make one new thing.

Hindi meaning: सम्मिश्रण

Synonyms: Fusion, Mixture, Blend, Amalgam

Antonyms: Separation, Division, Disconnection

Example: Every time she gets a cold, Sandy has a <strong>conflation</strong> with some other illness.

5 Combat (verb)

Combat  - To stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse.

To stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse.

Hindi meaning: सामना करना

Synonyms: Battle Against, Wage War Against, Tackle

Antonyms: Surrender, Accord, Agree

Example: Measures to <strong>combat</strong> violent crime have been proposed.

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6 Contravene (verb)

Contravene  - To do something that is not allowed by a law or rule.

To do something that is not allowed by a law or rule.

Hindi meaning: अवहेलना करना

Synonyms: Break, Breach, Infringe, Fail to comply with

Antonyms: Obey, Agree

Example: The company was found guilty of <strong>contravening</strong> safety regulations.

7 Clandestine (adjective)

Clandestine  - Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त

Synonyms: Covert, Furtive, Surreptitious

Antonyms: Open, Public

Example: She deserved better than these <strong>clandestine</strong> meetings.

8 Destitute (adjective)

Destitute  - Not having.

Not having.

Hindi meaning: अभावग्रस्त

Synonyms: Devoid, Deprived, In need

Antonyms: Prosperous, Affluent

Example: Towns <strong>destitute</strong> of commerce.

9 Scant (adjective)

Scant  - Barely sufficient or adequate.

Barely sufficient or adequate.

Hindi meaning: अपर्याप्त

Synonyms: Meager, Minimal, Limited

Antonyms: Ample, Abundant

Example: Companies with <strong>scant</strong> regard for the safety of future generations.

10 Abdication (noun)

Abdication  - The fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty.

The fact of failing or refusing to perform a duty.

Hindi meaning: त्याग

Synonyms: Relinquishment, Renunciation, Rejection, Abjuration, Repudiation

Antonyms: Acceptance, Consent, Acquiescence, Concurrence

Example: We are witnessing an <strong>abdication</strong> of responsibility on the part of European governments.

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