15 new English words for 4 May 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 Intimidate (verb)

Intimidate  - Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

Hindi meaning: धमकाना

Synonyms: Terrify, Scare, Daunt

Antonyms: Encourage, Soothe, Comfort

Example: The forts are designed to <strong>intimidate</strong> the nationalist population.

Trick: Officer ki knowledge or alertness se workers intimidate karte rehte hai

2 Nascent (adjective)

Nascent  - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Hindi meaning: आरम्भ होता हुआ

Synonyms: Emerging, Beginning, Coming out, Dawning

Antonyms: Fading, Dwindling, Declining

Example: Indian book retailing is also a relatively <strong>nascent</strong> industry.

Trick: Market me scent nascent hai

3 Nebulous (adjective)

Nebulous  - (of a concept) vague or ill-defined.

(of a concept) vague or ill-defined.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Unclear, Indefinite, Hazy

Antonyms: Clear, Definite

Example: This is the first in a series that explores the <strong>nebulous</strong> connection between modern art and cartooning.

Trick: Bill nebulous tha restaurant ka

4 Behemoth (noun)

Behemoth  - Something that is very big and powerful, especially a company or organization.

Something that is very big and powerful, especially a company or organization.

Hindi meaning: विशालकाय

Synonyms: Titan, Giant, Goliath

Example: She works in a seventy-storey <strong>behemoth</strong> in Manhattan.

Trick: Reading competition me fledgling the kuch kids

5 Fledgling (noun)

Fledgling  - A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवहीन

Synonyms: Emerging, Nestling, Dawning

Antonyms: Developed, Advanced, Cultivated

Example: Zimbabwe is an example of the pressure placed on <strong>fledgeling</strong> democracies in Africa.

Trick: Mota seth bada behemoth h

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6 Desertion (noun)

Desertion  - The action of deserting a person, cause, or organization.

The action of deserting a person, cause, or organization.

Hindi meaning: परित्याग

Synonyms: Abandonment, Absconding, Defection

Antonyms: Assistance, Aid

Example: I resented what I saw as my parents' <strong>desertion</strong>.

Trick: Resentment me kuch log derertion me chale jate hai

7 Revamp (verb)

Revamp  - Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Refurbish, Renovate, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Ruin, Destroy

Example: The two major shopping malls in the area have now been <strong>revamped</strong> and upgraded.

Trick: Ramp walk ko revamp kiya hai is bar fashion show me

8 Galvanise (verb)

Galvanise  - To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

To make somebody take action by shocking them or by making them excited.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Startle, Animate, Vitalize, Incite, Occasion

Antonyms: Discourage, Depress, Deter, Dissuade

Example: The win <strong>galvanized</strong> the whole team.

Trick: Gal par thappad mar usne galvanise kar diya

9 Thrall (noun)

Thrall  - The state of being in someone's power, or of having great power over someone.

The state of being in someone's power, or of having great power over someone.

Hindi meaning: दासता

Synonyms: Power, Hands, Clutches, Grip

Antonyms: Independence, Liberty

Example: ‘We live in a world dominated by the private sector and governments in <strong>thrall</strong> to it.

Trick: Wind ki wajah se dwindling hai situation

10 Dwindling (adjective)

Dwindling  - Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

Hindi meaning: घटना

Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Lessening

Antonyms: Burgeoning, Budding, Flourishing

Example: We have <strong>dwindling</strong> resources.

Trick: Thailand ka thrall hai abhi bhi log

11 Underpinning (noun)

Underpinning  - Something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.

Something that supports or forms the basis of an argument, a claim, etc.

Hindi meaning: नया आधार लगाना

Synonyms: Foundation, Meat, Kernel, Core, Basis, Marrow

Example: The fact that it had a theoretical <strong>underpinning</strong> was true but essentially an element.

Trick: Pin therapy ko kayi doctors underpinning karte h

12 Abet (verb)

Abet  - To help or encourage somebody to do something wrong.

To help or encourage somebody to do something wrong.

Hindi meaning: दुष्प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Support, Defend, Take the side of, Stand up for

Antonyms: Hinder, Discourage

Example: We are aiding and<strong> abetting</strong> this illegal traffic.

Trick: Betting ke liye mujhe abet kiya party me

13 Deride (verb)

Deride  - Express contempt for.

Express contempt for.

Hindi meaning: उपहास करना

Synonyms: Ridicule, Mock, Jeer, Taunt

Antonyms: Praise, Commend

Example: The decision was <strong>derided</strong> by environmentalists.

Trick: Meri ride ko deride kar raha tha mera friend

14 Tenor (noun)

Tenor  - The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

Hindi meaning: सार

Synonyms: Intent, Course

Example: He gives the reader a good sense of the<strong> tenor</strong> of the moment.

Trick: Tannery me jane ka tenor tha export company ka

15 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation  - A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

A political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Organization, Governance, Regime, Rule

Example: Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old <strong>dispensation</strong>.

Trick: Dispensary medical facility ka dispensation hai

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