15 new English words for 13 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 Implication (noun)

Implication  - A possible effect or result of an action or a decision.

A possible effect or result of an action or a decision.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: effect, ramification, repercussion, reverberation

Example: They failed to consider the wider <strong>implications</strong> of their actions.

2 Plausible (adjective)

Plausible  - (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार्य, सत्याभासी

Synonyms: logical, conceivable, cogent, rational

Antonyms: improbable, untenable, indefensible

Example: She could find no <strong>plausible</strong> explanation for its disappearance.

3 Undermine (verb)

Undermine  - lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.

lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.

Hindi meaning: दुर्बल करना, क्षीण करना

Synonyms: weaken, undercut, emasculate, destabilize, impair

Antonyms: strengthen, bolster, reinforce, enhance

Example: He constantly tried to <strong>undermine</strong> her self-confidence.

4 Devastating (adjective)

Devastating  - Causing a lot of damage and destroying things.

Causing a lot of damage and destroying things.

Hindi meaning: विध्वंसकारी

Synonyms: destructive, ruinous, disastrous, catastrophic, calamitous, cataclysmic

Antonyms: constructive, wholesome, salubrious

Example: He received <strong>devastating</strong> injuries in the accident.

5 Patchy (adjective)

Patchy  - Not of the same quality throughout.

Not of the same quality throughout.

Hindi meaning: खंडमय

Synonyms: inconsistent, uneven, sporadic, variable

Antonyms: even, throughout, steady

Example: Some progress has been made, but overall this remains <strong>patchy</strong> and inconsistent.

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6 Subside (verb)

Subside  - To become calmer, quieter or less intense

To become calmer, quieter or less intense

Hindi meaning: कम होना

Synonyms: abate, recede, wane, decline

Antonyms: intensify, increase, escalate, increase

Example: She waited nervously for his anger to <strong>subside</strong>.

7 Strident (adjective)

Strident  - Aggressive and determined.

Aggressive and determined.

Hindi meaning: सशक्त

Synonyms: Shrill, Vociferous, Forceful

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate

Example: He is a <strong>strident</strong> advocate of nuclear power.

8 Rebuttal (noun)

Rebuttal  - The act of saying or proving that a statement or criticism is false.

The act of saying or proving that a statement or criticism is false.

Hindi meaning: खंडन

Synonyms: Refutation, Denial, Disproving, Negation

Antonyms: Confirmation, Verification, Testimony

Example: In some instances, Baker provided <strong>rebuttals</strong> to her critics.

9 Novel (adjective)

Novel  - New or unusual in an interesting way.

New or unusual in an interesting way.

Hindi meaning: नयी तरह का

Synonyms: unusual, unconventional, pioneering, different

Antonyms: common ordinary, hackneyed, normal

Example: He hit on a <strong>novel</strong> idea to solve his financial problems.

10 Discrepancy (noun)

Discrepancy  - A difference between two or more things that should be the same

A difference between two or more things that should be the same

Hindi meaning: अंतर

Synonyms: disparity, incongruity, discordance,

Antonyms: similarity, consistency, agreement, concurrence

Example: What are the reasons for the <strong>discrepancy</strong> between girls' and boys' performance in school?

11 Marginally (adverb)

Marginally  - Very slightly; not very much.

Very slightly; not very much.

Hindi meaning: नगण्यतापूर्वक

Synonyms: Slightly, A Little, A Bit, Somewhat, On A Small Scale

Antonyms: Substantially, Significantly, Greatly, Considerably

Example: Inflation is predicted to drop <strong>marginally</strong>.

12 Outlook (noun)

Outlook  - The likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen.

The likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen.

Hindi meaning: संभावना

Synonyms: Prospects, Expectations, Expectancy, Hopes, Possibility

Antonyms: Unlikelihood, Hopelessness

Example: The business <strong>outlook</strong> for next year is favourable.

13 Aversion (noun)

Aversion  - A strong feeling of not liking somebody/something.

A strong feeling of not liking somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: घृणा

Synonyms: Antipathy, Repulsion, Abhorrence, Loathing

Antonyms: Liking, Fondness, Attachment

Example: He had an <strong>aversion</strong> to getting up early.

14 Rush (verb)

Rush  - To move or to do something with great speed, often too fast.

To move or to do something with great speed, often too fast.

Hindi meaning: जल्दबाज़ी करना

Synonyms: Hasten, Hurry, Haste, Hustle

Antonyms: Linger, Retard, Crawl

Example: We've got plenty of time; there's no need to <strong>rush</strong>.

15 Depreciation (noun)

Depreciation  - A decrease in value over a period of time.

A decrease in value over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: अवमूल्यन

Synonyms: Drop, Slump, Plunge, Tumble

Antonyms: Appreciation, Increase, Rise

Example: The currency suffered steep <strong>depreciations</strong> in the exchange rate.

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