15 new English words for 17 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.
Hindi meaning: राज-विद्रोह
Synonyms: Revolt, Uprising, Insurrection, Mutiny
Antonyms: Obedience, Devotion, Compliance, Conformity
Example: They could face charges of <strong>sedition</strong> and lengthy jail terms.
Hindi meaning: नाख़ुशी
Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Disgruntlement, Discontent, Resentment
Antonyms: Satisfaction, Gratification, Pleasure, Gladness
Example: There are many signs of public <strong>disaffection</strong> with the two-party system.
Hindi meaning: दमनकारी
Synonyms: Stifling, Domineering, Coercive, Oppressive
Antonyms: Liberating, Permissive, Lenient
Example: The level of control exercised by the parties was absolutely <strong>repressive</strong>.
Hindi meaning: उपेक्षित
Synonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Unnoticed, Overlooked, Unheeded
Antonyms: Noted, Cherished, Privileged, Esteemed
Example: The area became <strong>marginalised</strong>, cut off from the hub of business activity across the river.
Hindi meaning: डरावना
Synonyms: Scary, Unsettling, Distressing, Unnerving, Terrifying
Antonyms: Reassuring, Soothing, Comforting, Heartening
Example: The article concludes with a <strong>chilling</strong> reminder that the disease can strike anyone at any time.
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Hindi meaning: प्रभावहीन करना, शक्तिहीन करना
Synonyms: Debilitate, Emasculate, Enfeeble, Undermine
Antonyms: Fortify, Bolster, Reinforce, Underpin
Example: The company tried to <strong>enervate</strong> the unions.
Hindi meaning: असमर्थनीय
Synonyms: Unsustainable, Indefensible, Unsound, Implausible
Antonyms: Tenable, Rational, Viable, Able To Hold Water
Example: They collectively criticized the situation developed from deforestation as <strong>untenable</strong>.
Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट
Synonyms: Fuzzy, Ambiguous, Hazy, Obscure
Antonyms: Clear, Explicit, Categorical, Obvious
Example: He had little patience for <strong>vague</strong> ideas.
Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना
Synonyms: Annul, Invalidate, Dissolve, Rescind
Antonyms: Prolong, Extend, Stretch, Persist
Example: The court <strong>struck down</strong> the law on the grounds that it was unconstitutional.
Hindi meaning: आरंभ
Synonyms: Dawn, Commencement, Conception, Onset
Antonyms: Conclusion, Wrap-Up, Termination, Culmination
Example: We look forward to the dawn of better days.
Hindi meaning: चिन्तन करना
Synonyms: Think About, Contemplate, Muse, Brood
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Overlook
Example: No wonder she <strong>is pondering</strong> on a future role in politics.
Trick: Ponder means to wonder (to think deeply)
Hindi meaning: कुचल देना/ दबाना
Synonyms: Suppress, Quash, Subdue, Repress
Antonyms: Encourage, Support, Aid
Example: Police managed to <strong>quell</strong> the protest.
Trick: Kisi ko quell karne ke liye hume yell (चिलà¥à¤²à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾) karna padta h.
Hindi meaning: कम होना
Synonyms: Abate, Recede, Wane, Decline
Antonyms: Intensify, Increase, Escalate
Example: She waited nervously for his anger to <strong>subside</strong>.
Trick: Compare subside with subsidy which means reduction in prices.
Hindi meaning: हंगामा
Synonyms: Upheaval, Turbulence, Disordering
Antonyms: Stability, Tranquillity, Stagnation
Example: Teachers are still getting used to the latest upheavals in the education system.
Trick: Corruption ka khulasha hote hi har jagah disruption(हंगामा) ho gya.
Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना
Synonyms: Espouse, Endorse, Champion, Back
Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Attack
Example: Heart specialists strongly <strong>advocate</strong> low-cholesterol diets.
Trick: Advocate means to add UR+VOICE to support something.
