10 new English words for 22 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 Spell out (verb)

Spell out  - To explain something by talking about in detail.

To explain something by talking about in detail.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या करना

Synonyms: Explicate, Set Forth, Elucidate, Expound

Antonyms: Confuse, Complicate, Mystify

Example: These ideas were originally <strong>spelt out</strong> by Plato.

2 Vote out (verb)

Vote out  - To dismiss somebody from a position by voting.

To dismiss somebody from a position by voting.

Hindi meaning: गद्दी से उतारना

Synonyms: Overthrow, Dethrone, Unseat, Oust

Antonyms: Appoint, Designate, Put In Power, Induct

Example: He was <strong>voted</strong> out of office.

3 Stark (adjective)

Stark  - Very different to something in a way that is easy to see.

Very different to something in a way that is easy to see.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Clear, Apparent, Blunt, Noticeable

Antonyms: Hidden, Concealed, Subtle, Shrouded

Example: Social divisions in the city are <strong>stark. </strong>

4 Tone down (verb)

Tone down  - To make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive.

To make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive.

Hindi meaning: हल्का करना

Synonyms: Mitigate, Moderate, Dilute, Water Down

Antonyms: Enhance, Strengthen, Intensify, Fortify

Example: The language of the article will have to be <strong>toned down</strong> for the mass market.

5 Cart Blanche (noun)

Cart Blanche  - The complete freedom or authority to do whatever you like.

The complete freedom or authority to do whatever you like.

Hindi meaning: स्वतंत्रता

Synonyms: Free Hand, Leeway, Liberty, Latitude

Antonyms: Curb, Check, Curtailment, Restraint

Example: He was given <strong>carte blanche</strong> to say what he liked in the report.

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6 Conflate (noun)

Conflate  - To put two or more things together to make one new thing.

To put two or more things together to make one new thing.

Hindi meaning: मिलाना

Synonyms: Combine, Meld, Amalgamate, Merge, Blend

Antonyms: Separate, Part, Sunder, Sever, Cleave

Example: The issues of race and class are separate and should not be <strong>conflated</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 Flounder (verb)

Flounder  - (of a system, organization, process, etc.) be insecure or about to fail.

(of a system, organization, process, etc.) be insecure or about to fail.

Hindi meaning: डूबने के कगार पर

Synonyms: Be Unstable, Totter, Be Precarious, Be On The Point Of Collapse, Falter

Antonyms: Be Secure, Be Steady, Succeed, Do Well

Example: His property empire was tottering on the brink of bankruptcy.

9 Potent (adjective)

Potent  - Having great power or influence.

Having great power or influence.

Hindi meaning: शक्तिशाली, प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Powerful, Mighty, Potent, Redoubtable, Puissant

Antonyms: Insignificant, Ineffective, Incapable, Powerless, Unknown

Example: He would become a <strong>potent</strong> man.

10 Facilitate (verb)

Facilitate  - Make (an action or process) easy or easier.

Make (an action or process) easy or easier.

Hindi meaning: सुगम करना

Synonyms: Ease, Assist, Aid, Help

Antonyms: Complicate, Aggravate, Hinder, Worsen

Example: According to the contract, a mediator will <strong>facilitate</strong> the settling of our dispute.

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