15 new English words for 27 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 Incontrovertible (adjective)

Incontrovertible  - That is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied.

That is true and cannot be disagreed with or denied.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय, नर्विवाद

Synonyms: undeniable, indisputable, irrefutable, incontestable

Antonyms: questionable, disputable, debatable, controversial

Example: The facts were <strong>incontrovertible. </strong>

2 Single out (verb)

Single out  - To choose somebody/something from a group for special attention.

To choose somebody/something from a group for special attention.

Hindi meaning: चुनना

Synonyms: Select, Pick Out, Fix On, Choose, Decide On

Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Repudiate, Decline

Example: He was <strong>singled</strong> out as the outstanding performer of the games.

3 Retributive (adjective)

Retributive  - Intended as a punishment.

Intended as a punishment.

Hindi meaning: दंडात्मक

Synonyms: Punishing, Punitive, Penalising, Castigatory

Antonyms: Nonpunitive

Example: The UN has imposed <strong>retributive</strong> sanctions on the invading country.

4 Unabashed (adjective)

Unabashed  - Without any worry about possible criticism or embarrassment.

Without any worry about possible criticism or embarrassment.

Hindi meaning: निर्लज्ज

Synonyms: Brazen, Unashamed, Barefaced, Blatant

Antonyms: Abashed, Sheepish, Hangdog, Repentant

Example: He seems <strong>unabashed</strong> by his recent defeat.

5 Insidious (adjective)

Insidious  - Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Hindi meaning: कपटी; छिपा हुआ

Synonyms: Surreptitious, Sneaking, Machiavellian, Guileful

Antonyms: Straightforward, Artless, Forthright, Candid

Example: They are, in my view, the most <strong>insidious</strong> of traitors.

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6 Champion (verb)

Champion  - To support or recommend something publicly.

To support or recommend something publicly.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Espouse, Endorse, Advocate, Back

Antonyms: Oppose, Contradict, Attack

Example: He has always <strong>championed</strong> the cause of gay rights.

7 Avert (verb)

Avert  - Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening.

Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Forestall, Obstruct, Pre-Empt, Prevent, Stave Off

Antonyms: Allow, Promote, Assist, Encourage

Example: A good training course will <strong>avert</strong> many problems.

8 Relentless (adjective)

Relentless  - Continuing all the time.

Continuing all the time.

Hindi meaning: लगातार

Synonyms: Continuous, Incessant, Perpetual, Unremitting, Unceasing

Antonyms: Temporary, Sporadic, Intermittent, Terminable

Example: She makes <strong>relentless</strong> efforts to help others.

9 Banish (verb)

Banish  - To officially make somebody leave a school or an organization.

To officially make somebody leave a school or an organization.

Hindi meaning: निष्कासित करना

Synonyms: Eject, Oust, Expel, Evict, Exile

Antonyms: Welcome, Take In, Admit, Allow

Example: She was <strong>banished</strong> from school at 15.

10 Exultation (noun)

Exultation  - The act or condition of feeling an uplifting joy over a success or victory:

The act or condition of feeling an uplifting joy over a success or victory:

Hindi meaning: विजयोल्लास

Synonyms: Elation, Jubilation, Rejoicing, Euphoria, Exhilaration

Antonyms: Misery, Depression, Despair, Desolation

Example: The news sparked a wave of euphoria across the country.

11 Weed Out (verb)

Weed Out - To remove or get rid of people or things from a group because they are not wanted or are less good than the rest.

To remove or get rid of people or things from a group because they are not wanted or are less good than the rest.

Hindi meaning: निकाल देना

Synonyms: Eliminate, Uproot, Root Out, Wipe Out

Antonyms: Keep, Maintain, Induct

Example: Most applicants get <strong>weeded</strong> out before the interview stage.

Trick: Weed out means kick out

12 Sweeping (adjective)

Sweeping  - Having great effect or range; affecting many things or people.

Having great effect or range; affecting many things or people.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Comprehensive, Extensive, Widespread, Far-Reaching, All-Encompassing

Antonyms: Restricted, Limited, Constrained, Regulated

Example: He is making <strong>sweeping</strong> generalisations to get his point across.

Trick: Sweep (Jhadu marna) krte time sari chize cover ho jati , kuch ni bachta.

13 Substantive (adjective)

Substantive  - To a great or significant extent.

To a great or significant extent.

Hindi meaning: काफी हद तक, वास्तविक

Synonyms: Considerable, Concrete, Substantial, Tangible

Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Immaterial, Irrelevant

Example: The report concluded that no <strong>substantive</strong> changes were necessary.

Trick: Agar kisi chiz me substance (वास्तविक पदार्थ) h, to vo substatntive h.

14 Scourge (noun)

Scourge  - A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

Hindi meaning: आफ़त

Synonyms: Affliction, Bane, Curse, Plague, Menace,

Antonyms: Blessing, Boon, Advantage

Example: Inflation was the <strong>scourge</strong> of the 1970s.

Trick: George puri class ke liye scourge(problem) bana hua h.

15 Allegation (noun)

Allegation - A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग, दोषारोपण

Synonyms: Accusation, Arraignment, Indictment

Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration, Absolution

Example: He has resigned amid corruption <strong>allegations</strong>.

Trick: Ali gay h, ye 1 jhutha allegation lagay h uspe

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