15 new English words for 28 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 Fruition (noun)

Fruition  - The realization or fulfilment of a plan or project.

The realization or fulfilment of a plan or project.

Hindi meaning: निर्वाह; सफलता

Synonyms: Fulfilment, Realization, Attainment, Accomplishment

Antonyms: Inception, Initiation, Origination, Foundation

Example: After months of hard work, our plans finally came to <strong>fruition</strong>.

2 Travesty (noun)

Travesty  - A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Hindi meaning: मज़ाक; हास्यजनक अनुकरण

Synonyms: Charade, Caricature, Mockery, Parody

Antonyms: Reality, Realism, Actuality, Truth

Example: His claim is a <strong>travesty</strong> of the facts.

3 Ostensibly (adverb)

Ostensibly  - Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट रूप से

Synonyms: Seemingly, Outwardly, Supposedly, Presumably

Antonyms: Truly, Actually, Genuinely, Really

Example: He did it <strong>ostensibly</strong> for love, but really for money.

4 Stalemate (noun)

Stalemate - A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध

Synonyms: Logjam, Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill, Dead End, Dead Heat

Antonyms: Headway, Clearance, Leeway

Example: Efforts to break the <strong>stalemate</strong> in the peace talks continue.

5 Compunction (noun)

Compunction  - A feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done.

A feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done.

Hindi meaning: पश्चाताप

Synonyms: Regret, Repentance, Penitence, Remorse

Antonyms: Indifference, Unconcern, Apathy

Example: He felt <strong>compunction</strong> for the murders he had committed.

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6 Protracted (adjective)

Protracted  - Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Hindi meaning: दीर्घकालीन

Synonyms: Prolonged, Protracted, Persisting, Extended

Antonyms: Quick, Fleeting, Ephemeral, Short-Lived

Example: They're expecting a <strong>protracted</strong> legal battle there

7 Charade (noun)

Charade  - An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant appearance

An absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant appearance

Hindi meaning: ढोंग

Synonyms: Mockery, Parody, Farce, Masquerade

Antonyms: Sincerity, Genuineness, Unfeigned, Candidness

Example: Everyone knew who was going to get the job from the start - the interviews were just a <strong>charade. </strong>

8 Impugn (verb)

Impugn  - To express doubts about whether something is right, honest, etc.

To express doubts about whether something is right, honest, etc.

Hindi meaning: पर संदेह करना

Synonyms: Call Into Question, Challenge, Question, Dispute

Antonyms: Confirm, Approve

Example: it is difficult to <strong>impugn</strong> the court’s findings in this case.

9 Allegiance (noun)

Allegiance  - Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठा, वफादारी

Synonyms: Loyalty, Fidelity, Fealty

Antonyms: Infidelity, Faithlessness, Treachery

Example: He affirmed his <strong>allegiance</strong> to the president.

10 Sedition (noun)

Sedition  - Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

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.

11 Setback (noun)

Setback  - A reversal or check in progress.

A reversal or check in progress.

Hindi meaning: नाकामयाबी; बाधा

Synonyms: Hindrance, Impediment, Holdup, Mishap

Antonyms: Headway, Enhancement, Breakthrough, Quantum Leap

Example: The last elections were a major <strong>setback</strong> for the party.

Trick: Exam me back lagna, 1 bahut bada setback h.

12 Underline (verb)

Underline  - To emphasize or show that something is important or true.

To emphasize or show that something is important or true.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोर देना

Synonyms: stress, emphasize, underscore, accentuate

Antonyms: ignore, play down, understate, depreciate

Example: The report <strong>underlines</strong> the importance of pre-school education.

Trick: Notes me lines ko underline karke hum underline(highlight) krte h.

13 Imperil (verb)

Imperil  - To put something/somebody in danger.

To put something/somebody in danger.

Hindi meaning: खतरे में डालना

Synonyms: Endanger, Expose, Jeopardize, Put At Risk

Antonyms: Save, Protect, Guard, Shield

Example: Putting off the surgery would <strong>imperil</strong> the boy’s life.

Trick: Relate imperil with ‘IMPERIAL BLUE’(Alcohol),Imperial blue peena health ko imperil me dal sakti h.

14 Stem from (verb)

Stem from  - (of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source)

(of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source)

Hindi meaning: से उत्पन्न होना

Synonyms: Originate, Emerge, Emanate From, Derive From

Antonyms: Withdraw, Absorb, Terminate

Example: Most people’s insecurities <strong>stem from</strong> something that happened in their childhood.

Trick: Tree ki stem (तना) kha se originate hui h isi ko stem from kahte h.

15 Alarming (adjective)

Alarming  - In a way that causes worry and fear.

In a way that causes worry and fear.

Hindi meaning: ख़तरनाक ढंग से

Synonyms: Startling, Dreadful, Chilling, Appealing, Distressing

Antonyms: Soothing, Calming, Pacifying, Comforting

Example: Prices are rising at an <strong>alarming</strong> rate.

Trick: Kuch alarming (horrifying) hone par hi hum alarm bajate h.

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