15 new English words for 10 June 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 Backlash (noun)

Backlash  - A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिक्रिया

Synonyms: Adverse Reaction, Counteraction, Recoil, Repercussion

Antonyms: Cause, Reason, Basis

Example: The government is facing an angry <strong>backlash</strong> from voters over the new tax.

Trick: Inflation badhne se logo me backlash dekhne ko mil rhi h.

2 Derogatory (adjective)

Derogatory  - Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक

Synonyms: Disparaging, Defamatory, Deprecatory

Antonyms: Complementary, Appreciative, Commendatory

Example: I didn't like the way he made <strong>derogatory</strong> comments about his colleagues.

Trick: India me daroga(inspector) ke liye derogatory views express krte h.

3 Despicable (adjective)

Despicable  - Despicable

Despicable

Synonyms: Deplorable, Reprehensible, Culpable, Ignoble

Antonyms: Creditable, Praiseworthy, Laudable, Commendable

Example: His conduct was thoroughly <strong>despicable</strong>.

Trick: Minister ne despicable kam kiya h.

4 Vicious (adjective)

Vicious  - Serious or dangerous; cruel.

Serious or dangerous; cruel.

Hindi meaning: खतरनाक, संजीदा

Synonyms: Spiteful, Venomous, Hurtful, Malicious

Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benign

Example: He had a <strong>vicious</strong> side to his nature.

Trick: In hindi, Vish means poison, so vicious means evil.

5 Fend off (verb)

Fend off  - To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing.

To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing.

Hindi meaning: से बचना

Synonyms: Resist, Fight Off, Deflect, Ward Off, Avert

Antonyms: Let In, Welcome, Embrace

Example: The minister had to <strong>fend off</strong> some awkward questions from reporters.

Trick: Fend sound like defend.

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6 Contemptuously (adverb)

Contemptuously  - In a way that shows that you have no respect for somebody/something.

In a way that shows that you have no respect for somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कारपूर्वक

Synonyms: Scornfully, Disdainfully, Dismissively, Derisively

Antonyms: Respectfully, Admiringly, Courteously, Politely

Example: He <strong>contemptuously</strong> dismisses his son's work.

Trick: Beggars ko log contemptuously treat krte h.

7 Fan (verb)

Fan  - To make a feeling, an attitude, etc. stronger.

To make a feeling, an attitude, etc. stronger.

Hindi meaning: भड़काना

Synonyms: Intensify, Increase, Agitate, Inflame, Fuel

Antonyms: Calm, Placate, Soothe, Pacify

Example: His reluctance to answer her questions simply <strong>fanned</strong> her curiosity.

Trick: Fan means to fuel someone’s feelinsgs.

8 Tirade (noun)

Tirade  - A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Hindi meaning: कठोर समालोचना

Synonyms: Criticism, Diatribe, Harangue, Fulmination

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Commendation, Extolment

Example: He launched a bitter <strong>tirade</strong> against the younger generation.

Trick: Tyres ki shop pe customers se tirade sunne padte h .

9 Defy (verb)

Defy  - Openly resist or refuse to obey

Openly resist or refuse to obey

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षा करना, अवहेलना करना

Synonyms: Flout, Contravene, Breach, Disregard

Antonyms: Obey, Comply, Yield, Surrender

Example: They believe it is essential to <strong>defy </strong>convention.

Trick: Sipahi ne officer ke order ko defy kr diya.

10 Indignation (noun)

Indignation  - Extreme anger.

Extreme anger.

Hindi meaning: रोष, कोप

Synonyms: Rage, Fury, Wrath, Outrage, Chagrin, Exasperation, Choler

Antonyms: Calmness, Mildness, Delight, Serenity

Example: God's <strong>indignation</strong> will be visited on sinners.

Trick: Indigo car ki bad quality se customers me bht indignation h.

11 Frenzy (noun)

Frenzy  - A state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control.

A state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control.

Hindi meaning: सनक

Synonyms: Hysteria, Madness, Mania, Insanity

Antonyms: Calmness, Saneness, Harmony

Example: She tore the letter open in a <strong>frenzy</strong>.

12 Decency (noun)

Decency  - Morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.

Morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.

Hindi meaning: सत्यपरायणता

Synonyms: Integrity, Probity, Uprightness, Rectitude

Antonyms: Immorality, Infamy, Wickedness, Decadence

Example: Most of them led lives of exemplary moral <strong>decency</strong>.

13 Grievous (adjective)

Grievous  - Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Hindi meaning: प्रबल, भयंकर

Synonyms: Terrible, Appalling, Egregious, Hideous

Antonyms: Wonderful, Delightful, Marvelous, Fantabulous

Example: He had been the victim of a<strong> grievous</strong> injustice.

14 Remarkable (adjective)

Remarkable  - Extremely great in ability or strength.

Extremely great in ability or strength.

Hindi meaning: विलक्षण; अद्भुत

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Phenomenal, Wonderful.

Antonyms: Average, Usual, Ordinary, Common

Example: His memory was <strong>remarkable</strong>.

15 Unanimously (adverb)

Unanimously  - With the agreement of all people involved.

With the agreement of all people involved.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति से

Synonyms: Nem Con, In Unison, With One Accord, All Together

Antonyms: Conflictingly, Contrastingly, Incongruously, Incoherently

Example: He was <strong>unanimously</strong> elected as President.

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