15 new English words for 14 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 Lament (verb)

Lament  - To complain or express sadness about something.

To complain or express sadness about something.

Hindi meaning: विलाप करना

Synonyms: Bemoan, Bewail, Deplore, Grumble

Antonyms: Be Happy, Praise, Compliment, Applaud

Example: He was <strong>lamenting</strong> the death of his infant daughter’

Trick: Lame (langda)person ko dekh ke hum lament krte h.

2 Venerable (adjective)

Venerable  - Deserving respect because of age, high position, or religious or historical importance.

Deserving respect because of age, high position, or religious or historical importance.

Hindi meaning: आदरणीय

Synonyms: Hallowed, August, Esteemed, Revered, Respected

Antonyms: Disreputable, Dishonorable, Ignominious, Contemptible

Example: The cathedral is a <strong>venerable</strong> building.

Trick: Venerable sounds like honourable.

3 Exquisite (adjective)

Exquisite  - Extremely beautiful or carefully made

Extremely beautiful or carefully made

Hindi meaning: उत्तम

Synonyms: Beautiful, Lovely, Elegant, Graceful

Antonyms: Ugly, Inferior, Imperfect, Flawed

Example: Her wedding dress was absolutely <strong>exquisite</strong>.

Trick: Meri ex ki dress exquisite thi.

4 Profound (adjective)

Profound  - (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

Hindi meaning: गहन, गम्भीर

Synonyms: Heartfelt, Acute, Overwhelming, Sincere

Antonyms: Superficial, Shallow, Insincere, Facile

Example: My father's death had a <strong>profound</strong> effect on us all.

Trick: Mother ka love bache ke prati profound hota.

5 Inconceivable (adjective)

Inconceivable  - Difficult to believe, or unlikely.

Difficult to believe, or unlikely.

Hindi meaning: असंभव; अकल्पनीय

Synonyms: Improbable, Questionable, Unconvincing, Implausible

Antonyms: Tenable, Feasible, Reasonable, Cogent

Example: The whole plot of the film is ridiculously <strong>inconceivable</strong>.

Trick: In(not)conceivable sounds like not imaginable/believable.

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6 Entrenched (adjective)

Entrenched  - (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change;

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change;

Hindi meaning: अंतर्निहित

Synonyms: Fixed, Rooted, Embedded, Implanted, Ingrained

Antonyms: Changeable, Unsettled, Unfixed, Fluctuating

Example: This scene is <strong>entrenched</strong> in my memory.

Trick: Entrenched means established.

7 Affinity (noun)

Affinity  - A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: लगाव, आकर्षण

Synonyms: Empathy, Rapport, Fondness, Sympathy, Affection

Antonyms: Aversion, Dislike, Distaste, Apathy

Example: She has a special <strong>affinity</strong> with horses.

Trick: Mathematicians have affinity(liking) for infinity.

8 Bluntly (adverb)

Bluntly  - In an honest and straightforward way; frankly.

In an honest and straightforward way; frankly.

Hindi meaning: खुलकर, स्पष्ट रूप से

Synonyms: Candidly, Outspokenly, Unequivocally, Sincerely, Unreservedly

Antonyms: Guardedly, Cagily, Warily, Gingerly

Example: She candidly admitted her mistakes.

Trick: Bluntly means saying something directly.

9 Proposition (noun)

Proposition  - A statement that expresses an opinion.

A statement that expresses an opinion.

Hindi meaning: वचन

Synonyms: Theory, Hypothesis, Thesis, Argument, Premise, Postulation

Antonyms: Fact, Reality

Example: I do not agree with the <strong>propositions</strong> of the member.

Trick: Uske proposition se hum disagree krte h.

10 Don (verb)

Don  - To put clothes, etc. on.

To put clothes, etc. on.

Hindi meaning: पहनना

Synonyms: Put On, Get Dressed In, Wear, Slip Into

Antonyms: Take Off, Disrobe Oneself, Undress

Example: He <strong>donned</strong> his jacket and went out.

Trick: Don ne jacket don(wear) kar li h.

11 Onslaught (noun)

Onslaught  - A fierce or destructive attack.

A fierce or destructive attack.

Hindi meaning: हमला

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Offensive, Aggression, Onrush

Antonyms: Resistance, Opposition

Example: She could not withstand such a sudden <strong>onslaught</strong>.

12 Espouse (verb)

Espouse  - Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Embrace, Aid, Endorse, Advocate

Antonyms: Forsake, Desert, Discard, Spurn

Example: So those who <strong>espouse</strong> equal opportunity need to elaborate its purpose.

13 Shun (verb)

Shun  - To avoid somebody/something.

To avoid somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: किनारा करना

Synonyms: Avoid, Eschew, Steer Clear Of, Freeze Out

Antonyms: Accept, Welcome, Embrace, Court

Example: Wise men love truth, whereas fools <strong>shun</strong> it.

14 Unchecked (adjective)

Unchecked  - Not controlled or limited.

Not controlled or limited.

Hindi meaning: निरंकुश

Synonyms: Unbridled, Uninhibited, Uncurbed, Rampant

Antonyms: Restrained, Controlled, Temperate, Governed

Example: This <strong>unchecked</strong> energy does not always make him an ideal family pet.

15 Outlook (noun)

Outlook  - The likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen.

The likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen.

Hindi meaning: संभावना

Synonyms: Prospects, Expectations, Expectancy, Hopes, Possibility

Antonyms: Unlikelihood, Hopelessness

Example: The business <strong>outlook</strong> for next year is favourable.

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