15 new English words for 30 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 Defection (noun)

Defection  - Difficult the act of leaving a political party, country, etc. to join another that is considered to be an enemy.

Difficult the act of leaving a political party, country, etc. to join another that is considered to be an enemy.

Hindi meaning: त्याग

Synonyms: Desertion, Treason, Apostasy, Betrayal

Antonyms: Join, Faithful, Loyal, Trustworthy

Example: There have been several <strong>defections</strong> from the ruling party.

Trick: Ek party ko defeat milli toh Neta ji ne defection kiya.

2 Resilience (noun)

Resilience  - Ability to recover easily and quickly from unpleasant or damaging events.

Ability to recover easily and quickly from unpleasant or damaging events.

Hindi meaning: लचीलापन

Synonyms: Buoyancy, Flexibility, Pliability, Suppleness

Antonyms: Rigidity, Fragility, Vulnerability

Example: He showed great courage and <strong>resilience</strong> in fighting back from a losing position to win the game.

Trick: Russia ki economy COVID ke baad bhi boom pr hai, ye resilience hai.

3 Stint (noun)

Stint  - A period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

A period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

Hindi meaning: कार्य अवधि

Synonyms: Tour, Session, Shift, Stretch, Duty

Antonyms: Free, Pastime, Fun

Example: He did a <strong>stint</strong> abroad early in his career.

Trick: Iss street me logo ka stint kya hai?

4 Fray (noun)

Fray  - A usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute.

A usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute.

Hindi meaning: कलह

Synonyms: Battle, Fight, Scrabble, Struggle, Clash

Antonyms: Peace, Agreement, Harmony, Accord, Tranquility

Example: Three civilians were injured during the <strong>fray. </strong>

Trick: Friends me fray nhi hota.

5 Adore (verb)

Adore  - To love somebody very much.

To love somebody very much.

Hindi meaning: गहरा प्रेम

Synonyms: Cherish, Love, Admire, Deify, Idolized, Esteemed

Antonyms: Hate, Humiliate, Condemn, Denounce, Dislike

Example: It's obvious that she <strong>adores</strong> him.

Trick: I adore this door.

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6 Discomfiture (noun)

Discomfiture  - A feeling of unease or embarrassment.

A feeling of unease or embarrassment.

Hindi meaning: व्याकुलता

Synonyms: Confused, Awkwardness, Uneasiness, Agitation, Discomfort, Perturbation

Antonyms: Calm, Happiness, Composure, Peace, Pleasure

Example: He was clearly taking delight in her <strong>discomfiture</strong>.

Trick: Discomfort wale furniture pr baith kr discomfiture ho gye.

7 Fiery (adjective)

Fiery  - Having a passionate and quick-tempered nature.

Having a passionate and quick-tempered nature.

Hindi meaning: उग्र

Synonyms: Zealous, Ardent, Fervent, Passionate

Antonyms: Indifferent, Dull, Cool, Peaceful

Example: She had a <strong>fiery</strong> temper.

Trick: Fire ka nature fiery hota hai.

8 Espouse (verb)

Espouse  - Adopt or support.

Adopt or support.

Hindi meaning: समर्थन करना

Synonyms: Adopt, Embrace, Take Up, Accept, Back, Prefer

Antonyms: Reject, Oppose, Refuse, Desert

Example: They <strong>espoused</strong> the notion of equal opportunity for all in education.

Trick: Spouse ko sb espouse krte hain.

9 Inception (noun)

Inception  - The start of an institution, an organization, etc.

The start of an institution, an organization, etc.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ

Synonyms: Origin, Beginning, Foundation, Start, Commencement, Initiation

Antonyms: End, Close, Completion, Finish, Termination

Example: The club has grown rapidly since its <strong>inception</strong> in 2007.

Trick: Insects ka inception bhut purana hai.

10 Ally (noun)

Ally  - A person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation.

A person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: मित्र

Synonyms: Associate, Friend, Partner, Colleague, Accomplice, Comrade

Antonyms: Enemy, Rival, Adversary, Foe, Opponent, Antagonist

Example: Portugal is a traditional <strong>ally</strong> of England.

Trick: They all are my ally.

11 Essence (noun)

Essence  - He most important quality or feature of something that makes it what it is.

He most important quality or feature of something that makes it what it is.

Hindi meaning: सार

Synonyms: Core, Heart, Spirit, Quintessence, Soul

Antonyms: Abstract, Outside, Exteriority, Top

Example: His paintings capture the <strong>essence</strong> of France.

Trick: Iss Rose ka essence iski khuhsboo me hai.

12 Dissidents (noun)

Dissidents  - People who criticize their repressive government.

People who criticize their repressive government.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Dissenter, Separatist, Protester, Rebel, Sectarian

Antonyms: Conformist, Follower, Puppet

Example: <strong>Dissidents</strong> were often imprisoned by the security police.

Trick: desi dissidents ko police lathi maarti hai.

13 Countenance (verb)

Countenance  - Admit as acceptable or possible.

Admit as acceptable or possible.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार्य या स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Tolerate, Permit, Allow, Approve , Condone

Antonyms: Dissuade, Refuse, Disallow, Disapprove

Example: He was reluctant to <strong>countenance</strong> the use of force.

Trick: Bacho ne Maths ki teacher ko counting pdhane ke liye countenance kiya.

14 Nugatory (adjective)

Nugatory  - Of no value or importance.

Of no value or importance.

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ

Synonyms: Worthless, Unimportant, Insignificant, Trifling, Useless

Antonyms: Worthy, Useful, Significant, Important, Major

Example: It was a <strong>nugatory</strong> and pointless observation.

Trick: Naughty bache nugatory hote hain.

15 Menace (noun)

Menace  - A person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger.

A person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger.

Hindi meaning: खतरा

Synonyms: Threat, Peril, Endanger, Risk, Jeopardize

Antonyms: Guard, Protect, Safe, Secure

Example: The communists remain a potential <strong>menace</strong> to the stability of the government.

Trick: Meena ko Boman bhai se menace hai.

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