15 new English words for 12 July 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 Skirmish (noun)

Skirmish  - A short fight between small groups of soldiers, etc., especially one that is not planned.

A short fight between small groups of soldiers, etc., especially one that is not planned.

Hindi meaning: मुठभेड़

Synonyms: Encounter, Battles, Conflict, Combat

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Surrender, Concord

Example: One soldier was killed in the <strong>skirmish</strong>.

Trick: Turkish soldiers ke sath skirmish ho gyi.

2 Clout (noun)

Clout  - Power and influence.

Power and influence.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: influence, Pull, Weight, Sway, Authority

Antonyms: Powerless, Helplessness, Impotence, Weakness

Example: I knew his opinion carried a lot of <strong>clout</strong> with them.

Trick: Cloud ke clout se barish hoti hai.

3 Mellow (adjective)

Mellow  - Soft, rich and pleasant.

Soft, rich and pleasant.

Hindi meaning: नरम होना

Synonyms: Soft, Rich, Pleasant, Mature

Antonyms: Immature, Harsh, Rough, Hard

Example: <strong>Mellow</strong> music and lighting helped to create the right atmosphere.

Trick: Marshmellow is mellow.

4 Ardent (adjective)

Ardent  - Very enthusiastic and showing strong feelings about something/somebody.

Very enthusiastic and showing strong feelings about something/somebody.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Fiery, Eager, Intense

Antonyms: Unenthusiastic, Apathetic, Dispassionate, Frigid

Example: It takes sheer grit to be an <strong>ardent</strong> supporter of European unity.

Trick: Aur car me dent aane pr koi ardent nhi hota.

5 Vendetta (noun)

Vendetta  - A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.

A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.

Hindi meaning: रंजिश

Synonyms: Feud, Rivalry, Dispute, Discord

Antonyms: Forgiveness, Accord, Harmony, Agreement

Example: He has accused the British media of pursuing a <strong>vendetta</strong> against him.

Trick: Kidneppers ne van me baith kr vendetta kiya.

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6 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny  - Careful and complete examination

Careful and complete examination

Hindi meaning: सूक्ष्म परीक्षण

Synonyms: Inspection, Examination, Investigation, Survey

Antonyms: Glance, Glimpse, Flash, Sight

Example: Her argument doesn't really stand up to <strong>scrutiny</strong>.

Trick: Screw ki scrutiny karo warna gate gir jayega.

7 Rein (noun)

Rein  - To take control.

To take control.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Control. Restrict, Limit, Restrict

Antonyms: Release, Let go, Free, Scatter

Example: The vice-president was forced to take up the <strong>reins</strong> of office.

Trick: Rain me pero pr rein rakho, warna slip ho jaoge.

8 Discontent (noun)

Discontent  - The feeling of not being satisfied with your situation.

The feeling of not being satisfied with your situation.

Hindi meaning: असंतोष

Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Displeasure, Unhappiness, Restlessness

Antonyms: Happy, Pleasure, Patience, Satisfaction

Example: There are a wide variety of popular <strong>discontents</strong> which need discussing.

Trick: Iss content se mai discontent hun.

9 Garner (verb)

Garner  - To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc.

To obtain or collect something such as information, support, etc.

Hindi meaning: संचित करना

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Acquire, Amass, Accumulate

Antonyms: Distribute, Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Spread

Example: All the information that we <strong>garnered</strong> has been kept on file.

Trick: Garden se carrot garner krlo.

10 Charisma (noun)

Charisma  - The powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and impress other people.

The powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and impress other people.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षण

Synonyms: Charm, Glamour, Fascination, Enchantment

Antonyms: Repulsiveness, Unpleasantness, Distastefulness, Offensiveness

Example: The President has great personal <strong>charisma. </strong>

Trick: Karishma ka charisma alag hi tha.

11 Wrath (noun)

Wrath  - Extreme anger.

Extreme anger.

Hindi meaning: रोष

Synonyms: Anger, Rage, Irritation, Fury, Indigination

Antonyms: Calm, Patience, Love, Peace

Example: He was afraid only of the <strong>wrath </strong>of God.

Trick: Bina matlb ka wrath worth it nhi hai.

12 Crescendo (noun)

Crescendo  - A slow steady increase in how loudly a piece of music is played or sung.

A slow steady increase in how loudly a piece of music is played or sung.

Hindi meaning: स्वर का आरोह

Synonyms: Upsurge, Peak, Apex, Pinnacle

Antonyms: Diminuendo, Decrescendo, Decline, Abyss

Example: The applause rose to a <strong>crescendo</strong>.

Trick: Cristiano ko crescendo music pasand hai.

13 Boisterous (adjective)

Boisterous  - Noisy, lively, and full of energy.

Noisy, lively, and full of energy.

Hindi meaning: ऊधमी

Synonyms: Noisy, Stormy, Clamorous, Loud

Antonyms: Calm, Quiet, Silent, Placid

Example: Calm, Quiet, Silent, Placid

Trick: Boys hostel ke boys boisterous hote hai.

14 Ablaze (adjective)

Ablaze  - Burning quickly and strongly.

Burning quickly and strongly.

Hindi meaning: प्रज्वलित

Synonyms: Aflame, Alight, Afire, Flaming

Antonyms: Dull, Dark, Dim, Unexcited

Example: The whole building was soon <strong>ablaze</strong>.

Trick: Blazer ke showroom me ablaze hogya.

15 Unbridled (adjective)

Unbridled  - Lacking control and therefore extreme.

Lacking control and therefore extreme.

Hindi meaning: निरंकुश

Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Unrestrained, Wild, Ungoverned, Rampant

Antonyms: Restrained, Bridled, Controlled, Temperate

Example: Don’t behave like an <strong>unbridled</strong> person.

Trick: Bina braids ke baal unbridled ho jate hain.

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