10 new English words for 17 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 Domination (noun)

Domination  - Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Hindi meaning: नायकत्व, प्राधान्य

Synonyms: Hegemony, Supremacy, Dominion, Predominance

Antonyms: Subjugation, Powerlessness, Impotence

Example: The US seeks <strong>domination</strong> over the world.

2 Aftermath (noun)

Aftermath  - The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.

The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.

Hindi meaning: परिणाम

Synonyms: Ramification, Repercussions, Fallout, Backwash

Antonyms: Cause, Root, Reason, Origin

Example: The president visited the region in the immediate <strong>aftermath</strong> of the disaster.

3 Keen (adjective)

Keen  - Showing great energy and enthusiasm for something, especially because you feel strongly about it.

Showing great energy and enthusiasm for something, especially because you feel strongly about it.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Zealous, Ardent, Fervent

Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Zealous, Ardent, Fervent

Example: The council was extremely <strong>keen</strong> on the application of the regulations’

4 Pervasive (adjective)

Pervasive  - Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत, सर्व-भूत

Synonyms: Found or distributed over a large area or number of people. (विस्तृत, सर्व-भूत)

Antonyms: Restricted, Circumscribed, Local, Parochial

Example: The investigation uncovered <strong>pervasive</strong> corruption within the police force.

5 Disproportionate (adjective)

Disproportionate  - Not matching something in size, importance, quality, etc.

Not matching something in size, importance, quality, etc.

Hindi meaning: असंगत; तारतम्यहीन

Synonyms: Incommensurate, Inordinate, Lacking Parity, Out Of Line

Antonyms: Appropriate, Corresponding, Pro Rata, Consistent

Example: His abilities are <strong>disproportionate</strong> to the task.

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6 Irrefutable (adjective)

Irrefutable  - Impossible to prove wrong.

Impossible to prove wrong.

Hindi meaning: अखंडनीय

Synonyms: Undeniable, Incontrovertible, Impregnable, Unassailable, Watertight

Antonyms: Arguable, Doubtful, Moot, Questionable

Example: The pictures provide <strong>irrefutable</strong> evidence of the incident.

7 Recede (verb)

Recede  - To become calmer, quieter or less intense

To become calmer, quieter or less intense

Hindi meaning: कम होना

Synonyms: Abate, Subside, Wane, Decline

Antonyms: Intensify, Increase, Escalate, Increase

Example: She waited nervously for his anger to <strong>recede</strong>.

8 Abject (adjective)

Abject  - (of a situation or condition) extremely unpleasant and degrading.

(of a situation or condition) extremely unpleasant and degrading.

Hindi meaning: दयनीय, निरानंद

Synonyms: Miserable, Pathetic, Pitiable, Wretched

Antonyms: Fortunate, Providential, Beneficial, Propitious

Example: They live in <strong>abject</strong> poverty.

9 Unease (noun)

Unease  - The feeling of being worried or unhappy about something.

The feeling of being worried or unhappy about something.

Hindi meaning: व्यग्रता

Synonyms: Agitation, Trepidation, Dread, Consternation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Tranquillity, Collectedness

Example: There was a growing <strong>unease</strong> about their involvement in the war.

10 Cohesion (noun)

Cohesion  - The situation when the members of a group or society are united.

The situation when the members of a group or society are united.

Hindi meaning: एकजुटता

Synonyms: Unity, Coherence, Interrelation, Organisation

Antonyms: Disintegration, Fragmentation, Dissolution, Breakup

Example: Social <strong>cohesion</strong> is the most powerful defence against madness, the mostimportant contributor to mental health.

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