10 new English words for 18 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 Behest (noun)

Behest  - A person's orders or command.

A person's orders or command.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: instruction, bidding, directive, call

Antonyms: appeal, entreaty, petition, plea

Example: The committee was set up at the <strong>behest</strong> of the president.

2 Commend (verb)

Commend  - Praise enthusiastically.

Praise enthusiastically.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना

Synonyms: criticize, slate, censure, denounce, excoriate, pan

Antonyms: praise, applaud, laud, extol

Example: The television series was<strong> commended</strong> widely.

3 Foretell (verb)

Foretell  - Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी करना

Synonyms: Predict, Prophesy, Prognosticate, Forecast

Example: None of us can<strong> foretell</strong> what lies ahead.

4 Entice (verb)

Entice  - Tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

Tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

Hindi meaning: लुभाना, प्रलोभित करना

Synonyms: Lure, Coax, Persuade, Inveigle, Allure

Antonyms: Deter, Dissuade, Daunt, Discourage

Example: The bargain prices are expected to<strong> entice</strong> customers away from other stores.

5 Revulsion (noun)

Revulsion  - A sense of disgust and loathing.

A sense of disgust and loathing.

Hindi meaning: घृणा

Synonyms: Detestation, Abhorrence, Abomination, Repugnance

Antonyms: Adoration, Love, Admiration, Fondness

Example: He has a great<strong> revulsion</strong> for medicine.

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6 Evoke (verb)

Evoke  - To cause (something) to come into action or existence.

To cause (something) to come into action or existence.

Hindi meaning: जाग्रत करना

Synonyms: Call Forth, Arouse, Summon, Prompt

Antonyms: Prevent, Suppress, Inhibit, Preclude

Example: His gameplay <strong>evoked</strong> admiration from all the people present.

7 Scramble (verb)

Scramble  - To push, fight or compete with others in order to get or to reach something.

To push, fight or compete with others in order to get or to reach something.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष करना

Synonyms: Compete, Jostle, Scuffle, Tussle

Antonyms: Give Up, Surrender, Yield

Example: The audience <strong>scrambled</strong> for the exits.

8 Heft (noun)

Heft  - Power or influence over somebody.

Power or influence over somebody.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Influence, Dominion, Clout, Sway

Antonyms: Helplessness, Impotency, Powerlessness, Weakness

Example: Her performance lacks emotional <strong>heft</strong>.

9 Unsavoury (adjective)

Unsavoury  - Unpleasant, or morally offensive.

Unpleasant, or morally offensive.

Hindi meaning: आपत्तिजनक

Synonyms: Nasty, Obnoxious, Distasteful, Abhorrent, Disagreeable

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Wholesome, Reputable

Example: The club has an <strong>unsavoury</strong> reputation.

10 Terse (adjective)

Terse  - Using few words: devoid of superfluity.

Using few words: devoid of superfluity.

Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त

Synonyms: Concise, Succinct, Laconic, Pithy

Antonyms: Long-Winded, Verbose, Elaborate, Rambling

Example: Are you feeling any better?’ ‘No!’ was the <strong>terse</strong> reply.

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