15 new English words for 26 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 Revival (noun)

Revival  - An improvement in the condition or strength of something.

An improvement in the condition or strength of something.

Hindi meaning: पुनर्जीवन

Synonyms: Renewal, Revitalization, Rebirth, Recovery

Antonyms: Extinction, Destruction, Decline, Relapse

Example: Your actions brought a <strong>revival</strong> in the fortunes of the party.

Trick: Wife ke room ka revival kiya.

2 Dismal (adjective)

Dismal  - Causing or showing the feeling of being sad.

Causing or showing the feeling of being sad.

Hindi meaning: बहुत खराब

Synonyms: Gloomy, Miserable, Depressing, Sad

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Glad, Joyful

Example: Christmas will be <strong>dismal</strong> without the children.

Trick: This may bina chutti din dismal the.

3 Credible (adjective)

Credible  - That can be believed or trusted.

That can be believed or trusted.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय

Synonyms: Believable, Trustworthy, Reliable, Likely

Antonyms: Unbelievable, Incredible, Unreliable, Untrustworthy

Example: It is just not <strong>credible</strong> that she would cheat.

Trick: Credit card credible company se lo.

4 Pedigree (noun)

Pedigree  - Background or ancestry.

Background or ancestry.

Hindi meaning: खानदान

Synonyms: Linage, Ancestry, Descent, Origin

Antonyms: Son, Successor, Inheritor, Offspring

Example: She was proud of her long <strong>pedigree</strong>.

Trick: Same pedigree ke dogs dame pedigree khate hain.

5 Upturn (noun)

Upturn  - A situation in which something improves or increases over a period of time.

A situation in which something improves or increases over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: उछाल

Synonyms: Upswing, Upsurge, Boost, Growth

Antonyms: Slump, Descend, Plunge, Drop

Example: Their fortunes have taken an <strong>upturn</strong>.

Trick: Upar turn kiya toh upturn hua.

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6 Skewed (adjective)

Skewed  - Not accurate or correct.

Not accurate or correct.

Hindi meaning: टेढ़ा

Synonyms: Distorted, Biased, Altered, Warped

Antonyms: Straight, Balanced, Orderly, Even

Example: The curriculum is <strong>skewed</strong> towards the practical subjects.

Trick: Screw ko skewed way me mat lagana.

7 Depreciate (verb)

Depreciate  - To become less valuable over a period of time.

To become less valuable over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: अवमूल्यन करना

Synonyms: Devalue, Reduce, Denigrate, Cheapen

Antonyms: Appreciate, Upgrade, Raise, Increase

Example: New cars start to <strong>depreciate</strong> as soon as they are on the road.

Trick: Decrease is depreciate.

8 Evident (adjective)

Evident  - Clear; easily seen.

Clear; easily seen.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यक्ष

Synonyms: Obvious, Clear, Visible, Apparent

Antonyms: Unclear, Obscure, Vague, hidden

Example: His footprints were clearly <strong>evident</strong> in the snow.

Trick: Accident ke baad car ka every dent was evident .

9 Embed (verb)

Embed  - To fix something in a substance or solid object.

To fix something in a substance or solid object.

Hindi meaning: जड़ा हुआ

Synonyms: Fixed, Enclosed, Rooted, Implanted

Antonyms: Unenclosed, Unfenced, Away

Example: These attitudes are deeply <strong>embedded</strong> in our society.

Trick: Lazy log bed me embed hogye.

10 Distress (adjective)

Distress  - Making you feel extremely upset.

Making you feel extremely upset.

Hindi meaning: परेशानी

Synonyms: Disturbing, Upsetting, Painful, Troublesome

Antonyms: Comforting, Easy, Pleasant, Delightful

Example: It was a very <strong>distressing</strong> documentary.

Trick: Stress me ho isliye distressing ho.

11 Onerous (adjective)

Onerous  - Dislike having to do it because you find it difficult or unpleasant.

Dislike having to do it because you find it difficult or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: कष्टसाध्य

Synonyms: Burdensome, Weighty, Difficult, Heavy

Antonyms: Easy, Light, Gentle, Friendly

Example: The responsibilities of a huge home can be <strong>onerous. </strong>

Trick: One bada task onerous hota hai.

12 Preclude (verb)

Preclude  - To make something impossible.

To make something impossible.

Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना

Synonyms: Prevent, Hinder, Impede, Forbid

Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Encourage, Aid

Example: Lack of time <strong>precludes</strong> any further discussion.

Trick: Conclusion ko preclude mat karo.

13 Mandate (noun)

Mandate  - The authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election.

The authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election.

Hindi meaning: अधिकृत होना

Synonyms: Authorization, Instruction, Order, Command

Antonyms: Breach, break, Denial, Refuse

Example: It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral <strong>mandate</strong>.

Trick: Sare men kuch dates pr kaam krne ke liye mandate hain.

14 Confine (noun)

Confine  - Limits or borders.

Limits or borders.

Hindi meaning: सीमित रखना

Synonyms: Limit, Bounds, Scope, Border

Antonyms: Open, Center, Inside, Within

Example: The US will take steps to <strong>confine</strong> the conflict.

Trick: Kon KOn kaam ko confine krega.

15 Harsh (adjective)

Harsh  - Cruel, severe and unkind.

Cruel, severe and unkind.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Rough, Severe, Hard, Coarse

Antonyms: Soft, Kind, Mild, Easy

Example: The minister received some <strong>harsh</strong> criticism.

Trick: Harsh harsh way me daanta hai.

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