15 new English words for 1 August 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 Relevant (adjective)

Relevant  - Closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in.

Closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Applicable, Suitable, Appropriate, Related

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Inapplicable, Unsuitable

Example: The incident is still under investigation by the <strong>relevant</strong> authorities.

Trick: Revision relevant hona chahiye.

2 Subvert (verb)

Subvert  - To destroy its power and influence.

To destroy its power and influence.

Hindi meaning: का विनाश करना

Synonyms: Destroy, Ruin, Sabotage, Weaken

Antonyms: Improve, Construct, Create, Build

Example: Where does he create a plot to <strong>subvert</strong> the state?

Trick: Introvert ko subvert mat karo.

3 Reluctance (noun)

Reluctance  - Do something, you do not really want to do it.

Do something, you do not really want to do it.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छुक

Synonyms: Unwilling, Hesitation, Objection, Repugnance

Antonyms: Willing, Inclination, Assurance, Eagerness

Example: They finally agreed to our terms with certain <strong>reluctance</strong>.

Trick: Luck ki baat pr uska reluctance dikhta hai.

4 Disclosure (noun)

Disclosure  - The act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private.

The act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private.

Hindi meaning: खुलासा

Synonyms: Revelation, Exposure, Publication, Declaration

Antonyms: Concealment, Secrecy, Closure, Cover-up

Example: The bank will need full <strong>disclosure</strong> of your financial situation and assets.

Trick: Unki Close ness ka disclosure ho gya.

5 Proactive (adjective)

Proactive  - Creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.

Creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.

Hindi meaning: अग्रसक्रिय

Synonyms: Energetic, Bold, Motivated, Dynamic

Antonyms: Retroactive, Passive, Dull

Example: Managers must be <strong>proactive</strong> in identifying and preventing potential problems.

Trick: Pahle se active mtlb proactive.

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6 Expeditiously (adverb)

Expeditiously  - With speed and efficiency.

With speed and efficiency.

Hindi meaning: शीघ्र

Synonyms: Quickly, Speedily, Fast, Promptly

Antonyms: Slowly, Late, Sluggishly, Idly

Example: The work was carried out as <strong>expeditiously</strong> as possible.

Trick: Experience expeditiously nhi aata.

7 Intimidate (verb)

Intimidate  - To frighten or threaten somebody so that they will do what you want.

To frighten or threaten somebody so that they will do what you want.

Hindi meaning: डराना

Synonyms: Bully, Terrify, Threaten, Frighten

Antonyms: Help, Assist, Soothe, Calm

Example: Attempts were made to <strong>intimidate</strong> people into voting for the governing party.

Trick: Inhone mere mates ko intimidate kiya.

8 Brutal (adjective)

Brutal  - Violent and cruel.

Violent and cruel.

Hindi meaning: निर्दय

Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Inhuman, Severe

Antonyms: Kind, Humane, Gentle, Mild

Example: A new system has shown a <strong>brutal</strong> attack.

Trick: Bru peekar brutal attack kiya.

9 Entrench (verb)

Entrench  - To establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change.

To establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत स्थिति बनाना

Synonyms: Deep-seated, Deep-rooted, Established, Set, Fixed

Antonyms: Changeable, Indefinite, Irresolute, Temporary

Example: Sexism is deeply <strong>entrenched</strong> in our society.

Trick: Terror ka darr humme entrench hai.

10 Vigilance (noun)

Vigilance  - Great care that is taken to notice any signs of danger or trouble.

Great care that is taken to notice any signs of danger or trouble.

Hindi meaning: चौकसी

Synonyms: Watchfulness, Alertness, Caution, Attentiveness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Negligence, Inattentiveness

Example: She stressed the need for constant <strong>vigilance</strong>.

Trick: Visitors pr vigilance rakho.

11 Alienate (verb)

Alienate  - To make somebody less friendly towards you.

To make somebody less friendly towards you.

Hindi meaning: पराया कर देना

Synonyms: Estrange, Disaffect, Disunite, Turn away, Antagonize

Antonyms: Unite, Join, Combine, Endear

Example: His comments have <strong>alienated</strong> a lot of young voters.

Trick: Mujhe eliminate krdo alienate mat karo.

12 Discontent (noun)

Discontent  - A feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation.

A feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: असंतोष

Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Displeasure, Restlessness, Envy

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Contentedness, pleasure, Happiness

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

Trick: Iss content se mai discontent ho gaya.

13 Decree (noun)

Decree  - An official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law.

An official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law.

Hindi meaning: आधिकारिक आदेश जारी करना

Synonyms: Command, Rule, Dictate, Order

Antonyms: Request, Plead

Example: They <strong>decreed</strong> that it should happen by 2010.

Trick: VC ne mujhe degree den eke liye decree kiya.

14 Clinch (verb)

Clinch  - Confirm or settle.

Confirm or settle.

Hindi meaning: पक्का करना

Synonyms: Secure, Settle, Confirm, Seal

Antonyms: Put off, Disapprove, Invalidate, Liberate

Example: They <strong>clinched</strong> a place in the semi-finals.

Trick: Lynching ki saza clinch karo.

15 Steer (verb)

Steer  - To control something so that it goes in the direction you want.

To control something so that it goes in the direction you want.

Hindi meaning: चलाना

Synonyms: Guide, Lead, Direct, Conduct

Antonyms: Abandon, Follow, Misguide

Example: She would often let me <strong>steer</strong> the car on the beach.

Trick: Steering pakad kr steer karo.

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