15 new English words for 3 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 Inevitable (adjective)

Inevitable  - That you cannot avoid or prevent.

That you cannot avoid or prevent.

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य

Synonyms: Inescapable, Unavoidable, Sure, Necessary

Antonyms: Avoidable, Uncertain, Unsure, Escapable

Example: It was an <strong>inevitable</strong> consequence of the decision.

Trick: Guest ko party me invite krna inevitable hai.

2 Bode (verb)

Bode  - To be a portent of a particular outcome.

To be a portent of a particular outcome.

Hindi meaning: शकुन होना

Synonyms: Portend, Augur, Predict, Presage, Foreshadow

Antonyms: Hide, Withhold, halted

Example: These figures do not <strong>bode</strong> well for the company's future.

Trick: CBSE ka notification board ke result ka bode hai.

3 Spate (noun)

Spate  - A large number of things, which are usually unpleasant, that happen suddenly within a short period of time.

A large number of things, which are usually unpleasant, that happen suddenly within a short period of time.

Hindi meaning: अतिवृष्टि

Synonyms: Flood, Rush, Overflow, Rush

Antonyms: Sprinkle, Pittance, Dab, Bit

Example: The bombing was the latest in a <strong>spate</strong> of terrorist attacks.

Trick: Iske fate me failures ka spate hai.

4 Dogmatic (adjective)

Dogmatic  - Being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions.

Being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions.

Hindi meaning: कट्टर

Synonyms: Peremptory, Domineering, Dictatorial, Bigoted, Prejudice

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Indecisive, Flexible

Example: There is a danger of becoming too <strong>dogmatic</strong> about teaching methods.

Trick: Dogmatic log apne opinions change nhi krynge jaise dog ki tail kbhi seedhe nhi hoti.

5 Crippling (adjective)

Crippling  - Seriously damaging or harming somebody/something.

Seriously damaging or harming somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: अशक्त कर देने वाला

Synonyms: Hamstring, Ruin, Destroy, Put out of action

Antonyms: Strengthen, Boost, Help, Repair

Example: Interest rates rose to a <strong>crippling</strong> 13 per cent.

Trick: Chips khane se health pr crippling effect hoga.

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6 Posit (verb)

Posit  - To suggest or accept that something is true so that it can be used as the basis for an argument or discussion.

To suggest or accept that something is true so that it can be used as the basis for an argument or discussion.

Hindi meaning: स्थापित रखना

Synonyms: Postulate, State, Put forward, Submit, Hypothesize

Antonyms: Ignore, Reject, Abstain, Neglect

Example: Most religions <strong>posit</strong> the existence of life after death.

Trick: Iss pose me sit krke naya yoga posit kiya.

7 Quiver (verb)

Quiver  - To shake slightly.

To shake slightly.

Hindi meaning: काँपना

Synonyms: Tremble, Shiver, Shakes, Jitters, Dither

Antonyms: Still, Steady, Stable, Quiet

Example: Her lip <strong>quivered</strong> and then she started to cry.

Trick: Shiver quiver ek hi baat hai.

8 Stratagems (noun)

Stratagems - A trick or plan that you use to gain an advantage or to trick an opponent.

A trick or plan that you use to gain an advantage or to trick an opponent.

Hindi meaning: छलबल

Synonyms: Gimmick, Subterfuge, Dodge, Ruse, Ploy

Antonyms: Frankness, Honesty, Truthfulness, Reality

Example: He deployed various cunning <strong>stratagems</strong>.

Trick: Gems churane ke liye stratagem kiya.

9 Calamitous (adjective)

Calamitous  - Causing great damage to people’s lives, property, etc.

Causing great damage to people’s lives, property, etc.

Hindi meaning: नुक़सानदेह

Synonyms: Disastrous, fatal, Catastrophic, Unfortunate

Antonyms: Fortunate, Helpful, Advantageous, Favorable

Example: The Bridge collapsed in the storm, with <strong>calamitous</strong> results.

Trick: Climate Change calamitous hai.

10 Infirmity (noun)

Infirmity  - Weakness or illness over a long period.

Weakness or illness over a long period.

Hindi meaning: दुर्बलता

Synonyms: Debility, Feebleness, Malady, Ailment

Antonyms: Strength, Ability, Robustness, Improvement

Example: They may face sickness or <strong>infirmity</strong>.

Trick: Pura time in firms me baithne se infirmity ho jayegi.

11 Conundrums (noun)

Conundrums  - A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

Hindi meaning: समस्या

Synonyms: Problem, Difficulty, Puzzle, Dilemma

Antonyms: Sorted, Clear, Solution, Ease

Example: The role of clouds is one of the big <strong>conundrums</strong> of climatology.

Trick: Drum bajana bhi conundrum hai.

12 Surge (noun)

Surge  - A sudden increase of a strong feeling.

A sudden increase of a strong feeling.

Hindi meaning: तेज़ चढ़ान

Synonyms: Rush, Upsurge, Rise, Tide

Antonyms: Ebb, Decrease, Descend, Decline

Example: She felt a sudden <strong>surge</strong> of anger.

Trick: Jaise jaise suraj upar chad raha hai dhoop surge kar rahi hai.

13 Strain (noun)

Strain  - Pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it.

Pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it.

Hindi meaning: दबाव

Synonyms: Stress, Pressure, Tension, Strive

Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Ease, Calmness

Example: The transport service cannot cope with the <strong>strain</strong> of so many additional passengers.

Trick: Zyada strain ki wajah se rai hoti hai.

14 Slack (adjective)

Slack  - Not stretched tight.

Not stretched tight.

Hindi meaning: ढीला

Synonyms: Loose, Relax, Sluggish, Lax

Antonyms: Tight, Rigid, Strict, Active

Example: She was staring into space, her mouth <strong>slack</strong>.

Trick: Tight cheezo me slack lack krta hai.

15 Fatality (noun)

Fatality  - A death that is caused in an accident or a war, or by violence or disease.

A death that is caused in an accident or a war, or by violence or disease.

Hindi meaning: अपमृत्यु

Synonyms: Casualty, Death, Mortality, Lethality

Antonyms: Birth, Beginning, Start

Example: Several people were injured, but there were no <strong>fatalities</strong>.

Trick: Fat logo ki fatality zyada hai.

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