15 new English words for 4 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.
Hindi meaning: कगार
Synonyms: Verge, Edge, Margin, Border
Antonyms: Middle, Center, Inside, In between
Example: Scientists are on the <strong>brink</strong> of making a major new discovery.
Trick: College fresher’s me wo ekdam drink ke brink pr tha.
Hindi meaning: विकृत करना
Synonyms: Twist, Wrap, Deform, Bend
Antonyms: Straighten, Untwist, Nicely Shaped
Example: The loudspeaker seemed to <strong>distort</strong> his voice.
Trick: Tod kr distort kr diya.
Hindi meaning: कर्तव्य
Synonyms: Commitment, Liability, Duty, Necessity
Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Disbelief, Disagreement, Freedom
Example: You are under no <strong>obligation</strong> to buy anything.
Trick: Obligation ka implication zaroori hai.
Hindi meaning: प्राप्ति
Synonyms: Acquisition, Acquirement, Attainment, Appropriation
Antonyms: Loss, Dispossession, Deprivation, Sacrifice
Example: She has responsibility for the <strong>procurement</strong> of equipment in the company.
Trick: Secure procurement hone chahiye.
Hindi meaning: सदमाग्रस्त
Synonyms: Shattered, Discouraged, Overwhelmed, Depressed, Sad
Antonyms: Comforted, Unbroken, Mend, Aid, Assist
Example: His family is absolutely <strong>devastated</strong>.
Trick: Aag se vast loss ki wajah se hum devastated hain.
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Hindi meaning: रिक्ति
Synonyms: Gap, Interval, Hole, Spaces, Void
Antonyms: Continuation, Closure, Juncture
Example: The journal has filled a <strong>lacuna</strong> in Middle Eastern studies.
Trick: Continous Kaam me lacuna lack krta hai.
Hindi meaning: धमकाना
Synonyms: Scold, Chide, Rebuke, Reprimand, Upbraid
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Laud, Applaud
Example: She <strong>berated</strong> herself for being a bad mother.
Trick: Rate kam krne ke liye berate kon karta hai.
Hindi meaning: आभिजात्य
Synonyms: Exclusiveness, Selectiveness, Superiority, Royalism
Antonyms: Democrats, Humbleness, Egoless, Egalitarian
Example: Many people believe that private education encourages <strong>elitism. </strong>
Trick: Elite log elitism show krte hain.
Hindi meaning: सुधारना
Synonyms: Correct, Remedy, Right, Amend, Mend
Antonyms: Worsen, Harm, Destroy, Break, Damage
Example: This is an opportunity for us to <strong>redress</strong> the mistakes made by the international community.
Trick: Old dress ko redress karo.
Hindi meaning: शिकायत
Synonyms: Complain, Grudge, Objection, Grouse
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Happiness, Joy
Example: It is an opportunity for them to discuss their <strong>grievances. </strong>
Trick: Graveyard me jane se phle grievances bata doh.
Hindi meaning: सेनापति
Synonyms: Commander, Warrior, Champion, General
Antonyms: Peacemaker, Soldier, Follower
Example: The Taliban in the home of Afghan <strong>warlord</strong> will be defeated.
Trick: Har war me warlord hota hai.
Hindi meaning: हटना
Synonyms: Withdrawal, Fallback, Retirement, Disengagement
Antonyms: Advancement, Introduction, Beginning, Commencement
Example: The peace plan was based on a <strong>pullout</strong> from the occupied territory.
Trick: Hitesh ko out krte use phle usne pullout kr liya.
Hindi meaning: आशंकित
Synonyms: Terrible, Awful, Horrific, Fearsome
Antonyms: Welcomed, Calmed, Peaceful, Wanted
Example: The <strong>dreaded</strong> moment had finally arrived.
Trick: O dear please don’t feel dreaded.
Hindi meaning: विश्वास
Synonyms: Faith, Credit, Trust, Belief, Assurance
Antonyms: Disbelief, Distrust, Doubt, Faithlessness
Example: They could give no <strong>credence</strong> to the findings of the survey.
Trick: Credit card ussi company se lo jispr credence ho.
Hindi meaning: बाधा
Synonyms: Difficulty, Obstacle, Hitch, Misfortune
Antonyms: Achievement, Blessing, Assistance, Advantage
Example: The team suffered a major <strong>setback</strong> when their best player was injured.
Trick: Setback ki wajah se apne goal back set mat karo.
