15 new English words for 6 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 Unviable (adjective)

Unviable  - That cannot be done.

That cannot be done.

Hindi meaning: असाध्य

Synonyms: Unworkable, Unfeasible, Impossible, Implausible

Antonyms: Workable, Feasible, Possible, Plausible

Example: The airport had become financially <strong>unviable</strong> and closed in December 2019.

Trick: Agar tum available ho toh kuch bhi unviable nhi hai.

2 Prudence (noun)

Prudence  - Behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks.

Behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks.

Hindi meaning: समझदारी

Synonyms: Wisdom, Forethought, Foresight, Circumspection

Antonyms: Imprudence, Carelessness, Stupidity, Recklessness

Example: A lack of <strong>prudence</strong> may lead to money problems.

Trick: Sare products ke liye prudence se kaam lo.

3 Vitiate (verb)

Vitiate  - To destroy or reduce the effect of something.

To destroy or reduce the effect of something.

Hindi meaning: निष्फल करना

Synonyms: Invalidate, Lessen, Damage, Injure

Antonyms: Validate, Aid, Assist, Encourage

Example: The ‘yes’ vote was <strong>vitiated</strong> by the low turnout in the election.

Trick: विष ke effect ko vitiate karo.

4 Scepticism (noun)

Scepticism  - An attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen.

An attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen.

Hindi meaning: संशयात्मकता

Synonyms: Suspicion, Disbelief, Incredulity, Distrust

Antonyms: Belief, Certainty, Trust, Sureness

Example: Such claims should be regarded with a certain amount of <strong>scepticism</strong>.

Trick: Spects pr koi scepticism nhi dikhayega.

5 Distort (verb)

Distort  - To change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear.

To change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear.

Hindi meaning: विकृत करना

Synonyms: Twist, Deform, Bend, Warp

Antonyms: Untwist, Preserve, Beautify,Improve

Example: The loudspeaker seemed to <strong>distort</strong> his voice.

Trick: Todh kr distort kr diya.

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6 Dissident (noun)

Dissident  - A person who strongly disagrees with and criticizes their government, especially in a country where this kind of action is dangerous.

A person who strongly disagrees with and criticizes their government, especially in a country where this kind of action is dangerous.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Discordant, Protestor, Separatist, Rebel, Sectarian

Antonyms: Follower, Yes-man, Conformists

Example: <strong>Dissidents</strong> were often imprisoned by the security police.

Trick: Desh se dissidents ko nikalo.

7 Fateful (adjective)

Fateful  - Having an important, often very bad, effect on future events.

Having an important, often very bad, effect on future events.

Hindi meaning: दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण

Synonyms: Direful, Dreadful, Tragic, Apocalyptic

Antonyms: Fortunate, Lucky, Hopeful, Blessed

Example: She looked back now to that <strong>fateful</strong> day in December.

Trick: Mera fate fateul nhi hai.

8 Vicious (adjective)

Vicious  - Violent and cruel.

Violent and cruel.

Hindi meaning: निर्मम

Synonyms: Brutal, Atrocious, Villainous, Fiendish

Antonyms: Gentle, Kind, Good, Nice, Loving

Example: She has a <strong>vicious</strong> temper.

Trick: विष pilana vicious hai.

9 Chasm (noun)

Chasm  - A very big difference between two people or groups, for example because they have different attitudes.

A very big difference between two people or groups, for example because they have different attitudes.

Hindi meaning: गहरा मतभेद

Synonyms: Gulf, Division, Difference, Discord

Antonyms: Harmony, Accord, Agreement, Similarity

Example: It is nothing but the yawning <strong>chasm</strong> of the generation gap.

Trick: Chasme ko leekar dono me chasm hai.

10 Interdict (noun)

Interdict  - Prohibit or forbid.

Prohibit or forbid.

Hindi meaning: रोक

Synonyms: Prohibit, Forbid, Proscribe, Disallow, Restrain

Antonyms: Permit, Allow, Approve, Granting

Example: Society will never <strong>interdict</strong> Co education.

Trick: Dusro ke kaam me interfare krne ko interdict karo.

11 Dissipated (adjective)

Dissipated  - Enjoying activities that are harmful.

Enjoying activities that are harmful.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्टाचरण

Synonyms: Dissolute, Debauched, Intemperate, Profligate, Self-Indulgent

Antonyms: Uncorrupt, Virtuous, Principled, Righteous

Example: He plays a <strong>dissipated</strong> American writer living in Europe.

Trick: Desi log dissipated nhi hote.

12 Dispiriting (adjective)

Dispiriting  - Making somebody lose their hope or enthusiasm.

Making somebody lose their hope or enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: उत्साहहीन करना

Synonyms: Disheartening, Dismal, Gloomy, Joyless, Cheerless

Antonyms: Heartening, Uplifting, Comforting, Cheering

Example: He has a <strong>dispiriting</strong> experience.

Trick: Spring me koi dispiriting kaise ho skta hai?

13 Draconian (adjective)

Draconian  - Extremely cruel and severe.

Extremely cruel and severe.

Hindi meaning: बेरहम

Synonyms: Severe, Cruel, Harsh, Strict, Drastic

Antonyms: Mild, Calm, Gentle, Amenable

Example: There have been calls for <strong>draconian</strong> measures against drug-related crime.

Trick: Dragon draconian hai.

14 Muzzle (verb)

Muzzle  - To prevent somebody from expressing their opinions in public as they want to.

To prevent somebody from expressing their opinions in public as they want to.

Hindi meaning: मुखबंध

Synonyms: Gag, Restrain, Censor, Curb, Choke

Antonyms: Allow, Free, Permit, Encourage, Unmuzzle, Ungag

Example: They accused the government of <strong>muzzling</strong> the press.

Trick: Puzzle me opponent ko muzzle krdiya.

15 Demote (verb)

Demote  - Lower your rank, often as a punishment.

Lower your rank, often as a punishment.

Hindi meaning: पदावनत करना

Synonyms: Downgrade, Degrade, Relegate, Lower

Antonyms: Promote, Elevate, Upgrade, Advance

Example: The American people have been <strong>demoted</strong> from citizens to consumers.

Trick: Mote logo ko demote kr diya.

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