15 new English words for 7 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 Massacre (noun)

Massacre  - The killing of a large number of people in a cruel way.

The killing of a large number of people in a cruel way.

Hindi meaning: जनसंहार

Synonyms: Butcher, Carnage, Slaughter, Genocide

Antonyms: Preserve, Give birth, Save, Create

Example: Nobody survived the <strong>massacre</strong>.

Trick: Mass ki killing is massacre.

2 Repercussions (noun)

Repercussions  - An indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen sometime afterwards.

An indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen sometime afterwards.

Hindi meaning: अप्रत्यक्ष प्रभाव

Synonyms: Consequence, Aftermath, Impact, Reverberations

Antonyms: Cause, Initiation, Beginning

Example: This action could have serious <strong>repercussions</strong>.

Trick: Rap song ke repercussions ache hain.

3 Pretext (noun)

Pretext  - A false reason that you give for doing something wrong or bad.

A false reason that you give for doing something wrong or bad.

Hindi meaning: बहाना

Synonyms: Excuse, Guise, Pretense, Deception

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Disguise

Example: I went into his bedroom on the <strong>pretext</strong> of looking for a book.

Trick: Text nhi krne ka pretext mat kro.

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, Confession, Declaration

Antonyms: Concealment, Secret, Denial, Closure

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

Trick: Desh ki close information ka disclosure mat kro.

5 Perjury (noun)

Perjury  - The crime of telling a lie in court after you have sworn to tell the truth.

The crime of telling a lie in court after you have sworn to tell the truth.

Hindi meaning: झूठी गवाही

Synonyms: Falsehood, Deception, Dishonesty, Forswearing

Antonyms: Honesty, truthfulness, Genuinity

Example: The defence witnesses were found guilty of <strong>perjury</strong>.

Trick: Par Jury ke samne kon perjury krega?

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6 Liable (adjective)

Liable  - Likely to do something.

Likely to do something.

Hindi meaning: उत्तरदायी

Synonyms: Accountable, Answerable, Responsible, Prone

Antonyms: Irresponsible, Unaccountable, Unsusceptible, Unlikely

Example: We're all <strong>liable</strong> to make mistakes when we're tired.

Trick: Likely mtlb liable.

7 Plaintiff (noun)

Plaintiff  - A person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court.

A person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court.

Hindi meaning: अभियोक्ता

Synonyms: Complainants, Applicants, Litigants, Claimants

Antonyms: Defendants, Suspects, Culprits, Agents

Example: The court upheld the <strong>plaintiff’s</strong> claim for damages.

Trick: Plant lagane pr koi plaintiff bann gaya.

8 Hoax (noun)

Hoax - An act intended to make somebody believe something that is not true.

An act intended to make somebody believe something that is not true.

Hindi meaning: झांसा

Synonyms: Trick, Fraud, Dupe, Swindle

Antonyms: Honest, Original, Genuine, Undeceive

Example: Detectives are still investigating the <strong>hoax</strong> calls.

Trick: Naye House ke liye hoax dekr chale gaye.

9 Punitive (adjective)

Punitive  - Intended as punishment.

Intended as punishment.

Hindi meaning: दंडात्मक

Synonyms: Penal, Vindictive, Punitory, Retributive

Antonyms: Rewarding, Beneficial, Nonpunitive, Acquitting

Example: <strong>Punitive</strong> action will be taken against the hooligans.

Trick: Punit ka kaam punitive hai.

10 Admonish (verb)

Admonish  - To tell somebody strongly and clearly that you do not approve of something that they have done.

To tell somebody strongly and clearly that you do not approve of something that they have done.

Hindi meaning: फटकारना

Synonyms: Reproved, Cautioned, Warned, Rebuked

Antonyms: Praised, Complimented, Lauded, Flattered

Example: She was <strong>admonished</strong> for chewing gum in class.

Trick: Kisi admi ko faltu admonish mat karo.

11 Commitment (noun)

Commitment  - A promise to do something.

A promise to do something.

Hindi meaning: ज़िम्मेदारी

Synonyms: Obligations, Dedication, Duty, Loyalty

Antonyms: Break, Denial, Irresponsibility, Disloyalty

Example: I'm not ready to make a long-term <strong>commitment</strong>.

Trick: Ye toh committee ka commitment hai.

12 Coax (verb)

Coax  - To persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way.

To persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way.

Hindi meaning: फुसलाना

Synonyms: Cajole, Blandish, Persuade, Inveigle

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Allow, Coerce

Example: She <strong>coaxed</strong> the horse into coming a little closer.

Trick: Wax krne ke liye aunty ko coax kiya.

13 Quibble (verb)

Quibble  - To argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail.

To argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail.

Hindi meaning: बाल की खाल निकालना

Synonyms: Cavil, Quiddity, Bicker, Squabble

Antonyms: Agree, Approve, Praise, Honesty

Example: It isn't worth <strong>quibbling</strong> over such a small amount.

Trick: People quibble ke liye ready rhte hain.

14 Endeavour (noun)

Endeavour  - An attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult.

An attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult.

Hindi meaning: प्रयत्न करना

Synonyms: Effort, Attempt, Strive, Try, Shot

Antonyms: Neglect, Forget, Idle, Ignore

Example: I will <strong>Endeavour</strong> to arrange it.

15 Cajole (verb)

Cajole  - To make somebody do something by talking to them and being very nice to them

To make somebody do something by talking to them and being very nice to them

Hindi meaning: मनाना-फुसलाना

Synonyms: Coax, Blandish, Wheedle, Inveigle

Antonyms: Discourage, Force, Repel, Dissuade

Example: He <strong>cajoled</strong> me into agreeing to do the work.

Trick: Kajole komovie ke liye cajole kiya.

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