10 new English words for 15 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 Reminiscence (noun)

Reminiscence  - A spoken or written description of something that somebody remembers about their past life.

A spoken or written description of something that somebody remembers about their past life.

Hindi meaning: संस्मरण

Synonyms: Remembrance, Memory, Nostalgia, Anecdote

Antonyms: Forgetfulness, Present, Now

Example: The book is a collection of his <strong>reminiscences</strong> about the actress.

Trick: Romit ko Reminiscence karo.

2 Clamour (verb)

Clamour  - To demand something loudly.

To demand something loudly.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोरदार मांग करना

Synonyms: Uproar, Shouting, Yell, Outcry

Antonyms: Silence, Calm, Quiet, Peace

Example: People began to <strong>clamour </strong>for his resignation.

Trick: Glamour ka clamour hai.

3 Ethos (noun)

Ethos  - The moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group, society or person.

The moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group, society or person.

Hindi meaning: लोकाचार

Synonyms: Spirit, Character, Principles, Ethics

Antonyms: Immorality, Dishonesty, Evil, Dishonor

Example: Teaching was central to his <strong>ethos</strong>.

Trick: Thanos ethos nhi show krta.

4 Subdued (adjective)

Subdued  - Unusually quiet, and possibly unhappy.

Unusually quiet, and possibly unhappy.

Hindi meaning: शांत

Synonyms: Quiet, Mute, Sober, Gentle

Antonyms: Loud, Noisy, Boisterous, Unsubdued

Example: He seemed a bit <strong>subdued</strong> to me.

Trick: Sub ka kaam dur hai isliye subdued hain.

5 Homage (noun)

Homage  - Something that is said or done to show respect for somebody.

Something that is said or done to show respect for somebody.

Hindi meaning: सम्मान

Synonyms: Respect, Tribute, Tribute, Admiration

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disregard, Criticism, Disloyalty

Example: The kings of France paid <strong>homage</strong> to no one.

Trick: Home me sabhi age walo ko homage milta hai.

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6 Devout (adjective)

Devout  - Believing strongly in a particular religion and obeying its laws and practices.

Believing strongly in a particular religion and obeying its laws and practices.

Hindi meaning: श्रद्धालु

Synonyms: Religious, Pious, Holy, Saintly

Antonyms: Irreligious, Disloyal, Apathetic, Indifferent

Example: They were <strong>devout, </strong> serious girls.

Trick: Devi ko poojne wala devout hai.

7 Commemorate (verb)

Commemorate  - To exist to remind people of a person or an event from the past.

To exist to remind people of a person or an event from the past.

Hindi meaning: स्मरणोत्सव मनाना

Synonyms: Memorize, remember, Immortalize, Celebrate

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Avoid, Disregard

Example: Australia Day <strong>commemorates</strong> the landing by Captain Arthur Philip in 1788.

Trick: E Commerce walo ko Commemorate karo.

8 Intolerance (verb)

Intolerance  - The fact of not being willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own.

The fact of not being willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own.

Hindi meaning: असहनशीलता

Synonyms: Bigotry, Prejudice, Bias, Partisanship

Antonyms: Tolerance, Fairness, Liberalism, Free

Example: A struggle against religious <strong>intolerance</strong>.

Trick: Intolerance dikahane walo ko tolerate nhi kar skte.

9 Exuberance (noun)

Exuberance  - The quality of being full of energy, excitement and happiness.

The quality of being full of energy, excitement and happiness.

Hindi meaning: उल्लास

Synonyms: The quality of being full of energy, excitement and happiness. (उल्लास)

Antonyms: Lethargy, Inactivity, Apathy, Depression

Example: We can excuse his behaviour as youthful <strong>exuberance</strong>.

Trick: Excess me energy wala exuberance dikhata hai.

10 Grandeur (noun)

Grandeur  - The quality of being great and impressive in appearance.

The quality of being great and impressive in appearance.

Hindi meaning: भव्यता

Synonyms: Magnificence, Nobility, Glory, Brilliance

Antonyms: Insignificance, Unimportant, Inferiority, Simplicity

Example: We admired the <strong>grandeur</strong> and simplicity of the Roman architecture.

Trick: Grand is grandeur.

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