15 new English words for 16 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 Utterance (noun)

Utterance  - The act of expressing something in words.

The act of expressing something in words.

Hindi meaning: अभिव्यक्ति

Synonyms: Statement, Expression, Speech, Declaration

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Listening, Questioning

Example: You may feel moved to give <strong>utterance</strong> to your thoughts.

Trick: Iss matter pr sabki utterance zaroori hai.

2 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant  - Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Unrestrained, Violent

Antonyms: Controlled, Restrained, Mild, Gentle

Example: Unemployment is now <strong>rampant</strong> in most of Europe.

Trick: Ram ji ki panting ke liye rampant bheed thi.

3 Shriek (verb)

Shriek  - To Give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain.

To Give a loud high shout, for example when you are excited, frightened or in pain.

Hindi meaning: चीखना

Synonyms: Scream, Shout, Yell, Shrill

Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Sigh, Mutter

Example: She <strong>shrieked</strong> in fright.

Trick: Scream and shriek ek hi baat hai.

4 Boastful (adjective)

Boastful  - Talking about self in a very proud way.

Talking about self in a very proud way.

Hindi meaning: आत्मश्लाघी

Synonyms: Bragging, Egotistical, Pompous, Cocky

Antonyms: Modest, Humble, Self-belittling

Example: I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding <strong>boastful. </strong>

Trick: Boost peekr boastful baatein kro.

5 Stalk (verb)

Stalk  - To move slowly and quietly towards someone.

To move slowly and quietly towards someone.

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Chase, Stride, March, Trail

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Run away

Example: The lion was <strong>stalking</strong> a zebra.

Trick: Stocks ke liye stalk kiya.

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6 Comrade (noun)

Comrade - Friends or companions.

Friends or companions.

Hindi meaning: साथी

Synonyms: Circle, Companion, Friend, Associates

Antonyms: Enemy, Foe, Opponent, Rival

Example: We must fight for our rights, <strong>comrades! </strong>

Trick: Common friend mtlb comrade.

7 Dazzle (verb)

Dazzle  - Something that is so bright.

Something that is so bright.

Hindi meaning: चकाचौंध करना

Synonyms: Glare, Daze, Astonish, Gleam

Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Gloomy, Dusky

Example: He <strong>dazzled</strong> her with his knowledge of the world.

Trick: Dazzling mtlb chamakti hui.

8 Disgrace (noun)

Disgrace  - The loss of other people’s respect and approval because of the bad way somebody has behaved.

The loss of other people’s respect and approval because of the bad way somebody has behaved.

Hindi meaning: लज्जा

Synonyms: Shame, Degrade, Dishonor, Infamy

Antonyms: Honor, Credit, Respect, Praise

Example: Her behaviour has brought <strong>disgrace</strong> on her family.

Trick: Grace khtm krne ke liye disgrace kiya.

9 Stagger (noun)

Stagger  - Likely to cause people to disagree.

Likely to cause people to disagree.

Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ा कर चलना

Synonyms: Sway, Totter, Stumble, Careen

Antonyms: Stay, Carryon, move straight

Example: She <strong>staggered</strong> back to the hospital.

Trick: Stage pr wo stagger hokr chala.

10 Evade (verb)

Evade  - To Escape from somebody/something or avoid meeting somebody.

To Escape from somebody/something or avoid meeting somebody.

Hindi meaning: से बचना

Synonyms: Escape, Circumvent, Skirt, Elude

Antonyms: Confront, Face, disclose, Accept

Example: For two weeks they <strong>evaded</strong> the press.

Trick: Online book krke wait se evade hue.

11 Amend (verb)

Amend  - To change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it.

To change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it.

Hindi meaning: सुधारना

Synonyms: Rectify, Better, Improve, Correct

Antonyms: Worsen, Lower, Blemish, Harm

Example: He asked to see the <strong>amended</strong> version.

Trick: Aman ne law amend kiya.

12 Devotion (noun)

Devotion  - Great love, care and support for somebody/something.

Great love, care and support for somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: निष्ठा

Synonyms: Love, Dedication, Affection, Attachment

Antonyms: Hatred, Disrespect, Enmity, Dislike

Example: His <strong>devotion</strong> to his wife and family is touching.

Trick: Devi ke liye devotion dikhao.

13 Laud (verb)

Laud  - To Praise somebody/something.

To Praise somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा

Synonyms: Glorify, Praise, Magnify, Compliment

Antonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Denounce, Hate

Example: He was <strong>lauded</strong> for his courage.

Trick: Lord ko laud karo.

14 Guard (verb)

Guard  - To Protect property, places or people from attack or danger.

To Protect property, places or people from attack or danger.

Hindi meaning: निगरानी करना

Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shield

Antonyms: Endanger, Injure, Hurt, Ignore

Example: A few men were left outside to <strong>guard</strong> her.

Trick: Gate pr guard hai.

15 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: Commerce walo ko commerate kiya.

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