10 new English words for 21 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 Reproachful (adjective )

Reproachful  - Expressing blame or criticism.

Expressing blame or criticism.

Hindi meaning: तिरस्कारपूर्ण

Synonyms: Critical, Disapproving, Condemnatory, Disparaging

Antonyms: Complimentary, Approving, Praising, Respectful

Example: She was doing her best not to sound <strong>reproachful</strong>.

Trick: Approach wale log reproachful nhi hote.

2 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny  - Careful and complete examination.

Careful and complete examination.

Hindi meaning: सूक्ष्म परीक्षण

Synonyms: Inspection, Examination, Survey, Audit

Antonyms: Glimpse, Glance, Slight, Flash

Example: Her argument doesn't really stand up to <strong>scrutiny</strong>.

Trick: Security hi scrutiny hai.

3 Nudge (verb)

Nudge  - To push somebody/something gently or gradually in a particular direction.

To push somebody/something gently or gradually in a particular direction.

Hindi meaning: ले जाना

Synonyms: Prompt, Stimulate, Poke, Encourage

Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage, Repress, Clash

Example: She <strong>nudged</strong> me out of the way.

Trick: Hujj jane ke liye nudge kiya.

4 Imprudent (adjective)

Imprudent  - Not wise or sensible.

Not wise or sensible.

Hindi meaning: अविवेकी

Synonyms: Unwise, Injudicious, Reckless, Careless

Antonyms: Wise, Prudent, Cautious, Attentive

Example: It would be <strong>imprudent</strong> to invest all your money in one company.

Trick: Kahin ka president imprudent nhi hoata.

5 Insulate (verb)

Insulate  - To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

To protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

Hindi meaning: बचाकर रखना

Synonyms: Seclude, Isolate, Cover, Wrap

Antonyms: Integrate, Expose, Assimilate, Associate

Example: Until now the industry has been <strong>insulated</strong> from economic realities.

Trick: Insult se insulate kiya.

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6 Beset (verb)

Beset  - To affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful way.

To affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful way.

Hindi meaning: चपेट में ले लेना

Synonyms: Besiege, Harass, Surround, Encircle

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Support, Help

Example: The team was <strong>beset</strong> by injury all season.

Trick: Best logo best karo.

7 Persist (verb)

Persist  - To continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable.

To continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable.

Hindi meaning: बना रहना

Synonyms: Remain, Endure, Continue, Stay

Antonyms: Stop, Cease, Quit, Discontinue

Example: She <strong>persisted</strong> in her search for the truth.

Trick: Insist krke persist karo.

8 Hone (verb)

Hone  - To develop and improve something, especially a skill, over a period of time.

To develop and improve something, especially a skill, over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: विकास करना

Synonyms: Improve, Enhance, Develop, File

Antonyms: Dull, Burnish, Ruin, Destroy

Example: She <strong>honed</strong> her debating skills at college.

Trick: Kaam hone se hone hota hai

9 Incumbents (noun)

Incumbents  - A Person who has an official position.

A Person who has an official position.

Hindi meaning: पदस्थ व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Officeholder, Occupant, Officials, Executives

Antonyms: Followers, Common, Associates

Example: In general, <strong>incumbents</strong> have a 94% chance of being re-elected.

Trick: In cubes me incumbents baithte hain

10 Rhetorically (adverb)

Rhetorically  - In a way that is intended to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer.

In a way that is intended to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer.

Hindi meaning: आलंकारिक रूप से

Synonyms: Pompous, Flowery, Declamatory, Bombastic

Antonyms: Unrhetorical, Concise, Plain, Nonverbal

Example: Do you think I'm stupid?’ she asked <strong>rhetorically</strong>.

Trick: Hrthik speech rhetorically deta hai.

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