15 new English words for 24 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 Maneuvers (noun)

Maneuvers  - A clever plan, action or movement that is used to give somebody an advantage.

A clever plan, action or movement that is used to give somebody an advantage.

Hindi meaning: युक्ति

Synonyms: Tactics, Plan, Inspection, Strategy

Antonyms: Honest, Genuine, Fair

Example: The amendment was somehow introduced by political <strong>maneuver. </strong>

Trick: Man maneuvers krte rhte hain.

2 Echelons (noun)

Echelons  - A Rank or position of authority in an organization or a society.

A Rank or position of authority in an organization or a society.

Hindi meaning: पदानुक्रम

Synonyms: Position, Rank, Officer, Scale

Antonyms: Unemployed, Follower, Common

Example: You don't have to handle the lower <strong>echelons</strong> of society.

Trick: Loan lene echelons aaye.

3 Tout (verb)

Tout  - To try to persuade people that somebody/something is important or valuable by praising them/it.

To try to persuade people that somebody/something is important or valuable by praising them/it.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावित करना

Synonyms: Boost, Promote, Publicize, Advertise

Antonyms: Condemn, Blame, Hide, Discourage

Example: She's being <strong>touted</strong> as the next leader of the party.

Trick: Taught krke tout kiya.

4 Inexplicable (adjective)

Inexplicable  - That cannot be understood or explained.

That cannot be understood or explained.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या विहीन

Synonyms: Unaccountable, Incomprehensible, Obscure, Strange

Antonyms: Explicable, Explainable, usual, Standard

Example: For some <strong>inexplicable</strong> reason he gave up a fantastic job.

Trick: That is not explicable is inexplicable.

5 Shackle (verb)

Shackle  - To prevent somebody from behaving or speaking as they want.

To prevent somebody from behaving or speaking as they want.

Hindi meaning: किसी को अपनी इच्‍छा अनुसार कुछ कहने या व्‍यवहार करने से रोकना

Synonyms: Hamper, Bind, Bond, Constrain

Antonyms: Free, Release, Encourage, Let go

Example: She is opposed to <strong>shackling</strong> the press with privacy laws.

Trick: Shakal achi nhi thi toh shackle kiya.

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6 Imbroglio (noun)

Imbroglio  - A complicated, confused or embarrassing situation that causes many problems, especially in politics.

A complicated, confused or embarrassing situation that causes many problems, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: पेचीदा या लज्जानक

Synonyms: Mess, Complication, Confusion, Muddle, Jumble

Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Simplicity, Harmony

Example: He was guilty for the political <strong>imbroglio</strong>.

Trick: Embryo ki baat imbroglio hui.

7 Spectacular (adjective)

Spectacular  - Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Hindi meaning: शानदार

Synonyms: Breathtaking, Impressive, Splendid, Grand

Antonyms: Unimpressive, Usual, Normal, Ordinary

Example: The coastal road has <strong>spectacular</strong> scenery.

Trick: Spects la kr spectacular cheeze dekho.

8 Imponderable (adjective)

Imponderable  - Difficult to measure or understand

Difficult to measure or understand

Hindi meaning: अतिसूक्ष्म

Synonyms: Intangible, Impalpable, Inappreciable, Insensible

Antonyms: Ponderable, Large, Huge, Important

Example: This was <strong>imponderable</strong> longer-term prospects.

Trick: Imponderable cheeze ke liye wonder kiya.

9 Paramountcy (noun)

Paramountcy  - The quality of being more important than anything else.

The quality of being more important than anything else.

Hindi meaning: सर्वोच्चता

Synonyms: Supremacy, Dominion, Prepotency, Primacy

Antonyms: Inferiority, Incapacity, Weakness, Subordination

Example: <strong>Paramountcy</strong> is to be given to the interests of the child.

Trick: Paramountcy the toh mountain pr gaye.

10 Upsurge (noun)

Upsurge  - A sudden large increase in something.

A sudden large increase in something.

Hindi meaning: बढ़त

Synonyms: Surge, Rise, Upturn, Increase

Antonyms: Downturn, Decrease, Depreciation, Deduction

Example: There is a recent <strong>upsurge</strong> of interest in his movies.

Trick: Upper ki tafah upsurge hua.

11 Creditable (adjective)

Creditable  - Of A quite good standard and deserving praise or approval.

Of A quite good standard and deserving praise or approval.

Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Praiseworthy, Admirable, Laudable, Meritorious

Antonyms: Unworthy, Dishonorable, Bad, Implausible

Example: It was a very <strong>creditable</strong> result for the team.

Trick: Credit card creditable company se lena chahiye.

12 Blitz (noun)

Blitz  - A sudden attack.

A sudden attack.

Hindi meaning: जोरदार आक्रमण

Synonyms: Assault, Strike, Attack. Bombardment

Antonyms: Shield, Defense, Guard, Protection

Example: There is to be a <strong>blitz</strong> on incorrect grammar.

Trick: Blitz me aakr blitz kiya.

13 Augur (verb)

Augur  - To be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future.

To be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future.

Hindi meaning: शुभ संकेत

Synonyms: Forecast, Presages, Heralds, Bode

Antonyms: Past, Nostalgic

Example: Conflicts among the various groups do not <strong>augur</strong> well for the future of the peace talks.

Trick: Agar sabko augur ho toh acha ho.

14 Sensation (noun)

Sensation  - A feeling that you get when something affects your body.

A feeling that you get when something affects your body.

Hindi meaning: इंद्रियबोध

Synonyms: Sense, Feeling, Perception, Impression

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Numb, Lull

Example: She lost all <strong>sensation</strong> in her left leg.

Trick: Sense se sensation hoti hai.

15 Morale (noun)

Morale  - The amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time t.

The amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time t.

Hindi meaning: मनोबल

Synonyms: Spirit, Esprit, Confidence, Temper

Antonyms: Fear, Aimless, Weakness

Example: Many teachers are suffering from low <strong>morale</strong>.

Trick: Moral values pdhkr morale badhao.

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