15 new English words for 27 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 Suboptimal (adjective)

Suboptimal  - Of less than the best standard or quality

Of less than the best standard or quality

Hindi meaning: उपेष्‍टतम

Synonyms: Deficient, Dissatisfactory, Unacceptable, Poor

Antonyms: Excellent, Fabulous, Classic, Premium

Example: The couple was approved for a high-interest rate mortgage but decided to decline the loan because it was <strong>sub-optimal</strong>.

Trick: Sub apne kaam suboptimal tareeke se krte hain

2 Unbridled (adjective)

Unbridled  - Lacking control and therefore extreme

Lacking control and therefore extreme

Hindi meaning: निरंकुश

Synonyms: Abandoned, Unchecked, Uncontrolled, Rampant

Antonyms: Checked, Constrained, Controlled, Curbed

Example: Does his <strong>unbridled</strong> behaviour surprise you?

Trick: Beards unbridled way me badh rahi hain.

3 Disenfranchised (verb)

Disenfranchised  - To take away somebody’s rights

To take away somebody’s rights

Hindi meaning: बेदखल

Synonyms: Disable, Disempower, Disqualify, Forbid

Antonyms: Authorize, Entitle, Empower, Enable

Example: Taking the country as a whole, the number of voters <strong>disenfranchised</strong> is 0.11 per cent of the total.

Trick: Franchise me Disenfranchised rahkr kaam kiya.

4 Imperative (adjective)

Imperative  - Very important and needing immediate attention or action

Very important and needing immediate attention or action

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य

Synonyms: Critical, Essential, Integral, Vital

Antonyms: Undesired, Unimportant, Unessential, Unnecessary

Example: Water is <strong>imperative</strong> for survival.

Trick: Parents life me imperative hain.

5 Delve (verb)

Delve  - To search for something.

To search for something.

Hindi meaning: खोजना

Synonyms: Look into, Seek, Dig, Explore

Antonyms: Fill, Find, Ignore, Neglect

Example: This will give him enough basic knowledge to <strong>delve</strong> into the topic in greater depth.

Trick: Delta pr jaakr Delve kiya.

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6 Deferrals (noun)

Deferrals  - The action of delaying something until a later time

The action of delaying something until a later time

Hindi meaning: स्थगन

Synonyms: Extension, Suspension, Prolong, Delayed

Antonyms: Immediate, Instant, Rapid, Swift

Example: The criteria for qualifying for an elderly <strong>deferral</strong> of property tax vary by state.

Trick: Referrals me deferrals pasand nhi hai.

7 Germane (adjective)

Germane  - Connected with something in an important or appropriate way

Connected with something in an important or appropriate way

Hindi meaning: सार्थक

Synonyms: Applicable, Relative, Relevant, Pertinent

Antonyms: Pointless, Irrelevant, Inapplicable, Impertinent

Example: People don't mind being sold to as long as it's <strong>germane</strong> to the conversation.

Trick: Germany ke log Germane hain.

8 Inexplicably (adverb)

Inexplicably  - In a way that cannot be understood or explained.

In a way that cannot be understood or explained.

Hindi meaning: बेवजह

Synonyms: Inexplainable, Unaccountable, Unexplainable, Unsayable

Antonyms: Accountable, Explainable, Explicable

Example: People have claimed to hear slamming doors when no one is there, female voices, and lights that go on and off <strong>inexplicably</strong>.

Trick: Explain se bana Inexplicably.

9 Galling (adjective)

Galling  - Making you angry because it is unfair.

Making you angry because it is unfair.

Hindi meaning: दुस्साहस

Synonyms: Excruciating, Afflicting, Hurtful, Tormenting

Antonyms: Bearable, Endurable, Sustainable, Tolerable

Example: The fraud allegation was <strong>galling</strong> and really upset the honest minister.

Trick: Gally ke log galling way me baat krte hain.

10 Palliative (noun)

Palliative  - An action, a decision, etc. that is designed to make a difficult situation seem better without actually solving the cause of the problems

An action, a decision, etc. that is designed to make a difficult situation seem better without actually solving the cause of the problems

Hindi meaning: उपशामक

Synonyms: Beneficial, Remedial, Non fatal, Non lethal

Antonyms: Poison, Toxic, Venomous, Infectious

Example: The loan was a <strong>palliative</strong> for the increasing financial troubles.

Trick: Pallavi se baat krna Palliative hai.

11 Scrappy (adjective)

Scrappy  - Consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts.

Consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts.

Hindi meaning: बेतरतीब

Synonyms: Disorganized, Untidy, Disjointed, Unsystematic

Antonyms: Tidy, Cordial, Organized, Calm

Example: <strong>Scrappy</strong> lecture notes piled up unread.

Trick: Scarp cheeze idhr udhr rakhi hain room scrappy lgg raha hai.

12 Crusade (noun)

Crusade  - A long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be right or to stop something that you believe to be wrong.

A long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be right or to stop something that you believe to be wrong.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष

Synonyms: Campaign, Fight, Agitate, Effort

Antonyms: Halt, Inaction, Stoppage

Example: Her moral <strong>crusade</strong> began in 1963.

Trick: Cruse pr jaane ke liye crusade kiya.

13 Purport (verb)

Purport  - To claim to be something or to have done something, when this may not be true.

To claim to be something or to have done something, when this may not be true.

Hindi meaning: दावा करना

Synonyms: Claim, Profess, Significance, Spirit

Antonyms: Deny, Disclaim, Exterior, Conceal

Example: This book <strong>purports</strong> to tell the truth.

Trick: Purpose ke liye purport kiya

14 Pander to (Phrasal Verb)

Pander to - To Do what somebody wants, or try to please them, especially when this is not acceptable or reasonable.

To Do what somebody wants, or try to please them, especially when this is not acceptable or reasonable.

Hindi meaning: दलाली करना

Synonyms: Indulge, Please, Gratify, Pamper

Antonyms: Refuse, Ignore, Neglect, Deny

Example: The speech was <strong>pandering</strong> to prejudice.

Trick: Pamper krna mtlb pander to krna.

15 Claptrap (noun)

Claptrap  - Stupid talk that has no value.

Stupid talk that has no value.

Hindi meaning: बकवाद

Synonyms: Nonsense, Rubbish, Twaddle, Drivel

Antonyms: Common sense, Reasonable, Sensible

Example: Such sentiments are just pious <strong>claptrap</strong>.

Trick: Claptrap pr koi clap nhi krta.

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