20 new English words for 21 September 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 Unenviable (adjective)

Unenviable  - difficult or unpleasant

difficult or unpleasant

Hindi meaning: अवांछनीय

Synonyms: Embarrassing, Awkward, Sticky, undesirable

Antonyms: Desirable, Fit, good, lucky

Example: Their choice was an <strong>unenviable </strong>one.

Trick: Unhoni unenviable hoti h

2 Disparate (adjective)

Disparate  - so different from each other that they cannot be compared or cannot work together

so different from each other that they cannot be compared or cannot work together

Hindi meaning: पृथक्

Synonyms: Diverse, Different, dissimilar, divergent

Antonyms: Alike, Similar, Like, same

Example: Public subsidies are subject to <strong>disparate </strong>criteria.

Trick: Separate hi disparate hai.

3 Emanating (verb)

Emanating  - to produce or show something

to produce or show something

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न

Synonyms: emergent, originate, derive, emit

Antonyms: Absorb, be dispelled, become invisible, check

Example: The sick smell <strong>emanating </strong>from his cigar nauseated Hannah.

Trick: Cinemas emanating hoti h

4 Invariably (adverb)

Invariably  - always

always

Hindi meaning: सर्वदा

Synonyms: Always, Constantly, Consistently, regularly

Antonyms: Never, Occasionally, from time to time, hardly ever

Example: Companies <strong>invariably </strong>bear a responsibility to society generally.

Trick: Variables maths me invariably hoti h

5 Substantive (adjective)

Substantive  - dealing with real, important or serious matters

dealing with real, important or serious matters

Hindi meaning: संज्ञा

Synonyms: Essential, Meaty, material, significant

Antonyms: Inessential, Wordly, adjective, meaningless

Example: It therefore appeared to be a <strong>substantive</strong>, independent factor.

Trick: Chemical substances substantive hoti h

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6 Nullify (verb)

Nullify  - to make something such as an agreement or order lose its legal force

to make something such as an agreement or order lose its legal force

Hindi meaning: रद्द करना

Synonyms: Annul, Invalidate, Void, cancel

Antonyms: Affirm, Validate, Support, enact

Example: I've been ordered to <strong>nullify </strong>you.

Trick: Null cheezon ko nullify krdenachahiye

7 Onus (noun)

Onus  - the responsibility for something

the responsibility for something

Hindi meaning: दायित्व

Synonyms: Burden, Load, Responsibility, encumbrance

Antonyms: Advantage, Help, Aid, irresponsibility

Example: The <strong>onus </strong>is not on developed countries alone.

Trick: One ka hi onus hota hai.

8 Canons (noun)

Canons  - a generally accepted rule, standard or principle by which something is judged

a generally accepted rule, standard or principle by which something is judged

Hindi meaning: सिद्धांत

Synonyms: Laws, Doctrines, tenets, principles

Antonyms: Abortion, ban, blindness, embargo

Example: According to <strong>canon </strong>law, that should be done.

Trick: Canon fire krne ke bhi canons hoti hain.

9 Impinges (verb)

Impinges  - to have a clear and definite effect on something/somebody, especially a bad one

to have a clear and definite effect on something/somebody, especially a bad one

Hindi meaning: छेड़छाड़

Synonyms: Infringe, strikes, affect, encroaches

Antonyms: Advantage, aid, assist, avoid

Example: The two are distinct and neither <strong>impinges</strong> on the other.

Trick: Images se impinges mat karo.

10 Adherent (noun)

Adherent  - a person who supports a particular set of ideas

a person who supports a particular set of ideas

Hindi meaning: अनुयायी

Synonyms: Supporter, Devotee, Follower, disciple

Antonyms: Opponent, antagonist, enemy, apostate

Example: This produces a shinier and more <strong>adherent</strong> silver plating.

Trick: Inherent hi adherent hai.

11 Mitigate (adjective)

Mitigate  - To make something less harmful, serious, etc.

To make something less harmful, serious, etc.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Alleviate, Lessen, Allay, Relieve

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Increase, Extend

Example: Soil erosion was <strong>mitigated </strong>by the planting of trees.

Trick: Mitti ke gate Mitigate hogye.

12 Verdict (noun)

Verdict  - An official judgment made in court or at an inquest (= an official investigation into somebody's death)

An official judgment made in court or at an inquest (= an official investigation into somebody's death)

Hindi meaning: न्यायिक फ़ैसला

Synonyms: Decision, Opinion, Sentence, Judgment

Antonyms: Deadlock, Draw, Tie, Fact

Example: The jury returned a unanimous guilty <strong>verdict. </strong>

Trick: Vermala pr judge ka Verdict aaya.

13 Stride (Verb)

Stride  - To walk with long steps in a particular direction

To walk with long steps in a particular direction

Hindi meaning: लंबे डग भरना

Synonyms: Step, March, Walk, Tramp

Antonyms: Amble, Dodder, Shamble, Stroll

Example: He turned and <strong>strode </strong>off down the corridor.

Trick: Tide me log Stride krte hain.

14 Buttresses (Noun)

Buttresses  - A structure made of stone or brick that supports a wall

A structure made of stone or brick that supports a wall

Hindi meaning: पुश्ता

Synonyms: Support, Brace, Shore, Uphold

Antonyms: Weaken, Undercut, Letdown, Undermine

Example: It was necessary to strengthen the building with large external <strong>buttresses. </strong>

Trick: Butter bread ka Buttresses hai.

15 Gruesome (Adjective)

Gruesome  - Horrible and shocking.

Horrible and shocking.

Hindi meaning: भयानक

Synonyms: Ghastly, Grim, Horrible, Frightful

Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasant, Pretty, Nice

Example: We spent a week in a <strong>gruesome</strong> apartment in Miami.

Trick: Kuch cheeze awesome nhi Gruesome hoti hain.

16 Vitiate (Verb)

Vitiate  - To destroy or reduce the effect of something

To destroy or reduce the effect of something

Hindi meaning: दूषित करना

Synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Spoil, Impair

Antonyms: Validate, Help, Set up, Improve

Example: The ‘yes’ vote was <strong>vitiated</strong> by the low turnout in the election.

Trick: Vitiate cheezo ko initiate mat karo.

17 Elicit (Verb)

Elicit  - To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty

To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty

Hindi meaning: निकालना

Synonyms: Evoke, Educe, Provoke, Extract

Antonyms: Repress, Hide, Soothe, Give

Example: I could <strong>elicit </strong>no response from him.

Trick: Elite hi Elicit hai.

18 Salutary (adjective)

Salutary  - Having a good effect on somebody/something, though often seeming unpleasant

Having a good effect on somebody/something, though often seeming unpleasant

Hindi meaning: लाभदायक

Synonyms: Healthful, Salubrious, Useful, Healthy

Antonyms: Unhealthy, Noxious, Harmful, Injurious

Example: The accident was a <strong>salutary </strong>reminder of the dangers of climbing.

Trick: Police ko salute krna Salutary hai.

19 Knotty (adjective)

Knotty  - Complicated and difficult to solve

Complicated and difficult to solve

Hindi meaning: विकट

Synonyms: Intricate, Complex, Tangled, Complicated

Antonyms: Simple, Uncomplicated, Easy, Noncomplex

Example: People are dealing with a <strong>knotty </strong>problem.

Trick: Note likhna Knotty hai.

20 Conviction (noun)

Conviction  - The act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty

The act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ विश्वास

Synonyms: Confidence, Certitude, Belief, Certainty

Antonyms: Doubt, Uncertainty, Unbelief, Hesitancy

Example: The United States of America was founded on the <strong>conviction </strong>that everyone is created equal.

Trick: Vacation pr Conviction ho gaya.

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