15 new English words for 30 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 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: Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Unrestrained, Violent

Antonyms: Controlled, Restrained, Gentle, Mild

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

Trick: Ram ki pant kho gyi toh Rampant gussa kiya.

2 Anticipate (verb)

Anticipate  - To expect something

To expect something

Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमान करना

Synonyms: Predict, Foretell, Forecast, Await

Antonyms: Doubt, Allow, Permit, Question

Example: We never <strong>anticipated</strong> the result of our campaigning.

Trick: Anti party ne mera participate krna Anticipate kiya.

3 Ethnicity (noun)

Ethnicity  - The fact of belonging to a particular ethnic group (= a group of people that share a cultural.

The fact of belonging to a particular ethnic group (= a group of people that share a cultural.

Hindi meaning: जातीयता

Synonyms: Nationality, Race, Identity, Origin

Antonyms: Alien, Foreigner, Follower

Example: Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age and <strong>ethnicity</strong>.

Trick: Athens ki city ki Ethnicity kya hai?

4 Elusive (adjective)

Elusive  - Difficult to find, define or achieve.

Difficult to find, define or achieve.

Hindi meaning: दुष्प्राप्य

Synonyms: Subtle, Evasive, Fleeting, Equivocal

Antonyms: Honest, Stable, Definite, Confronting

Example: A solution to the problem of toxic waste is proving <strong>elusive</strong>.

Trick: Exclusive and Elusive alag alag hai.

5 Devastated (adjective)

Devastated  - Extremely upset and shocked.

Extremely upset and shocked.

Hindi meaning: स्तब्ध

Synonyms: Shattered, Ruined, Desolate, Destroyed

Antonyms: Construct, Create, Built, Improve

Example: His family is absolutely <strong>devastated</strong>.

Trick: Vast building ko Devastate kiya.

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6 Vigorous (adjective)

Vigorous  - Very active, determined or full of energy

Very active, determined or full of energy

Hindi meaning: जोरदार

Synonyms: Energetic, Strong, Robust, Dynamic

Antonyms: Weak, Feeble, Lazy, Sluggish

Example: They conducted a <strong>vigorous</strong> campaign against tax fraud.

Trick: Virgo Vigorous kam krte hain.

7 Leverage (noun)

Leverage  - The ability to influence what people do.

The ability to influence what people do.

Hindi meaning: शक्ति

Synonyms: Clout, Influence, Weight, Authority

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotency, Deleverage

Example: Being Mayor gives him the <strong>leverage</strong> to get things done.

Trick: Lever ko Leverage dedo.

8 Instigate (verb)

Instigate  - To make something start or happen, usually something official.

To make something start or happen, usually something official.

Hindi meaning: उकसाना

Synonyms: Provoke, Initiate, Incite, Prompt

Antonyms: Deter, Dissuade, Neglect, Halt

Example: The government has <strong>instigated</strong> a programme of economic reform.

Trick: In sare gate me Instigate krna pdega.

9 Persuade (verb)

Persuade  - To make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it

To make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it

Hindi meaning: मनाना

Synonyms: Convince, coax, Influence, Inducement

Antonyms: Dissuade, Prevent, Fail, Discourage

Example: My husband <strong>persuaded</strong> me to come.

Trick: Per sue krne ke liye Persuade mat karo.

10 Reverberations (noun)

Reverberations  - A loud noise that continues for some time after it has been produced because of the surfaces around it.

A loud noise that continues for some time after it has been produced because of the surfaces around it.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिध्वनि

Synonyms: Echo, Impact, Aftermath, Backlash

Antonyms: Reverse, Differ, Dump

Example: The <strong>reverberations</strong> of the drum were still vibrating in the air.

Trick: Vibrations ka Reverberation hua.

11 Chorus (noun)

Chorus  - Part of a song that is sung after each verse

Part of a song that is sung after each verse

Hindi meaning: गायक दल

Synonyms: Refrain, Chorale, Strain, Melody

Antonyms: Discord, Harmony, Silence, Disharmony

Example: Everyone joined in the <strong>chorus</strong>.

Trick: Choro ka Chorus hai.

12 Contradiction (noun)

Contradiction  - A lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.

A lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.

Hindi meaning: विसंगति

Synonyms: Denials, Conflicts, Negations, Oppositions

Antonyms: Likeliness, Sameness, Accord, Harmony

Example: There is a <strong>contradiction</strong> between the two sets of figures.

Trick: Contradict se bana Contradiction.

13 Skeptical (adjective)

Skeptical  - Having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen

Having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen

Hindi meaning: संशयात्मक

Synonyms: Incredulous, Doubting, Mistrustful, Suspicious

Antonyms: Convinced, Undoubting, Trusting, Credulous

Example: She looked highly<strong> skeptical</strong>.

Trick: Spectacle laga kr Skeptical lgg rahe ho.

14 Parley (noun)

Parley  - A discussion between enemies or people who disagree, in order to try and find a way of solving a problem

A discussion between enemies or people who disagree, in order to try and find a way of solving a problem

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Talk, Consult, Discussions, Debates

Antonyms: Quiet, Silence

Example: I do not feel like participating in <strong>parley</strong>.

Trick: Parle g kha kr Parley kiya.

15 Abstain (verb)

Abstain  - To choose not to use a vote, either in favour of or against something

To choose not to use a vote, either in favour of or against something

Hindi meaning: परहेज करना

Synonyms: Refrain, Forego, Eschew, Avoid

Antonyms: Accept, Indulge, Use, Continue

Example: Ten people voted in favour, five against and two <strong>abstained</strong>.

Trick: Stain se Abstain hai.

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