15 new English words for 7 October 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 Signify (verb)

Signify  - To be a sign of something.

To be a sign of something.

Hindi meaning: सूचित करना

Synonyms: Indicate, Denote, Mean, Betoken

Antonyms: Conceal, Generalize, Hide, Bottle up

Example: A siren could <strong>signify</strong> almost anything.

Trick: Sign se signify kro.

2 Assent (noun)

Assent  - Official agreement to or approval of something.

Official agreement to or approval of something.

Hindi meaning: सहमति

Synonyms: Consent, Approval, Agreement, Acquiescence

Antonyms: Dissent, Rejection, Disagree, Squabble

Example: He noted general <strong>assent</strong> in the Committee.

Trick: Present the toh assent diya.

3 Controversial (adjective)

Controversial  - Causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement.

Causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Contentious, Debatable, Disputable, Arguable

Antonyms: Agreeable, Incontrovertible, Peaceful, Undisputed

Example: Big game hunting has long been a <strong>controversial</strong> topic.

Trick: Country me controversial baatein hoti hai.

4 Affirm (verb)

Affirm  - To state clearly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly.

To state clearly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly.

Hindi meaning: पुष्टि

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Confirm, State

Antonyms: Deny, Negate, Contradict, Challenge

Example: It is sufficient to <strong>affirm</strong> that the category exists.

Trick: Meri firm ne Affirm kiya.

5 Whittling (verb)

Whittling  - To form a piece of wood, etc. into a particular shape by cutting small pieces from it.

To form a piece of wood, etc. into a particular shape by cutting small pieces from it.

Hindi meaning: व्हिटलिंग

Synonyms: Carve, Prune, Trim, Cut back

Antonyms: Enhance, Improve, Increase, Strengthen

Example: He's <strong>whittling</strong> on a piece of wood.

Trick: White sheet ko whittling kiya.

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6 Aspiration (noun)

Aspiration  - A strong desire to have or do something.

A strong desire to have or do something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षा

Synonyms: Ambition, Desire, Dream, Hope

Antonyms: Laziness, Dislike, Detestation, Hate

Example: Democracy is a profound <strong>aspiration</strong> of all peoples.

Trick: Aspirants ki aspiration high hoti hai.

7 Sparingly (adverb)

Sparingly  - In a way that is careful to use or give only a little of something.

In a way that is careful to use or give only a little of something.

Hindi meaning: संयम

Synonyms: Meagerly, Moderately, Frugally, Slenderly

Antonyms: Amply, Liberally, Unreservedly, Richly

Example: They should be used <strong>sparingly</strong> and only if necessary.

Trick: Spring me tree sparingly kaam krte hain.

8 Immunity (noun)

Immunity  - The body’s ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease.

The body’s ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिरोधकता

Synonyms: Exemption, Freedom, Dispensation, Resistance

Antonyms: Vulnerability, Susceptibility, greed, Weakness

Example: No <strong>immunity</strong> should be granted to such individuals.

Trick: In man me immunity hai?

9 Militate (verb)

Militate  - To prevent something; to make it difficult for something to happen or exist

To prevent something; to make it difficult for something to happen or exist

Hindi meaning: मिलिटेट

Synonyms: Discourage, Hinder, have effect, Prevent

Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Have effect, Prevent

Example: Two factors <strong>militate</strong> against quick adjustments.

Trick: Mill kr militate krte hain.

10 Unsustainable (adjective)

Unsustainable  - That cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc.

That cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिर

Synonyms: Untenable, Indefensible, Unjustifiable, Unverifiable

Antonyms: Sustainable, Feasible, Tenable, Justifiable

Example: It's <strong>unsustainable</strong> above 80 degrees.

Trick: Jo sustain na kr sake wo unsustainable hai.

11 Woefully (adverb)

Woefully  - To a very bad or serious degree.

To a very bad or serious degree.

Hindi meaning: बुरी तरह

Synonyms: Deplorably, Lamentably, Sadly, Unhappily

Antonyms: All right, Alright, Cheerfully, Admirably

Example: 'm afraid my best is <strong>woefully</strong> insufficient.

Trick: Wo fully occupied tha isliye woefully tired tha.

12 Piecemeal (adjective)

Piecemeal  - Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning.

Hindi meaning: टुकड़ों में

Synonyms: Little by little, Gradually, Bit by bit, Fragmentary

Antonyms: Completely, All of a sudden, At once, In a flash

Example: The regulation is <strong>piecemeal</strong> and unfocused.

Trick: Pieces me meal ko piecemeal khte hain.

13 Bandwidth (noun)

Bandwidth  - a band of frequencies used for sending electronic signals.

a band of frequencies used for sending electronic signals.

Hindi meaning: बैंडविड्थ

Synonyms: Baud, Capacity, Throughput, Transmission capacity

Antonyms: Blade of grass, Finite number of, Handful of, Insignificant amount

Example: Minimize<strong> bandwidth</strong> demands and backup windows.

Trick: Band ki width zyada hai isliye bandwidth high hai.

14 Accusation (noun)

Accusation  - A statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebody

A statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebody

Hindi meaning: आरोप

Synonyms: Charge, Allegation, Indictment, Arraignment

Antonyms: Apology, Defense, Congrats, Praise

Example: An anonymous <strong>accusation</strong> cannot hurt him.

Trick: Accuse pr accusation hua.

15 Consultation (noun)

Consultation  - The act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it.

The act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it.

Hindi meaning: परामर्श

Synonyms: Discussion, Conference, Interview, Meeting

Antonyms: Abandonment, Bafflegab, Carelessness, Dereliction

Example: A simple <strong>consultation</strong> was therefore necessary.

Trick: Consult krke consultation kro.

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