15 new English words for 11 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 Sluggish (adjective)

Sluggish  - Moving, reacting or working more slowly than normal.

Moving, reacting or working more slowly than normal.

Hindi meaning: आलसी

Synonyms: Slow, Torpid, Lethargic, Listless

Antonyms: Active, Fast, Lively, Energetic

Example: I was <strong>sluggish</strong> and headachy.

Trick: Sluggish ko tag kro.

2 Inborn (adjective)

Inborn  - An inborn quality is one that you are born with.

An inborn quality is one that you are born with.

Hindi meaning: जन्मजात

Synonyms: Innate, Inherent, Inbred, Congenital

Antonyms: Acquired, Extrinsic, Learned, Accidental

Example: It's all my <strong>inborn</strong> talents, you know?

Trick: Born kahan hua inborn.

3 Anticipate (verb)

Anticipate - To expect something.

To expect something.

Hindi meaning: आशा

Synonyms: Expect, Predict, Foresee, Await

Antonyms: Be unready, Unforeseen, Doubt, Be amazed

Example: And so we are prepared to <strong>anticipate</strong> those requests.

Trick: Kon participate krega anticipate kro.

4 Convey (verb)

Convey  - To make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody.

To make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody.

Hindi meaning: पहुँचाना

Synonyms: Carry, Transport, Transmit, Transfer

Antonyms: Maintain, Withhold, Admit, Beg

Example: His master agreed to <strong>convey</strong> your words.

Trick: Consa way hai convey kro.

5 Predilection (noun)

Predilection  - If you have a predilection for something, you like it very much.

If you have a predilection for something, you like it very much.

Hindi meaning: पूर्वाग्रह

Synonyms: Inclination, Partiality, Penchant, Preference

Antonyms: Dislike, Aversion, Allergy, Antipathy

Example: I have a <strong>predilection</strong> for its study.

Trick: Election ka predilection hai.

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6 Hindsight (noun)

Hindsight - The understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way.

The understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way.

Hindi meaning: मसा

Synonyms: Looking back, Retrospect, Recollection, Remembering

Antonyms: Foresight, Forethought, Anticipation, Attention

Example: But you don't have <strong>hindsight</strong> available at the time.

Trick: Hand and sight khrab hai toh hindsight kro.

7 Misread (verb)

Misread - To understand somebody/something wrongly.

To understand somebody/something wrongly.

Hindi meaning: भूलना

Synonyms: Misconstrue, Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Mistake

Antonyms: Comprehend, Understand, Apprehend, Figure out

Example: Apparently, I <strong>misread</strong> the cue card.

Trick: Miss ne read krna misread kiya.

8 Upsurge (noun)

Upsurge - A sudden large increase in something.

A sudden large increase in something.

Hindi meaning: लहर

Synonyms: Surge, Rise, Increase, Growth

Antonyms: Contract, Decline, Decrease, Abate

Example: The <strong>upsurge</strong> is not limited to Asia.

Trick: Sir sale upsurge karo.

9 Hubris (noun)

Hubris  - The fact of being too proud.

The fact of being too proud.

Hindi meaning: अहंकारी

Synonyms: Pride, Arrogance, Haughtiness, Self-importance

Antonyms: Humility, Humbleness, Modesty, Reticence

Example: And I suspect <strong>hubris</strong> will be his downfall.

Trick: Hubris rich nhi hote.

10 Aversion (noun)

Aversion - A strong feeling of not liking somebody/something.

A strong feeling of not liking somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: घृणा

Synonyms: Antipathy, Distaste, Hate, Hatred

Antonyms: Desire, Love, Passion, Fondness

Example: In truth, there's a primary <strong>aversion</strong> involved.

Trick: Version change krne se aversion hai.

11 Shrink (verb)

Shrink  - To become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. smaller in this way.

To become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. smaller in this way.

Hindi meaning: पीछे हटना

Synonyms: Contract, Reduce, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Expand, Grow, Enlarge, Blow up

Example: Click to <strong>shrink</strong> or restore the dialogue box.

Trick: Sink shrink ho gya.

12 Procure (verb)

Procure  - To obtain something, especially with difficulty.

To obtain something, especially with difficulty.

Hindi meaning: प्राप्त करना

Synonyms: Obtain, Acquire, Secure, Gain

Antonyms: Abandon, Lose, Give, Give away

Example: He persuaded a friend to <strong>procure</strong> him a ticket.

Trick: Procure krke cure kro.

13 Pour (verb)

Pour  - To make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle.

To make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle.

Hindi meaning: बहना

Synonyms: Stream, Flow, Spill, Gush

Antonyms: Drizzle, Dribble, Trickle, Seep

Example: You better <strong>pour</strong> me another one first.

Trick: Aur pour kro.

14 Prudent (adjective)

Prudent  - Sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions.

Sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions.

Hindi meaning: सावधान

Synonyms: Careful, Judicious, Wise, Cautious

Antonyms: Imprudent, Foolish, Careless, Reckless

Example: I believe that is the <strong>prudent</strong> method.

Trick: Prudent ho toh no dent.

15 Peril (noun)

Peril  - Serious danger.

Serious danger.

Hindi meaning: खतरा

Synonyms: Hazard, Risk, Danger, Menace

Antonyms: Safety, Security, Haven, Guard

Example: I am deeply sorry this <strong>peril</strong> came to you.

Trick: Rail me peril hai.

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