15 new English words for 13 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 Binge (noun)

Binge  - A short period of time when somebody does too much of a particular activity, especially eating or drinking alcohol.

A short period of time when somebody does too much of a particular activity, especially eating or drinking alcohol.

Hindi meaning: द्वि घातुमान

Synonyms: Overeat, Spree, Overindulge, Bender

Antonyms: Munch, Be on a diet, Diet, Fast

Example: I <strong>binge</strong> eat.

2 Culprit (noun)

Culprit  - A person who has done something wrong or against the law.

A person who has done something wrong or against the law.

Hindi meaning: अपराधी

Synonyms: Criminal, Perpetrator, Offender, Malefactor

Antonyms: Innocent, Victim, Lawman, Gangbuster

Example: I don't recall the <strong>culprit</strong> ever been caught.

3 Ordinance (noun)

Ordinance  - An order or a rule made by a government or somebody in a position of authority.

An order or a rule made by a government or somebody in a position of authority.

Hindi meaning: अध्यादेश

Synonyms: Decree, Order, Edict, Regulation

Antonyms: Disaster, Allow, Anachronism, Accident

Example: It's a violation of <strong>ordinance</strong> number 56.

4 Incumbent (noun)

Incumbent  - A person who has an official position.

A person who has an official position.

Hindi meaning: पदधारी

Synonyms: Occupant, Officeholder, Compulsory, Obligatory

Antonyms: Candidate, Noncurrent, Dispensable, Optional

Example: Being the <strong>incumbent</strong> is even harder.

5 Panacea (noun)

Panacea  - Something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation.

Something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation.

Hindi meaning: रामबाण

Synonyms: Cure-all, Nostrum, Cure, Remedy

Antonyms: Toxin, Poison, Challenge, Illness

Example: A <strong>panacea</strong> for the weak.

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6 Unbridled (adjective)

Unbridled  - Lacking control and therefore extreme.

Lacking control and therefore extreme.

Hindi meaning: निरंकुश

Synonyms: Unrestrained, Uncontrolled, Unchecked, Wild

Antonyms: Restrained, Bridled, Contained, Moderate

Example: Get the perspective on <strong>unbridled</strong> power.

7 Impediment (noun)

Impediment  - Something that delays or stops the progress of something

Something that delays or stops the progress of something

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Hindrance, Obstacle, Obstruction, Handicap

Antonyms: Advantage, Benefit, Help, Aid

Example: In any case, the <strong>impediment</strong> has been removed.

8 Relegate (Verb)

Relegate  - To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before

To give somebody a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before

Hindi meaning: आरोप-प्रत्यारोप

Synonyms: Demote, Banish, Consign, Bump

Antonyms: Promote, Elevate, Upgrade, Advance

Example: You're going to <strong>relegate</strong> my history to a month.

9 Austerity (noun)

Austerity  - Difficult economic conditions created by government policies aimed at

Difficult economic conditions created by government policies aimed at

Hindi meaning: तपस्या

Synonyms: Severity, Asceticism, Strictness, Harshness

Antonyms: Luxury, Extravagance, Indulgence, Benevolence

Example: A simple life of prayer and personal <strong>austerity</strong>.

10 Erupt (verb)

Erupt  - To start happening, suddenly and violently

To start happening, suddenly and violently

Hindi meaning: फूटना

Synonyms: Burst, Explode, Blow up, Flare up

Antonyms: Contain, Develop, Carry, Take it easy

Example: It could <strong>erupt </strong>at any time.

11 Stagnate (verb)

Stagnate  - To stop developing or making progress

To stop developing or making progress

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय होना

Synonyms: Idle, Laze, Vegetate, Languish

Antonyms: Innovate, Grow, Work, Alter

Example: Otherwise, we will <strong>stagnate</strong> and make no more progress.

12 Retain (verb)

Retain  - To keep something

To keep something

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखना

Synonyms: Keep, Hold, Maintain, Preserve

Antonyms: Abandon, Release, Jeff, Lose

Example: He should <strong>retain</strong> the exclusivity of that.

13 Conventional (adjective)

Conventional  - Tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general

Tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general

Hindi meaning: परम्परागत

Synonyms: Traditional, Standard, Usual, Customary

Antonyms: Strange, Unusual, Unconventional, Unorthodox

Example: But business is all based on <strong>conventional </strong>wisdom.

14 Inequitable (adjective)

Inequitable  - Not fair

Not fair

Hindi meaning: अनैयायिक

Synonyms: Unfair, Unjust, Unequal, Biased

Antonyms: Just, Equitable, Fair, Honest

Example: He says the tax system is both <strong>inequitable</strong> and inefficient.

15 Paradigm (noun)

Paradigm  - A typical example or pattern of something.

A typical example or pattern of something.

Synonyms: Model, Exemplar, Pattern, Example

Antonyms: Atypical sample, Untypical exemplar, Atypical exemplar, Flaw

Example: Many see this as a <strong>paradigm</strong> worth emulating.

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