15 new English words for 14 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 Scorching (adjective)

Scorching - Used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc.

Used to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc.

Hindi meaning: चिलचिलाती

Synonyms: Burning, Torrid, Searing, Sweltering

Antonyms: Cold, Frosty, Freezing, Chilly

Example: He got the innings going at a <strong>scorching</strong> pace.

2 Pace (noun)

Pace - The speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves.

The speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves.

Hindi meaning: चाल

Synonyms: Step, Stride, Speed, Rate

Antonyms: Stay, Sit, Hobble, Awkwardness

Example: Adopt the <strong>pace</strong> of nature, her secret is patience.

3 Enshrine (verb)

Enshrine - To make a law, right, etc. respected or official, especially by stating it in an important written document.

To make a law, right, etc. respected or official, especially by stating it in an important written document.

Hindi meaning: एनशरीन

Synonyms: Saint, Shrine, Sanctify, Consecrate

Antonyms: Defile, Desecrate, Disrespect, Degrade

Example: Therefore, we <strong>enshrine</strong> the dead.

4 Affirmative (adjective)

Affirmative - Expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.

Expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकारात्मक

Synonyms: Positive, Approving, Favorable, Affirmatory

Antonyms: Negative, No, Never, No way

Example: A debate is stated as an <strong>affirmative</strong> proposition.

5 Contemplate (verb)

Contemplate - To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

Hindi meaning: सोचना

Synonyms: Consider, Ponder, Study, Meditate

Antonyms: Forget, Disregard, Neglect, Ignore

Example: Both models <strong>contemplate</strong> third party verification.

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6 Defer (verb)

Defer - To delay something until a later time.

To delay something until a later time.

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Delay, Postpone, Put off, Table

Antonyms: Advance, Expedite, Hurry, Accelerate

Example: I suggested he <strong>defer</strong> his application until today.

7 Flak (noun)

Flak - Severe criticism.

Severe criticism.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Antiaircraft, Criticism, Flack, Censure

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Positive feedback, Support

Example: Danny, this <strong>flak</strong> is not like I expected.

8 Mandate (noun)

Mandate - The authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election.

The authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election.

Hindi meaning: आदेश

Synonyms: Order, Command, Decree, Injunction

Antonyms: Denial, Abolish, Prohibition, Acknowledgement

Example: Hopkins said the election was a <strong>mandate</strong> from the voters.

9 Insularity (noun)

Insularity - The fact that somebody is only interested in their own country, ideas, etc. and not those from outside.

The fact that somebody is only interested in their own country, ideas, etc. and not those from outside.

Hindi meaning: इंसुलैरिटी

Synonyms: Insulation, Detachment, Insularism, Narrowness

Antonyms: Acceptance, Broadmindedness, Comradery, Generosity

Example: This double <strong>insularity</strong> must be taken into account.

10 Contemplate (verb)

Contemplate - To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

To think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something.

Hindi meaning: सोचना

Synonyms: Consider, Ponder, Study, Meditate

Antonyms: Forget, Disregard, Neglect, Ignore

Example: I am happy to <strong>contemplate</strong> this matter in the summer.

11 Spurious (adjective)

Spurious - False, although seeming to be real or true.

False, although seeming to be real or true.

Hindi meaning: जाली

Synonyms: False, Bogus, Counterfeit, Fake

Antonyms: Real, True, Authentic, Genuine

Example: No, that is a <strong>spurious</strong> and slanderous rumor.

12 Illicit (adjective)

Illicit - Not allowed by the law.

Not allowed by the law.

Hindi meaning: अवैध

Synonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Outlawed, Prohibited

Antonyms: Legal, Licit, Legitimate, Lawful

Example: Never seek <strong>illicit</strong> wealth.

13 Porous (adjective)

Porous - Having many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly.

Having many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly.

Hindi meaning: छीद्रिल

Synonyms: Permeable, Penetrable, Holey, Spongy

Antonyms: Compact, Impermeable, Impenetrable, Dense

Example: This <strong>porous</strong> border is conducive to smuggling.

14 Arbitrage (noun)

Arbitrage - the practice of buying something (for example, shares or foreign money) in one place and selling it in another place where the price is higher.

the practice of buying something (for example, shares or foreign money) in one place and selling it in another place where the price is higher.

Hindi meaning: अंतरपणन

Synonyms: Arbitration, Arbitrator, Arbitration tribunal, Mediation

Antonyms: Disfavor, Fifth columnist, Firebrand, Pebble

Example: Could be an interesting <strong>arbitrage</strong> opportunity here.

15 Counterfeit (adjective)

Counterfeit - Made to look exactly like something in order to trick people into thinking that they are getting the real thing.

Made to look exactly like something in order to trick people into thinking that they are getting the real thing.

Hindi meaning: जाली

Synonyms: Fake, Sham, Bogus, Imitation

Antonyms: Real, True, Actual, Genuine

Example: He gave a <strong>counterfeit</strong> cough.

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