10 new English words for 30 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 Precedent (noun)

Precedent  - An official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later.

An official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later.

Hindi meaning: मिसाल

Synonyms: Example, Model, Paradigm, Preceding

Antonyms: After, Following, Later, Future

Example: It is not a real <strong>precedent</strong> in this case.

Trick: President ke kaam precedent hain.

2 Anomalous (adjective)

Anomalous  - Different from what is normal or expected.

Different from what is normal or expected.

Hindi meaning: अनियमित

Synonyms: Abnormal, Irregular, Peculiar, Unusual

Antonyms: Normal, Cookie-cutter, Standard, Common

Example: An <strong>anomalous</strong> vessel on his heart?

Trick: Anna ke sare decision anomalous hain.

3 Shackles (noun)

Shackles  - A particular state, set of conditions or circumstances, etc. that prevent you from saying or doing what you want.

A particular state, set of conditions or circumstances, etc. that prevent you from saying or doing what you want.

Hindi meaning: हथकड़ी

Synonyms: Fetters, Irons, Chains, Handcuffs

Antonyms: Assist, Freedom, Abet, Aid

Example: I had <strong>shackles</strong> fastened tightly around my neck.

Trick: Shackles phn kr handshake nhi kr paoge.

4 Augury (noun)

Augury  - A sign of what will happen in the future

A sign of what will happen in the future

Hindi meaning: शकुन

Synonyms: Portent, Presage, Sign, Prognostication

Antonyms: Impetuosity, Absoluteness, Accuracy, Actuality

Example: <strong>Augury</strong> is a tricky business.

Trick: Augury pr angry ho?

5 Elicit (verb)

Elicit  - To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty

To get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty

Hindi meaning: निकालना

Synonyms: Evoke, Provoke, Arouse, Extract

Antonyms: Repress, Conceal, Cover, Hide

Example: I tried to <strong>elicit</strong> a smile from Joanna.

Trick: Iss room me elicit log hi sit krynge.

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6 Confer (verb)

Confer  - To discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice

To discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice

Hindi meaning: प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Bestow, Consult, Give, Parley

Antonyms: Taking, Disallow, Disconnect, Beg

Example: If it were to <strong>confer</strong> all people.

Trick: Phir kon mujhe task confer karega?

7 Incongruity (noun)

Incongruity  - The fact of being strange and not suitable in a situation.

The fact of being strange and not suitable in a situation.

Hindi meaning: असंगति

Synonyms: Inconsistency, Incongruousness, Discrepancy, Disparity

Antonyms: Harmony, Aptness, Congruity, Consistency

Example: A feeling of<strong> incongruity</strong> is avoided.

Trick: Con Con bache abhi incongruity me hain.

8 Conviction (noun)

Conviction  - The act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty.

The act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty.

Hindi meaning: दोषसिद्धि

Synonyms: Confidence, Belief, Sureness, Reliance

Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Distrust, Hesitation

Example: But strength and <strong>conviction</strong> are not enough.

Trick: Kon Vicks lga kr conviction krta hai.

9 Culpability (noun)

Culpability  - The fact of being responsible and deserving blame for having done something wrong.

The fact of being responsible and deserving blame for having done something wrong.

Hindi meaning: सदोषता

Synonyms: Guilt, Blame, Fault, Liability

Antonyms: Innocence, Blamelessness, Aloofness, Apathy about

Example: It deflects <strong>culpability</strong> from our guys.

Trick: Kal pulp ki culpability measure krne layak thi.

10 Distinction (noun)

Distinction  - A clear difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related.

A clear difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related.

Hindi meaning: अन्तर

Synonyms: Excellence, Difference, Eminence, Prestige

Antonyms: Common thread, Mediocrity, Conformity, Equality

Example: An important <strong>distinction</strong> should be made here.

Trick: This election me distinction hai.

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