15 new English words for 5 November 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 Daunt (verb)

Daunt - To make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

To make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something.

Hindi meaning: दौंट

Synonyms: Discourage, Intimidate, Dishearten, Scare

Antonyms: Encourage, Stimulate, Inspire, Comfort

Example: There is no task that will <strong>daunt</strong> this dedicated team.

2 Permeate (verb)

Permeate - to spread to every part of an object or a place

to spread to every part of an object or a place

Hindi meaning: तर

Synonyms: Pervade, Suffuse, Imbue, Fill

Antonyms: Drain, Dehydrate, Evaporate, Parch

Example: Time is running out to <strong>permeate</strong> the piece.

3 Foment (verb)

Foment - To create trouble or violence or make it worse.

To create trouble or violence or make it worse.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजना

Synonyms: Incite, Provoke, Instigate, Stir up

Antonyms: Abate, Check, Soothe, Allay

Example: His legs should be <strong>fomented</strong>.

4 Adhere (verb)

Adhere - To stick to something.

To stick to something.

Hindi meaning: चिपकना

Synonyms: Stick, Cling, Cohere, Bond

Antonyms: Separate, Loosen, Dob, Abandon

Example: Paint won't <strong>adhere</strong> well to a greasy surface.

5 Overweening (adjective)

Overweening - showing that you are too confident or proud.

showing that you are too confident or proud.

Hindi meaning: आत्मविश्वास

Synonyms: Arrogant, Haughty, Conceited, Uppity

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Selfless, Unassuming

Example: The <strong>overweening</strong> arrogance of the Supreme Court.

Unlock all 15 words for 5 November 2022

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Flex (verb)

Flex - To bend, move or stretch an arm or a leg, or pull a muscle tight, especially in order to prepare for a physical activity.

To bend, move or stretch an arm or a leg, or pull a muscle tight, especially in order to prepare for a physical activity.

Hindi meaning: झुकाना

Synonyms: Bend, Deform, Crook, Turn

Antonyms: Straighten, Extend, Support, Unbend

Example: And less <strong>flex</strong> means better handling.

7 Stamp (verb)

Stamp - To put your foot down heavily and noisily on the ground.

To put your foot down heavily and noisily on the ground.

Hindi meaning: मुहर

Synonyms: Mark, Brand, Imprint, Impress

Antonyms: Autograph, Denial, Disallowance, Tiptoe

Example: A first-class <strong>stamp</strong>.

8 Imposition (noun)

Imposition - The act of introducing something such as a new law or rule, or a new tax.

The act of introducing something such as a new law or rule, or a new tax.

Hindi meaning: आरोपण

Synonyms: Infliction, Levy, Application, Demand

Antonyms: Honesty, Absolve, Aid, Candor

Example: A horrid <strong>imposition</strong> on my part.

9 Wrath (noun)

Wrath - Extreme anger.

Extreme anger.

Hindi meaning: रोष

Synonyms: Rage, Anger, Fury, Outrage

Antonyms: Happiness, Calmness, Peace, Pleasure

Example: The <strong>wrath</strong> of brothers is fierce and devilish.

10 Conciliatory (adjective)

Conciliatory - Having the intention or effect of making angry people calm.

Having the intention or effect of making angry people calm.

Hindi meaning: सुलह-समझौता

Synonyms: Propitiatory, Compromising, Pacific, Appeasing

Antonyms: Antagonistic, Uncompromising, Soul-crushing, Argumentative

Example: We deliberately took a very <strong>conciliatory</strong> tone.

11 Ally (noun)

Ally - a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war

a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war

Hindi meaning: मित्र

Synonyms: Associate, Unite, Friend, Combine

Antonyms: Rival, Foe, Antagonist, Opponent

Example: He's a good <strong>ally </strong>in fight.

12 Bloc (noun)

Bloc - a group of countries that work closely together because they have similar political interests

a group of countries that work closely together because they have similar political interests

Hindi meaning: ब्लॉक

Synonyms: Coalition, Faction, Federation, Alliance

Antonyms: Fork, Terrorism, Cold-heartedness, Disunion

Example: I have been in all the east <strong>bloc </strong>countries.

13 Tactic (noun)

Tactic - the particular method you use to achieve something

the particular method you use to achieve something

Hindi meaning: रणनीति

Synonyms: Stratagem, Plan, Strategy, Ploy

Antonyms: Chance, No plan, Chaos, Confusion

Example: This is a <strong>tactic </strong>of cowards, not that of soldiers.

14 Hawkish (adjective)

Hawkish - preferring to use military action rather than peaceful discussion in order to solve a political problem

preferring to use military action rather than peaceful discussion in order to solve a political problem

Hindi meaning: युद्धकारी

Synonyms: Warlike, Bellicose, Militant, Belligerent

Antonyms: Pacifist, Peaceful, Friendly, Very hot

Example: The president is <strong>hawkish </strong>on foreign policy.

15 Subversive (noun)

Subversive - a person who tries to destroy or damage a government or political system by attacking it secretly or indirectly

a person who tries to destroy or damage a government or political system by attacking it secretly or indirectly

Hindi meaning: विध्वंसक

Synonyms: Revolutionary, Insurgent, Seditious, Revolutionist

Antonyms: Loyal, Obedient, Law-abiding, Central

Example: But your work is <strong>subversive </strong>because you make people.

Vocabulary by day

More practice

APP Download

Vocab24 app
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!