15 new English words for 16 December 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 Heritage (noun)

Heritage - The history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character.

The history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character.

Hindi meaning: धरोहर

Synonyms: Legacy, Bequest, Birthright

Antonyms: Whole

Example: The historic building is as much part of our <strong>heritage</strong> as the paintings.

Trick: Jo ghar se mile wo heritage h

2 Rejuvenate (verb)

Rejuvenate  - To make somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or more modern.

To make somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or more modern.

Hindi meaning: कायाकल्प

Synonyms: Restore, Revitalize, Refresh

Antonyms: Age, Destroy, Ruin

Example: The spa treatment <strong>rejuvenated</strong> me.

Trick: June me zada rejuvenate krna padta h

3 Ambitious (adjective)

Ambitious  - Needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed

Needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Eager, Difficult

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Lazy

Example: The company was created by two very <strong>ambitious</strong> young men in the early 1900s.

Trick: Jo aim ho wahi ambition h

4 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented - That has never happened, been done or been known before.

That has never happened, been done or been known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: New, Unique, Novel

Antonyms: Familiar, Usual, Common

Example: The team has enjoyed <strong>unprecedented</strong> success this year.

Trick: Jo kabhi na hua wo unprecedented h

5 Aesthetic (adjective)

Aesthetic  - Made in an artistic way and beautiful to look at.

Made in an artistic way and beautiful to look at.

Hindi meaning: सौंदर्यप्रेमी

Synonyms: Artistic, Tasteful, Beautiful

Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly, Hideous

Example: The <strong>aesthetic</strong> beauty of science is very much on display here.

Trick: Jo pathetic nhi wo asthetic h

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6 Resilient (adjective)

Resilient - Able to recover quickly after something unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc.

Able to recover quickly after something unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc.

Hindi meaning: लचीला

Synonyms: Elastic, Bouncy, Supple

Antonyms: Inflexible, Rigid, Stiff

Example: This rubber ball is very <strong>resilient</strong> and immediately springs back into shape.

Trick: Jo strong h wo resilient nhi h

7 Complement (verb)

Complement  - To add to something in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive.

To add to something in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive.

Hindi meaning: पूरक

Synonyms: Supplement, Addition, Enhance

Antonyms: Decrease, Detract, Core

Example: Her dress perfectly <strong>complements</strong> the shade of her eyes.

Trick: Jo beautiful h usko complement do

8 Prolong (verb)

Prolong  - To make something last longer.

To make something last longer.

Hindi meaning: लम्बा

Synonyms: Extend, Protract, Continue

Antonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Cease

Example: High interest rates were <strong>prolonging</strong> the recession.

Trick: Jo long time se chale wo prolong h

9 Impulse (noun)

Impulse  - A sudden strong wish or need to do something, without stopping to think about the results.

A sudden strong wish or need to do something, without stopping to think about the results.

Hindi meaning: आवेग

Synonyms: Urge, Motivation, Impetus

Antonyms: Dislike, Aversion, Hatred

Example: He bought a new camera on <strong>impulse. </strong>

Trick: Jo puri iccha se kaam kre wo impulse

10 Concrete (adjective)

Concrete  - Based on facts, not on ideas or guesses.

Based on facts, not on ideas or guesses.

Hindi meaning: वास्तविक

Synonyms: Real, Specific, Solid

Antonyms: Abstract, Tangible, General

Example: The posts have to be set in <strong>concrete. </strong>

Trick: Jo strong h wo concrete h

11 Sustain (verb)

Sustain  - To make something continue for some time without becoming less.

To make something continue for some time without becoming less.

Hindi meaning: निर्णय कर

Synonyms: Support, Maintain, Suffer

Antonyms: Contradict, Abstain, Stop

Example: Hope <strong>sustained</strong> us during that difficult time.

Trick: Scooter ko rok rok ke chalane pe sustain hui

12 Relent (verb)

Relent  - To become less determined, strong, etc.

To become less determined, strong, etc.

Hindi meaning: नरम पड़ना

Synonyms: Soften, Yield, Slacken

Antonyms: Rise, Build, Worry

Example: Our application was initially refused, but the city <strong>relented</strong> in the end and the permit was issued.

Trick: Jo strong k wo relent nhi hota

13 Surge (noun)

Surge - A sudden increase of a strong feeling.

A sudden increase of a strong feeling.

Hindi meaning: उमड़ पड़ना

Synonyms: Rush, Billow, Upsurge

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged</strong> toward the door.

Trick: Baarish ke baad paani surge ho gaya

14 Rebound (verb)

Rebound - to rise again after they have fallen

to rise again after they have fallen

Hindi meaning: पलटाव

Synonyms: Bounce back, Recoil, Spring

Antonyms: Destroy, Weaken, Ruin

Example: She <strong>rebounded</strong> quickly from the loss.

Trick: Jo palat ke aya wo rebound hota h

15 Regime (noun)

Regime  - A method or system of organizing or managing something

A method or system of organizing or managing something

Hindi meaning: शासन

Synonyms: Reign, Management, Command

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignorance

Example: The new <strong>regime</strong> is sure to fall.

Trick: Routine regime hoti h

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