15 new English words for 17 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 Complication (noun)

Complication  - A thing that makes a situation more complicated or difficult.

A thing that makes a situation more complicated or difficult.

Hindi meaning: फंस

Synonyms: Difficulty, Confusion, Intricacy

Antonyms: Simplicity, Peace, Clarity

Example: The negotiations stalled when <strong>complications</strong> arose.

Trick: Jo problem h wahi complication h

2 Reveal (verb)

Reveal  - To make something known to somebody.

To make something known to somebody.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट होना

Synonyms: Disclose, Expose, Uncover

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover

Example: She would not <strong>reveal</strong> the secret.

Trick: Priya ne apne marks reveal kiye

3 Staggering (adjective)

Staggering  - Shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe.

Shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe.

Hindi meaning: चौंका देने वाला

Synonyms: Astounding, Stunning, Amazing

Antonyms: Unremarkable, Unimpressive, Boring

Example: It costs a <strong>staggering</strong> $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.

Trick: Wo bhoot dekh kar stagger ho gayi

4 Banal (adjective)

Banal  - Very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important.

Very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important.

Hindi meaning: साधारण

Synonyms: Commonplace, Tired

Antonyms: New, Original, Fresh

Example: He made some <strong>banal</strong> remarks about the weather.

Trick: Bay of Bengal ke nal banal h

5 Plastered (noun)

Plastered  - A substance made of lime, water and sand, that is put on walls and ceilings to give them a smooth hard surface.

A substance made of lime, water and sand, that is put on walls and ceilings to give them a smooth hard surface.

Hindi meaning: मदहोश

Synonyms: Stiff, Lit

Antonyms: Straight, Revealed

Example: I got totally <strong>plastered</strong> at the party.

Trick: Mister ka haath plastered h

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6 Convey (verb)

Convey  - To make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody.

To make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody.

Hindi meaning: पहुँचाना

Synonyms: Communicate

Antonyms: Keep, Withhold, Refrain

Example: His poetry <strong>conveys</strong> a great sense of religious devotion.

Trick: Con kabhi apne baare me convey nhi krta

7 Terrifying (adjective)

Terrifying  - Making somebody feel extremely frightened.

Making somebody feel extremely frightened.

Hindi meaning: भयंकर

Synonyms: Horrifying, Terrific, Scary

Antonyms: Reassuring, Delightful, Pleasing

Example: She couldn't stop thinking about how <strong>terrifying</strong> his last few seconds must have been.

Trick: Terrifying cheeze verify kro

8 Barrage (noun)

Barrage  - A large number of something, such as questions or comments, that are directed at somebody very quickly, one after the other, often in an aggressive way.

A large number of something, such as questions or comments, that are directed at somebody very quickly, one after the other, often in an aggressive way.

Hindi meaning: बांध

Synonyms: Bombardment, Onslaught, Hail

Antonyms: Defense, Dribble, Trickle

Example: He unleashed a <strong>barrage</strong> of insults.

Trick: Garage me barrage ho gaya

9 Defeat (verb)

Defeat  - To stop something from being successful.

To stop something from being successful.

Hindi meaning: हार

Synonyms: Overcome, Rout, Overthrow

Antonyms: Victory, Success, Triumph

Example: We lost to their team last year, but this year we're going to <strong>defeat</strong> them.

Trick: Fate se defeat ho gaye

10 Withdrawal (noun)

Withdrawal  - The act of moving or taking something away or back.

The act of moving or taking something away or back.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्याहरण

Synonyms: Retreat, Departure, Exit

Antonyms: Arrival, Entrance, Stay

Example: She made a <strong>withdrawal</strong> from her checking account.

Trick: Draw krke apnea ap ko withdraw kr rha h.

11 Precarious (adjective)

Precarious - Not safe or certain.

Not safe or certain.

Hindi meaning: अनिश्चित

Synonyms: Unstable, Insecure, Perilous

Antonyms: Safe, Stable, Certain

Example: He earned a <strong>precarious</strong> livelihood/living by gambling.

Trick: Careful nhi ho toh precarious hoge

12 Reticence (noun)

Reticence  - A dislike of telling people about things.

A dislike of telling people about things.

Hindi meaning: चुप्पी

Synonyms: Reserve, Restraint, Silence

Antonyms: Openness, Boldness, Assurance

Example: His <strong>reticence</strong> about his past made them very suspicious.

Trick: Riti apne me reticence rkhi h

13 Patrol (noun)

Patrol  - A group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that patrol an area.

A group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that patrol an area.

Hindi meaning: गश्त

Synonyms: Police, Guard, Watch

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect

Example: Soldiers are on <strong>patrol</strong> along the border.

Trick: Petrol dalwakar patrolling pe gaya

14 Transpire (verb)

Transpire  - To happen.

To happen.

Hindi meaning: होना

Synonyms: Occur, Happen, Befall

Antonyms: Cause, Stop

Example: No one will soon forget the historic events that <strong>transpired</strong> on that day.

Trick: Peer ke beech me transpire nhi hona chahiye

15 Clash (noun)

Clash  - A short fight between two groups of people.

A short fight between two groups of people.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष

Synonyms: Conflict, Encounter, Collide

Antonyms: Agree, Truce, Retreat

Example: There were violent <strong>clashes</strong> between the police and demonstrators in the city centre.

Trick: Cash ke liye clash mat krna

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