10 new English words for 21 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 Intrigue (verb)

Intrigue  - To make somebody very interested and want to know more about something.

To make somebody very interested and want to know more about something.

Hindi meaning: षड्यंत्र

Synonyms: Scheme, Plot, Fascinate

Antonyms: Bore, Repel, Displease

Example: There is something else about this story that <strong>intrigues</strong> me.

Trick: Wo uski entry se intrigue ho gaya

2 Ambitious (adjective)

Ambitious  - Determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.

Determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Eager, Determined

Antonyms: Easy, Lazy, Lethargic

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: Ambitious hone se hi goal pura hoga

3 Irresistible (adjective)

Irresistible  - So strong that it cannot be stopped or resisted.

So strong that it cannot be stopped or resisted.

Hindi meaning: अप्रतिरोध्य

Synonyms: Compel, Alluring

Antonyms: Resistible, Avoidable, Repulsive

Example: I felt an <strong>irresistible</strong> urge to laugh.

4 Redolent (adjective)

Redolent  - Making you think of the thing mentioned.

Making you think of the thing mentioned.

Hindi meaning: सूचक

Synonyms: Reminiscent, Evocative

Antonyms: Strong, Musty

Example: The album is a heartfelt cry, <strong>redolent</strong> of a time before radio and television.

Trick: Redolent hoke usne kaam redo kia

5 Populous (adjective)

Populous  - Where a large number of people live.

Where a large number of people live.

Hindi meaning: जनाकीर्ण

Synonyms: Crowded, Swarming, Packed

Antonyms: Deserted, Uninhabited

Example: China is the world's most <strong>populous</strong> country.

Trick: Population se populous hota h

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6 Destitute (adjective)

Destitute  - Without money, food and the other things necessary for life.

Without money, food and the other things necessary for life.

Hindi meaning: बेसहारा

Synonyms: Poor, Indigent, Needy

Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Affluent

Example: The floods left thousands of people <strong>destitute</strong>.

Trick: Gareeb me log destitute hote h

7 Dunk (verb)

Dunk  - To put something into water.

To put something into water.

Hindi meaning: डुबाना

Synonyms: Dip, Plunge, Immerse

Antonyms: Dry, Dehydrate

Example: I like to <strong>dunk</strong> my doughnut in my coffee.

Trick: Usne drunk hoke dunk kia

8 Depredation (noun)

Depredation  - An act that causes damage to people’s property, lives, etc.

An act that causes damage to people’s property, lives, etc.

Hindi meaning: विनाश

Synonyms: Plunder, Devastation, Ravage

Antonyms: Boon, Miracle, Goodness

Example: The town had somehow escaped the <strong>depredations</strong> of enemy soldiers.

Trick: Wo defeat ho gaya isliye depredation hua

9 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation  - Formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement.

Formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Discussion, Agreement, Mediation

Antonyms: Disagreement

Example: We need a <strong>negotiation</strong> between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.

Trick: Baat cheet krne se hi negotiation hoga

10 Rail (noun)

Rail  - A wooden or metal bar placed around something as a barrier or to provide support.

A wooden or metal bar placed around something as a barrier or to provide support.

Hindi meaning: रेल

Synonyms: Track, Banister, Revile

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Flatter

Example: She gripped the thin <strong>rail</strong> in the lift.

Trick: Rail me loy raly nikal rhe the

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