10 new English words for 25 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 Compelling (adjective)

Compelling  - So strong that you cannot resist it.

So strong that you cannot resist it.

Hindi meaning: सम्मोहक

Synonyms: persuasive, powerful, forceful, convincing

Antonyms: feeble, dissuasive, unconvincing, boring

Example: It has to get very <strong>compelling</strong> before we'll pay attention.

2 Conspicuous (adjective)

Conspicuous  - Easy to see or notice.

Easy to see or notice.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्ट

Synonyms: obvious, clear, evident, noticeable

Antonyms: hidden, concealed, inconspicuous, unseen

Example: I hope the ears are bit less <strong>conspicuous</strong> this time.

3 Omission (noun)

Omission  - A thing that has not been included or done.

A thing that has not been included or done.

Hindi meaning: चूक

Synonyms: oversight, failure, neglect, dereliction

Antonyms: care, addition, caution, inclusion

Example: Call it government by commission and <strong>omission</strong>.

4 Recklessly (adverb)

Recklessly  - In a way that shows a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions.

In a way that shows a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions.

Hindi meaning: लापरवाही

Synonyms: rashly, impetuously, carelessly, thoughtlessly

Antonyms: carefully, cautiously, discreetly, abjectly

Example: He can't be permitted to act <strong>recklessly</strong> any longer.

5 Rigour (noun)

Rigour  - The fact of being strict or severe.

The fact of being strict or severe.

Hindi meaning: कड़ाई

Synonyms: severity, harshness, stringency, asperity

Antonyms: advantage, agility, benevolence, boon

Example: There needs to be a balance between <strong>rigour</strong> and flexibility.

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6 Appellant (noun)

Appellant  - A person who appeals against a decision made in court.

A person who appeals against a decision made in court.

Hindi meaning: अपीलार्थी

Synonyms: complainant, appellate, petitioner, applicant

Antonyms: respondent, Defendant, challenge, dear friend

Example: The <strong>appellant</strong> appealed the decision on competence.

7 Ought (modal verb)

Ought  - Used to say what is the right thing to do.

Used to say what is the right thing to do.

Hindi meaning: चाहिए

Synonyms: Must, Should, need, naught

Antonyms: lacked, wealth, broken promise, have

Example: We <strong>ought</strong> never to do wrong when people are looking.

8 Erroneous (adjective)

Erroneous  - Not correct.

Not correct.

Hindi meaning: अशुद्ध

Synonyms: mistaken, Incorrect, Inaccurate, wrong

Antonyms: Correct, Right, Accurate, true

Example: The browser has issued an <strong>erroneous</strong> request.

9 Languish (verb)

Languish  - To be forced to stay somewhere or suffer something unpleasant for a long time.

To be forced to stay somewhere or suffer something unpleasant for a long time.

Hindi meaning: दुर्बल होना

Synonyms: fade, pine, weaken, deteriorate

Antonyms: recover, flourish, improve, strengthen

Example: Don't leave me to <strong>languish</strong> anymore.

10 Punitive (adjective)

Punitive  - Very severe and that people find very difficult to pay.

Very severe and that people find very difficult to pay.

Hindi meaning: दण्डात्मक

Synonyms: harsh, penal, disciplinary, corrective

Antonyms: rewarding, rehabilitative, acquitting, beneficial

Example: It is a <strong>punitive</strong> tax system that hurts innovation.

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