10 new English words for 31 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 Incumbent (noun)

Incumbent  - A person who has an official position.

A person who has an official position.

Hindi meaning: पदधारी

Synonyms: Occupant, Officeholder, Compulsory, Obligatory

Antonyms: Candidate, Noncurrent, Dispensable, Optional

Example: Being the <strong>incumbent</strong> is even harder.

Trick: In cubes me incumbent baithte h

2 Pivotal (adjective)

Pivotal  - Of great importance because other things depend on it.

Of great importance because other things depend on it.

Hindi meaning: प्रधान

Synonyms: Crucial, Critical, Central, Important

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Insignificant, Inconsequential

Example: Europe is playing a <strong>pivotal</strong> role.

Trick: Pilot plane me pivotal role play krta h

3 Relentless (adjective)

Relentless  - Not stopping.

Not stopping.

Hindi meaning: सतत

Synonyms: Inexorable, Unrelenting, Inflexible, Uncompromising

Antonyms: Ending, Merciful, Intermittent, Benevolent

Example: Did I mention my dad is a <strong>relentless</strong> optimist?

Trick: Rent nhi dia toh relentless behave kr rhe ho?

4 Pioneered (verb)

Pioneered  - When somebody pioneers something, they are one of the first people to do, discover or use something new.

When somebody pioneers something, they are one of the first people to do, discover or use something new.

Hindi meaning: बीड़ा उठाया

Synonyms: Introduced, Initialed, Lead, Develop

Antonyms: Answered, Concealed, Explained, Ignored

Example: He <strong>pioneered</strong> narrative talk therapy.

Trick: Neer bottle lane wala pioneer railways hai.

5 Sycophant (noun)

Sycophant  - A person who praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get something from them.

A person who praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get something from them.

Hindi meaning: चापलूस

Synonyms: Toady, Flatterer, Bootlicker, Lackey

Antonyms: Hotshot, Orgulous, Proud, Rules-maker

Example: Now tell me who the <strong>sycophant</strong> is.

Trick: Psychology padhne wala kahan sycophant hoga?

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6 Gubernatorial (adjective)

Gubernatorial  - Connected with the job of state governor in the US.

Connected with the job of state governor in the US.

Hindi meaning: गवर्नर

Synonyms: Administrative, Governmental, Presidential, Executive

Antonyms: Ancillary, Electable, Doormat, Employee

Example: His first <strong>gubernatorial</strong> campaign.

Trick: Notorious Gabbar apne gang ka gubernatorial tha.

7 Intervene (verb)

Intervene  - To become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it.

To become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interfere, Interpose, Interrupt, Intercede

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Unite, Join

Example: It does not <strong>intervene</strong> in this process or this one.

Trick: Interval me intervene kro.

8 Subvert (verb)

Subvert  - To try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly.

To try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly.

Hindi meaning: विकृत

Synonyms: Undermine, Pervert, Debase, Deprave

Antonyms: Bolster, Clean, Enhance, Purify

Example: I won't help you <strong>subvert</strong> democracy.

Trick: Introverts subvert nhi krega

9 Steadfast (adjective)

Steadfast  - Not changing in your attitudes or aims.

Not changing in your attitudes or aims.

Hindi meaning: पक्का

Synonyms: Firm, Unwavering, Staunch, Persistent

Antonyms: Fickle, Irresolute, Unreliable, Disloyal.

Example: But you're loyal and <strong>steadfast</strong> and devoted.

Trick: Fast kaam krungi steadfast baat hai.

10 Pursuit (noun)

Pursuit  - The act of looking for or trying to get something.

The act of looking for or trying to get something.

Hindi meaning: उद्यम

Synonyms: Quest, Chase, Search, Hunt

Antonyms: Retreat, Surrender, Avocation, Idleness

Example: Men tire themselves in <strong>pursuit</strong> of rest.

Trick: Per suit phnkr hi pursuit kroge.

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