15 new English words for 9 January 2023, 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 Jurists (noun)

Jurists  - A person who is an expert in law.

A person who is an expert in law.

Hindi meaning: न्यायविद

Synonyms: Lawyers, Attorneys, Barristers, Counsel

Antonyms: Apprentice, Trainee, Learner, Prosecutor

Example: However, even American <strong>jurists</strong> are rejecting that view.

2 Bilateral (adjective)

Bilateral  - Involving two groups of people or two countries.

Involving two groups of people or two countries.

Hindi meaning: द्विपक्षीय

Synonyms: Two-Sided, Mutual, Dual, Binary

Antonyms: One-Sided, Unrequited, Unilateral, Multilateral

Example: Other <strong>bilateral</strong> partners are also engaged.

3 Sustainable (adjective)

Sustainable  - Involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment.

Involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment.

Hindi meaning: संपोषणीय

Synonyms: Supportable, Tenable, Viable, Endurable

Antonyms: Unsustainable, Non-Sustainable, Unstable, Astatic

Example: It is the only <strong>sustainable</strong> way forward.

4 Autarkic (adjective)

Autarkic  - Having complete power.

Having complete power.

Hindi meaning: निरंकुश

Synonyms: Self-Sufficient, Autarkical, Autarchic, Independent

Antonyms: Dependent, Associated, Associated Closely, Associated With

Example: He was also aloof, <strong>Autarkic </strong>and lacking in managerial skills.

5 Schadenfreude (noun)

Schadenfreude  - A feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people.

A feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people.

Hindi meaning: शेडेनफ्रूड

Synonyms: Gloat, Epicaricacy, Gloating, Malevolence

Antonyms: Pure Joy, Sincere Delight, Sincere Joy, Unpretentious Pleasure

Example: Allow me to savour this moment of <strong>Schadenfreude</strong>.

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6 Hegemonic (adjective)

Hegemonic  - Showing control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group.

Showing control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group.

Hindi meaning: आधिपत्य

Synonyms: Dominant, main, primary, chief

Antonyms: Ancillary, auxiliary, frivolous, inconsequential

Example: Yet this articulation in a <strong>hegemonic</strong> discourse is not all.

7 Robust (adjective)

Robust  - Strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break.

Strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Strong, Powerful, Vigorous, Sturdy

Antonyms: Weak, Feeble, Frail, Delicate

Example: Africa needs <strong>robust</strong> people-centred health-care systems.

8 Turbulence (noun)

Turbulence  - A situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, trouble, argument and sometimes violence.

A situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, trouble, argument and sometimes violence.

Hindi meaning: अशांति

Synonyms: Turmoil, commotion, tumult, upheaval

Antonyms: Calm, calmness, composure, peace

Example: Higher numbers produce faster<strong> turbulence</strong> in the pattern.

9 Ambience (noun)

Ambience  - The character and atmosphere of a place.

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Hindi meaning: माहौल

Synonyms: Atmosphere, environment, climate, mood

Antonyms: Terrain, absence, apathy, calm

Example: We create the proper <strong>ambience</strong> during the whole day.

10 Formidable (adjective)

Formidable  - You feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful/

You feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful/

Hindi meaning: दुर्जेय

Synonyms: Mighty, Terrific, Tremendous, Strong

Antonyms: Weak, Feeble, Harmless, Easy

Example: All reformations seem<strong> formidable</strong> before they are attempted.

11 Discrimination (noun)

Discrimination  - The practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others

The practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others

Hindi meaning: विभेदन

Synonyms: discernment, judgment, prejudice, perception

Antonyms: fairness, indifference, tolerance, justice

Example: Racial <strong>discrimination</strong> does not always violate public policy.

12 Queer (adjective)

Queer  - Describing or relating to a sexual identity or gender identity that is different from traditional ideas about sex and gender, for example if somebody is non-binary, bisexual or transgender

Describing or relating to a sexual identity or gender identity that is different from traditional ideas about sex and gender, for example if somebody is non-binary, bisexual or transgender

Hindi meaning: अजीब

Synonyms: peculiar, strange, weird, bizarre

Antonyms: normal, common, usual, average

Example: <strong>Queer</strong> people should be accepted in the society just like any other person.

13 Manifesting (verb)

Manifesting  - To show something clearly, especially a feeling, an attitude or a quality.

To show something clearly, especially a feeling, an attitude or a quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट

Synonyms: Displaying, Showing, Evidencing, Declaring

Antonyms: Abrogate, Absenting, Belie, Camouflage

Example: It's possible you haven't started <strong>manifesting</strong> signs yet.

14 Quack (noun)

Quack  - A person who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skills.

A person who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skills.

Hindi meaning: झोलाछाप डॉक्टर

Synonyms: charlatan, fraud, fake, impostor

Antonyms: qualified, expert, genuine, real

Example: I don't want to see this <strong>quack</strong> doctor.

15 Cue (noun)

Cue  - An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

Hindi meaning: संकेत

Synonyms: Prompt, Hint, Signal, Suggestion

Antonyms: Disinformation, Fabrication, Falsehood, Misinformation

Example: I took it as a <strong>cue</strong> to end the farce.

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