15 new English words for 12 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 Momentous (adjective)

Momentous - Very important or serious, especially because there may be important results.

Very important or serious, especially because there may be important results.

Hindi meaning: सब से अहम

Synonyms: Historic, Significant, Important

Antonyms: Insignificant, Unimportant, Minor

Example: It was a <strong>momentous</strong> occasion for me.

2 Coincide (verb)

Coincide - To be the same or very similar.

To be the same or very similar.

Hindi meaning: मेल खाना

Synonyms: Concur, Agree, Match

Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Protest

Example: The strike was timed to <strong>coincide</strong> with the party conference.

3 Undermine (verb)

Undermine - To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

Hindi meaning: कमजोर

Synonyms: Weaken, Impair, Hurt

Antonyms: Support, Aid, Encourage

Example: She tried to <strong>undermine</strong> my authority by complaining about me to my boss.

4 Steeped (adjective)

Steeped - Rising or falling quickly.

Rising or falling quickly.

Hindi meaning: डूबी

Synonyms: Saturate, Sodden, Drenched

Antonyms: Deplete, Lowed, Shorted

Example: The castle is <strong>steeped</strong> in history and legend.

5 Inherently (adverb)

Inherently - According to or because of the basic nature of somebody/something.

According to or because of the basic nature of somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: स्वाभाविक

Synonyms: Intrinsically, Naturally, Innately

Antonyms: Artificially, Unnaturally

Example: The dispersed nature of the problem makes regulations <strong>inherently</strong> difficult and costly to enforce.

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6 Compete (verb)

Compete - To take part in a contest or game.

To take part in a contest or game.

Hindi meaning: स्पर्धा करना

Synonyms: Rival, Contest, Battle

Antonyms: Retreat, Surrender, Give up

Example: She <strong>competed</strong> against students from around the country.

7 Evade (verb)

Evade - To find a way of not doing something.

To find a way of not doing something.

Hindi meaning: बच निकलना

Synonyms: Dodge, Elude, Escape

Antonyms: Confront, Disclose, Uncover

Example: They had <strong>evaded</strong> capture for so long.

8 Embattled (adjective)

Embattled - Involved in war.

Involved in war.

Hindi meaning: ठनी

Synonyms: Castled, Prepared, Fighting

Antonyms: Hurt, Discouraged, Weakened

Example: The <strong>embattled</strong> leaders are trying to hold on to their positions.

9 Paving (verb)

Paving - To cover a surface with large flat stones.

To cover a surface with large flat stones.

Hindi meaning: फ़र्श

Synonyms: Strip, Dig up

Antonyms: Pavement, Roadway, Flooring

Example: The driveway was covered with concrete <strong>paving</strong>.

10 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical - Harmful to something.

Harmful to something.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Unfriendly, Hostile, Adverse

Antonyms: Friendly, Favorable, Helpful

Example: Excessive managerial control is <strong>inimical</strong> to creative expression.

11 Noteworthy (adjective)

Noteworthy - Deserving to be noticed or to receive attention because it is unusual, important or interesting.

Deserving to be noticed or to receive attention because it is unusual, important or interesting.

Hindi meaning: उल्लेखनीय

Synonyms: Significant, Notable, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Unimportant, Standard, Obscure

Example: He gave several <strong>noteworthy</strong> performances during his short career.

12 Bolstered (verb)

Bolstered - To improve something or make it stronger.

To improve something or make it stronger.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Reinforced, Backed, Supported

Antonyms: Hurt, Block, Hinder

Example: She came with me to <strong>bolster</strong> my confidence.

13 Nudge (verb)

Nudge - To push somebody gently, especially with your elbow, in order to get their attention.

To push somebody gently, especially with your elbow, in order to get their attention.

Hindi meaning: टहोका

Synonyms: Prod, Jog, Touch

Antonyms: Pull, Dissuade, Discourage

Example: I <strong>nudged</strong> the plate closer to him.

14 Glide (verb)

Glide - To move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort.

To move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort.

Hindi meaning: उड़ना

Synonyms: Slide, Slip, Coast

Antonyms: Flounder, Sink, Land

Example: The swans <strong>glided</strong> over the surface of the lake.

15 Complacency (noun)

Complacency - A feeling of being satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not think any change is necessary.

A feeling of being satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not think any change is necessary.

Hindi meaning: संतोष

Synonyms: Satisfaction, Smugness, Comfort

Antonyms: Modesty, Anxiety, Humility

Example: I do not recount these things with any sense of <strong>complacency</strong>.

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