10 new English words for 16 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 Decried (verb)

Decried  - To strongly criticize somebody/something, especially publicly.

To strongly criticize somebody/something, especially publicly.

Hindi meaning: निंदा की

Synonyms: Disparaged, Belittled, Censured, Denounce

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Exalt, Respect

Example: Lawyers <strong>decried</strong> the imprisonment of several journalists.

2 Rejuvenated (verb)

Rejuvenated  - To make somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or more modern.

To make somebody/something look or feel younger, more lively or more modern.

Hindi meaning: कायाकल्प

Synonyms: Restored, Mended, Renewed, Improved

Antonyms: Damage, Destroy, Ruin, Lose

Example: The spa treatment <strong>rejuvenated</strong> me.

3 Absurd (adjective)

Absurd  - Extremely silly.

Extremely silly.

Hindi meaning: बेतुका

Synonyms: Preposterous, Foolish, Silly, Idiotic

Antonyms: Sensible, Reasonable, Wise, Logical

Example: She has a keen sense of the <strong>absurd</strong>.

4 Warmongering (adjective)

Warmongering - Wanting to start a war or encouraging people to start a war.

Wanting to start a war or encouraging people to start a war.

Hindi meaning: युद्धोन्माद

Synonyms: Warlike, Aggressive, Belligerent

Antonyms: Kind, Peaceful, Harmonizing

Example: The president was accused of <strong>warmongering</strong>.

5 Admonition (noun)

Admonition  - A warning to somebody about their behavior.

A warning to somebody about their behavior.

Hindi meaning: चेतावनी

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Reprimand, Reproach

Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Approbation, Accolade

Example: He offered words of advice and <strong>admonition</strong>.

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6 Slain (verb)

Slain - To kill somebody/something in a war or a fight.

To kill somebody/something in a war or a fight.

Hindi meaning: मारे गए

Synonyms: Killed, Dead, Slaughtered, Perished

Antonyms: Alive, Living, Active, Existing

Example: He has <strong>slain</strong> a family member.

7 Interred (verb)

Interred - To bury a dead person.

To bury a dead person.

Hindi meaning: दफन

Synonyms: Buried, Entomb, Plant

Antonyms: Unburied, Exhume, Dig up

Example: The ax was to sever the head from the lifeless body, and all the headless trunks were to be <strong>interred</strong> together.

8 Inimical (adjective)

Inimical - Harmful to something.

Harmful to something.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Detrimental, Injurious, Opposed

Antonyms: Friendly, Favorable, Helpful, Hospitable

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

9 Indefatigable (adjective)

Indefatigable - Never giving up or getting tired of doing something.

Never giving up or getting tired of doing something.

Hindi meaning: अथक

Synonyms: Tireless, Untiring, Energetic, Relentless

Antonyms: Lazy, Weary, Fatigued, Wavering

Example: His <strong>indefatigable</strong> spirit helped him to cope with his illness.

10 Adhered (verb)

Adhered - To stick to something.

To stick to something.

Hindi meaning: का पालन

Synonyms: Stuck, Clung, Retained, Joined

Antonyms: Detached, Divided, Unfixed, Disconnected

Example: They will <strong>adhere</strong> to the terms of the contract.

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