10 new English words for 17 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 Outrageous (adjective)

Outrageous  - Very unusual and intended to shock people slightly.

Very unusual and intended to shock people slightly.

Hindi meaning: बेहिसाब

Synonyms: Shocking, Scandalous, Exorbitant

Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Acceptable

Example: They will be punished for their <strong>outrageous</strong> behavior.

2 Fatigue (noun)

Fatigue  - A feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise.

A feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise.

Hindi meaning: थकावट

Synonyms: Weary, Tired, Jade, Wear out

Antonyms: Refresh, Energy, Invigorate, Liveliness

Example: We were overcome by <strong>fatigue</strong> after the long journey.

3 Weary (adjective)

Weary  - Very tired.

Very tired.

Hindi meaning: थका

Synonyms: Tire, Fatigue, Exhausted

Antonyms: Energetic, Fresh, Animated, Invigorate

Example: Rachel looked pale and <strong>weary</strong>.

4 Cynical (adjective)

Cynical  - Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important.

Not believing that something good will happen or that something is important.

Hindi meaning: सनकी

Synonyms: Pessimistic, Unbelieving, Skeptical

Antonyms: Trusting, Optimistic, Hopeful, Believing

Example: She's become more <strong>cynical</strong> in her old age.

5 Warping (verb)

Warping  - To influence somebody so that they begin to behave in an unacceptable way.

To influence somebody so that they begin to behave in an unacceptable way.

Hindi meaning: विकृत करना

Synonyms: Degrade ,Pervert, Twist, Deviate

Antonyms: Upgrade, improve, Praise

Example: He held prejudices that <strong>warped</strong> his judgment.

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6 Debunked (verb)

Debunked  - To show that an idea, a belief, etc. is false.

To show that an idea, a belief, etc. is false.

Hindi meaning: खारिज

Synonyms: Invalidate, Negate, Contradict, Quash

Antonyms: Praise, Flatter, Prove, Uphold

Example: The results of the study <strong>debunk</strong> his theory.

7 Impersonation (noun)

Impersonation  - An act of pretending to be somebody in order to trick people or to entertain them.

An act of pretending to be somebody in order to trick people or to entertain them.

Hindi meaning: छद्मरूपण

Synonyms: Imitation, Imposture, Personation, Impression

Antonyms: Original, Real, Genuine, Natural

Example: He was returned to prison in 1977 for <strong>impersonating</strong> a police officer.

8 Barred (verb)

Barred  - To ban or prevent somebody from doing something.

To ban or prevent somebody from doing something.

Hindi meaning: वर्जित

Synonyms: Forbidden, Prohibited, Banned, Barricaded

Antonyms: Free, Release, Permit, Allow

Example: Above him the <strong>barred</strong> door, framed by cracks of light, hung close.

9 Meagre (adjective)

Meagre  - Small in quantity and poor in quality.

Small in quantity and poor in quality.

Hindi meaning: अत्यल्प

Synonyms: Deficient, Insufficient, Inadequate, Scant

Antonyms: Ample, Abundant, Bountiful, Full

Example: Every morning he eats a <strong>meager</strong> breakfast of toast and coffee.

10 Incompetence (noun)

Incompetence  - The lack of skill or ability to do your job or a task as it should be done.

The lack of skill or ability to do your job or a task as it should be done.

Hindi meaning: अक्षमता

Synonyms: Inability, Inadequacy, Incapacity, Incapability

Antonyms: Ability, Capability, Efficiency, Endowment

Example: Because of his <strong>incompetence</strong>, we won't make our deadline.

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