20 new English words for 24 December 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 Arbitrary (adjective)

Arbitrary - Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Hindi meaning: मनमाना

Synonyms: Capricious, Whimsical, Random, Chance.

Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned.

Example: An <strong>arbitrary</strong> number has been assigned to each district.

Trick: This arbitrary work is necessary.

2 Harassed (adjective)

Harassed - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

3 Interpreted (verb)

Interpreted - The action of explaining the meaning of something.

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His <strong>interpretation</strong> of the music was rather too literal.

Trick: This interpretation contains several actions

4 Discretion (noun)

Discretion - The freedom and power to make decisions by yourself

The freedom and power to make decisions by yourself

Hindi meaning: निर्णय

Synonyms: Attention, Foresight, Maturity, Prudence

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion

Example: He always uses care and <strong>discretion</strong> when dealing with others.

Trick: He had made discretion for his action.

5 Elaborate (adjective)

Elaborate - Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made <strong>elaborate</strong> preparations for his visit.

Trick: The ratings was increased with the elaborating process.

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6 Tackling (verb)

Tackling - The equipment required for a task or sport.

The equipment required for a task or sport.

Hindi meaning: जूझना

Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit

Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help

Example: The police officer <strong>tackled</strong> him as he tried to escape.

Trick: The player tackled and handled the situation.

7 Tolerate (verb)

Tolerate - Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Hindi meaning: सहन करना

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot <strong>tolerate</strong> eating on the class.

Trick: The boy can’t tolerate the illiterate person.

8 Indulges (verb)

Indulges - Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Hindi meaning: लिप्त

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to <strong>indulge</strong> in gossip.

Trick: They both divulged and indulged in the process

9 Integrity (noun)

Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of <strong>integrity</strong>.

Trick: The mankind power is integrity and probity.

10 Amended (verb)

Amended - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

11 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

12 Tactical (adjective)

Tactical - An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Hindi meaning: रणनीति

Synonyms: Approach, Campaign, Channels, Course

Antonyms: Impractical, Unwise, Injudicious, Imprudent

Example: Though she was not kc-mahei, she used the <strong>tactics</strong> of warfare to maintain her position of leadership.

Trick: Uske war tactic bahot authentic h.

13 Halt (verb)

Halt - Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence.

Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence.

Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाता

Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Labored, Stumbling

Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Dexterous, Easy

Example: She answered in a <strong>halting</strong> voice.

Trick: He was halting in the selecting task.

14 Mobilizing (verb)

Mobilizing - The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

Hindi meaning: गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immovableness

Example: She lost <strong>mobility</strong> in her left hand.

Trick: Its responsibility of the government to provide mobility.

15 Expand (verb)

Expand - To become or to make something bigger.

To become or to make something bigger.

Hindi meaning: फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has <strong>expanded</strong> to serve the entire state.

Trick: The government expanded the eroded area.

16 Consequences (noun)

Consequences - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

17 Establishments (noun)

Establishments - The action of establishing something or being established.

The action of establishing something or being established.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration

Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding

Example: The <strong>establishment</strong> of a business.

Trick: The implementation of the plan for the establishment of this company is not perfect.

18 Prosperity (noun)

Prosperity - Successful in material terms.

Successful in material terms.

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged

Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking

Example: The company had a <strong>prosperous</strong> year.

Trick: His obvious extinct helps in prosperous profits.

19 Initiative (noun)

Initiative - Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Hindi meaning: पहल

Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.

Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.

Example: There's talk of a new peace <strong>initiative</strong>.

Trick: This is an active initiative

20 Munitions (noun)

Munitions - Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

Hindi meaning: लड़ाई के सामान

Synonyms: Ammo, Armament, Arsenal, Bombs

Antonyms: Disarming, Demobilization, Arsenal, Armaments

Example: <strong>Munitions</strong> of war and implements of agriculture were provided in large quantities.

Trick: The munitions are ready for action.

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