10 new English words for 2 January 2024, 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 Prevailed (verb)

Prevailed - Existing at a particular time.

Existing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the <strong>prevailing</strong> westerly winds.

Trick: He was prevailing during the sailing.

2 Faction (noun)

Faction - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Trick: Kuch sanction ki wajah se us faction ko roka gaya h.

3 Vandalized (verb)

Vandalized - Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice

Example: Our car was <strong>vandalized</strong> in the parking lot.

Trick: The man vandalized the finalized products.

4 Triggering (verb)

Triggering - Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Hindi meaning: उत्प्रेरित

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks <strong>triggered</strong> a public outcry.

Trick: The thief triggered and disappeared.

5 Struggled (verb)

Struggled - Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Hindi meaning: संघर्षरत

Synonyms: Excruciating, Harrowing, Intense, Tortuous

Antonyms: Pleasant, Pleasing, Successful, Prospering

Example: She's <strong>struggling</strong> to survive.

Trick: He is struggling for his juggling.

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6 Intimidation (noun)

Intimidation - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

7 Formulated (verb)

Formulated - Create or prepare methodically.

Create or prepare methodically.

Hindi meaning: तैयार

Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise

Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze

Example: Little by little, he <strong>formulated</strong> his plan for escape.

Trick: Phle sab calculate karke fir plan ko formulate kare.

8 Comprehensive (adjective)

Comprehensive - Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a <strong>comprehensive</strong> guide to the region.

Trick: The substantive goals are comprehensive.

9 Monitoring (verb)

Monitoring - Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to <strong>monitor</strong> the transaction of smaller deals.

Trick: Guards monitored the stored items.

10 Contingency (noun)

Contingency - Subject to chance.

Subject to chance.

Hindi meaning: निर्भर

Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen

Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned

Example: Our plans are <strong>contingent</strong> on the weather.

Trick: The people were contingent towards the agent.

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