20 new English words for 3 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 Tackle (noun)

Tackle - 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.

2 Coordination (noun)

Coordination - The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

Hindi meaning: समन्वय

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and <strong>coordination</strong>.

Trick: The group is coordinated and measured equally.

3 Development (noun)

Development - The process of developing or being developed.

The process of developing or being developed.

Hindi meaning: विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle <strong>development</strong>.

Trick: The development is done on behalf of agreement.

4 Slammed (verb)

Slammed - Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Hindi meaning: पराजित करना

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> the door in my face.

Trick: They scammed their money and slammed them on the ground.

5 Summons (noun)

Summons - Order (someone) to be present.

Order (someone) to be present.

Hindi meaning: बुलवाना

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and <strong>summoned</strong> the villagers to appear before him.

Trick: His friends summoned the auction.

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6 Laundering (verb)

Laundering - Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Hindi meaning: शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was <strong>laundering</strong> the profits through his bank.

Trick: Company’s administrating ke aad me laundering karti h.

7 Inauguration (noun)

Inauguration - Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Hindi meaning: अभिषेक करना

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be <strong>inaugurated</strong> on January 20.

Trick: The inauguration is the main attraction.

8 Deteriorating (adjective)

Deteriorating - Becoming progressively worse.

Becoming progressively worse.

Hindi meaning: बिगड़ती

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly <strong>deteriorated</strong>.

Trick: The situation is deteriorating and degenerating.

9 Betrayed (verb)

Betrayed - Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Hindi meaning: धोखा

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They <strong>betrayed</strong> their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

Trick: The man betrays the man who prays.

10 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant - Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control.

Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control.

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Excessive, Flagrant, Growing, Prevalent

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Moral

Example: A rich soil soon becomes home to <strong>rampant</strong> weeds.

Trick: The rampant kids were trying to chant.

11 Prevailing (adjective)

Prevailing - 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.

12 Decades (noun)

Decades - A period of ten years.

A period of ten years.

Hindi meaning: दशक

Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium.

Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.

Example: The war lasted nearly a <strong>decade</strong>.

Trick: This problem hasn’t decoded from the decade.

13 Attempts (verb)

Attempts - Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Hindi meaning: प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have <strong>attempted</strong> the life of a friend.

Trick: The people are attempting for exempting the tax.

14 Evolution (noun)

Evolution - Develop gradually.

Develop gradually.

Hindi meaning: उभरती

Synonyms: Immature, Incipient, Undeveloped, Beginning

Antonyms: Adult, Developed, Grown, Mature

Example: The company has <strong>evolved</strong> over the years into a multi-million-dollar organization.

Trick: The evolving mind helps in problem solving.

15 Aggressive (adjective)

Aggressive - Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Hindi meaning: आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get <strong>aggressive</strong> and began to shout.

Trick: The man is aggressive and depressive too.

16 Progressive (adjective)

Progressive - Using modern methods and ideas.

Using modern methods and ideas.

Hindi meaning: प्रगतिशील

Synonyms: Moderate, Reformer, Centrist, Broad

Antonyms: Revolutionary, Extremist, Conservative, Revolutionist

Example: The most <strong>progressive</strong> art school in Britain.

Trick: The mission is massive and progressive.

17 Imposed (verb)

Imposed - To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.

Example: I don't want them to <strong>impose</strong> their religious beliefs on my children.

Trick: The crime was supposed to be imposed on the criminal.

18 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to <strong>indigenous</strong> tribes.

Trick: These indigenous tribes are suspicious.

19 Cherished (verb)

Cherished - To love somebody/something and look after him/her/it carefully.

To love somebody/something and look after him/her/it carefully.

Hindi meaning: अभिलषित

Synonyms: Admired, Esteemed, Respected, Hallowed

Antonyms: Disliked, Disregard, Ignore, Neglect

Example: He had long <strong>cherished</strong> the hope of meeting her again.

Trick: That British women cherish her children.

20 Composite (adjective)

Composite - Consisting of different parts or materials

Consisting of different parts or materials

Hindi meaning: संयुक्त

Synonyms: Compound, Complex, Combined, Blended

Antonyms: Separate, Unmix, Free, Unyoke

Example: This soup is one of those <strong>composite</strong> dishes which you gradually build up.

Trick: The site of image was composite.

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