10 new English words for 8 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 Contempt (noun)

Contempt - The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

Hindi meaning: अवमानना

Synonyms: Scorn, Disdain, Disrespect, Deprecation

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Regard

Example: He feels that wealthy people view/regard him with <strong>contempt</strong> because he is poor.

Trick: He attempt to contempt the elders.

2 Restraint (noun)

Restraint - Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Hindi meaning: रोक

Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting

Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start

Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to <strong>restrain</strong> him.

Trick: Training is restraining here.

3 Deliberately (noun)

Deliberately - Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of <strong>deliberation</strong>, the council came to a decision.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

4 Suppression (noun)

Suppression - Forcibly put an end to.

Forcibly put an end to.

Hindi meaning: दबा

Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish

Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up

Example: He struggled to <strong>suppress</strong> his feelings of jealousy.

Trick: The suppress of project makes everyone depressed.

5 Designate (verb)

Designate - Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Hindi meaning: नामित

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been <strong>designated</strong> to organize the meeting.

Trick: The client created the designated place.

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6 Vowed (verb)

Vowed - Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Hindi meaning: शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she <strong>vowed</strong> never to trust him again.

Trick: The militants bowed and vowed for the nation.

7 Pursue (verb)

Pursue - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him.

8 Raided (verb)

Raided - A rapid surprise attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces.

A rapid surprise attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces.

Hindi meaning: छापे

Synonyms: Arrest, Assault, Break In, Capture

Antonyms: Letting Go, Release, Retreat

Example: They launched a <strong>raid</strong> against the enemy.

Trick: They get paid for the raid.

9 Committed (adjective)

Committed - The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a <strong>commitment</strong> to helping the poor.

Trick: The architect’s commitment is good for establishment.

10 Claimed (verb)

Claimed - State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Hindi meaning: दावा

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man <strong>claimed</strong> (that) he was a long-lost relative.

Trick: His main aim is to claim money.

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