20 new English words for 12 March 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 Prevalent (adjective)

Prevalent - Existing very commonly or happening often.

Existing very commonly or happening often.

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित

Synonyms: Conventional, Frequent, Current, Popular

Antonyms: Different, Exceptional, Infrequent, Irregular

Example: The social ills <strong>prevalent</strong> in society today.

Trick: Their descendants were very prevalent.

2 Relevance (noun)

Relevance - Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material

Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible

Example: The data are not <strong>relevant</strong> to the issue.

Trick: The conditions are relevant for the vacant people.

3 Reiterated (verb)

Reiterated - Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse

Example: The government has <strong>reiterated</strong> its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Trick: They reiterated the twisted work.

4 Emphatically (adverb)

Emphatically - Expressing something forcibly and clearly.

Expressing something forcibly and clearly.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोरदार

Synonyms: Vehement, Firm, Wholehearted, Forceful

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Idle, Impotent

Example: He was most <strong>emphatic</strong> that I should go.

Trick: The haptic touch was emphatic.

5 Contemplate (verb)

Contemplate - To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Hindi meaning: विचार

Synonyms: Contemplative, Deliberative, Excogitative, Meditating

Antonyms: Disbelieve, Overlook, Ignore, Disregard

Example: I'm <strong>contemplating</strong> leaving my job.

Trick: Sometimes contemplating is irritating.

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6 Contended (verb)

Contended - Heated disagreement.

Heated disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace

Example: There has been too much <strong>contention</strong> in this family in recent years.

Trick: Us employee ka intention sirf contention ko badhawa denatha.

7 Moderation (noun)

Moderation - Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Hindi meaning: घटाना

Synonyms: Adulterated, Cut, Dilute, Impaired

Antonyms: Strong, Concentrated, Enriched, Strengthened

Example: They <strong>moderated</strong> their demands when the police arrived.

Trick: The speed rate was moderate

8 Exhibiting (verb)

Exhibiting - Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Hindi meaning: प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Show, Reveal, Display, Manifest

Antonyms: Masking, Disguising, Camouflaging, Concealing

Example: He frequently <strong>exhibits</strong> at the art gallery.

Trick: The guy was exhibiting his exciting collection.

9 Entrenched (adjective)

Entrenched - Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत स्थिति बनाना

Synonyms: Inherent, Rooted, Intrinsic, Settled

Antonyms: Temporary, Transient, Interim, Ephemeral

Example: Computers are now an <strong>entrenched</strong> part of modern life.

Trick: The help was approached to make the situation entrenched.

10 Avocation (noun)

Avocation - Something that a person does as an interest or hobby and that is not that person's regular job.

Something that a person does as an interest or hobby and that is not that person's regular job.

Hindi meaning: व्यापार

Synonyms: Hobby, Distraction, Diversion, Recreation

Antonyms: Work, Occupation, Business, Vocation

Example: He breeds dogs as an <strong>avocation</strong>.

Trick: The avocation of photography helps him reduce suffocation.

11 Conspiracy (noun)

Conspiracy - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted <strong>conspiracy</strong> to commit arson.

Trick: Hamesha conspiracy ki planning privacy me ki jaati h.

12 Prolonged (adjective)

Prolonged - Continuing for a long time.

Continuing for a long time.

Hindi meaning: लंबा

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a <strong>prolonged</strong> drought.

Trick: The prolong period hits so strong

13 Demonstrably (adverb)

Demonstrably - To show something clearly by giving proof.

To show something clearly by giving proof.

Hindi meaning: प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly <strong>demonstrate</strong> that the vaccine works.

Trick: The man is acting as he is demonstrating.

14 Restoring (verb)

Restoring - The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing <strong>restoration</strong>.

Trick: The restoration process needs escalation.

15 Alliance (noun)

Alliance - A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Hindi meaning: संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer <strong>alliance</strong> between government and industry.

Trick: The alliance set up a recognizance.

16 Significant (adjective)

Significant - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

17 Subsequently (adverb)

Subsequently - After a particular thing has happened

After a particular thing has happened

Hindi meaning: तत्पश्चात्

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard <strong>subsequently</strong> that she had left.

Trick: He potentially does his work subsequently

18 Agitated (adjective)

Agitated - Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Hindi meaning: घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been <strong>agitating</strong> for a strike.

Trick: The trading makes him agitating.

19 Crisis (noun)

Crisis - A time of intense difficulty or danger.

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

Hindi meaning: संकट

Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm, Emergency

Antonyms: Agreement, Benefit, Blessing, Breakthrough

Example: She was dealing with a family <strong>crisis</strong> at the time.

Trick: The hypnosis can cause crisis.

20 Certain (adjective)

Certain - Without doubt.

Without doubt.

Hindi meaning: ज़रूर

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She <strong>certainly</strong> has a lot of talent.

Trick: This man was mainly and certainly from this group.

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