20 new English words for 7 April 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 Prior (adjective)

Prior - The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.

The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.

Hindi meaning: प्राथमिकता

Synonyms: Arrangement, Preference, Antecedence, Lead

Antonyms: Inferiority, Last, Subservience, Unimportance

Example: Reorganizing the sales force will be a top <strong>priority</strong> for the new president.

Trick: The hospitalized sectors are prioritized.

2 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous

Important or famous

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

3 Abruptly (adverb)

Abruptly - Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Hindi meaning: एकाएक

Synonyms: Precipitous, Sheer, Steep

Antonyms: Slowly, Gradually, Progressively, Steadily

Example: He stood up <strong>abruptly</strong> and went outside.

Trick: He ran out of school abruptly and frequently.

4 Acquitted (verb)

Acquitted - A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

Hindi meaning: दोषमुक्ति

Synonyms: Absolution, Clearing, Exoneration, Exculpate

Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Condemn

Example: The case resulted in <strong>acquittal</strong> of the defendant.

Trick: The acquittal is crucial

5 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

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6 Convicted (adjective)

Convicted - Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

Hindi meaning: अपराधी

Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated

Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite

Example: The plaintiff was <strong>convicted</strong> of the crime.

Trick: The conviction ends the prediction.

7 Triggering (adjective)

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.

8 Culmination (noun)

Culmination - To reach a final result

To reach a final result

Hindi meaning: समापन हुआ

Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate

Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start

Example: Today this campaign <strong>culminated</strong> in a mass rally in London.

Trick: The show was culminated and the participants were separated.

9 Stable (adjective)

Stable - To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

Hindi meaning: स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to <strong>stabilize</strong>.

Trick: The people can be stabilized and characterized carefully.

10 Inaugurate (verb)

Inaugurate - 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.

11 Surge (noun)

Surge - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged</strong> toward the door.

Trick: The are eager to know the surge power.

12 Conscription (noun)

Conscription - Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Hindi meaning: सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Synonyms: Draft, Muster, Selective Service

Antonyms: Military Volunteer, Voluntary, Volunteer.

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on <strong>conscription</strong>.

Trick: The conscription will be done according to the description.

13 Exemption (noun)

Exemption - To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Hindi meaning: छूट प्राप्त

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-<strong>exempt</strong> savings plan.

Trick: The tax exemption is for better consumption.

14 Resolved (adjective)

Resolved - Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Hindi meaning: समाधान करना

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily <strong>resolved</strong>.

Trick: The teacher is involving himself for resolving the problem.

15 Pertaining (verb)

Pertaining - To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: Concern, Connected, Referring, Related

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Slight

Example: The laws <strong>pertaining</strong> to immigration.

Trick: Ye situation unhi rules se pertaining h jinhe attain krna jaruri h.

16 Controversial (adjective)

Controversial - Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much <strong>controversy</strong> among the students.

Trick: He never shows mercy in controversy.

17 Deferment (noun)

Deferment - Postpone

Postpone

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court <strong>defers</strong> to precedent in cases like these.

Trick: Jo tum prefer karo, usse kabhi defer nahi karna chahiye.

18 Evaded (verb)

Evaded - Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Hindi meaning: कपटपूर्ण

Synonyms: Deceptive, Elusive, Ambiguous, Equivocal

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Honest, Frank

Example: The aim is for them to see you and to take <strong>evasive</strong> action.

Trick: His evasive commitment makes the client aggressive.

19 Barely (adverb)

Barely - Only just

Only just

Hindi meaning: मुश्किल से

Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just

Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably

Example: We <strong>barely</strong> spoke the entire time we were in the car.

Trick: He barely does the mistake as he is eagerly waiting for the promotion.

20 Equivalent (adjective)

Equivalent - Equal in value.

Equal in value.

Hindi meaning: मूल्‍य

Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike

Example: The <strong>equivalent</strong> of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.

Trick: The equivalent behaviour needs talent.

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