20 new English words for 9 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 Slams (verb)

Slams - 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.

2 Praised (verb)

Praised - Express warm approval or admiration of.

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Hindi meaning: प्रशस्त

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be <strong>praised</strong> for his honesty.

Trick: They all raised hands and praised the employees

3 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.

4 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

5 Conferred (verb)

Conferred - Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Hindi meaning: प्रदत्त

Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded

Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed

Example: The powers <strong>conferred</strong> on the courts by Parliament.

Trick: He was preferred to be the conferred one.

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6 Grabbers (noun)

Grabbers - Someone who takes an opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly.

Someone who takes an opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly.

Hindi meaning: धरनेवाला

Synonyms: Clutch, Grasp, Seize, Snatch

Antonyms: Calmness, Dislike, Hate, Indifference

Example: I added a metal pot <strong>grabber</strong> to my kit to grab and lift cans and metal pots off the fire.

7 Tenure (noun)

Tenure - The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

Hindi meaning: कार्यकाल

Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience

Example: During his <strong>tenure</strong> as head coach, the team won the championship twice.

Trick: Yeh tenure builder ki saari problems ka cure h.

8 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.

9 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.

10 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

11 Granted (conjunction)

Granted - Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it.

Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed

Antonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed

Example: We haven't yet been <strong>granted</strong> access to the archive.

Trick: The man chanted and he was granted a boon.

12 Prosecution (noun)

Prosecution - The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग पक्ष

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect

Example: A number of <strong>prosecutions</strong> have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.

Trick: The action was taken against the prosecution.

13 Dignified (adjective)

Dignified - The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

Hindi meaning: गरिमा

Synonyms: Decency, Decorum, Grace, Grandeur

Antonyms: Dishonor, Evil, Immorality, Indecency

Example: She comported herself with great <strong>dignity</strong> at her husband's funeral.

Trick: The soldier’s dignity is infinity.

14 Breach (noun)

Breach - Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city <strong>breached</strong> an agreement by selling the property.

Trick: They reached the mall the breached the system.

15 Deprivation (noun)

Deprivation - Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Hindi meaning: वंचित

Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve

Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct

Example: He claimed that he had been <strong>deprived</strong> of his freedom/rights.

Trick: The deprivation of the attraction caused him mad.

16 Privilege (noun)

Privilege - A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Hindi meaning: सुविधा

Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss

Example: Having been born to <strong>privilege</strong> in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.

Trick: The siege the unclear path for their privilege.

17 Detention (noun)

Detention - Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time.

Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time.

Hindi meaning: कैद

Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration

Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation

Example: He was kept in <strong>detention</strong> by the police.

Trick: The detention limits interaction.

18 Relied (verb)

Relied - Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother <strong>relied</strong> on me for financial support.

Trick: The man relied on the person who lied to him.

19 Recruited (verb)

Recruited - The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job

The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job

Hindi meaning: भर्ती

Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment

Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment

Example: The <strong>recruitment</strong> process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.

Trick: v

20 Preliminary (adjective)

Preliminary - Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Hindi meaning: प्रारंभिक

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: <strong>Preliminary</strong> results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

Trick: Disciplinary rules must be followed in preliminary.

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