20 new English words for 13 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 Persists (verb)

Persists - Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Hindi meaning: कायम

Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue

Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed

Example: He <strong>persisted</strong> in his efforts to free them.

Trick: They persisted and assisted towards the goal.

2 Quoting (verb)

Quoting - To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Hindi meaning: दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Example: He began his speech by <strong>quoting</strong> Shakespeare.

Trick: The man repeated the quoted words.

3 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.

4 Attended (verb)

Attended - Be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Hindi meaning: उपस्थित

Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding

Antonyms: Abandoned, Desecrated, Forgotten, Unnoticed.

Example: She <strong>attends</strong> a school in the city.

Trick: The students got suspended because they didn’t attend the class.

5 Offensive (adjective)

Offensive - To hurt somebody’s feelings.

To hurt somebody’s feelings.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित

Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm

Example: The smell of ash <strong>offended</strong> him.

Trick: The teacher was offended and suspended the student.

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6 Carved (verb)

Carved - An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.

Hindi meaning: नक्काशी

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started <strong>carving</strong>.

Trick: The man observed the carved texture.

7 Exist (verb)

Exist - The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The <strong>existence</strong> of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

Trick: The absence of existence can cause fear.

8 Intense (adjective)

Intense - Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time

Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time

Hindi meaning: गहन

Synonyms: Concentrated, Rigorous, Exhaustive, Concerted

Antonyms: Superficial, Cursory, Partial

Example: The training was <strong>intensive</strong> and the learning curve was steep.

Trick: This intense situation doesn’t make sense.

9 Withdrawal (noun)

Withdrawal - Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.

Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.

Hindi meaning: वापस ले लिया

Synonyms: Remove, Extract, Draw Out, Pull Out

Antonyms: Insert, Enter, Come, Begin.

Example: She <strong>withdrew</strong> from other people as she grew older.

Trick: The man withdrew the screw

10 Delegations (noun)

Delegations - A body of delegates or representatives

A body of delegates or representatives

Hindi meaning: प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

Example: We sent a <strong>delegation</strong> of four people to visit their church.

Trick: The delegation process doesn’t believe in discrimination.

11 Remunerative (adjective)

Remunerative - Money paid for work or a service.

Money paid for work or a service.

Hindi meaning: पारिश्रमिक

Synonyms: Compensation, Commission, Pay, Reimbursement

Antonyms: Nonpayment, Outgo, Pay Cash, Charge

Example: They demanded adequate <strong>remuneration</strong> for their work.

Trick: The preparation of renumeration is undone.

12 Enhanced (verb)

Enhanced - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

13 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.

14 Allocation (noun)

Allocation - The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

Hindi meaning: आवंटन

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding <strong>allocations</strong>for future conferences.

Trick: There is not an explanation of the allocation.

15 Allotted (adjective)

Allotted - A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

Hindi meaning: आवंटन

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The <strong>allotment</strong> of equity securities.

Trick: The government allotted the cultivated land.

16 Raise (verb)

Raise - Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Hindi meaning: उठाना

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He <strong>raised</strong> his head and looked around.

Trick: The praise can raise his confidence.

17 Attempt (verb)

Attempt - 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.

18 Ensuring (verb)

Ensuring - Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Hindi meaning: सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to <strong>ensure</strong> the safety of its employees.

Trick: The doctor ensures to cure the disease.

19 Preserve (verb)

Preserve - Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षित

Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine

Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled

Example: The fossil was well <strong>preserved</strong>.

Trick: The scientist observed the preserved items.

20 Pervading (verb)

Pervading - (especially of a smell) Spread through and be perceived in every part of.

(especially of a smell) Spread through and be perceived in every part of.

Hindi meaning: सर्वव्यापी

Synonyms: Divine, Everlasting, Immortal, Infinite

Antonyms: Depart, Exit, Leave, Abandon

Example: Throughout the book there is a <strong>pervading</strong> sense of menace.

Trick: The thieves were pervading after evading the mall.

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