20 new English words for 27 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 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

2 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.

3 Incumbency (noun)

Incumbency - Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Hindi meaning: अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The <strong>incumbent</strong> president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Trick: The agents are incumbents.

4 Exposed (adjective)

Exposed - Not protected from the wind and bad weather.

Not protected from the wind and bad weather.

Hindi meaning: अनावृत

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been <strong>exposed</strong> for too long.

Trick: The guy posed badly when exposed

5 Slammed (verb)

Slammed - 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.

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6 Convince (verb)

Convince - Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Hindi meaning: ठोस

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very <strong>convincing</strong>.

Trick: The man is convincing for placing the right thing.

7 Convey (verb)

Convey - Transport or carry to a place.

Transport or carry to a place.

Hindi meaning: अवगत करा

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was <strong>conveyed</strong> from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

Trick: The doctor conveyed about the delayed operation.

8 Beneficiary (noun)

Beneficiary - A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

Hindi meaning: लाभार्थियों

Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient

Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor

Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole <strong>beneficiary</strong> of her death.

Trick: Saari beneficiaries’ policy ke saath vary karti h.

9 Faction (noun)

Faction - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Trick: Kuch sanction ki wajah se us faction ko roka gaya h.

10 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.

11 Aid (noun)

Aid - Help, typically of a practical nature.

Help, typically of a practical nature.

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Assistance, Support, Help, Backing

Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hindrance, Hurt

Example: They gave money in order to <strong>aid</strong> the cause.

Trick: They paid for the aid.

12 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.

13 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.

14 Sought (verb)

Sought - To try to find or get something.

To try to find or get something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश करना

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved

Example: No, I <strong>sought</strong> it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

Trick: He is trying to sought the reason why they fought.

15 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.

16 Devastated (verb)

Devastated - Highly destructive or damaging.

Highly destructive or damaging.

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

Trick: His devastating actions causes breaking of rules.

17 Sparked (verb)

Sparked - Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Hindi meaning: चमकना

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: The fire is <strong>sparking</strong> dangerously.

Trick: The cracker was sparking in the parking.

18 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Hindi meaning: टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of <strong>conflict</strong> between him and his father.

Trick: Conflict ki taraf direct nahi hona chahiye.

19 Allied (adjective)

Allied - A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Hindi meaning: मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian <strong>allies</strong>.

Trick: The allies combine the flies.

20 Spiked (verb)

Spiked - Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Hindi meaning: नुकीला

Synonyms: Tipped, Barbed, Jagged, Pronged

Antonyms: Rounded, Blunt, Dull

Example: Someone <strong>spiked</strong> the punch at the party.

Trick: He picked up the spiked ball.

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