20 new English words for 10 May 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 Purported (adjective)

Purported - Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure

Example: He forged documents which <strong>purported</strong> to show that his companies had vast resources.

Trick: Their gossips are purported and discriminated.

2 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.

3 Erupted (verb)

Erupted - Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. (फूटना

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases. (फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano <strong>erupted</strong> with tremendous force.

Trick: The boy aggression erupted on rusted cycle.

4 Defame (verb)

Defame - Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear

Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss

Example: He says he was <strong>defamed</strong> by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.

Trick: The group is defaming the person in the worst timing.

5 Smear (verb)

Smear - Damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations.

Damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations.

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Sully, Tarnish, Besmirch, Blacken

Antonyms: Clean, Collect, Purify, Honor

Example: The children had <strong>smeared</strong> peanut butter all over the sofa.

Trick: They are smearing the teaching of that teacher.

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6 Pursuit (noun)

Pursuit - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him.

7 Dignity (noun)

Dignity - 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.

8 Molestation (noun)

Molestation - Sexual assault or abuse of a person, especially a child.

Sexual assault or abuse of a person, especially a child.

Hindi meaning: छेड़छाड़

Synonyms: Aggravation, Ado, Annoyance, Anxiety

Antonyms: Advantage, Calm, Contentment, Comfort

Example: He was accused of sexually <strong>molesting</strong> a female colleague.

Trick: Molestation cause hesitation to women.

9 Lodged (adjective)

Lodged - Flattened by wind or rain.

Flattened by wind or rain.

Hindi meaning: दर्ज कराई

Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged

Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty

Example: The workers were <strong>lodged</strong> in temporary camps.

Trick: The fields are lodged and clogged by the wind.

10 Tampered (verb)

Tampered - To touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it.

To touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it.

Hindi meaning: छेड़छाड़

Synonyms: Play, Manipulate, Alter, Tinker

Antonyms: Improve, Remain, Fix, Reassure

Example: Someone <strong>tampered</strong> with the brakes of my car.

Trick: The criminal tampered the camera of the supermarket.

11 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious - Likely to cause argument.

Likely to cause argument.

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative

Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable

Example: She has some very <strong>contentious</strong> views on education.

Trick: He is contentious in the precious time.

12 Halting (adjective)

Halting - Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence.

Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence.

Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाता

Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Labored, Stumbling

Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Dexterous, Easy

Example: She answered in a <strong>halting</strong> voice.

Trick: He was halting in the selecting task.

13 Triggered (adjective)

Triggered - 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

14 Delegations (noun)

Delegations - The act of empowering to act for another.

The act of empowering to act for another.

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.

15 Proposal (adjective)

Proposal - Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists <strong>proposed</strong> a new theory.

Trick: The team proposed the opposed unit.

16 Expected (adjective)

Expected - Regarded as likely.

Regarded as likely.

Hindi meaning: अपेक्षित

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As <strong>expected</strong>, the election was very close.

Trick: The VIP is expected to be protected.

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 Quoted (verb)

Quoted - 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.

19 Contention (noun)

Contention - 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.

20 Cautioned (verb)

Cautioned - Say something as a warning.

Say something as a warning.

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He <strong>cautioned</strong> me and let me go.

Trick: The precautions are necessary to avoid caution.

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