20 new English words for 12 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 Deter (verb)

Deter - The prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.

The prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.

Hindi meaning: निवारण

Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading

Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration

Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of <strong>deterrence</strong>.

Trick: Patience is necessary for deterrence.

2 Scrapped (noun)

Scrapped - A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Hindi meaning: रद्दी

Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: He jotted it down on a <strong>scrap</strong> of paper.

Trick: The maid wrapped the scrapped pieces.

3 Subsequently (adverb)

Subsequently - After a particular thing has happened.

After a particular thing has happened.

Hindi meaning: तत्पश्चात्

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard <strong>subsequently</strong> that she had left.

Trick: He potentially does his work subsequently.

4 Context (noun)

Context - The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Hindi meaning: प्रसंग

Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness

Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social <strong>contexts</strong>.

Trick: The context is to an extent.

5 Steep (adjective)

Steep - (of a slope) Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

(of a slope) Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Abrupt, Arduous, Lofty, Precipitous

Antonyms: Reasonable, Low, Gentle, Gradual

Example: The stairs are very <strong>steep</strong>.

Trick: These steep stairs were becoming creepy.

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6 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h

7 Intervene (verb)

Intervene - The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military <strong>intervention</strong> in the crisis.

Trick: He is doing the intervention during the inspection.

8 Extended (adjective)

Extended - Made larger

Made larger

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.

9 Convenience (noun)

Convenience - The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody.

The quality of being easy, useful or suit able for somebody.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्तता

Synonyms: Benefit, Use, Good, Comfort.

Antonyms: Damage, Difficulty, Disadvantage, Dissatisfaction.

Example: I enjoy the <strong>convenience</strong> of living near a post office.

Trick: This sequence is best for convenience.

10 Encourage (verb)

Encourage - Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to <strong>encourage</strong> new writing talent.

Trick: They encourage the boy to cross the passage fearlessly.

11 Clarified (verb)

Clarified - Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट किया

Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define

Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up

Example: Her explanation did not <strong>clarify</strong> matters much.

Trick: The course is clarified and applied nicely.

12 Withdrew (verb)

Withdrew - 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.

13 Apprised (verb)

Apprised - Inform or tell (someone).

Inform or tell (someone).

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Advise, Apprize, Brief, Inform

Antonyms: Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Neglectful

Example: We were fully <strong>apprised</strong> of the situation.

Trick: The passengers are surprised when they got apprised by the thief.

14 Conclusion (noun)

Conclusion - Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case.

Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case.

Hindi meaning: निर्णायक

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: The data is far from <strong>conclusive</strong>.

Trick: The detective is in conclusive state.

15 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

Trick: The provision is made to clear the vision about the law.

16 Intending (adjective)

Intending - An aim or plan

An aim or plan

Hindi meaning: इरादा

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her <strong>intention</strong> to run for governor.

Trick: His intention was the correction of laws.

17 Claims (verb)

Claims - 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.

18 Regulations (noun)

Regulations - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

Trick: The regulations are according to speculation.

19 Deceptive (adjective)

Deceptive - Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Hindi meaning: कपटी

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False

Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open

Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be <strong>deceptive</strong>.

Trick: The spy’s perspective can be deceptive.

20 Aggrieved (adjective)

Aggrieved - Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Hindi meaning: पीड़ित

Synonyms: Disturbed, Oppressed, Persecuted, Wronged

Antonyms: Comforted, Satisfied, Contented, Pleased

Example: He felt <strong>aggrieved</strong> at not being chosen for the team.

Trick: The boy was grieving as his friend was aggrieving in pain.

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