20 new English words for 15 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 Evacuation (noun)

Evacuation - The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe

The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe

Hindi meaning: निकास

Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying

Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance

Example: They organized the <strong>evacuation </strong>of the town

Trick: The evacuation process need fluctuation

2 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.

3 Asserted (verb)

Asserted - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted </strong>that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

4 Invasion (Noun)

Invasion - An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Hindi meaning: आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species <strong>invasions</strong>.

Trick: The had done the invasion on the mansion.

5 Surge (Noun)

Surge - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged </strong>toward the door.

Trick: The are eager to know the surge power.

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6 Breached (Verb)

Breached - 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.

7 Compliance (Noun)

Compliance - The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: we monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance </strong>with the law

Trick: The compliance is under guidance

8 Extensive (Adjective )

Extensive - Covering or affecting a large area.

Covering or affecting a large area.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done <strong>extensive </strong>archival and oral research.

Trick: Extensive fields are more effective.

9 Defiance (Noun)

Defiance - A refusal to obey something or someone.

A refusal to obey something or someone.

Hindi meaning: अवज्ञा

Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace

Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of <strong>defiance</strong>.

Trick: Defiance can cause distance between the two.

10 Avert (Verb)

Avert - To prevent something bad from happening.

To prevent something bad from happening.

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Avoid, Deter, Halt, Preclude

Antonyms: Allow, Assist, Help, Support

Example: Talks failed to <strong>avert </strong>a rail strike.

Trick: This problem cannot be averted and will be reverted.

11 Encroached (Verb)

Encroached - Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This <strong>encroachment </strong>on media freedom is not in the public interest.

Trick: There was an adjustment in the encroachment.

12 Diverted (Verb)

Diverted - Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान हटाना

Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct

Example: Police <strong>diverted </strong>traffic to a side street.

Trick: Jis jagah tum divert hue the udhai hi revert ho jao.

13 Erosion (Verb)

Erosion - Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Hindi meaning: घिस

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have <strong>eroded </strong>the cliffs along the beach.

Trick: The mountains were rated as eroded

14 Disputed (Verb)

Disputed - Argue about (something).

Argue about (something).

Hindi meaning: विवादित

Synonyms: Debate, Discuss, Quarrel, Argue

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure, Agreeable

Example: You can <strong>dispute </strong>your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.

Trick: Frustrated insaan disputed hi rehta h.

15 Diluted (Adjective )

Diluted - Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Hindi meaning: पतला

Synonyms: Adulterate, Alter, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Aggravate, Develop, Strengthen, Concentrate

Example: It was and is <strong>diluted </strong>with water to make the beverage.

Trick: The stocks diluted and commuted

16 Seems (Verb)

Seems - Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She <strong>seemed </strong>happy enough this morning.

Trick: They seemed to be redeemed.

17 Gradually (Adverb)

Gradually - Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे

Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently

Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly

Example: The beach slopes <strong>gradually </strong>down to the sea.

Trick: Gradual growth effective hai suddenly growth karne se.

18 Rapacious (Adjective )

Rapacious - Aggressively greedy or grasping

Aggressively greedy or grasping

Hindi meaning: लालची

Synonyms: Greedy, Ravenous, Voracious, Gluttonous

Antonyms: Satisfied, Full, Content, Stuffed

Example: But this socialist market is just as <strong>rapacious </strong>as any other.

Trick: The thieves are rapacious for the precious items.

19 Exploitation (Noun)

Exploitation - The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Hindi meaning: शोषण

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw <strong>exploitation </strong>of gold deposits.

Trick: The dacoits exploit the village.

20 Tangled (Adjective )

Tangled - Twisted into an untidy mass.

Twisted into an untidy mass.

Hindi meaning: पेचीदा

Synonyms: Chaotic, Knotted, Muddled, Trapped

Antonyms: Apparent, Clear, Obvious, Ordered

Example: His hair was a <strong>tangled </strong>mess.

Trick: This jungle can tangle minds.

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