20 new English words for 16 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 Consent (Noun)

Consent - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally <strong>consented. </strong>

Trick: Hamesha decent hokar consent lena chahiye.

2 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.

3 Express (Verb)

Express - to show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

to show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed </strong>an interest in the product

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling

4 Ambitious (Adjective )

Ambitious - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

5 Comprising (Verb)

Comprising - Be made up of.

Be made up of.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division <strong>comprised </strong>4,500 troops.

Trick: They all are comprised in the suppressed behaviour against students.

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6 Prestige (Noun)

Prestige - Inspiring respect and admiration

Inspiring respect and admiration

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most <strong>prestigious </strong>schools in the country.

Trick: The king is religious and prestigious.

7 Acquisition (Noun)

Acquisition - An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Hindi meaning: अधिग्रहण

Synonyms: Addition, Gain, Procurement, Purchase

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Misplacing, Drop

Example: Jarrett's <strong>acquisition </strong>of skills was no less driven.

Trick: This transaction was an acquisition for the firm.

8 Suspected (Verb)

Suspected - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected </strong>in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye

9 Contest (Verb)

Contest - Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Hindi meaning: चुनाव लड़ा

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a <strong>contested </strong>election for executive director.

Trick: Sabne arm wrestling ke liye contesting ki.

10 Extract (Verb)

Extract - Remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Hindi meaning: निकालना

Synonyms: Excerpt, Juice, Quotation, Abstract

Antonyms: Refusal, Give, Disperse, Spread

Example: Yeast <strong>extract </strong>can be used in bread making.

Trick: They act to extract the minerals.

11 Despite (Preposition)

Despite - Without being affected by

Without being affected by

Hindi meaning: बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed <strong>despite </strong>himself.

Trick: Despite saari problems ke, unhone hmari saari requisite puri kari.

12 Existence (Noun)

Existence - 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

13 Except (Preposition)

Except - Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way.

Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way.

Hindi meaning: अपवाद

Synonyms: Objection, Complaint, Question, Criticism

Antonyms: Approval, Willingness, Agreement, Sanction

Example: There is one notable <strong>exception </strong>to this rule.

Trick: The boss made an exception because of his perception.

14 Starve (Verb)

Starve - Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Hindi meaning: भुखमरी

Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Inanition

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Satiety

Example: Thousands died of <strong>starvation</strong>

Trick: Strict actions must be taken against starvation.

15 Residential (Adjective )

Residential - A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

Hindi meaning: निवास स्थान

Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall

Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office

Example: He recently ended his <strong>residence </strong>at the apartment complex.

Trick: There is existence of any residence.

16 Complicated (Adjective )

Complicated - To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand.

To make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand.

Hindi meaning: जटिल बनाना

Synonyms: convolute, impede, involve, muddle

Antonyms: enlighten, explain, order, arrange

Example: All he does is <strong>complicate </strong>things

Trick: They don’t appreciate to complicate the things.

17 Intimidated (Verb)

Intimidated - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate </strong>his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

18 Scarcity (Noun)

Scarcity - Insufficiency or shortness of supply.

Insufficiency or shortness of supply.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Dearth, Drought, Famine, Inadequacy

Antonyms: Abundance, Sufficiency, Excess, Plenty

Example: The growing <strong>scarcity </strong>of resources.

Trick: Is city me scarcity bahot hai.

19 Partially (Adverb)

Partially - Not completely.

Not completely.

Hindi meaning: अंशत:

Synonyms: Moderately, Partly, Somewhat, Incompletely

Antonyms: Completely, Totally, Wholly

Example: The building was <strong>partially </strong>destroyed in the fire.

Trick: Ye actual nahi partial information hai.

20 Humiliate (Verb)

Humiliate - Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित

Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean

Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote

Example: You'll <strong>humiliate </strong>me in front of the whole school.

Trick: Humiliate karna discriminate karne se bhi bura hai.

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