20 new English words for 18 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 Simultaneously (Adverb)

Simultaneously - At the same time.

At the same time.

Hindi meaning: एक साथ

Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once

Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.

Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed <strong>simultaneously. </strong>

Trick: The does their work simultaneously only occasionally

2 Predict (Verb)

Predict - To say that something will happen in the future

To say that something will happen in the future

Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The <strong>predicted </strong>growth in road traffic

Trick: His addicted work was predicted

3 Apparent (Adjective )

Apparent - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent </strong>that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

4 Relied (Verb)

Relied - Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother <strong>relied </strong>on me for financial support.

Trick: The man relied on the person who lied to him

5 Aspects (Noun)

Aspects - A particular part or feature of something.

A particular part or feature of something.

Hindi meaning: पहलू

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every <strong>aspect </strong>of our lives.

Trick: The suspects had many aspects.

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6 Probably (Adverb)

Probably - As far as one knows or can tell.

As far as one knows or can tell.

Hindi meaning: शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will <strong>probably </strong>rain today.

Trick: Probably they acceptably do this job.

7 Pitched (Verb)

Pitched - Sloping and not flat.

Sloping and not flat.

Hindi meaning: ढलवाँ

Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Flip

Antonyms: Depart, Disarrange, Displace, Forget

Example: She was calling out to him in a high-<strong>pitched </strong>sound.

Trick: The slope is pitched and tossed

8 Intensity (Noun)

Intensity - The quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect.

The quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect.

Hindi meaning: गहन

Synonyms: Anxiety, Concentration, Depth, Emotion

Antonyms: Apathy, Calm, Ease, Enervation

Example: The pain grew in <strong>intensity</strong>.

Trick: This intense situation doesn’t make sense.

9 Propelled (Verb)

Propelled - To push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force.

To push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force.

Hindi meaning: चलनेवाला

Synonyms: Drive, Push, Send, Shoot

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Pull, Repress

Example: The wind <strong>propelled </strong>the boat through the water.

Trick: The propelled car was expelled from the route.

10 Traction (Noun)

Traction - The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

Hindi meaning: संकर्षण

Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction

Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness

Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost <strong>traction</strong>.

Trick: The action of traction prevents accidents.

11 Invokes (Verb)

Invokes - Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Hindi meaning: आह्वान

Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg

Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply

Example: He <strong>invoked </strong>his Fifth Amendment privileges.

Trick: First they invoked them and now they provoked them.

12 Traumatic (Adjective )

Traumatic - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Hindi meaning: सदमा

Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound

Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.

Example: She never fully recovered from the <strong>traumas </strong>she suffered during her childhood.

Trick: This trauma causes dilemma

13 Harassing (Verb)

Harassing - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

14 Dragging (Adjective )

Dragging - Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Hindi meaning: घसीटना

Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.

Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.

Example: He <strong>dragged </strong>himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.

Trick: The boy begged when he got dragged.

15 Commemorated (Verb)

Commemorated - Recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: स्मरण करना

Synonyms: Celebrate, Memorialize, Observe, Remember

Antonyms: Disregard, Forget, Ignore, Overlook

Example: These Easter gifts for teens are a great way to <strong>commemorate </strong>the day.

Trick: The group commemorates their accurate times.

16 Eliminated (Verb)

Eliminated - To remove or take away someone or something.

To remove or take away someone or something.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is <strong>eliminated </strong>from further play.

Trick: The abominated ones eliminate the team.

17 Disobeyed (Verb)

Disobeyed - To refuse to do something that you are told to do.

To refuse to do something that you are told to do.

Hindi meaning: अवज्ञा करना

Synonyms: Contravene, Defy, Evade, Flout

Antonyms: Behave, Obey, Observe, Comply

Example: She had <strong>disobeyed </strong>a witness summons ordering her to give evidence at the trial.

Trick: The prey disobeys the king.

18 Protracted (Adjective )

Protracted - Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary.

Lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary.

Hindi meaning: दीर्घ

Synonyms: Continued, Enduring, Extensive, Lengthy

Antonyms: Brief, Short, Little, Sudden

Example: A <strong>protracted </strong>and bitter dispute.

Trick: The protracted track got subtracted.

19 Strikingly (Adverb)

Strikingly - In a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

In a way that attracts attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Hindi meaning: असाधारण रूप से

Synonyms: Extremely, Highly, Remarkably, Conspicuously

Antonyms: Boringly, Modestly, Drably, Quietly

Example: He <strong>strikingly </strong>showed he had a very different style.

Trick: They won the case patiently and strikingly.

20 Elusive (Adjective )

Elusive - Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Hindi meaning: चालाक

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Fleeting, Illusory, Puzzling

Antonyms: Definite, Honest, Intelligible, Stable

Example: Peace remains an <strong>elusive </strong>goal.

Trick: His elusive nature is very apprehensive.

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