10 new English words for 20 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 Exemption (Verb)

Exemption - To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Hindi meaning: छूट प्राप्त

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: a tax-<strong>exempt </strong>savings plan

Trick: The tax exemption is for better consumption.

2 Conscription (Noun)

Conscription - Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Hindi meaning: सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Synonyms: Draft, Muster, Selective Service

Antonyms: Military Volunteer, Voluntary, Volunteer.

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on <strong>conscription</strong>.

Trick: The conscription will be done according to the description.

3 Embroiled (Verb)

Embroiled - Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: झगड़ा

Synonyms: Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh.

Antonyms: Aid, Arrange, Assist, Calm.

Example: His stand on this issue has <strong>embroiled </strong>him in controversy.

Trick: The employees embroiled themselves and spoiled the party.

4 Fraught (Adjective )

Fraught - Causing or affected by anxiety or stress.

Causing or affected by anxiety or stress.

Hindi meaning: व्याकुल

Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding

Antonyms: Quiet, Easy, Tranquil, Peaceful

Example: The situation was <strong>fraught </strong>with danger.

Trick: The fight causes the fraught.

5 Conservative (Adjective )

Conservative - Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

Hindi meaning: अनुदार

Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable

Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed

Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a <strong>conservative</strong>.

Trick: The site is maintained in an effective and conservative manner.

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6 Abetment (Noun)

Abetment - To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved

Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit

Example: She <strong>abetted </strong>the thief in his getaway.

Trick: The manager bet to abet the staff.

7 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.

8 Deliberately (Noun)

Deliberately - Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of <strong>deliberation</strong>, the council came to a decision.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

9 Pursuance (Noun)

Pursuance - 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

10 Conferred (Verb)

Conferred - Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Hindi meaning: प्रदत्त

Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded

Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed

Example: The powers <strong>conferred </strong>on the courts by Parliament.

Trick: He was preferred to be the conferred one.

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