20 new English words for 22 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.
Hindi meaning: अभिसरण
Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting
Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition
Example: The <strong>convergence</strong> of lines in the distance.
Trick: The convergence of this group results in divergence of motive.
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.
Hindi meaning: वृद्धि
Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise
Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall
Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further <strong>escalation</strong>.
Trick: His motivation speech gives escalation in their work.
Hindi meaning: इकट्ठा
Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet
Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide
Example: I <strong>gathered</strong> my hair up in a bun.
Trick: The teachers gathered the scattered students.
Hindi meaning: ढेर
Synonyms: Bundle, Heap, Mountain, Pyramid
Antonyms: Handful, Spot, Scrap, Taste
Example: A <strong>stack</strong> of boxes.
Trick: Those stacks are at the back.
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Hindi meaning: निराश
Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal
Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful
Example: He made a <strong>desperate</strong> bid/attempt to save his job.
Trick: The boy is desperate to separate from his family.
Hindi meaning: दबा
Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up
Example: He struggled to <strong>suppress</strong> his feelings of jealousy.
Trick: The suppress of project makes everyone depressed.
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.
Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन
Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.
Trick: The enforcement is the main requirement.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction
Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.
Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.
Hindi meaning: बंद
Synonyms: Obstruct, Congest, Jam, Choke
Antonyms: Unplugged, Excavated, Emptied, Unstopped.
Example: The road was <strong>clogged</strong> with traffic.
Trick: The animals are clogged and caged
Hindi meaning: सूखा
Synonyms: Depleted, Weary, Beat, Dragging
Antonyms: Energized, Full, Lively, Fill
Example: The blood <strong>drained</strong> from his face.
Trick: The drained area caused strained.
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.
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.
Hindi meaning: गिरवी
Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated
Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey
Example: He called to <strong>pledge</strong> money to the charity.
Trick: The soldiers pledged for the hedged of the country.
Hindi meaning: मनोनीत
Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called
Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired
Example: We expect the party to <strong>nominate</strong> him for president.
Trick: They all suggested your name to be nominated.
Hindi meaning: भीड़
Synonyms: Crowding, Obstruction, Blockage, Stoppage
Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Barren, Devoid
Example: This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease <strong>congestion</strong>.
Trick: The strict action must be taken to decrease congestion.
Hindi meaning: ढह
Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle
Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation
Example: Buildings <strong>collapsed</strong> by an earthquake.
Trick: The building collapsed is a glimpsed way.
Hindi meaning: पुराना
Synonyms: Battered, Crumbling, Damaged, Decaying
Antonyms: Good, Healthy, Neat, Repaired
Example: The tank was now rather <strong>dilapidated</strong>.
Trick: The dilapidated house was renovated.
Hindi meaning: विद्रोह
Synonyms: Disgusted, Repulsed, Sickened, Appalled
Antonyms: Attracted, Pulled, Tempted, Fascinated
Example: She was <strong>revolted</strong> by the tattoos.
Trick: The next halt of revolt.
