20 new English words for 23 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 Thwart (verb)

Thwart - To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do.

To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do.

Hindi meaning: नाकाम

Synonyms: Frustrated, Hampered, Baffled, Foiled

Antonyms: Encouraged, Promoted, Advanced, Forwarded

Example: The police have <strong>thwarted</strong> a criminal plot.

Trick: This person was charted as thwarted one.

2 Perpetrator (noun)

Perpetrator - Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Inflict

Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Fail, Halt

Example: The men were planning to <strong>perpetrate</strong> a robbery.

Trick: You haven’t stated the perpetrated means of your work.

3 Resisted (verb)

Resisted - To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't <strong>resist</strong> taking a look.

Trick: He can't resist the way he persists.

4 Chaotic (adjective)

Chaotic  - In a state of chaos.

In a state of chaos.

Hindi meaning: अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Disorderly, Disordered, Disorganized, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Harmonized, Normal.

Example: My house is <strong>chaotic</strong> but it's great fun.

Trick: Sometimes the haptic rules can be chaotic.

5 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.

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6 Seemingly (adverb)

Seemingly - 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.

7 Threatening (adjective)

Threatening - A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. (धमकी

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. (धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious <strong>threat</strong> to world peace.

Trick: Unke threats soch ko affect karte h.

8 Lack (noun)

Lack - The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss

Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success

Example: Sam did not <strong>lack</strong> for friends.

Trick: This shack lacks the resources.

9 Deserted (adjective)

Deserted - Abandoned.

Abandoned.

Hindi meaning: सुनसान

Synonyms: Barren, Derelict, Desolate, Empty

Antonyms: Filled, Populated, Inhabited, Pleased

Example: My school French has <strong>deserted</strong> me in the hour of need.

Trick: He asserted that the area was deserted.

10 Exiled (adjective)

Exiled - The condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons.

The condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित

Synonyms: Banishment, Diaspora, Exclusion, Expatriation

Antonyms: Inclusion, Return, Repatriation, Welcoming

Example: I was <strong>exiled</strong> from my native land.

Trick: The fragile group was exiled.

11 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable - Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित

Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable

Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure

Example: I felt very <strong>vulnerable</strong>, standing there without any clothes on.

Trick: He is able to handle the vulnerable situation.

12 Integrity (noun)

Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of <strong>integrity</strong>.

Trick: The mankind power is integrity and probity

13 Robust (adjective)

Robust - Strong and Healthy.

Strong and Healthy.

Hindi meaning: स्‍वस्‍थ

Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable

Example: A <strong>robust</strong> pair of walking boots.

Trick: The man must be robust.

14 Inclusive (adjective)

Inclusive - The act of including.

The act of including.

Hindi meaning: समावेश

Synonyms: Incorporation, Addition, Insertion, Introduction, Involvement

Antonyms: Exclusion, Omission, Absence, Exception.

Example: She is being considered for <strong>inclusion</strong> in the Olympic team.

Trick: His inclusive nature is effective.

15 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.

16 Deprive (verb)

Deprive - Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Hindi meaning: वंचित

Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve

Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct

Example: He claimed that he had been <strong>deprived</strong> of his freedom/rights.

Trick: The father was deprived when his daughter arrived.

17 Appreciated (verb)

Appreciated - To value or admire highly.

To value or admire highly.

Hindi meaning: अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really <strong>appreciated</strong> the information you gave me.

Trick: The boy was appreciated as he created great project.

18 Illicit (adjective)

Illicit - Not legally permitted or authorized.

Not legally permitted or authorized.

Hindi meaning: अवैध

Synonyms: Furtive, Illegal, Immoral, Prohibited

Antonyms: Authorized, Chaste, Ethical, Permitted

Example: The <strong>illicit</strong> sale of drugs is a problem in our cities.

Trick: This transit was illicit.

19 Explored (verb)

Explored - To investigate, study, or analyze.

To investigate, study, or analyze.

Hindi meaning: खोजना

Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The town is small enough to be easily <strong>explored</strong> on foot.

Trick: The girl ignored rivers and explored mountains.

20 Choking (verb)

Choking - Have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

Have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

Hindi meaning: घुट

Synonyms: Asthmatic, Blown, Exhausted, Gasping

Antonyms: Breathy, Calm, Loose, Open

Example: We were <strong>choking</strong> on fumes.

Trick: The boy is exhausting due to choking.

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