20 new English words for 25 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 Delicate (adjective)

Delicate - Very fine in texture or structure.

Very fine in texture or structure.

Hindi meaning: नाज़ुक

Synonyms: Delicious, Delightful, Elegant, Exquisite

Antonyms: Callous, Crude, Firm, Hard

Example: He had <strong>delicate</strong> hands.

Trick: You cannot rotate the delicate flower.

2 Hostile (adjective)

Hostile - Unfriendly

Unfriendly

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced <strong>hostile</strong> crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Trick: Crocodile land animals ke hostile h

3 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

4 Disrupted (verb)

Disrupted - Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Hindi meaning: बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters <strong>disrupted</strong> the conference.

Trick: The rules are disrupted by the corrupted people.

5 Negotiated (verb)

Negotiated - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

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6 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.

7 Legitimacy (noun)

Legitimacy - In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support <strong>legitimately</strong> elected governments.

Trick: The work is freely and legitimately done.

8 Implementation (noun)

Implementation - The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.

Hindi meaning: कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>implementation</strong> of training was staggered for groups of students.

Trick: The implementation of the plan is done with the satisfaction.

9 Dwindling (adjective)

Dwindling - Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is <strong>dwindling</strong>.

Trick: Handling the company, which is dwindling, is too hard.

10 Cohesive (adjective)

Cohesive - United and working together effectively.

United and working together effectively.

Hindi meaning: जोड़ने वाला

Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible

Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular

Example: His family is very <strong>cohesive</strong> compared with mine.

Trick: His non-abusive behavior makes his family cohesive.

11 Necessitated (verb)

Necessitated - Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Hindi meaning: जरूरी

Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require

Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.

Example: Reduction in government spending will <strong>necessitate</strong> further cuts in public services.

Trick: These measures were necessitated by the deteriorated economic situation.

12 Simultaneous (adjective)

Simultaneous - 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.

13 Anonymity (noun)

Anonymity - The condition of being anonymous.

The condition of being anonymous.

Hindi meaning: गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's <strong>anonymity</strong>.

Trick: His anonymity is his quality.

14 Betrayed (verb)

Betrayed - Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Hindi meaning: धोखा

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They <strong>betrayed</strong> their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

Trick: The man betrays the man who prays.

15 Substantial (adjective)

Substantial - Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Hindi meaning: मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Substantial, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Inconsequential, Nominal, Negligible

Example: These changes are more symbolic than <strong>substantive</strong>.

Trick: The substantial information is confidential.

16 Pitted (adjective)

Pitted - Covered with holes or low areas.

Covered with holes or low areas.

Hindi meaning: गड्ढे

Synonyms: Pocked, Rutted, Undulating, Wavy

Antonyms: Smooth, Flat, Even, Aligned

Example: Her skin was <strong>pitted</strong> by acne.

Trick: Sitting over a pitting ground.

17 Palpable (adjective)

Palpable - So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt.

So obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Apparent, Certain, Conspicuous, Credible

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Concealed, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: There was <strong>palpable</strong> relief at the news.

Trick: Palpated speech was created by the students.

18 Sailing through (verb)

Sailing through - To move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way.

To move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way.

Hindi meaning: आसानी से पास हो जाना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Complete, Enact, Enforce

Antonyms: Abandon, Cancel, Fail, Forget

Example: The ball <strong>sailed through</strong> the open window.

19 Annoyed (adjective)

Annoyed - Feeling or showing angry irritation.

Feeling or showing angry irritation.

Hindi meaning: परेशान

Synonyms: Irritated, Bothered, Exasperated, Upset

Antonyms: Pleased, Happy, Satisfied, Content

Example: She gave me an <strong>annoyed</strong> look.

Trick: That annoyed person was never enjoyed.

20 Arrogance (noun)

Arrogance - The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.

The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.

Hindi meaning: अहंकार

Synonyms: Superiority, Disdain, Attitude, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Unpretentiousness, Shyness

Example: Her <strong>arrogance</strong> has earned her a lot of enemies.

Trick: Arrogance never gives you another chance.

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