20 new English words for 29 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 Confined (adjective)

Confined - To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way.

To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way.

Hindi meaning: सीमाबद्ध

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in <strong>confinement</strong> until it was determined to be healthy.

Trick: The confinement is controlled by the management.

2 Presiding (verb)

Presiding - Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Hindi meaning: अध्यक्षता

Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide

Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Abandon, Give Up

Example: He <strong>presided</strong> at the trial of the Maguire Seven.

Trick: He is trying to show his presiding.

3 Adhering (verb)

Adhering - Believe in and follow the practices of.

Believe in and follow the practices of.

Hindi meaning: पालन

Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe

Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn

Example: They will <strong>adhere</strong> to the terms of the contract.

Trick: All the students are adhering towards the teaching.

4 Accompany (verb)

Accompany - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: के साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pertained one.

5 Intimidated (verb)

Intimidated - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

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6 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant - Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control

Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Excessive, Flagrant, Growing, Prevalent

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Moral

Example: A rich soil soon becomes home to <strong>rampant</strong> weeds.

Trick: The rampant kids were trying to chant.

7 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.

8 Pursuing (verb)

Pursuing - 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.

9 Infrastructure (noun)

Infrastructure - The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Hindi meaning: आधारिक संरचना

Synonyms: Architecture, Structure, Framework, Configuration.

Antonyms: Dissolution, Disarrangement, Chaos, Confusion

Example: More money is needed to save the crumbling <strong>infrastructure</strong> of the nation's rural areas.

Trick: The infrastructure is in good structure.

10 Reached (verb)

Reached - Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Hindi meaning: पहुँच गया

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She <strong>reached</strong> the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

Trick: Thieves reached and breached the area.

11 Accumulation (noun)

Accumulation - To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time.

To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: जमा

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Amass

Antonyms: Contract, Decrease, Diminish, Disperse

Example: A thick layer of dust had <strong>accumulated</strong> in the room.

Trick: They were accumulating money and calculating it.

12 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.

13 Tender (adjective)

Tender - Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.

Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.

Hindi meaning: नाज़ुक

Synonyms: Caring, Kind, Kind-Hearted, Soft-Hearted

Antonyms: Unbreakable, Callous, Hard, Healthy

Example: He gave her a <strong> tender</strong> look.

Trick: The tender apple is under the table.

14 Breach (noun)

Breach - Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city <strong>breached</strong> an agreement by selling the property.

Trick: They reached the mall the breached the system.

15 Estimated (adjective)

Estimated - Roughly calculated

Roughly calculated

Hindi meaning: अनुमानित

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They <strong>estimated</strong> the distance at about three miles.

Trick: Book was collected and estimated to be of more cost.

16 Accommodate (verb)

Accommodate - A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.

A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.

Hindi meaning: आवास

Synonyms: Housing, Quarters, Rooms, Chambers

Antonyms: Disagreement, Altercation, Animosity, Antagonism

Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and <strong>accommodations</strong> for the whole group.

Trick: The luxury accommodations have various sections.

17 Hovering (verb)

Hovering - To stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention.

To stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention.

Hindi meaning: मंडराना

Synonyms: Approaching, Brewing, Imminent, Looming

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later

Example: There were waiters <strong>hovering</strong> all the time.

Trick: The kids were hovering over the ring.

18 Complex (adjective)

Complex - Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Hindi meaning: जटिल

Synonyms: Complicated, Convoluted, Composite, Compound

Antonyms: Simple, Single, Uniform, Unmixed

Example: His reasons for that are <strong>complex. </strong>

Trick: The complex situation occurs in the apex body.

19 Percolate (verb)

Percolate - Filter gradually through a porous surface or substance.

Filter gradually through a porous surface or substance.

Hindi meaning: रसना

Synonyms: Bubble, Filter, Ooze, Permeate

Antonyms: Stream, Pour, Flood, Gush

Example: He put some coffee on to <strong>percolate</strong>.

Trick: Knowledge percolates inappropriate thoughts.

20 Conserved (verb)

Conserved - To keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste.

To keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षित

Synonyms: Hoard, Maintain, Preserve, Sustain

Antonyms: Hurt, Ignore, Neglect, Release

Example: They are often <strong>conserved</strong> and preserved in jams and syrups.

Trick: They conserve the food they serve.

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