20 new English words for 31 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 Probably (adverb)

Probably - As far as one knows or can tell.

As far as one knows or can tell.

Hindi meaning: शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will <strong>probably</strong> rain today.

Trick: Probably they acceptably do this job.

2 Inspect (verb)

Inspect - To look at something closely or in great detail

To look at something closely or in great detail

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षित

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They <strong>inspected</strong> the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

Trick: The team inspected and suspected the truth.

3 Recognize (verb)

Recognize - Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Hindi meaning: मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always <strong>recognize</strong> him from far away by the way he walks.

Trick: The man was pressurized by the recognized authority.

4 Stability (noun)

Stability - To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

Hindi meaning: स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to <strong>stabilize</strong>.

Trick: The people can be stabilized and characterized carefully.

5 Suspended (noun)

Suspended - Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Hindi meaning: निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his <strong>suspension</strong> from the team.

Trick: The suspension of the man caused him caution.

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6 Negligence (noun)

Negligence - Suffering a lack of proper care.

Suffering a lack of proper care.

Hindi meaning: उपेक्षित

Synonyms: Abandon, Forsake, Mistreated, Abandoned

Antonyms: Cherish, Look After, Neat, Clean

Example: The building has been <strong>neglected</strong> for years.

Trick: Negligence of patience can cause trouble

7 Existence (noun)

Existence - The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The <strong>existence</strong> of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

Trick: The absence of existence can cause fear.

8 Drastic (adjective)

Drastic - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.

Hindi meaning: भीषण

Synonyms: Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical

Antonyms: Nice, Little, Incomplete, Moderate

Example: They are facing a <strong>drastic</strong> reduction in their budget.

Trick: His idiotic behavior has drastic effects.

9 Furious (adjective)

Furious - Full of anger or energy.

Full of anger or energy.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र

Synonyms: Desperate, Enraged, Fierce, Frantic

Antonyms: Calm, Cheerful, Gentle, Happy

Example: He drove at a <strong>furious</strong> speed.

Trick: All were curious to see his furious rage.

10 Vicinity (noun)

Vicinity - The area near or surrounding a particular place.

The area near or surrounding a particular place.

Hindi meaning: पड़ोस

Synonyms: Environs, Neighborhood, Proximity, District

Antonyms: Distance, Whole, Remoteness

Example: Are there any good schools in the <strong>vicinity</strong>?

Trick: We have unity in our vicinity.

11 Abrogation (noun)

Abrogation - Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annul, Invalidate, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Pass, Permit

Example: He seemed to <strong>abrogate</strong> his duty to withhold law and order.

Trick: Apni har bad feeling ko abrogate karna hi sahi option h.

12 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.

13 Contesting (verb)

Contesting - Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Hindi meaning: चुनाव लड़ा

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a <strong>contested</strong> election for executive director.

Trick: Sabne arm wrestling ke liye contesting ki.

14 Thrive (verb)

Thrive - Prosperous and growing.

Prosperous and growing.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ता

Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.

Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.

Example: The dog is <strong>thriving</strong> in its new home.

Trick: The tree is depriving when thriving.

15 Encouraged (verb)

Encouraged - Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to <strong>encourage</strong> new writing talent.

Trick: They encourage the boy to cross the passage fearlessly.

16 Decades (noun)

Decades - A period of ten years.

A period of ten years.

Hindi meaning: दशक

Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium.

Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.

Example: The war lasted nearly a <strong>decade</strong>.

Trick: This problem hasn’t decoded from the decade.

17 Asserted (verb)

Asserted - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

18 Perspective (noun)

Perspective - A particular way of considering something.

A particular way of considering something.

Hindi meaning: परिप्रेक्ष्य

Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint

Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension

Example: Her attitude lends a fresh <strong>perspective</strong> to the subject.

Trick: His perspective is subjective.

19 Embraced (verb)

Embraced - To accept something enthusiastically.

To accept something enthusiastically.

Hindi meaning: संमिलित करना

Synonyms: Grasp, Clasp, Clinch, Cling

Antonyms: Free, Give, Loose, Release

Example: She ran to him and he <strong>embraced</strong> her.

Trick: She embraces the kids by the face.

20 Bifurcation (noun)

Bifurcation - The state of being divided into two branches or parts.

The state of being divided into two branches or parts.

Hindi meaning: विभाजन

Synonyms: Complication, Consequence, Branch, Breaking

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Juncture

Example: The <strong>bifurcation</strong> of the profession.

Trick: Strict actions must be taken before the bifurcation.

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