20 new English words for 23 June 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 Hostilities (noun)

Hostilities - 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.

2 Fatal (adjective)

Fatal - The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.

The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.

Hindi meaning: विपत्ति

Synonyms: Accident, Casualty, Disaster, Mortality

Antonyms: Birth, Genesis, Arrival, Victor

Example: A sense of <strong>fatality</strong> gripped her.

Trick: Metal is very fatal for an injury.

3 Coercion (noun)

Coercion - The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: दबाव

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of <strong>coercion</strong> or intimidation.

Trick: He is under coercion due to his action.

4 Collision (noun)

Collision - An accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force.

An accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force.

Hindi meaning: टक्कर

Synonyms: Concussion, Dilapidation, Percussion, Destruction

Antonyms: Avoidance, Building, Compliment, Construction

Example: The car was involved in a <strong>collision</strong>.

Trick: This situation can cause collision.

5 Deception (noun)

Deception - Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Hindi meaning: कपटी

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False

Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open

Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be <strong>deceptive</strong>.

Trick: The spy’s perspective can be deceptive.

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6 Pursued (verb)

Pursued - 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.

7 Predecessor (noun)

Predecessor  - The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now.

The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ववर्ती अधिकारी

Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent

Antonyms: Successor, Follow-Up

Example: My <strong>predecessor</strong> worked in this job for twelve years.

Trick: He is the dictator of predecessor.

8 Impose (verb)

Impose - To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook

Example: I don't want them to <strong>impose</strong> their religious beliefs on my children.

Trick: The lawyer opposes the criminal and impose the allegations on him.

9 Intensifying (verb)

Intensifying - To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र

Synonyms: Aggravate, Boost, Deepen, Enhance

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Hinder, Hurt

Example: His feelings for her only <strong>intensified</strong> in the face of rejection.

Trick: They were intensifying the situation instead of simplifying it.

10 Retaliation (noun)

Retaliation - Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकार करना

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children <strong>retaliated</strong> by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

Trick: Usme retaliate ka mind create kar liya h.

11 Annexation (noun)

Annexation - A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two <strong>annexation</strong> ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Trick: Annexation bahot se kings ke liye relaxation tha.

12 Reliance (noun)

Reliance - Dependent on someone or something.

Dependent on someone or something.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely <strong>reliant</strong> upon media.

Trick: The ants are reliant on the weather.

13 Prohibited (adjective)

Prohibited - The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

Hindi meaning: निषेध

Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring

Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness

Example: She has promised to implement <strong>prohibition</strong> in a phased manner.

Trick: There is a prohibition on the extraction of substances.

14 Precision (noun)

Precision - The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

Hindi meaning: शुद्धता

Synonyms: Rigor, Attention, Care, Exactitude

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Inaccuracy

Example: I admire the <strong>precision</strong> of her work.

Trick: The decision relating to the country is made by precision.

15 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.

16 Compiled (verb)

Compiled - Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Hindi meaning: संकलन

Synonyms: Amass, Arrange, Assemble, Collect

Antonyms: Destroy, Scatter, Disorder, Disperse

Example: His allows you to create programs and <strong>compile</strong> them.

Trick: Compile only the tactile substances.

17 Soared (verb)

Soared - To fly high in the air.

To fly high in the air.

Hindi meaning: ऊँचे उड़ना

Synonyms: Wing, Climb, Rise, Mount.

Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Decrease, Fall.

Example: Stock prices are beginning to <strong>soar</strong>.

Trick: They were exploring the land by soaring in sky

18 Sophisticated (adjective)

Sophisticated - Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Hindi meaning: जटिल

Synonyms: Mature, Practical, Refined, Worldly

Antonyms: Inexperienced, Unrefined, Enchanted

Example: He's very suave and <strong>sophisticated</strong>.

Trick: The employee is sophisticated towards its implicated job.

19 Compliance (noun)

Compliance - The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance.

20 Complexity (noun)

Complexity - 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.

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