20 new English words for 30 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 Barely (adverb)

Barely - Only just.

Only just.

Hindi meaning: मुश्किल से

Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just

Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably

Example: We <strong>barely</strong> spoke the entire time we were in the car.

Trick: He barely does the mistake as he is eagerly waiting for the promotion.

2 Intersection (noun)

Intersection - The place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other.

The place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other.

Hindi meaning: चौराहा

Synonyms: Crossing, Convergence, Meeting, Joining

Antonyms: Disconnection, Division, Line, Separation

Example: The <strong>intersection</strong> of a plane and a cone.

Trick: This section is for intersection.

3 Detained (verb)

Detained - To force someone officially to stay in a place

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Hindi meaning: नजरबंद

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: They were <strong>detained</strong> by the police for questioning.

Trick: The criminal is detained and cannot be retained.

4 Spreading (verb)

Spreading - Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Hindi meaning: प्रसार

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was <strong>spread</strong> across his lap.

Trick: The virus is spreading and heading towards the cities.

5 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.

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6 Confiscated (adjective)

Confiscated - Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Hindi meaning: जब्त

Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester

Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish

Example: The guards <strong>confiscated </strong>his camera.

Trick: The guard discriminates as he confiscates from the students.

7 Arbitrarily (adverb)

Arbitrarily - Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Hindi meaning: मनमाना

Synonyms: Capricious, Whimsical, Random, Chance.

Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned.

Example: An <strong>arbitrary</strong> number has been assigned to each district.

Trick: This arbitrary work is necessary.

8 Distraction (noun)

Distraction - Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

Hindi meaning: विचलित

Synonyms: Amuse, Bewilder, Detract, Disturb

Antonyms: Anger, Bore, Calm, Clarify

Example: You sneak into his room while I <strong>distract</strong> him.

Trick: He distracts the class by the impact.

9 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous

Important or famous

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

10 Boycott (verb)

Boycott - Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They <strong>boycotted</strong> the city's bus system.

Trick: They boycotted the cottage industries.

11 Consistently (adverb)

Consistently - Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Hindi meaning: अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a <strong>consistent</strong> standard.

Trick: The patient was consistent in her treatment.

12 Extradited (verb)

Extradited - Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यर्पित

Synonyms: Deportation, Expulsion, Displacement, Banishment

Antonyms: Repatriate, Reject, Expatriate, Refrain

Example: The criminal was <strong>extradited</strong>.

Trick: This extradited person was predicted to come soon.

13 Affected (verb)

Affected - To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather <strong>affected</strong>.

Trick: The virus acted and affected the patients.

14 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

15 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.

16 Context (noun)

Context - The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Hindi meaning: प्रसंग

Synonyms: Circumstances, Conditions, Surroundings, Factors

Antonyms: Ignorance, Nothing, Insignificance, Meaninglessness

Example: The book puts these events in their proper historical and social <strong>contexts</strong>.

Trick: The context is to an extent.

17 Ambition (noun)

Ambition - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

18 Desire (verb)

Desire - To want something, especially strongly.

To want something, especially strongly.

Hindi meaning: आकांक्षा

Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving

Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike

Example: Everyone has a <strong>desire</strong> for peace.

Trick: My desire inspires me the most.

19 Deliberations (noun)

Deliberations - Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of <strong>deliberation</strong>, the council came to a decision.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

20 Probing (adjective)

Probing - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.

Example: He didn't like the police <strong>probing</strong> him about his past.

Trick: You have to probe through this telescope.

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