20 new English words for 16 July 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 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.

2 Vast (adjective)

Vast - Of very great extent or quantity.

Of very great extent or quantity.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite

Example: She has a <strong>vast</strong> amount of knowledge on this subject.

Trick: The blast was vast.

3 Sustainable (adjective)

Sustainable - The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Hindi meaning: निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

4 Fraternity (noun)

Fraternity - A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

Hindi meaning: बिरादरी

Synonyms: Organization, Association, Institution, Brotherhood

Antonyms: Enmity, Malevolence, Animosity, Disagreement

Example: Members of the hunting <strong>fraternity</strong>.

Trick: There's unity within the fraternity.

5 Tolerance (noun)

Tolerance - Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Hindi meaning: सहन करना

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot <strong>tolerate</strong> eating on the class.

Trick: The boy can’t tolerate the illiterate person.

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6 Thriving (adjective)

Thriving - 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

7 Retain (verb)

Retain - Continue to have (something).

Continue to have (something).

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to <strong>retain</strong> control of the company.

Trick: The money is retained and gained by the company

8 Expand (verb)

Expand - To become or to make something bigger.

To become or to make something bigger.

Hindi meaning: फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has <strong>expanded</strong> to serve the entire state.

Trick: The government expanded the eroded area.

9 Excluding (preposition)

Excluding - Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ा गया

Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve

Example: The Academy <strong>excluded</strong> women from its classes.

Trick: The men was excluded as he was diluted

10 Certain (adjective)

Certain - Without doubt.

Without doubt.

Hindi meaning: ज़रूर

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She <strong>certainly</strong> has a lot of talent.

Trick: This man was mainly and certainly from this group.

11 Privilege (noun)

Privilege - A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Hindi meaning: सुविधा

Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss

Example: Having been born to <strong>privilege</strong> in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.

Trick: The siege the unclear path for their privilege.

12 Circumstances (noun)

Circumstances - A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Hindi meaning: हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a <strong>circumstance</strong> in which I would do that.

Trick: Instances can help in some circumstances

13 Seeking (verb)

Seeking - Attempt to find (something).

Attempt to find (something).

Hindi meaning: मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is <strong>seeking</strong> a salesperson.

Trick: They are seeking for the streaking part.

14 Influence (noun)

Influence - The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some <strong>influence</strong> on his decision.

Trick: The man influences people in a sequence.

15 Hailing (verb)

Hailing - To call someone in order to attract their attention.

To call someone in order to attract their attention.

Hindi meaning: जयजयकार करना

Synonyms: Beat, Shower, Rain, Fall

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we <strong>hail</strong> a taxi?

Trick: People are falling in hailing.

16 Probation (noun)

Probation - The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.

The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.

Hindi meaning: परख

Synonyms: Trial, Investigation, Exploration, Examination

Antonyms: Answer, Ignorance, Neglect, Reply

Example: As a new employee, I will be on <strong>probation</strong> for three months.

Trick: The probation of every action is necessary

17 Despite (preposition)

Despite - Without being affected by

Without being affected by

Hindi meaning: बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed <strong>despite</strong> himself.

Trick: Despite saari problems ke, unhone hmari saari requisite puri kari.

18 Recruitment (noun)

Recruitment - The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job

The process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job

Hindi meaning: भर्ती

Synonyms: Engagement, Enlistment, Enrollment, Employment

Antonyms: Fun, Unemployment, Avocation, Entertainment

Example: The <strong>recruitment</strong> process has been really successful and all managers and team leaders have now been placed.

Trick: The management is looking after recruitment.

19 Contested (verb)

Contested - 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: The teams contested and tested their ability

20 Affidavit (noun)

Affidavit - A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

Hindi meaning: शपथपत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.

Example: The individual has provided a written <strong>affidavit</strong> to a lawyer confirming this.

Trick: The affidavit was not signed because of his habit.

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