20 new English words for 17 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 Reconciliation (noun)

Reconciliation - Restore friendly relations between.

Restore friendly relations between.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become <strong>reconciled</strong> to the new system.

Trick: The team reconciled and compiled with new members.

2 Apprehension (noun)

Apprehension - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.

Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.

3 Prospects (noun)

Prospects - The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: संभावनाओं

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Incumbent, Awardee, Noncandidate, Inductee

Example: She has good career <strong>prospects</strong>.

Trick: There are many aspects of this prospect.

4 Impede (verb)

Impede - Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later

Example: We need to challenge the laws that <strong>impede</strong> progress.

Trick: The teammates were impeding him for the pending work

5 Deteriorate (verb)

Deteriorate - Becoming progressively worse.

Becoming progressively worse.

Hindi meaning: बिगड़ती

Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Collapse

Antonyms: Improve, Compliment, Elevate, Grow.

Example: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly <strong>deteriorated</strong>.

Trick: The situation is deteriorating and degenerating.

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6 Curtailing (verb)

Curtailing - Reduce in extent or quantity

Reduce in extent or quantity

Hindi meaning: कटौती

Synonyms: reduce, cut, decrease, lessen

Antonyms: increase, lengthen, long, extended

Example: The new laws are an effort to <strong>curtail</strong> illegal drug use.

Trick: The man prevails in the curtail process.

7 Isolation (noun)

Isolation - The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

Hindi meaning: एकांत

Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple

Example: The researchers work in <strong>isolation</strong>.

Trick: Isolation can cause depression

8 Traction (noun)

Traction - The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

Hindi meaning: संकर्षण

Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction

Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness

Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost <strong>traction</strong>.

Trick: The action of traction prevents accidents.

9 Deflect (verb)

Deflect - Cause (something) to change direction.

Cause (something) to change direction.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Divert, Avert, Sidetrack, Distract

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Accord, Abidance

Example: The ball <strong>deflected</strong> off my shoulder, straight into the goal.

Trick: It deflects the effect of poison.

10 Mediate (verb)

Mediate - The process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems.

The process of talking to two separate people or groups involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems.

Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थता

Synonyms: Conciliation, Arbitration, Reconciliation, Intervention

Antonyms: Argument, Contention, Disagreement, Fight

Example: He is refusing to go to <strong>mediation</strong>.

Trick: This information is given by the mediation team.

11 Affirmation (noun)

Affirmation - State emphatically or publicly.

State emphatically or publicly.

Hindi meaning: पुष्टि

Synonyms: Assert, Confirm, Declare, Guarantee

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Refute, Disavow

Example: He was <strong>affirmed</strong> as a candidate.

Trick: Court problem ko affirmed karne se pehle adjourned ho gaya.

12 Emphasis (noun)

Emphasis - Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He <strong>emphasized</strong> how important diet was to health.

Trick: The man is emphasized and characterized perfectly.

13 Intermittent (adjective)

Intermittent - Occurring at irregular intervals.

Occurring at irregular intervals.

Hindi meaning: आंतरायिक

Synonyms: Fitful, Infrequent, Occasional, Periodic

Antonyms: Constant, Frequent, Permanent, Regular

Example: They heard <strong>intermittent</strong> bursts of gunfire.

Trick: The patient needs an intermittent break.

14 Contingent (adjective)

Contingent - Subject to chance.

Subject to chance.

Hindi meaning: निर्भर

Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen

Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned

Example: Our plans are <strong>contingent</strong> on the weather.

Trick: The people were contingent towards the agent.

15 Procurement (noun)

Procurement - The action of obtaining or procuring something.

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

Hindi meaning: वसूली

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify <strong>procurement</strong> in the public sector.

Trick: The procurement was done by management.

16 Contravention (noun)

Contravention - The act of doing something that a law or rule does not allow, or an instance of this

The act of doing something that a law or rule does not allow, or an instance of this

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Breach, Infringement, Conflict, Dispute

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Obedience, Peace

Example: <strong>Contravention</strong> of parking restrictions.

Trick: This invention can cause contravention to the rules.

17 Dedicated (adjective)

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose.

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Hindi meaning: समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I <strong>dedicated</strong> ten years of my life to the project.

Trick: The firm was dedicated to achieve target as they illustrated everything.

18 Reliant (adjective)

Reliant - 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.

19 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.

20 Achieving (verb)

Achieving - To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Hindi meaning: हासिल करना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are <strong>achieving</strong> the standards we set.

Trick: He achieved everything because everyone believed in him.

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