20 new English words for 1 August 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 Indictment (noun)

Indictment - Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग

Synonyms: Charge, Accusation, Arraignment, Citation

Antonyms: Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate, Absolve

Example: An <strong>indictment</strong> was brought against me.

Trick: The indictment against the politician was clarified by the management.

2 Annexed (verb)

Annexed - 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.

3 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.

4 Intimidation (noun)

Intimidation - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

5 Dwindling (adjective)

Dwindling - Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is <strong>dwindling</strong>.

Trick: Handling the company, which is dwindling, is too hard.

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6 Interpreted (verb)

Interpreted - The action of explaining the meaning of something.

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His <strong>interpretation</strong> of the music was rather too literal.

Trick: This interpretation contains several actions.

7 Intrusion (noun)

Intrusion - Entrance by force or without permission or welcome.

Entrance by force or without permission or welcome.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Encroachment, Imposition, Incursion, Interference

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Retreat, Obedience

Example: They claim the noise from the new airport is an <strong>intrusion</strong> on their lives.

Trick: The intrusion was made by the creation of conflict.

8 Coercive (adjective)

Coercive - 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.

9 Determined (adjective)

Determined - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

10 Provocation (noun)

Provocation - Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Hindi meaning: उकसावा

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to <strong>provocation</strong>.

Trick: His speech is causing provocation and separation among workers.

11 Dominated (verb)

Dominated - Having power and influence over others.

Having power and influence over others.

Hindi meaning: प्रभुत्व वाला

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as <strong>dominant</strong> by his size, costume, and actions.

Trick: Dominant powers can cause rampant situation.

12 Migrant (noun)

Migrant - A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

Hindi meaning: प्रवासी

Synonyms: Emigrant, Evacuee, Expatriate, Immigrant

Antonyms: Native, Resident, Citizen, Inhabitant

Example: They live in crowded <strong>migrant</strong> centres up and down the country.

Trick: Migrant are repellents from a particular state.

13 Necessitated (verb)

Necessitated - Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Hindi meaning: जरूरी

Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require

Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.

Example: Reduction in government spending will <strong>necessitate</strong> further cuts in public services.

Trick: These measures were necessitated by the deteriorated economic situation.

14 Conviction (noun)

Conviction - A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

Hindi meaning: दोषसिद्धि

Synonyms: Confidence, Faith, Feeling, Principle

Antonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Disbelief, Unbelief

Example: She had a firm <strong>conviction</strong> that they would meet again in the hereafter.

Trick: The conviction ends the prediction.

15 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious - Likely to cause argument

Likely to cause argument

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative

Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable

Example: She has some very <strong>contentious</strong> views on education.

Trick: He is contentious in the precious time.

16 Raising (verb)

Raising - Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Hindi meaning: उठाना

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He <strong>raised</strong> his head and looked around.

Trick: The praise can raise his confidence.

17 Appeasing (verb)

Appeasing - The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

Hindi meaning: शांति

Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture

Example: If that is not <strong>appeasement</strong>, I'd like to know what you call it.

Trick: The management introduced this act for appeasement.

18 Conspiracy (noun)

Conspiracy - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted <strong>conspiracy</strong> to commit arson.

Trick: Hamesha conspiracy ki planning privacy me ki jaati h.

19 Hail (noun)

Hail - 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.

20 Infiltration (noun)

Infiltration - The process of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that a group thinks or behaves.

The process of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that a group thinks or behaves.

Hindi meaning: घुसपैठ

Synonyms: Penetrate, Permeate, Pervade, Access

Antonyms: Detach, Dematerialize, Depart, Exit

Example: <strong>Infiltration</strong> occurs when surface water enters the soil.

Trick: They accelerate the infiltration.

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