20 new English words for 6 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 Retreat (Verb)

Retreat - Move back or withdraw.

Move back or withdraw.

Hindi meaning: पीछे हटना

Synonyms: Withdrew, Retired, Fled, Receded

Antonyms: Advanced, Confronted, Faced, Dared

Example: They retreated behind trees for safety.

Trick: They created a path and retreated.

2 Transit (Noun)

Transit - Pass across or through (an area).

Pass across or through (an area).

Hindi meaning: पारगमन

Synonyms: Crossed, Navigated, Traveled, Followed

Antonyms: Derailed, Detained, Off the Path, Sidetracked

Example: We are always finding you in transit.

Trick: The ship is transited and deposited on the basin

3 Complexities (Noun)

Complexities - 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 complex.

Trick: The complex situation occurs in the apex body.

4 Immense (Adjective )

Immense - Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Massive, Enormous

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Common, Ending

Example: it is an immense sum of money

Trick: The <strong>immense</strong> quantity can make things intense.

5 Adhere (Verb)

Adhere - Believe in and follow the practices of.

Believe in and follow the practices of.

Hindi meaning: पालन

Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe

Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn

Example: They will <strong>adhere </strong>to the terms of the contract.

Trick: All the students are adhering towards the teaching.

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6 Robust (Adjective )

Robust - Strong and Healthy

Strong and Healthy

Hindi meaning: स्‍वस्‍थ

Synonyms: Hale, Healthy, Sound, Well, Wholesome

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective, Small, Unstable

Example: <strong>robust </strong>pair of walking boots

Trick: The man must be robust.

7 Lack (Noun)

Lack - The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss

Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success

Example: Sam did not lack for friends.

Trick: This shack lacks the resources.

8 Ambitious (Adjective )

Ambitious - 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.

9 Pertains (Verb)

Pertains - To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: the laws <strong>pertaining </strong>to immigration.

Trick: Ye situation unhi rules se pertaining h jinhe attain krna jaruri h.

10 Pursuing (Verb)

Pursuing - 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

11 Aspirations (Noun)

Aspirations - A hope or ambition of achieving something.

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Hindi meaning: चाह

Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness

Example: She talked about her hopes and <strong>aspirations. </strong>

Trick: His aspiration is the creation of his empire.

12 Aspects (Noun)

Aspects - A particular part or feature of something.

A particular part or feature of something.

Hindi meaning: पहलू

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every <strong>aspect </strong>of our lives.

Trick: The suspects had many aspects.

13 Spanned (Verb)

Spanned - The period of time that something exists or happens.

The period of time that something exists or happens.

Hindi meaning: अवधि

Synonyms: Approaching, Continuing, Lengthening, Ranging

Antonyms: Terminate, End, Cease, Finish

Example: After making over 150 films <strong>spanning </strong>48 years, he has proven his staying power.

Trick: The boy ran through his short span.

14 Consensus (Noun)

Consensus - Agreement among a group of people.

Agreement among a group of people.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for <strong>consensus</strong>.

Trick: This consensus is precious.

15 Refrained (Verb)

Refrained - Stop oneself from doing something.

Stop oneself from doing something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I <strong>refrained</strong>.

Trick: The brain refrains itself.

16 Curtail (Verb)

Curtail - 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.

17 Dominant (Adjective )

Dominant - 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.

18 Devastating (Adjective )

Devastating - Highly destructive or damaging

Highly destructive or damaging

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood <strong>devastated </strong>the town.

Trick: His devastating actions causes breaking of rules.

19 Discrepancies (Noun)

Discrepancies - The quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance.

The quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance.

Hindi meaning: भेद

Synonyms: Difference, Disparity, Distinction, Divergence

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Alikeness, Similarity

Example: <strong>Discrepancies </strong>in the firm's financial statements led to an investigation.

Trick: There is a discrepancy in the fancy items.

20 Pristine (Adjective )

Pristine - New or almost new, and in very good condition.

New or almost new, and in very good condition.

Hindi meaning: प्राचीन

Synonyms: Immaculate, Intact, Spotless, Sterile

Antonyms: Affected, Dirty, Impure, Slimy

Example: He was wearing a <strong>pristine </strong>white shirt.

Trick: The mine is pristine.

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