20 new English words for 11 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 Simulating (verb)

Simulating - To do or make something that looks real but is not real.

To do or make something that looks real but is not real.

Hindi meaning: अनुकरण

Synonyms: Affect, Mimic, Replicate, Reproduce

Antonyms: Destroy, Face, Give, Idle

Example: She tried hard to <strong>simulate</strong> interest in what he was saying.

Trick: They emulated the simulated train.

2 Susceptible (adjective)

Susceptible - Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Hindi meaning: अतिसंवेदनशील

Synonyms: Vulnerable, Sensitive, Exposed, Prone

Antonyms: Sheltered, Covered, Protected, Secured

Example: Some plants are more <strong>susceptible</strong> to frost damage than others.

Trick: He was flexible with susceptible diseases.

3 Detect (verb)

Detect - Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Hindi meaning: पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to <strong>detect</strong> the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Trick: He detected the malware and rejected it.

4 Execute (verb)

Execute - The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

Hindi meaning: क्रियान्वयन

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to <strong>execution</strong> by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

Trick: The plan is executed and exerted carefully.

5 Steady (adjective)

Steady - Firmly fixed, supported, or balance

Firmly fixed, supported, or balance

Hindi meaning: नियमित

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fixed

Antonyms: Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Unsteadily

Example: There has been a <strong>steady</strong> increase in prices.

Trick: The ship is steady and ready to go.

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6 Spurring (verb)

Spurring - To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.

To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित

Synonyms: Arouse, Drive, Propel, Push

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: This <strong>spurred</strong> him to find out what others recalled about their grandparents.

Trick: The man spurred the required courage.

7 Implications (noun)

Implications - The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

Hindi meaning: निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the <strong>implication</strong> that science was subjective.

Trick: The implications have many additions

8 Venture (noun)

Venture - Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Hindi meaning: जोखिम उठाना

Synonyms: Adventured, Attempted, Chanced, Dared

Antonyms: Protected, Guarded, Resumed, Preserved

Example: She <strong>ventured</strong> out into the blizzard.

Trick: Venture is required to kill the creature.

9 Slightly (adverb)

Slightly - Not considerably.

Not considerably.

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा सा

Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally

Antonyms: very, large, major, big

Example: She earns <strong>slightly</strong> less than $100 000 a year.

Trick: The door was opened slightly and tightly.

10 Tackling (verb)

Tackling - The equipment required for a task or sport.

The equipment required for a task or sport.

Hindi meaning: जूझना

Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit

Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help

Example: The police officer <strong>tackled</strong> him as he tried to escape.

Trick: The player tackled and handled the situation.

11 Nomination (noun)

Nomination - Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Hindi meaning: मनोनीत

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to <strong>nominate</strong> him for president.

Trick: They all suggested your name to be nominated.

12 Snatched (verb)

Snatched - Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

Hindi meaning: छीन लिया

Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen

Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed

Example: Kidnappers <strong>snatched</strong> the girl from her bedroom.

Trick: The thief snatched the hatched egg.

13 Prestige (noun)

Prestige - Inspiring respect and admiration

Inspiring respect and admiration

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most <strong>prestigious</strong> schools in the country.

Trick: The king is religious and prestigious.

14 Solidarity (noun)

Solidarity - Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

Hindi meaning: एकजुटता

Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support

Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: More shows of <strong>solidarity</strong> like this will boost the strikers.

Trick: The charity forms solidarity.

15 Equivalent (adjective)

Equivalent - Equal in value

Equal in value

Hindi meaning: मूल्‍य

Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike

Example: The <strong>equivalent</strong> of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.

Trick: The equivalent behaviour needs talent.

16 Diluting (verb)

Diluting - Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Hindi meaning: पतला

Synonyms: Adulterate, Alter, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Aggravate, Develop, Strengthen, Concentrate

Example: It was and is <strong>diluted</strong> with water to make the beverage.

Trick: The stocks diluted and commuted.

17 Tremendous (adjective)

Tremendous - Very large or great

Very large or great

Hindi meaning: अधिक

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft

Example: He has a <strong>tremendous</strong> amount of energy.

Trick: He got tremendous respect on the auspicious occasion.

18 Commiserate (verb)

Commiserate - Express or feel sympathy or pity.

Express or feel sympathy or pity.

Hindi meaning: हमदर्दी

Synonyms: Sympathize, Empathize, Cheer, Reassure

Antonyms: Distress, Trouble, Discourage, Torment

Example: I’ll <strong>commiserate</strong> with you if you lose.

Trick: They commiserate in a separate manner.

19 Felicitated (verb)

Felicitated - To praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement.

To praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement.

Hindi meaning: सम्मानित

Synonyms: Congratulate, Compliment, Commend, Salute

Antonyms: Minimize, Diminish, Disparage, Deprecate

Example: I should like to <strong>felicitate</strong> him upon it.

Trick: The state felicitates the colonel.

20 Pretending (verb)

Pretending - To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.

To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.

Hindi meaning: नाटक

Synonyms: Assume, Bluff, Feign, Fool

Antonyms: Real, Natural, Genuine, True

Example: He was <strong>pretending</strong> to be ill.

Trick: They tend to pretend to be spies.

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