20 new English words for 14 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 Elaborates (verb)

Elaborates - Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Complicated, Decorated, Detailed, Embellished

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made <strong>elaborate</strong> preparations for his visit.

Trick: The ratings was increased with the elaborating process.

2 Pursue (verb)

Pursue - 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.

3 Integrated (adjective)

Integrated - Desegregated, especially racially.

Desegregated, especially racially.

Hindi meaning: एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't <strong>integrate</strong> successfully into the Italian way of life.

Trick: They integrated in exchange of eliminated team.

4 Deceptive (adjective)

Deceptive - Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Hindi meaning: कपटी

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False

Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open

Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be <strong>deceptive</strong>.

Trick: The spy’s perspective can be deceptive.

5 Stabilization (noun)

Stabilization - To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

Hindi meaning: स्थिर

Synonyms: Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to <strong>stabilize. </strong>

Trick: The people can be stabilized and characterized carefully.

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6 Volatility (noun)

Volatility - Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिरता

Synonyms: Arbitrariness, Fickleness, Unpredictability, Eccentricity

Antonyms: Reasonableness, Practicality, Stability, Inflexibility

Example: They both reduce market risk and <strong>volatility</strong> and increase long-run average returns to producers.

Trick: He always shows volatility in his responsibility.

7 Exploitation (noun)

Exploitation - The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Hindi meaning: शोषण

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw <strong>exploitation</strong> of gold deposits.

Trick: The dacoits exploit the village.

8 Assumes (verb)

Assumes - Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Hindi meaning: मान लेना

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I <strong>assumed</strong> he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

Trick: They assume to decrease the volume.

9 Relevant (adjective)

Relevant - Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material

Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible

Example: The data are not <strong>relevant</strong> to the issue.

Trick: The conditions are relevant for the vacant people

10 Regulations (noun)

Regulations - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

Trick: The regulations are according to speculation.

11 Incumbents (adjective)

Incumbents - Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Hindi meaning: अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The <strong>incumbent</strong> president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Trick: The agents are incumbents.

12 Prefer (verb)

Prefer - Liked or wanted more than anything else.

Liked or wanted more than anything else.

Hindi meaning: मुख्य

Synonyms: Adopt, Suggest, Chosen, Select

Antonyms: Decrease, Ignore, Ordinary, Rejected

Example: Customers <strong>preferred</strong> the brand name product.

Trick: He always prefers the wafer.

13 Tenure (noun)

Tenure - The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

Hindi meaning: कार्यकाल

Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience

Example: During his <strong>tenure</strong> as head coach, the team won the championship twice.

Trick: Yeh tenure builder ki saari problems ka cure h.

14 Occupy (verb)

Occupy - Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Hindi meaning: कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have <strong>occupied</strong> the apartment for three years.

Trick: The man occupies the supplies.

15 Endowment (noun)

Endowment - A gift of money that will provide an income for a college or university, a hospital, or other organization

A gift of money that will provide an income for a college or university, a hospital, or other organization

Hindi meaning: दान

Synonyms: Bequest, Donation, Funding, Grant

Antonyms: Debt, Disadvantage, Drawback, Inability

Example: The hospital's <strong>endowment</strong> was established by a local family.

Trick: Endowment karke logo ki requirement puri karni chahiye.

16 Enforcing (verb)

Enforcing - The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Trick: The enforcement is the main requirement.

17 Formidable (adjective)

Formidable - Causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult.

Causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult.

Hindi meaning: दुर्जेय

Synonyms: Dangerous, Daunting, Dire, Dreadful

Antonyms: Trivial, Reassuring, Soothing, Relaxing

Example: He carries with him a <strong>formidable</strong> array of weaponry.

Trick: These paths are separable and formidable.

18 Meticulously (adverb)

Meticulously - In a way that shows great care and attention to detail.

In a way that shows great care and attention to detail.

Hindi meaning: सूक्ष्म

Synonyms: Accurate, Cautious, Conscientious, Exact

Antonyms: Careless, False, Negligent, Questionable

Example: She had <strong>meticulously</strong> recorded all the data concerning his labor.

Trick: He examines meticulously and cautiously.

19 Stints (noun)

Stints - A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

A fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

Hindi meaning: सीमित आय

Synonyms: Tenure, Term, Tour, Shift

Antonyms: Fun, Pastime, Stagnation, Whole

Example: He doesn't <strong>stint</strong> on wining and dining.

Trick: He points out the list of stints.

20 Illustrious (adjective)

Illustrious - Famous, well respected, and admired.

Famous, well respected, and admired.

Hindi meaning: प्रसिद्ध

Synonyms: Outstanding, Prestigious, Famous, Eminent

Antonyms: Minor, Insignificant, Average, Inferior

Example: The most <strong>illustrious</strong> names in modern art were on display.

Trick: Illustrious athletes are precious for the country.

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