20 new English words for 15 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 Chaotic (adjective)

Chaotic - Completely confused or disordered.

Completely confused or disordered.

Hindi meaning: अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Messy, Cluttered, Jumbled, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Neat, Tidy

Example: My house is <strong>chaotic</strong> but it's great fun.

Trick: Sometimes the haptic rules can be chaotic

2 Numerous (adjective)

Numerous - Great in number.

Great in number.

Hindi meaning: बहुत

Synonyms: Big, Diverse, Great, Large

Antonyms: Little, Miniature, Similar, Small

Example: We've had <strong>numerous</strong> meetings about it.

Trick: They have numerous amounts of rigorous objects.

3 Disproportionate (adjective)

Disproportionate - To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.

Hindi meaning: असंगत

Synonyms: Extremely, Immensely, Improperly, Inordinately

Antonyms: Balanced, Counterbalanced, Equitable, Moderate

Example: This act was found to be objectionable by some residents who stated that the new seventh district was <strong>disproportionately</strong> large.

Trick: The crowd is disproportionate and cannot be calibrate.

4 Vandalizing (verb)

Vandalizing - Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Save, Build

Example: Our car was <strong>vandalized</strong> in the parking lot.

Trick: The man vandalized the finalized products.

5 Premier (adjective)

Premier - First in importance, order, or position

First in importance, order, or position

Hindi meaning: प्रधान

Synonyms: First, Initial, Foremost, Inaugural

Antonyms: Last, Final, Ultimate, Latter

Example: The Italian <strong>premier</strong> met with the leaders of many other nations during the conference.

Trick: The tier of premier.

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6 Ousted (verb)

Ousted - Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Hindi meaning: बेदख़ल

Synonyms: Dismissed, Ejected, Banished, Chased

Antonyms: Received, Admitted, Accepted, Took

Example: The army <strong>ousted</strong> him in a coup.

Trick: They adjust everyone by ousting.

7 Spread (verb)

Spread - Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Hindi meaning: प्रसार

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was <strong>spread</strong> across his lap.

Trick: The virus is spreading and heading towards the cities.

8 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable - Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित

Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable

Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure

Example: I felt very <strong>vulnerable</strong>, standing there without any clothes on.

Trick: He is able to handle the vulnerable situation.

9 Pervasive (adjective)

Pervasive - (especially of a smell) Spread through and be perceived in every part of.

(especially of a smell) Spread through and be perceived in every part of.

Hindi meaning: फैलनेवाला

Synonyms: Widespread, General, Prevalent, Familiar

Antonyms: Unusual, Strange, Rare, Unknown

Example: Throughout the book there is a <strong>pervading</strong> sense of menace.

Trick: The thieves were pervading after evading the mall.

10 Abrupt (adjective)

Abrupt - Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Hindi meaning: अचानक

Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt

Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil

Example: He stood up <strong>abruptly</strong> and went outside.

Trick: He ran out of school abruptly and frequently.

11 Tainted (adjective)

Tainted - Altered from a pure state or condition.

Altered from a pure state or condition.

Hindi meaning: दूषित

Synonyms: Contaminated, Corrupted, Dirty, Infected

Antonyms: Pure, Nice, Clean, Fresh

Example: The air was <strong>tainted</strong> by fumes from the cars.

Trick: The taint air was faint.

12 Irregularities (noun)

Irregularities - The state or quality of being irregular.

The state or quality of being irregular.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered <strong>irregularities</strong> in the town's finances.

Trick: Irregularities kum karne ko responsibilities samajhni chahiye

13 Manipulation (noun)

Manipulation - To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Hindi meaning: चालाकी

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his <strong>manipulation</strong>, if he were to use it on me.

Trick: He hesitates while he manipulates the number.

14 Portrayal (noun)

Portrayal - Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.

Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.

Hindi meaning: चित्रित

Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate

Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting

Example: She held a photograph <strong>portraying</strong> her as a child of six.

Trick: He portrayed the betrayal.

15 Comprehensive (adjective)

Comprehensive - Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a <strong>comprehensive</strong> guide to the region.

Trick: The substantive goals are comprehensive.

16 Obscure (adjective)

Obscure - Not clearly expressed or easily understood.

Not clearly expressed or easily understood.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Cryptic, Mysterious, Enigmatic

Antonyms: Obvious, Clear, Plain, Accessible

Example: This issue has been <strong>obscured</strong> by recent events.

Trick: The cure was obscure.

17 Compromised (verb)

Compromised - An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

Hindi meaning: समझौता

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a <strong>compromise</strong>.

Trick: He compromises on the promises he made.

18 Biased (adjective)

Biased - Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Hindi meaning: पक्षपाती

Synonyms: Partial, Distorted, Prejudiced, Hostile

Antonyms: Neutral, Impartial, Fair, Equal

Example: The plan was <strong>biased</strong> in favor of small parties.

Trick: Biased behaviour hi chizo ko suppressed kar deta h.

19 Statutorily (adverb)

Statutorily - Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

Hindi meaning: वैधानिक

Synonyms: Canon, Law, Ordinance, Precept

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: The planners are failing to meet their <strong>statutory</strong> duty to protect biodiversity.

Trick: The statutory should make some monetary policies.

20 Deliberate (adjective)

Deliberate - Done consciously and intentionally.

Done consciously and intentionally.

Hindi meaning: सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned

Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless

Example: She spoke in a clear, <strong>deliberate</strong> manner/way.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

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