20 new English words for 22 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 Subvert (verb)

Subvert - Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Hindi meaning: नष्ट कर दना

Synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Overthrow, Pervert

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Improve, Purify

Example: The rebel army is attempting to <strong>subvert</strong> the government.

Trick: He divulged the flame by the eroded rocks.

2 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.

3 Analyzed (verb)

Analyzed - To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it.

To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it.

Hindi meaning: विश्लेषण

Synonyms: Inquiry, Investigation, Reasoning, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Connection, Juncture, Unification, Unity

Example: A scientific analysis of the data makes a chemical <strong>analysis</strong> of the soil.

Trick: They analyze the reason the girl paralyzes.

4 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

5 Merge (verb)

Merge - Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

Hindi meaning: विलीन

Synonyms: Absorb, Blend, Combine, Consolidate

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Part, Separate

Example: The two companies <strong>merged</strong> in 2006.

Trick: The grass emerged and merged with the garden.

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6 Manipulate (verb)

Manipulate - 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.

7 Consent (noun)

Consent - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally <strong>consented</strong>.

Trick: Hamesha decent hokar consent lena chahiye.

8 Gradually (adverb)

Gradually - Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे

Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently

Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly

Example: The beach slopes <strong>gradually</strong> down to the sea.

Trick: Gradual growth effective hai suddenly growth karne se.

9 Recurring (adjective)

Recurring - To happen again or many times.

To happen again or many times.

Hindi meaning: पुनरावृत्त होना

Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Incurable, Persistent

Antonyms: Ceasing, Ending, Halting, Intermittent

Example: Francis suffered all his life from a <strong>recurring</strong> nightmare that he was trapped in a falling house.

Trick: The occurrence of demon is recurrence.

10 Retaining (verb)

Retaining - Continue to have (something)

Continue to have (something)

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to <strong>retain</strong> control of the company.

Trick: The money is retained and gained by the company.

11 Assuming (verb)

Assuming - 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.

12 Described (verb)

Described - Give a detailed account in words of.

Give a detailed account in words of.

Hindi meaning: वर्णित

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He <strong>described</strong> his experiences in a letter to his parents.

Trick: The transcribed letter was described carefully.

13 Resisted (verb)

Resisted - To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't <strong>resist</strong> taking a look.

Trick: He can't resist the way he persists.

14 Concessions (noun)

Concessions - Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Hindi meaning: रिआयत

Synonyms: Negotiation, Compromise, Consensus, Agreement

Antonyms: Disavowal, Denial, Rejection, Repudiation

Example: They made no <strong>concessions</strong> to the enemy side.

Trick: Due to the concession, he lost his profession.

15 Forged (verb)

Forged - To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty.

To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty.

Hindi meaning: बनाना

Synonyms: Developed, Created, Crafted, Constructed

Antonyms: Destroyed, Dismantled, Demolished, Razed

Example: The pair <strong>forged</strong> a formidable alliance.

Trick: The children forge for the storge.

16 Fortified (adjective)

Fortified - Provided with defensive works as protection against attack.

Provided with defensive works as protection against attack.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत

Synonyms: Secure, Protect, Surround, Reinforce

Antonyms: Weaken, Loosen, Neglect, Decrease.

Example: They hurriedly <strong>fortified</strong> the village with barricades of carts.

Trick: This castle is fortified and simplified to manage.

17 Restrictions (noun)

Restrictions - A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंध

Synonyms: Check, Condition, Constraint, Control

Antonyms: Allowance, Liberation, Permission, Advantage

Example: They placed/imposed <strong>restrictions</strong> on smoking indoors.

Trick: The restrictions can cause substitution of things.

18 Ostracized (verb)

Ostracized - Exclude from a society or group.

Exclude from a society or group.

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कृत

Synonyms: Blacklist, Exclude, Expel, Shun

Antonyms: Admit, Allow, Include, Permit

Example: He was <strong>ostracized</strong> by the local community.

Trick: The people criticize the woman and ostracize her.

19 Sparred (verb)

Sparred - Engage in a practice fight or heated argument.

Engage in a practice fight or heated argument.

Hindi meaning: विवाद करना

Synonyms: Argue, Fight, Quarrel, Dispute

Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Harmonize, Cooperate

Example: The two politicians <strong>sparred</strong> over the new policy during the debate.

Trick: They always spare and don't care.

20 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.

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