20 new English words for 24 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 Aspiring (adjective)

Aspiring - Directing one's hopes or ambitions towards becoming a specified type of person.

Directing one's hopes or ambitions towards becoming a specified type of person.

Hindi meaning: आकांक्षी

Synonyms: Eager, Endeavoring, Longing, Striving

Antonyms: Unambitious, Unenterprising, Easy, Undesirous

Example: She is an <strong>aspiring</strong> film-maker.

Trick: The man is aspiring and inspiring.

2 Allies (noun)

Allies - A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Hindi meaning: मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian <strong>allies. </strong>

Trick: The allies combine the flies.

3 Accommodated (verb)

Accommodated - Provide lodging or sufficient space for someone; to fit in with the wishes or needs of.

Provide lodging or sufficient space for someone; to fit in with the wishes or needs of.

Hindi meaning: समायोजित किया

Synonyms: Adapted, Adjusted, Contained, Housed

Antonyms: Disarranged, Disturbed, Rejected, Refused

Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and <strong>accommodations</strong> for the whole group.

Trick: The luxury accommodations have various sections.

4 Anonymity (noun)

Anonymity - The condition of being anonymous.

The condition of being anonymous.

Hindi meaning: गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's <strong>anonymity</strong>.

Trick: His anonymity is his quality.

5 Adequate (adjective)

Adequate - Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Hindi meaning: पर्याप्त

Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent

Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent

Example: The school lunch should be <strong>adequate</strong> to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

Trick: He separates the adequate amount of food.

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6 Appreciates (verb)

Appreciates - To value or admire highly.

To value or admire highly.

Hindi meaning: अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really <strong>appreciated</strong> the information you gave me.

Trick: The boy was appreciated as he created great project.

7 Deemed (verb)

Deemed - Regard or consider in a specified way.

Regard or consider in a specified way.

Hindi meaning: मानना

Synonyms: Alleged, Assumed, Putative, Regarded

Antonyms: Real, Actual, True, Ignored

Example: The story was <strong>deemed</strong> too controversial and so they spiked it.

Trick: The man deemed and redeemed his money.

8 Eligible (adjective)

Eligible - Having the right to do or obtain something.

Having the right to do or obtain something.

Hindi meaning: योग्य

Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable

Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible

Example: She is <strong>eligible</strong> to be (elected) president.

Trick: The man is eligible for the accountable work.

9 Prospective (adjective)

Prospective - The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: संभावनाओं

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Hindrance, Adversity, Difficulty, Disadvantage

Example: She has good career <strong>prospects</strong>.

Trick: There are many aspects of this prospect.

10 Stranded (adjective)

Stranded - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Hindi meaning: असहाय

Synonyms: Isolated, Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked

Antonyms: Rescued, Afloat, Recovery, Rescued

Example: The ship was <strong>stranded</strong> on the beach.

Trick: The kid was stranded and handed to his family.

11 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation - Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Disbursement, Allotment, Appointment, Apportionment

Antonyms: Disfavor, Hole, Denial, Veto

Example: The priest asked for <strong>dispensation</strong> from his vows.

Trick: This conversation is about the dispensation of the program.

12 Relies (verb)

Relies - Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother <strong>relied</strong> on me for financial support.

Trick: The man relied on the person who lied to him.

13 Arrogance (noun)

Arrogance - The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.

The quality of being unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.

Hindi meaning: अहंकार

Synonyms: Superiority, Disdain, Attitude, Haughtiness

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Unpretentiousness, Shyness

Example: Her <strong>arrogance</strong> has earned her a lot of enemies.

Trick: Arrogance never gives you another chance.

14 Praises (verb)

Praises - Express warm approval or admiration of.

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Hindi meaning: प्रशस्त

Synonyms: Compliment, Accolade, Applause, Appreciation

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be <strong>praised</strong> for his honesty.

Trick: They all raised hands and praised the employees.

15 Criticized (verb)

Criticized - Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss <strong>criticized</strong> him for his sloppy work habits.

Trick: The boss is criticizing and analyzing the employees.

16 Dignified (adjective)

Dignified - The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

Hindi meaning: गरिमा

Synonyms: Courtly, Distinguished, Formal, Magnificent

Antonyms: Common, Ignoble, Informal, Ordinary

Example: She comported herself with great <strong>dignity</strong> at her husband's funeral.

Trick: The soldier’s dignity is infinity.

17 Urged (verb)

Urged - The action of urging someone to do something.

The action of urging someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Appetite, Compulsion, Craving, Impulse

Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate

Example: I can never resist the <strong>urge</strong> to laugh.

Trick: Vo dog feeding ke liye urging kar raha h.

18 Animosity (noun)

Animosity - Strong hostility or resentment.

Strong hostility or resentment.

Hindi meaning: द्वेष

Synonyms: Hatred, Antipathy, Enmity, Hostility

Antonyms: Friendship, Kindness, Affection, Amity

Example: There was clear <strong>animosity</strong> between the two rivals.

Trick: Animosity is increasing his curiosity.

19 Vindictively (adverb)

Vindictively - In a manner showing a strong desire for revenge.

In a manner showing a strong desire for revenge.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिशोधपूर्वक

Synonyms: Vengefully, Spitefully, Maliciously, Resentfully

Antonyms: Forgivingly, Mercifully, Generously, Compassionately

Example: He spoke <strong>vindictively</strong> about his former employer.

Trick: His vindictive nature is addictive.

20 Concerned (adjective)

Concerned - Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was <strong>concerned</strong> about the safety of her children.

Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.

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