20 new English words for 8 September 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 Overhauling (verb)

Overhauling - To repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should.

To repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should.

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षण करना

Synonyms: Improve, Modernize, Rebuild, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Hurt

Example: They are going to have to <strong>overhaul</strong> the welfare system.

Trick: He overhauls the tall stairs.

2 Interim (noun)

Interim - The intervening time.

The intervening time.

Hindi meaning: अल्पकालीन

Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift

Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual

Example: The government subsequently signed an <strong>interim</strong> one-year lease contract.

Trick: The criticism causes interim meetings

3 Curtailed (verb)

Curtailed - Reduce in extent or quantity

Reduce in extent or quantity

Hindi meaning: कटौती

Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Decrease, Lessen

Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen, Long, Extended

Example: The new laws are an effort to <strong>curtail</strong> illegal drug use.

Trick: The man prevails in the curtail process.

4 Eroded (verb)

Eroded - To slowly reduce or destroy something.

To slowly reduce or destroy something.

Hindi meaning: नष्ट करना

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Ruined

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have <strong>eroded</strong> the cliffs along the beach.

Trick: The mountains were rated as eroded.

5 Pioneered (verb)

Pioneered - Involving new ideas or methods.

Involving new ideas or methods.

Hindi meaning: अन्वेषण

Synonyms: Introduced, Experimental, Innovative, Inventive

Antonyms: Outdated, Traditional, Conservative, Moderate

Example: The school has won awards for its <strong>pioneering</strong> work with the community.

Trick: The volunteer has a pioneering spirit.

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6 Impoverished (adjective)

Impoverished - Made poor.

Made poor.

Hindi meaning: गरीब

Synonyms: Barren, Destitute, Distressed, Indigent

Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Enlarged, Full

Example: The dictator enriched himself but <strong>impoverished</strong> his people.

Trick: The British girl was impoverished.

7 Simmering (verb)

Simmering - To stew gently below or just at the boiling point

To stew gently below or just at the boiling point

Hindi meaning: उबालना

Synonyms: Burn, Ferment, Rage, Seethe

Antonyms: Freezing, Frigid, Frosty, Chilled

Example: She was <strong>simmering</strong> with resentment.

Trick: The were preparing the meal by simmering the water.

8 Perpetuated (verb)

Perpetuated - Always or very often

Always or very often

Hindi meaning: नित्य

Synonyms: Constantly, Endlessly, Always, Forever

Antonyms: Never, Once, Finite, Finished

Example: She seems <strong>perpetually</strong> to have a mournful look on her face.

Trick: This scene was specially made for watching perpetually.

9 Enacted (verb)

Enacted - To put something into action, especially to make something law.

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Hindi meaning: नियम बनाना

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will <strong>enact</strong> legislation related to that issue.

Trick: The enacted law acted well.

10 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.

11 Preservation (noun)

Preservation - Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षित

Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine

Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled

Example: The fossil was well <strong>preserved</strong>.

Trick: The scientist observed the preserved items.

12 Eliminate (verb)

Eliminate - To remove or take away someone or something.

To remove or take away someone or something.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is <strong>eliminated</strong> from further play.

Trick: The abominated ones eliminate the team.

13 Integrity (noun)

Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of <strong>integrity</strong>.

Trick: The mankind power is integrity and probity.

14 Established (adjective)

Established - The action of establishing something or being established.

The action of establishing something or being established.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Create, Build, Found

Antonyms: Destroy, Remove, Closure, Ruin

Example: The <strong>establishment</strong> of a business.

Trick: They establish British rule.

15 Alienated (verb)

Alienated - To make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group.

To make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group.

Hindi meaning: अलग-थलग

Synonyms: Disaffect, Divide, Estrange, Separate

Antonyms: Combine, Join, Marry, Unite

Example: She has <strong>alienated</strong> all her former friends.

Trick: He hates to alienate his friends.

16 Liberate (verb)

Liberate - Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Hindi meaning: रिहा

Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver

Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold

Example: Rebels fought to <strong>liberate</strong> the country.

Trick: The guy was liberated stated innocent.

17 Developed (adjective)

Developed - The process of developing or being developed.

The process of developing or being developed.

Hindi meaning: विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle <strong>development</strong>.

Trick: The development is done on behalf of agreement.

18 Insurgent (noun)

Insurgent - A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

Hindi meaning: विद्रोही

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the <strong>insurgent</strong> forces in the northern region.

Trick: The agent was the insurgent.

19 Abjure (verb)

Abjure - To formally renounce or reject a belief, claim, or cause.

To formally renounce or reject a belief, claim, or cause.

Hindi meaning: शपथपूर्वक त्यागना

Synonyms: Renounce, Repudiate, Forswear, Disavow

Antonyms: Embrace, Accept, Acknowledge, Uphold

Example: After years of conflict, the king was forced to <strong>abjure</strong> his claim to the throne.

Trick: His abjure is the only cure.

20 Abduction (noun)

Abduction - The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

Hindi meaning: अपहरण

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the <strong>abduction</strong> of the child from the park.

Trick: The abduction was done in the production unit.

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