20 new English words for 12 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 Scathing (adjective)

Scathing - Witheringly scornful.

Witheringly scornful.

Hindi meaning: सख़्त

Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary

Example: He was very <strong>scathing</strong> about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

Trick: The boy is acting so scathing.

2 Sweeping (adjective)

Sweeping - Wide in range or effect.

Wide in range or effect.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a <strong>sweeping</strong> motion of his arm.

Trick: The land is sweeping and good for cultivating.

3 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.

4 Litigated (verb)

Litigated - The process of taking legal action.

The process of taking legal action.

Hindi meaning: मुकदमे बाजी

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue <strong>litigation</strong>.

Trick: Negotiation is done before litigation.

5 Vulnerability (noun)

Vulnerability - 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.

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6 Fatal (adjective)

Fatal - The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.

The quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters.

Hindi meaning: विपत्ति

Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Unfortunate, Destructive

Antonyms: Fortuitous, Lucky, Fortunate, Happy

Example: As a result of the significant head injuries and other injuries, the motorcyclist suffered a <strong>fatality</strong>.

Trick: Metal is very fatal for an injury.

7 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.

8 Determination (noun)

Determination - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

9 Biases (noun)

Biases - 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.

10 Spanning (verb)

Spanning - The period of time that something exists or happens.

The period of time that something exists or happens.

Hindi meaning: अवधि

Synonyms: Approaching, Continuing, Lengthening, Ranging

Antonyms: Terminate, End, Cease, Finish

Example: After making over 150 films <strong>spanning</strong> 48 years, he has proven his staying power.

Trick: The boy ran through his short span.

11 Amended (verb)

Amended - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

12 Certain (adjective)

Certain - Without doubt

Without doubt

Hindi meaning: ज़रूर

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She <strong>certainly</strong> has a lot of talent.

Trick: This man was mainly and certainly from this group.

13 Contemplating (verb)

Contemplating - To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Hindi meaning: विचार

Synonyms: Aim, Consider, Envisage, Foresee

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Reject

Example: I'm <strong>contemplating</strong> leaving my job.

Trick: Sometimes contemplating is irritating.

14 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.

15 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.

16 Assured (adjective)

Assured - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assures the cure the disease.

17 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.

18 Shrink (verb)

Shrink - Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Hindi meaning: सिकुड़

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to <strong>shrink</strong> away and hide.

Trick: The boy is thinking of shrinking to hide.

19 Implement (noun)

Implement - The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

Hindi meaning: कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>implementation</strong> of training was staggered for groups of students.

Trick: The implementation of the plan is done with the satisfaction.

20 Lending (noun)

Lending - The activity of lending money to people and organizations which they pay back with interest.

The activity of lending money to people and organizations which they pay back with interest.

Hindi meaning: ऋण

Synonyms: Afford, Allow, Contribute, Extend

Antonyms: Conceal, Decrease, Deny, Hold

Example: There is a decline in mortgage <strong>lending</strong>.

Trick: They are lending out the pending work.

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