20 new English words for 13 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 Engaging (adjective)

Engaging - Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Hindi meaning: व्यस्त

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently <strong>engaged</strong> in a project that requires her full attention.

Trick: They engaged ages ago.

2 Merely (adverb)

Merely - Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Hindi meaning: केवल

Synonyms: Hardly, Only, Purely, Simply

Antonyms: Indefinite, Uncertain, Enormous, Great

Example: He <strong>merely</strong> said he thought it was a bad idea.

Trick: He merely has chances here.

3 Perspective (noun)

Perspective - A particular way of considering something.

A particular way of considering something.

Hindi meaning: परिप्रेक्ष्य

Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint

Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension

Example: Her attitude lends a fresh <strong>perspective</strong> to the subject.

Trick: His perspective is subjective.

4 Provoking (adjective)

Provoking - Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Hindi meaning: उकसावा

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to <strong>provocation</strong>.

Trick: His speech is causing provocation and separation among workers.

5 Substantial (adjective)

Substantial - Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Hindi meaning: मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Generous, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Intermittent, Selfish, Slight

Example: These changes are more symbolic than <strong>substantive</strong>.

Trick: The substantial information is confidential.

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6 Impact (noun)

Impact - The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental <strong>impacts</strong> of all this construction.

Trick: This act gave the huge impact to audience.

7 Replicated (verb)

Replicated - To make or do something again in exactly the same way.

To make or do something again in exactly the same way.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Clone, Depict, Duplicate, Imitate

Antonyms: Contradict, Belie, Juxtapose, Counter

Example: Each experiment was <strong>replicated</strong> three times.

Trick: They appreciate the way clones replicate.

8 Extensive (adjective)

Extensive - Covering or affecting a large area.

Covering or affecting a large area.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done <strong>extensive</strong> archival and oral research.

Trick: Extensive fields are more effective.

9 Enhance (verb)

Enhance - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

10 Pragmatic (adjective)

Pragmatic - Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Theoretical

Example: She took a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to solving the problem by focusing on what could be done with the available resources.

Trick: This cinematic scene is not pragmatic.

11 Spur (verb)

Spur - To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.

To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित

Synonyms: Arouse, Drive, Propel, Push

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: This <strong>spurred</strong> him to find out what others recalled about their grandparents.

Trick: The man spurred the required courage.

12 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.

13 Derogatory (adjective)

Derogatory - Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक

Synonyms: Disparaging, Insulting, Diminishing, Slighting.

Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.

Example: He refused to withdraw <strong>derogatory</strong> remarks made about his boss.

Trick: The derogatory words are not compulsory to say.

14 Aspects (noun)

Aspects - A particular part or feature of something.

A particular part or feature of something.

Hindi meaning: पहलू

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every <strong>aspect</strong> of our lives.

Trick: The suspects had many aspects.

15 Restraining (adjective)

Restraining - Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Hindi meaning: रोक

Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting

Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start

Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to <strong>restrain</strong> him.

Trick: Training is restraining here.

16 Adhere (verb)

Adhere - Believe in and follow the practices of.

Believe in and follow the practices of.

Hindi meaning: पालन

Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe

Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn

Example: They will <strong>adhere</strong> to the terms of the contract.

Trick: All the students are adhering towards the teaching.

17 Slamming (verb)

Slamming - Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Hindi meaning: पटक दिया

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> the door in my face.

Trick: They scammed their money and slammed them on the ground.

18 Bare (adjective)

Bare - Minimal and without addition.

Minimal and without addition.

Hindi meaning: मात्र

Synonyms: Mere, Very, Simple, Only

Antonyms: Full, Replete, Abundant, Profuse

Example: He <strong>barely</strong> does the mistake as he is eagerly waiting for the promotion.

Trick: He barely shares anything.

19 Perplexed (adjective)

Perplexed - Completely baffled or very puzzled.

Completely baffled or very puzzled.

Hindi meaning: विचलित

Synonyms: Confused, Bewildered, Baffled, Puzzled

Antonyms: Certain, Clear, Confident, Sure

Example: She looked <strong>perplexed</strong> when asked about the sudden change of plans.

Trick: They perplex in the complex situation.

20 Lethargic (adjective)

Lethargic - Affected by a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Affected by a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: आलसी

Synonyms: Sluggish, Inactive, Listless, Drowsy

Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Lively, Dynamic

Example: After the long meeting, everyone felt <strong>lethargic</strong> and unmotivated to continue working.

Trick: Allergic effects make him lethargic.

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