20 new English words for 2 October 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 Ambush (noun)

Ambush - A surprise attack from a hidden position.

A surprise attack from a hidden position.

Hindi meaning: घात लगाना

Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict

Example: Kidnappers waiting in <strong>ambush</strong>.

Trick: They pushes towards the ambush.

2 Devastation (noun)

Devastation - Highly destructive or damaging.

Highly destructive or damaging.

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

3 Marginalized (verb)

Marginalized - To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power.

To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power.

Hindi meaning: हाशिए पर डालना

Synonyms: Criticize, Demean, Deprecate, Diminish.

Antonyms: Elevated, Praised, Promoted, Celebrated.

Example: The effect of this has been to increasingly <strong>marginalize</strong> the local authority sector.

Trick: This team is marginalized and subsidized

4 Carved (verb)

Carved - An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.

An object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.

Hindi meaning: नक्काशी

Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash

Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase

Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started <strong>carving</strong>.

Trick: The man observed the carved texture.

5 Resistance (noun)

Resistance - 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.

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6 References (noun)

References - The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a <strong>reference</strong> when she applied for the job.

Trick: These substances are according to the references.

7 Solidarity (noun)

Solidarity - Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

Hindi meaning: एकजुटता

Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support

Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: More shows of <strong>solidarity</strong> like this will boost the strikers.

Trick: The charity forms solidarity.

8 Liberation (noun)

Liberation - 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

9 Invasion (noun)

Invasion - An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Hindi meaning: आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species <strong>invasions</strong>.

Trick: The had done the invasion on the mansion.

10 Aggression (noun)

Aggression - Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Hindi meaning: आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get <strong>aggressive</strong> and began to shout.

Trick: The man is aggressive and depressive too.

11 Circumstances (noun)

Circumstances - A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Hindi meaning: हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a <strong>circumstance</strong> in which I would do that.

Trick: Instances can help in some circumstances.

12 Referred (verb)

Referred - Mention or allude to.

Mention or allude to.

Hindi meaning: निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I <strong>referred</strong> to my notes.

Trick: They prefer not to be referred to that person.

13 Resolved (adjective)

Resolved - Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Hindi meaning: समाधान करना

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily <strong>resolved</strong>.

Trick: The teacher is involving himself for resolving the problem.

14 Occupied (adjective)

Occupied - Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Hindi meaning: कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have <strong>occupied</strong> the apartment for three years.

Trick: The man occupies the supplies.

15 Adversely (adverb)

Adversely - In a way that has a negative or harmful effect.

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures <strong>adversely</strong> affected the welfare programmes of the country.

Trick: This nurse makes the situation adverse.

16 Impeded (verb)

Impeded - Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. (रोकना

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them. (रोकना

Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later

Example: We need to challenge the laws that <strong>impede</strong> progress.

Trick: The teammates were impeding him for the pending work.

17 Endeavour (verb)

Endeavour - To try hard

To try hard

Hindi meaning: प्रयास

Synonyms: Aim, Effort, Enterprise, Struggle

Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Passivity, Entertainment

Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic <strong>endeavours</strong>.

Trick: He endeavour to become the saviour.

18 Eroded (verb)

Eroded - Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Hindi meaning: घिस

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

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

Trick: The mountains were rated as eroded.

19 Extracted (verb)

Extracted - Remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Hindi meaning: निकालना

Synonyms: Excerpt, Juice, Quotation, Abstract

Antonyms: Refusal, Give, Disperse, Spread

Example: Yeast <strong>extract</strong> can be used in bread making.

Trick: They act to extract the minerals.

20 Asserted (verb)

Asserted - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

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