20 new English words for 4 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 Criticize (verb)

Criticize - 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.

2 Extended (adjective)

Extended - Made larger.

Made larger.

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.

3 Abolished (verb)

Abolished - Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Hindi meaning: समाप्त करना

Synonyms: Broken, Demolished, Devastated, Ravaged

Antonyms: Fixed, Repaired, Sober, Successful

Example: He is in favor of <strong>abolishing</strong> the death penalty.

Trick: The British abolished the territory.

4 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.

5 Regulations (noun)

Regulations - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

Trick: The regulations are according to speculation.

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6 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

7 Repatriated (verb)

Repatriated - To send someone back to their own country.

To send someone back to their own country.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेश लौटाना

Synonyms: Return, Send back, Deport, Restore

Antonyms: Exile, Expel, Banish, Displace

Example: The government <strong>repatriated</strong> the refugees after the conflict ended.

Trick: They appreciate the repatriate.

8 Refoulement (noun)

Refoulement - The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution.

The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासन वापसी

Synonyms: The forced return of refugees or asylum seekers to a country where they may face persecution. (निर्वासन वापसी)

Antonyms: Asylum, Refuge, Protection, Admission

Example: International law prohibits the <strong>refoulement</strong> of individuals to countries where they face serious danger.

Trick: The refoulement is done by management.

9 Deplorable (adjective)

Deplorable - Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

Hindi meaning: निंदनीय, दयनीय

Synonyms: Disgraceful, Shameful, Appalling, Dreadful

Antonyms: Admirable, Praiseworthy, Commendable, Excellent

Example: The living conditions in the refugee camp were absolutely <strong>deplorable</strong>.

Trick: This act was deplorable, not explorable.

10 Exceptional (adjective)

Exceptional - Unusually good; outstanding or rare in quality.

Unusually good; outstanding or rare in quality.

Hindi meaning: असाधारण

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Remarkable, Outstanding, Unique

Antonyms: Ordinary, Average, Mediocre, Common

Example: She showed <strong>exceptional</strong> talent in music from a very young age.

Trick: Traditional work is exceptional.

11 Compromised (verb)

Compromised - An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

Hindi meaning: समझौता

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a <strong>compromise</strong>.

Trick: He compromises on the promises he made.

12 Pursuing (verb)

Pursuing - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him.

13 Tumbled (adjective)

Tumbled - Having fallen or collapsed.

Having fallen or collapsed.

Hindi meaning: गिरावट

Synonyms: Descend, Dip, Drop, Flop

Antonyms: Ascend, Increase, Rise, Order

Example: Fat drops <strong>tumbled</strong> down to slick the streets.

Trick: The pot tumbled and crumbled to dust.

14 Scandal (noun)

Scandal - A public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval.

A public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval.

Hindi meaning: बदनामी

Synonyms: Crime, Rumor, Aspersion, Calumny

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Compliment, Esteem

Example: I know that you would want no <strong>scandal</strong> attached to her name.

Trick: That scandal was not easy to handle.

15 Faction (noun)

Faction - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Clan, Sect, Coalition, Group

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Trick: Kuch sanction ki wajah se us faction ko roka gaya h.

16 Influential (adjective)

Influential - The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some <strong>influence</strong> on his decision.

Trick: The man influences people in a sequence.

17 Significantly (adverb)

Significantly - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

18 Elevating (verb)

Elevating - Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

Hindi meaning: ऊंचा

Synonyms: Exalted, Inflated, Animated, Elated

Antonyms: Depressed, Dishonorable, Down, Inferior

Example: She holds a more <strong>elevated</strong> position in the company.

Trick: The elevated machine got separated.

19 Acquired (verb)

Acquired - An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Hindi meaning: अधिग्रहण

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop

Example: Jarrett's <strong>acquisition</strong> of skills was no less driven.

Trick: This transaction was an acquisition for the firm.

20 Controversial (adjective)

Controversial - Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much <strong>controversy</strong> among the students.

Trick: He never shows mercy in controversy.

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