20 new English words for 5 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 Sprawling (adjective)

Sprawling - Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating

Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting

Example: He was <strong>sprawling</strong> in an armchair watching TV.

Trick: The people were brawling over the sprawling tree.

2 Disruption (noun)

Disruption - Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Hindi meaning: बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters <strong>disrupted</strong> the conference.

Trick: The rules are disrupted by the corrupted people.

3 Sovereignty (noun)

Sovereignty - Supreme power or authority.

Supreme power or authority.

Hindi meaning: संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic <strong>sovereignty</strong>, the power to decide for ourselves.

Trick: It’s the responsibility of the sovereignty to maintain the dignity.

4 Mounted (adjective)

Mounted - To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually.

To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually.

Hindi meaning: चढ़ना, बढ़ना

Synonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Increase

Antonyms: Descend, Dismount, Decrease, Decline

Example: The pressure began to <strong>mount</strong> as the deadline approached.

Trick: They count the mount in data.

5 Slump (verb)

Slump - Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.

Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.

Hindi meaning: ढेर लगाना

Synonyms: Downward, Cascading, Declining, Depressed

Antonyms: Above, Cheerful, Cheery, Happy

Example: She fainted and <strong>slumped</strong> to the floor.

Trick: They are slumping the trash in the dumping area.

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6 Vigilant (adjective)

Vigilant - The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Hindi meaning: जागरूकता

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were <strong>vigilant</strong> about protecting their children.

Trick: Everyone should be vigilance about the maintenance of the environment.

7 Suspected (verb)

Suspected - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected</strong> in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye

8 Annexed (verb)

Annexed - A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two <strong>annexation</strong> ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Trick: Annexation bahot se kings ke liye relaxation tha.

9 Rely (verb)

Rely - Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother <strong>relied</strong> on me for financial support.

Trick: The man relied on the person who lied to him.

10 Lingered (verb)

Lingered - To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a desire to stay.

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of a reluctance to leave or a desire to stay.

Hindi meaning: ठहरना

Synonyms: Loitered, Delayed, Tarry, Dawdled

Antonyms: Hastened, Hurried, Rushed, Left

Example: She <strong>lingered</strong> by the door, unsure if she wanted to say goodbye.

Trick: He lingers his anger in front of elders.

11 Compile (verb)

Compile - Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Hindi meaning: संकलन

Synonyms: Amass, Arrange, Assemble, Collect

Antonyms: Destroy, Scatter, Disorder, Disperse

Example: His allows you to create programs and <strong>compile</strong> them.

Trick: Compile only the tactile substances.

12 Complying (verb)

Complying - The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance.

13 Accompanied (verb)

Accompanied - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pertained one.

14 Caution (noun)

Caution - Say something as a warning.

Say something as a warning.

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He <strong>cautioned</strong> me and let me go.

Trick: The precautions are necessary to avoid caution.

15 Legitimise (verb)

Legitimise - In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support <strong>legitimately</strong> elected governments.

Trick: The work is freely and legitimately done.

16 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: Saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h.

17 Access (noun)

Access - To be able to get to or get inside a place.

To be able to get to or get inside a place.

Hindi meaning: खोलना

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be <strong>accessed</strong> by road at low tide.

Trick: To achieve success, they have to access the gates.

18 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.

19 Conscription (noun)

Conscription - Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Hindi meaning: सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Synonyms: Induction, Recruitment, Draft, Enlistment

Antonyms: Removal, Discharge, Dismissal, Firing

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on <strong>conscription</strong>.

Trick: The conscription will be done according to the description.

20 Engulfed (verb)

Engulfed - To flow over and enclose or surround something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming manner.

To flow over and enclose or surround something completely, often in a destructive or overwhelming manner.

Hindi meaning: निगल लेना / घेर लेना

Synonyms: Immerse, Submerge, Overwhelm, Envelop

Antonyms: Expose, Uncover, Release, Liberate

Example: The flames quickly <strong>engulfed</strong> the building, leaving no time for escape.

Trick: Soldiers engulfed the wolf.

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