20 new English words for 9 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 Obligation (noun)

Obligation - Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Hindi meaning: बाध्य

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally <strong>obligated</strong> to repay the loan.

Trick: The guard obligated the directed people

2 Probably (adverb)

Probably - As far as one knows or can tell.

As far as one knows or can tell.

Hindi meaning: शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will <strong>probably</strong> rain today.

Trick: Probably they acceptably do this job.

3 Potential (adjective)

Potential - Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Hindi meaning: संभावित

Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent

Example: It was a <strong>potentially</strong> embarrassing situation.

Trick: He has the potential to handle crucial things.

4 Predicting (verb)

Predicting - To say that something will happen in the future.

To say that something will happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The <strong>predicted</strong> growth in road traffic.

Trick: His addicted work was predicted.

5 Tragic (adjective)

Tragic - An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.

Hindi meaning: त्रासदी

Synonyms: Disaster, Calamity, Catastrophe, Cataclysm

Antonyms: Fortune, Joy, Advantage, Benefit

Example: Her son's death was a terrible <strong>tragedy</strong>.

Trick: The tragedy changes the strategy.

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6 Fatally (adjective)

Fatally - 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 Hovers (verb)

Hovers - To stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention.

To stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention.

Hindi meaning: मंडराना

Synonyms: Approaching, Brewing, Imminent, Looming

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later

Example: There were waiters <strong>hovering</strong> all the time.

Trick: The kids were hovering over the ring.

8 Overwhelmingly (adverb)

Overwhelmingly - Very great in amount.

Very great in amount.

Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an <strong>overwhelming</strong> desire to have another child.

Trick: Party bhot overwhelming thi.

9 Aggressive (adjective)

Aggressive - 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.

10 Critical (adjective)

Critical - 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.

11 Leveraging (verb)

Leveraging - The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

Hindi meaning: फ़ायदा उठाना

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Clout, Authority

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: He used a crowbar to improve his <strong>leverage</strong> on the gate.

Trick: The guy leveraged his rage.

12 Anticipated (verb)

Anticipated - Excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen.

Excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्याशा

Synonyms: Expectation, Prediction, Forecast, Prolepsis

Antonyms: Pessimism, Hopelessness, Melancholy, Suspicion

Example: She had a feeling of great <strong>anticipation</strong> before her graduation ceremony.

Trick: The anticipation can cause unnecessary prediction .

13 Rapidly (adverb)

Rapidly - Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Hindi meaning: तेज़

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The <strong>rapid</strong> growth of technology has transformed the industry.

Trick: The machine was solid and rapid.

14 Integration (noun)

Integration - Desegregated, especially racially.

Desegregated, especially racially.

Hindi meaning: एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't <strong>integrate</strong> successfully into the Italian way of life.

Trick: They integrated in exchange of eliminated team.

15 Intermittency (noun)

Intermittency - Occurring at irregular intervals.

Occurring at irregular intervals.

Hindi meaning: आंतरायिक

Synonyms: Fitful, Infrequent, Occasional, Periodic

Antonyms: Constant, Frequent, Permanent, Regular

Example: They heard <strong>intermittent</strong> bursts of gunfire.

Trick: The patient needs an intermittent break.

16 Emphasizing (verb)

Emphasizing - Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He <strong>emphasized</strong> how important diet was to health.

Trick: The man is emphasized and characterized perfectly.

17 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented - Never done or known before.

Never done or known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed <strong>unprecedented</strong> success this year.

Trick: The chanted person was unprecedented.

18 Emissions (noun)

Emissions - The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

Hindi meaning: उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow

Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain

Example: Human <strong>emissions</strong> of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.

Trick: The action must be taken against the emission of gases.

19 Deployment (noun)

Deployment - To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Hindi meaning: तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were <strong>deployed</strong> for battle.

Trick: Assembly me boys ko deploy kiya.

20 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

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