20 new English words for 20 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 Reconciliation (noun)

Reconciliation - Restore friendly relations between.

Restore friendly relations between.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become <strong>reconciled</strong> to the new system.

Trick: The team reconciled and compiled with new members.

2 Incursion (noun)

Incursion - An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.

An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.

Hindi meaning: चढ़ाई

Synonyms: Aggression, Attack, Foray, Infiltration

Antonyms: Retreat, Defend, Praise, Finish

Example: There were repeated marine <strong>incursions</strong> which brought the occasional marine animals into the fossil assemblages.

Trick: The incursion was started with inclusion of officers.

3 Eliminate (verb)

Eliminate - To remove or take away someone or something.

To remove or take away someone or something.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is <strong>eliminated</strong> from further play.

Trick: The abominated ones eliminate the team.

4 Deflect (verb)

Deflect - Cause (something) to change direction.

Cause (something) to change direction.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Divert, Avert, Sidetrack, Distract

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Accord, Abidance

Example: The ball <strong>deflected</strong> off my shoulder, straight into the goal.

Trick: It deflects the effect of poison.

5 Encroachments (noun)

Encroachments - Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This <strong>encroachment</strong> on media freedom is not in the public interest.

Trick: There was an adjustment in the encroachment.

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6 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.

7 Escalation (noun)

Escalation - A rapid increase

A rapid increase

Hindi meaning: वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further <strong>escalation</strong>.

Trick: His motivation speech gives escalation in their work.

8 Simultaneously (adverb)

Simultaneously - At the same time.

At the same time.

Hindi meaning: एक साथ

Synonyms: Concurrently, Concomitantly, Together, At Once

Antonyms: Singly, Different, Divided, Following.

Example: The work then gets going and several tasks are performed <strong>simultaneously</strong>.

Trick: The does their work simultaneously only occasionally

9 Detonated (verb)

Detonated - The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.

The action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.

Hindi meaning: विस्फोट

Synonyms: Ignition, Bang, Blast, Blowout

Antonyms: Deflation, Contraction, Gather, Convict

Example: She was in a control building at the time of <strong>detonation</strong>.

Trick: The detonations cause separation.

10 Propaganda (noun)

Propaganda - Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Hindi meaning: प्रचार

Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy

Antonyms: Truth, Facts, Honesty, Details

Example: He was accused of spreading <strong>propaganda</strong>.

Trick: The propaganda is necessary for developing the agenda.

11 Polarized (verb)

Polarized - Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Hindi meaning: ध्रुवीकरण

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The <strong>polarization</strong> of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

Trick: Actualization ke liye logo ke lalach ka unse polarization hona jaruri h.

12 Restore (verb)

Restore - The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing <strong>restoration</strong>.

Trick: The restoration process needs escalation.

13 Abrogation (noun)

Abrogation - Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annul, Invalidate, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Pass, Permit

Example: He seemed to <strong>abrogate</strong> his duty to withhold law and order.

Trick: Apni har bad feeling ko abrogate karna hi sahi option h.

14 Composition (noun)

Composition - Consisting of different parts or materials

Consisting of different parts or materials

Hindi meaning: संयुक्त

Synonyms: Compound, Complex, Combined, Blended

Antonyms: Separate, Unmix, Free, Unyoke

Example: This soup is one of those <strong>composite</strong> dishes which you gradually build up.

Trick: The site of image was composite.

15 Reflect (verb)

Reflect - Throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.

Throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबिंबित

Synonyms: Echoed, Emulated, Imitated, Repeated

Antonyms: Request, Take, Disregard, Ignore

Example: He saw himself <strong>reflected </strong> in the water/mirror/shop window.

Trick: The mirror reflected the connected links.

16 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.

17 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous.

Important or famous.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

18 Verdict (noun)

Verdict - A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

Hindi meaning: निर्णय

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The <strong>verdict</strong> was not guilty.

Trick: Judge ne predict karne ke baad verdict liya.

19 Defeated (adjective)

Defeated - Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Hindi meaning: पराजित

Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed

Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing

Example: She was <strong>defeated</strong> by the last steep hill.

Trick: The group cheated and defeated other groups.

20 Aspirations (noun)

Aspirations - A hope or ambition of achieving something.

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Hindi meaning: चाह

Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness

Example: She talked about her hopes and <strong>aspirations</strong>.

Trick: His aspiration is the creation of his empire.

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