10 new English words for 30 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 Retreat (verb)

Retreat - Move back or withdraw.

Move back or withdraw.

Hindi meaning: पीछे हटना

Synonyms: Withdrew, Retired, Fled, Receded

Antonyms: Advanced, Confronted, Faced, Dared

Example: They <strong>retreated</strong> behind trees for safety.

Trick: They created a path and retreated.

2 Vast (adjective)

Vast - Of very great extent or quantity.

Of very great extent or quantity.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite

Example: She has a <strong>vast</strong> amount of knowledge on this subject.

Trick: The blast was vast.

3 Mired (verb)

Mired - To be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time.

To be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time.

Hindi meaning: फँसाना

Synonyms: Trapped, Embroiled, Tangled, Broiled

Antonyms: Released, Freed, Liberated, Emancipated

Example: She was <strong>mired</strong> in work all weekend.

Trick: He exhorted the girl and sorted the things.

4 Prominence (noun)

Prominence - 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.

5 Critics (noun)

Critics - What you think is bad about somebody/something.

What you think is bad about somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.

Example: There was much public <strong>criticism</strong> directed at the senator.

Trick: The criticism can cause egoism.

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6 Obstruction (noun)

Obstruction - To block or get in the way of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening or progressing by causing difficulties.

To block or get in the way of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening or progressing by causing difficulties.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Block, Curb, Hamper, Impede

Antonyms: Advance, Assist, Encourage, Facilitate

Example: You do not wish to <strong>obstruct</strong> the course of justice.

Trick: They got instructions for the obstruction of the convoy.

7 Assessment (noun)

Assessment - The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

Hindi meaning: आकलन

Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation

Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard

Example: We must make an <strong>assessment</strong> of the cost of repairs.

Trick: The assessment was done by management.

8 Compensation (noun)

Compensation - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in <strong>compensation</strong>.

Trick: Precaution is must before compensation.

9 Lashed (verb)

Lashed - To strike or beat with a whip or something similar, or to fasten or secure tightly.

To strike or beat with a whip or something similar, or to fasten or secure tightly.

Hindi meaning: बाँधना या मारना

Synonyms: Whipped, Struck, Bound, Tied

Antonyms: Released, Untied, Freed, Loosened

Example: The sailor <strong>lashed</strong> the ropes tightly to secure the boat.

Trick: He lashes the boy for the cash.

10 Vigil (noun)

Vigil - A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

Hindi meaning: प्रदर्शन

Synonyms: Watch, Surveillance, Lookout, Observation

Antonyms: Disregard, Heedlessness, Ignorance, Indifference

Example: His parents kept <strong>vigil</strong> beside his bed for weeks before he died.

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

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