20 new English words for 5 November 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 Taunting (adjective)

Taunting - Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.

Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.

Hindi meaning: ताना मारा

Synonyms: Deride, Insult, Jeer, Mock

Antonyms: Compliment, Flatter, Please, Praise

Example: The other kids used to <strong>taunt</strong> him in the playground because he was fat and wore glasses.

Trick: They taunted the exempted kid.

2 Circumstances (noun)

Circumstances - A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Hindi meaning: हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a <strong>circumstance</strong> in which I would do that.

Trick: Instances can help in some circumstances.

3 Abduction (noun)

Abduction - The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

Hindi meaning: अपहरण

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the <strong>abduction</strong> of the child from the park.

Trick: The abduction was done in the production unit.

4 Ambushes (noun)

Ambushes - A surprise attack from a hidden position

A surprise attack from a hidden position

Hindi meaning: घात लगाना

Synonyms: Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, Hiding

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Resist, Restrict

Example: Kidnappers waiting in <strong>ambush</strong>.

Trick: They push towards the ambush.

5 Intersection (noun)

Intersection - The place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other.

The place where two or more roads, lines, etc. meet or cross each other.

Hindi meaning: चौराहा

Synonyms: Crossing, Convergence, Meeting, Joining

Antonyms: Disconnection, Division, Line, Separation

Example: The <strong>intersection</strong> of a plane and a cone.

Trick: This section is for intersection.

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6 Pursuit (noun)

Pursuit - 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.

7 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.

8 Heinous (adjective)

Heinous - Utterly odious or wicked.

Utterly odious or wicked.

Hindi meaning: जघन्य

Synonyms: Horrific, Gruesome, Sickening, Shocking

Antonyms: Acceptable, Desirable, Attractive, Pleasant

Example: This <strong>heinous</strong> crime has left them all distraught.

Trick: Usse heinous crime karne ke baad maar diya gya.

9 Impersonating (verb)

Impersonating - Pretending to be another person to deceive others, often by copying their behavior, speech, or appearance.

Pretending to be another person to deceive others, often by copying their behavior, speech, or appearance.

Hindi meaning: नकली रूप धारण करना

Synonyms: Imitating, Mimicking, Posing, Pretending

Antonyms: Differentiating, Original, Authentic

Example: She was caught <strong>impersonating</strong> a police officer to gain access to the restricted area.

Trick: The guy is compassionate about being impersonate.

10 Destitute (adjective)

Destitute - Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.

Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.

Hindi meaning: अभावग्रस्त

Synonyms: Impoverished, Penniless, Poor, Needy

Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Rich, Prosperous

Example: After losing his job, he found himself <strong>destitute</strong> and struggling to get by.

Trick: They substitute the destitute category.

11 Entities (noun)

Entities - A thing with distinct and independent existence.

A thing with distinct and independent existence.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Organization, Institution, Establishment, Body

Antonyms: Abstract, Inanimate, Concept, Idea

Example: The museums work closely together, but are separate legal <strong>entities</strong>.

Trick: Every entity does different activity

12 Imposed (verb)

Imposed - To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed

Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated

Example: I don't want them to <strong>impose</strong> their religious beliefs on my children.

Trick: The crime was supposed to be imposed on the criminal.

13 Stability (noun)

Stability - To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change

Hindi meaning: स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to <strong>stabilize</strong>.

Trick: The people can be stabilized and characterized carefully.

14 Cooperation (noun)

Cooperation - The process of working together to the same end.

The process of working together to the same end.

Hindi meaning: सहयोग

Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance

Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry

Example: The success of the project depends on the <strong>cooperation</strong> of all team members.

Trick: This operation needs cooperation.

15 Recognize (verb)

Recognize - Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Hindi meaning: मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always <strong>recognize</strong> him from far away by the way he walks.

Trick: The man was pressurized by the recognized authority.

16 Escalating (adjective)

Escalating - 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.

17 Accusations (noun)

Accusations - A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

Hindi meaning: आरोपों

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Impeachment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

Example: He was <strong>accused</strong> of stealing the money.

Trick: The inspection is done on his accusation.

18 Allegation (noun)

Allegation - Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the <strong>alleged</strong> victim.

Trick: He was alleged by the managed workers.

19 Concerning (adjective)

Concerning - Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was <strong>concerned</strong> about the safety of her children.

Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.

20 Critical (adjective)

Critical - Involving careful judgment, especially in identifying faults or weaknesses; of great importance or decisive impact; urgently needing attention or action.

Involving careful judgment, especially in identifying faults or weaknesses; of great importance or decisive impact; urgently needing attention or action.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण, निर्णयात्मक

Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Key, Vital, Analytical

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Complimentary

Example: The patient was in <strong>critical</strong> condition after the surgery.

Trick: The typical part is critical.

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