20 new English words for 10 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 Accommodate (verb)

Accommodate - To provide someone with a place to stay or to fit in with the needs or wishes of others.

To provide someone with a place to stay or to fit in with the needs or wishes of others.

Hindi meaning: समायोजित करना

Synonyms: Adjust, Adapt, Lodge, House

Antonyms: Reject, Disregard, Disagree

Example: The hotel can <strong>accommodate</strong> up to 500 guests during the summer season.

Trick: The mandate is to accommodate them.

2 Restrained (adjective)

Restrained - Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Hindi meaning: रोक

Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting

Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start

Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to <strong>restrain</strong> him.

Trick: Training is restraining here.

3 Acquire (verb)

Acquire - An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Hindi meaning: अधिग्रहण

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Loss, Forfeiture, Deprived, Drop

Example: Jarrett's <strong>acquisition</strong> of skills was no less driven.

Trick: This transaction was an acquisition for the firm.

4 Adverse (adjective)

Adverse - In a way that has a negative or harmful effect

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures <strong>adversely</strong> affected the welfare programmes of the country.

Trick: This nurse makes the situation adverse.

5 Validity (noun)

Validity - The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

Hindi meaning: वैधता

Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact

Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness

Example: It is difficult to test the <strong>validity</strong> of these claims.

Trick: The validity increases activity.

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6 Ascertain (verb)

Ascertain - Find (something) out for certain

Find (something) out for certain

Hindi meaning: निधारित

Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine

Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist

Example: There should be a public inquiry to <strong>ascertain</strong> the facts.

Trick: They maintained the book ascertained the rules.

7 Elaborated (verb)

Elaborated - Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made <strong>elaborate</strong> preparations for his visit.

Trick: The ratings was increased with the elaborating process.

8 Demolition (noun)

Demolition - The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures

The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures

Hindi meaning: तोड़फोड़

Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production

Example: The old factory is scheduled for <strong>demolition</strong> next week.

Trick: The thieves had done the demolition of the auction.

9 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.

10 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.

11 Breach (noun)

Breach - Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city <strong>breached</strong> an agreement by selling the property.

Trick: They reached the mall the breached the system.

12 Consequences (noun)

Consequences - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

13 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.

14 Essentially (adverb)

Essentially - Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Hindi meaning: अत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Water is <strong>essential</strong> for life.

Trick: Vital organs are essential.

15 Boasted (verb)

Boasted - Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Hindi meaning: गर्व

Synonyms: Brag, Crow, Swagger, Swank

Antonyms: Deprecate, Belittle, Humility, Modesty

Example: He's always <strong>boasting</strong> about his children's success at school.

Trick: He is boasting about his roasting skills.

16 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.

17 Retained (verb)

Retained - Continue to have (something).

Continue to have (something).

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to <strong>retain</strong> control of the company.

Trick: The money is retained and gained by the company.

18 Grievance (noun)

Grievance - A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

Hindi meaning: शिकायत

Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection

Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage

Example: He has a deep sense of <strong>grievance</strong> against his former employer.

Trick: Grievance ke box ka maintenance karo.

19 Annex (verb)

Annex - 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.

20 Confrontation (noun)

Confrontation - Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Hindi meaning: सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They <strong>confronted</strong> the invaders at the shore.

Trick: The reaction time while confrontation should be quick.

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