20 new English words for 15 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 Shrink (verb)

Shrink - Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Hindi meaning: सिकुड़

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to <strong>shrink</strong> away and hide.

Trick: The boy is thinking of shrinking to hide

2 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

3 Sacked (verb)

Sacked - An act of dismissing someone from employment.

An act of dismissing someone from employment.

Hindi meaning: बर्खास्त

Synonyms: Firing, Dismissal, Termination, Removal

Antonyms: Hiring, Appointment, Recruitment, Promotion

Example: The company's financial problems led to the <strong>sacking</strong> of several employees.

Trick: The employees were sacking cause of lacking in abilities

4 Collapsing (verb)

Collapsing - Having fallen down or given way.

Having fallen down or given way.

Hindi meaning: ढह

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings <strong>collapsed</strong> by an earthquake.

Trick: The building collapsed is a glimpsed way.

5 Prediction (noun)

Prediction - 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

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6 Stimulates (verb)

Stimulates - To encourage or cause something to become more active or to increase in activity.

To encourage or cause something to become more active or to increase in activity.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित करना

Synonyms: Excites, Encourages, Energizes, Activates

Antonyms: Calms, Depresses, Suppresses, Hinders

Example: The new policy <strong>stimulates</strong> economic growth in the region.

Trick: Team stimulates as they relate.

7 Disruption (noun)

Disruption - Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Hindi meaning: बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters <strong>disrupted</strong> the conference.

Trick: The rules are disrupted by the corrupted people.

8 Ambitious (adjective)

Ambitious - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

9 Contention (noun)

Contention - Heated disagreement.

Heated disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much <strong>contention</strong> in this family in recent years.

Trick: They intend to contend badly.

10 Stated (adjective)

Stated - Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Hindi meaning: वर्णन

Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting

Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual

Example: I was simply <strong>stating</strong> that I agree with the man.

Trick: He states his fate.

11 Necessitated (verb)

Necessitated - Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Hindi meaning: जरूरी

Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require

Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.

Example: Reduction in government spending will <strong>necessitate</strong> further cuts in public services.

Trick: These measures were necessitated by the deteriorated economic situation.

12 Resignation (noun)

Resignation - Leave a job or office

Leave a job or office

Hindi meaning: इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to <strong>resign</strong> his position.

Trick: The man signs and resigns the job

13 Contesting (verb)

Contesting - Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Hindi meaning: चुनाव लड़ा

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a <strong>contested</strong> election for executive director.

Trick: The contest is to test the ability.

14 Interacting (verb)

Interacting - Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she <strong>interacts</strong> well with the other children.

Trick: They all rejected the way they interacted.

15 Bolster (verb)

Bolster - To support or improve something or make it stronger.

To support or improve something or make it stronger.

Hindi meaning: सहारा

Synonyms: Carry, Help, Maintain, Sustain

Antonyms: Block, Decrease, Discourage, Halt

Example: They took high premiums to <strong>bolster</strong> up the funds.

Trick: The guy entered and bolstered the company.

16 Outreach (noun)

Outreach - The extent or length of reaching out.

The extent or length of reaching out.

Hindi meaning: आगे निकल जाना

Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel.

Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.

Example: The singer's talent <strong>outreaches</strong> the dull songs she is asked to perform.

Trick: The team outreach by the nice speech.

17 Dominated (verb)

Dominated - Having power and influence over others.

Having power and influence over others.

Hindi meaning: प्रभुत्व वाला

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as <strong>dominant</strong> by his size, costume, and actions.

Trick: Dominant powers can cause rampant situation.

18 Concerned (adjective)

Concerned - 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.

19 Praise (verb)

Praise - Express warm approval or admiration of.

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Hindi meaning: प्रशस्त

Synonyms: Exalted, Aided, Blessed, Celebrated

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Blame, Censure

Example: He should be <strong>praised</strong> for his honesty.

Trick: They all raised hands and praised the employees.

20 Heaping (verb)

Heaping - An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

Hindi meaning: ढेर

Synonyms: Stack, Mass, Mound, Quantity

Antonyms: Ditch, Individual, Lack, Little

Example: He dumped the grass clippings into the compost <strong>heap</strong>.

Trick: The heap was so cheap.

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