20 new English words for 21 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 Strapped (adjective)

Strapped - Short of money.

Short of money.

Hindi meaning: तंगी

Synonyms: Impoverished, Beggared, Broke, Dirt Poor

Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Untied, Unstrapped

Example: There was a box <strong>strapped</strong> to the floor beneath the bench.

Trick: The strapped situation gapped the market.

2 Varied (adjective)

Varied - Incorporating a number of different types or elements.

Incorporating a number of different types or elements.

Hindi meaning: विभिन्न

Synonyms: Diverse, Assorted, Diversified, Miscellaneous

Antonyms: Uniform, Same, Similar, Like

Example: We try to eat a more <strong>varied</strong> diet.

Trick: The scary part varies with time.

3 Surge (noun)

Surge - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged</strong> toward the door.

Trick: The are eager to know the surge power.

4 Pandemic (noun)

Pandemic - A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time.

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: महामारी

Synonyms: Widespread, Prevalent, Pervasive, Global

Antonyms: Exclusive, Extraordinary, Incomplete, Individual

Example: Their arrival in the colony could not have been more badly timed, coinciding with the 1918 influenza <strong>pandemic</strong>.

Trick: Pandemic has done the chaotic situation.

5 Faction (noun)

Faction - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Trick: Kuch sanction ki wajah se us faction ko roka gaya h.

Unlock all 20 words for 21 November 2024

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Appeal (verb)

Appeal - Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Hindi meaning: याचना करना

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an <strong>appeal</strong> to the people of the city to stay calm.

Trick: He appeals for the meal.

7 Certainly (adverb)

Certainly - Without doubt

Without doubt

Hindi meaning: ज़रूर

Synonyms: Absolutely, Assuredly, Exactly, Surely

Antonyms: Doubtfully, Questionably, Dubiously, Equivocally

Example: She <strong>certainly</strong> has a lot of talent.

Trick: This man was mainly and certainly from this group.

8 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.

9 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.

10 Intention (noun)

Intention - An aim or plan

An aim or plan

Hindi meaning: इरादा

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her <strong>intention</strong> to run for governor.

Trick: His intention was the correction of laws.

11 Malicious (adjective)

Malicious - Characterized by malice.

Characterized by malice.

Hindi meaning: दुर्भावनापूर्ण

Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Hostile, Bitter

Antonyms: Benevolent, Assisting, Decent, Forgiving

Example: The referee said there was no <strong>malicious</strong> intent.

Trick: This malicious is suspicious

12 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

Trick: The provision is made to clear the vision about the law.

13 Sought (verb)

Sought - To try to find or get something.

To try to find or get something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश करना

Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased

Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected

Example: He <strong>sought</strong> help from the police.

Trick: He sought the reason why they fought.

14 Designated (verb)

Designated - Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Hindi meaning: नामित

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been <strong>designated</strong> to organize the meeting.

Trick: The client created the designated place.

15 Influence (noun)

Influence - The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Clout, Consequence, Control, Domination

Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance

Example: His health problems may have had some <strong>influence</strong> on his decision.

Trick: The man influences people in a sequence.

16 Spreading (verb)

Spreading - Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Hindi meaning: प्रसार

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was <strong>spread</strong> across his lap.

Trick: The virus is spreading and heading towards the cities.

17 Indulging (verb)

Indulging - Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Hindi meaning: लिप्त

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to <strong>indulge</strong> in gossip.

Trick: They both divulged and indulged in the process.

18 Coordination (noun)

Coordination - The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

Hindi meaning: समन्वय

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and <strong>coordination</strong>.

Trick: The group is coordinated and measured equally.

19 Stern (adjective)

Stern - Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर, कठोर

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a <strong>stern</strong> warning to the students about cheating during exams.

Trick: The northern part is stern.

20 Impunity (noun)

Impunity - Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Hindi meaning: दण्डमुक्ति

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection

Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility

Example: The corrupt officials acted with <strong>impunity</strong>, knowing they would not face any consequences.

Trick: His activity is not for impunity.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!