20 new English words for 27 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 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.

2 Exerting (verb)

Exerting - Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).

Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).

Hindi meaning: दबाव

Synonyms: Applying, Using, Exercising, Deploying

Antonyms: Withholding, Refraining, Conserving, Relaxing

Example: He had to <strong>exert</strong> all of his strength to move the stone.

Trick: The employee is not pretending that he is exerting.

3 Briefing (noun)

Briefing - Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Hindi meaning: विवरण

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough <strong>briefing</strong> before they left the country.

Trick: The chief gives a brief description.

4 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: Saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h.

5 Fraternity (noun)

Fraternity - A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

Hindi meaning: बिरादरी

Synonyms: Organization, Association, Institution, Brotherhood

Antonyms: Enmity, Malevolence, Animosity, Disagreement

Example: Members of the hunting <strong>fraternity</strong>.

Trick: There's unity within the fraternity.

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6 Dwindling (adjective)

Dwindling - Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is <strong>dwindling</strong>.

Trick: Handling the company, which is dwindling, is too hard.

7 Exemption (noun)

Exemption - To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Hindi meaning: छूट प्राप्त

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-<strong>exempt</strong> savings plan.

Trick: The tax exemption is for better consumption.

8 Exclude (verb)

Exclude - Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ा गया

Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve

Example: The Academy <strong>excluded</strong> women from its classes.

Trick: The men was excluded as he was diluted.

9 Sustainable (adjective)

Sustainable - The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Hindi meaning: निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

10 Invoked (verb)

Invoked - Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

Hindi meaning: आह्वान

Synonyms: Appeal To, Conjure, Adjure, Beg

Antonyms: Answer, Give, Reply

Example: He <strong>invoked</strong> his Fifth Amendment privileges.

Trick: First, they invoked them and now they provoked them.

11 Specific (adjective)

Specific - For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Hindi meaning: विशेष रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I <strong>specifically</strong> told you not to do it.

Trick: Some specific places are terrific.

12 Dragged (verb)

Dragged - Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Hindi meaning: घसीटना

Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.

Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.

Example: He <strong>dragged</strong> himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.

Trick: The boy begged when he got dragged.

13 Achievement (noun)

Achievement - To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Hindi meaning: हासिल करना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are <strong>achieving</strong> the standards we set.

Trick: He achieved everything because everyone believed in him.

14 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.

15 Inflicted (verb)

Inflicted - To force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want

To force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want

Hindi meaning: प्रवृत्त

Synonyms: Exact, Expose, Levy, Wreak

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Suspend

Example: They surveyed the damage <strong>inflicted</strong> by the storm.

Trick: Some subjected things are inflicted for employees.

16 Compromise (noun)

Compromise - An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

An agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree.

Hindi meaning: समझौता

Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal

Example: I think we can come to a <strong>compromise. </strong>

Trick: He compromises on the promises he made.

17 Enforced (adjective)

Enforced - The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Trick: The enforcement is the main requirement.

18 Wrecking (verb)

Wrecking - The broken pieces of something that has been destroyed.

The broken pieces of something that has been destroyed.

Hindi meaning: मलबा

Synonyms: Wreck, Debris, Detritus, Remainder

Antonyms: Booty, Find, Pickings, Salvage

Example: Workers sifted through the <strong>wreckage</strong> of the building, searching for bodies.

Trick: This old age wreckage is priceless.

19 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

20 Amendments (noun)

Amendments - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

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