20 new English words for 1 December 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 Concessions (noun)

Concessions - Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Hindi meaning: रिआयत

Synonyms: Negotiation, Compromise, Consensus, Agreement

Antonyms: Disavowal, Denial, Rejection, Repudiation

Example: They made no <strong>concessions</strong> to the enemy side.

Trick: Due to the concession, he lost his profession.

2 Humiliation (noun)

Humiliation - Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित

Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean

Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote

Example: You'll <strong>humiliate</strong> me in front of the whole school.

Trick: Humiliate karna discriminate karne se bhi bura hai.

3 Engagement (noun)

Engagement - Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Hindi meaning: व्यस्त

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently <strong>engaged</strong> in a project that requires her full attention.

Trick: They engaged ages ago.

4 Accumulated (verb)

Accumulated - To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time

To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time

Hindi meaning: जमा

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Amass

Antonyms: Contract, Decrease, Diminish, Disperse

Example: A thick layer of dust had <strong>accumulated</strong> in the room.

Trick: They were accumulating money and calculating it.

5 Adequate (adjective)

Adequate - Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Hindi meaning: पर्याप्त

Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent

Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent

Example: The school lunch should be <strong>adequate</strong> to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

Trick: He separates the adequate amount of food.

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6 Apparently (adverb)

Apparently - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent</strong> that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

7 Provocation (noun)

Provocation - Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Hindi meaning: उकसावा

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to <strong>provocation</strong>.

Trick: His speech is causing provocation and separation among workers.

8 Hosted (verb)

Hosted - The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

Hindi meaning: मेजबानी करना

Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating

Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding

Example: She is <strong>hosting</strong> a dinner party for her friends this weekend.

Trick: The host is good at his post.

9 Encouraged (verb)

Encouraged - Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to <strong>encourage</strong> new writing talent.

Trick: They encourage the boy to cross the passage fearlessly.

10 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny - Critical observation or examination.

Critical observation or examination.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Inspection, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Glance, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I'd never faced that kind of <strong>scrutiny</strong> before.

Trick: He is doing scrutiny about the destiny.

11 Substantive (adjective)

Substantive - Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Hindi meaning: मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Generous, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Intermittent, Selfish, Slight

Example: These changes are more symbolic than <strong>substantive</strong>.

Trick: The substantial information is confidential.

12 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Hindi meaning: टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of <strong>conflict</strong> between him and his father.

Trick: Conflict ki taraf direct nahi hona chahiye.

13 Conducted (adjective)

Conducted  - Led by a guide.

Led by a guide.

Hindi meaning: संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down

Example: The experiments were <strong>conducted</strong> by scientists in New York.

Trick: All are being conducted to stay away from melted ice.

14 Adjourned (verb)

Adjourned - An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

Hindi meaning: स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has <strong>adjourned</strong> the meeting.

Trick: The lawyer is concerned when the court is adjourned.

15 Suspension (noun)

Suspension - Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Hindi meaning: निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his <strong>suspension</strong> from the team.

Trick: The suspension of the man caused him caution.

16 Irregularities (noun)

Irregularities - The state or quality of being irregular.

The state or quality of being irregular.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered <strong>irregularities</strong> in the town's finances.

Trick: Irregularities kum karne ko responsibilities samajhni chahiye

17 Briefly (adverb)

Briefly - 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.

18 Prompted (verb)

Prompted - To move to action.

To move to action.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be <strong>prompted</strong> by someone who was standing offstage.

Trick: The man interrupted when the dog prompted.

19 Reiterated (verb)

Reiterated - Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has <strong>reiterated</strong> its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Trick: They reiterated the twisted work.

20 Disrupt (verb)

Disrupt - 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.

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