20 new English words for 4 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 Entity (noun)

Entity - A thing with distinct and independent existence.

A thing with distinct and independent existence.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Organization, Institution, Establishment, Body

Antonyms: Abstract, Inanimate, Concept, Idea

Example: The museums work closely together, but are separate legal <strong>entities</strong>.

Trick: Every entity does different activity

2 Swap (verb)

Swap - To trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.

To trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.

Hindi meaning: बदली

Synonyms: Alternated, Bartered, Commutated, Interchanged

Antonyms: Final, Kept, Permanent, Placed

Example: We <strong>swapped</strong> phone numbers.

Trick: The trapped victims were swapped.

3 Merged (verb)

Merged - Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

Hindi meaning: विलीन

Synonyms: Absorb, Blend, Combine, Consolidate

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Part, Separate

Example: The two companies <strong>merged</strong> in 2006.

Trick: The grass emerged and merged with the garden.

4 Acquiring (verb)

Acquiring - 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.

5 Consolidation (noun)

Consolidation - Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate

Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade

Example: The administration hopes that such measures will <strong>consolidate</strong> its position.

Trick: This combination is consolidation.

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6 Compelling (adjective)

Compelling - To force or oblige someone to do something.

To force or oblige someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: मजबूर

Synonyms: Coerced, Forced, Obligated, Constrained

Antonyms: Freed, Released, Allowed, Permitted

Example: He felt <strong>compelled</strong> to apologize after his rude behavior.

Trick: They compel them to expel the workers.

7 Segregated (adjective)

Segregated - The policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion

The policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion

Hindi meaning: पृथक्करण

Synonyms: Apartheid, Discrimination, Isolation, Partition

Antonyms: Connection, Society, Company, Fellowship

Example: The <strong>segregation</strong> of science from philosophy.

Trick: The segregation can cause separation among people.

8 Appreciated (verb)

Appreciated - To value or admire highly.

To value or admire highly.

Hindi meaning: अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really <strong>appreciated</strong> the information you gave me.

Trick: The boy was appreciated as he created great project.

9 Evaluating (verb)

Evaluating - The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to <strong>evaluate</strong> these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Trick: The man evaluates the considerate amount.

10 Exploring (verb)

Exploring - To investigate, study, or analyze.

To investigate, study, or analyze.

Hindi meaning: खोजना

Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The town is small enough to be easily <strong>explored</strong> on foot.

Trick: The girl ignored rivers and explored mountains.

11 Narrative (noun)

Narrative - A story or a description of a series of events.

A story or a description of a series of events.

Hindi meaning: कथा

Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality

Example: He is writing a detailed <strong>narrative</strong> of his life on the island.

Trick: The narrative story is already predictive.

12 Conspiring (verb)

Conspiring - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted <strong>conspiracy</strong> to commit arson.

13 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

14 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable - Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित

Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable

Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure

Example: I felt very <strong>vulnerable, </strong> standing there without any clothes on.

Trick: He is able to handle the vulnerable situation.

15 Infiltration (noun)

Infiltration - The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

Hindi meaning: प्रवेश

Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress

Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection

Example: The spy's <strong>infiltration</strong> into the organization went unnoticed for years.

Trick: They illustrate the plan to infiltrate.

16 Twisted (adjective)

Twisted - Forced out of its natural shape.

Forced out of its natural shape.

Hindi meaning: मुड़ा हुआ

Synonyms: Distorted, Contorted, Warped, Perverse

Antonyms: Straight, Untwisted, Normal, Unbent

Example: The tree’s branches were <strong>twisted</strong> by the strong winds.

Trick: The twisted objects are listed below.

17 Thwart (verb)

Thwart - To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do.

To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do.

Hindi meaning: नाकाम

Synonyms: Frustrated, Hampered, Baffled, Foiled

Antonyms: Encouraged, Promoted, Advanced, Forwarded

Example: The police have <strong>thwarted</strong> a criminal plot.

Trick: This person was charted as thwarted one.

18 Incriminating (adjective)

Incriminating - Making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Hindi meaning: बरामद

Synonyms: Implicate, Involve, Blame, Accuse

Antonyms: Exonerate, Vindicate, Absolve, Acquit

Example: He was arrested with several <strong>incriminating</strong> documents.

Trick: The purse was incriminated through the complicated person.

19 Lodged (adjective)

Lodged - To occupy a place temporarily.

To occupy a place temporarily.

Hindi meaning: रहना

Synonyms: Housed, Accommodated, Sheltered, Boarded

Antonyms: Ejected, Evicted, Expelled, Removed

Example: The workers were <strong>lodged</strong> in temporary camps.

Trick: The badge has been lodged.

20 Incite (verb)

Incite - To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent.

To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent.

Hindi meaning: उकसाया

Synonyms: Agitate, Arouse, Inspire, Instigate

Antonyms: Block, Calm, Dampen, Depress

Example: He <strong>incited</strong> loyal subjects to rebellion.

Trick: The man incites the children as he recites the bad story.

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