20 new English words for 6 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 Persistent (adjective)

Persistent - Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Hindi meaning: कायम

Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue

Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed

Example: He <strong>persisted</strong> in his efforts to free them.

Trick: They persisted and assisted towards the goal.

2 Excluded (verb)

Excluded - 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.

3 Acknowledged (adjective)

Acknowledged - The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal

Example: She gave a nod of <strong>acknowledgment</strong> to the speaker.

Trick: He pledged to get acknowledged.

4 Circumstances (noun)

Circumstances - A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Hindi meaning: हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a <strong>circumstance</strong> in which I would do that.

Trick: Instances can help in some circumstances

5 Consented (verb)

Consented - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally <strong>consented</strong>.

Trick: Hamesha decent hokar consent lena chahiye.

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6 Discriminated (verb)

Discriminated - Make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.

Make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.

Hindi meaning: साथ भेदभाव

Synonyms: Bigotry, Favoritism, Hatred, Inequity

Antonyms: Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice

Example: She felt she had been <strong>discriminated</strong> against because of her age.

Trick: This list stated the list of discriminated people.

7 Traction (noun)

Traction - The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

Hindi meaning: संकर्षण

Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction

Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness

Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost <strong>traction</strong>.

Trick: The action of traction prevents accidents.

8 Dismissed (verb)

Dismissed - To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.

To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.

Hindi meaning: ख़ारिज

Synonyms: Decline, Disband, Dissolve, Expel

Antonyms: Accept, Allow, Hold, Keep

Example: The judge <strong>dismissed</strong> his appeal.

Trick: They missed class and were dismissed.

9 Compensation (noun)

Compensation - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in <strong>compensation</strong>.

Trick: Precaution is must before compensation.

10 Compromising (adjective)

Compromising - 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.

11 Agitation (noun)

Agitation - Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Hindi meaning: घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been <strong>agitating</strong> for a strike.

Trick: The trading makes him agitating.

12 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.

13 Embarked (verb)

Embarked - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: प्रारंभ

Synonyms: Commence, Enter, Launch, Board

Antonyms: Cease, End, Finish, Stop

Example: She's <strong>embarking</strong> on a new career.

Trick: The wire embarks to spark.

14 Intensified (verb)

Intensified - To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र

Synonyms: Aggravate, Boost, Deepen, Enhance

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Hinder, Hurt

Example: His feelings for her only <strong>intensified</strong> in the face of rejection.

Trick: They were intensifying the situation instead of simplifying it.

15 Apprise (verb)

Apprise - Inform or tell (someone).

Inform or tell (someone).

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Advise, Apprize, Brief, Inform

Antonyms: Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Neglectful

Example: We were fully <strong>apprised</strong> of the situation.

Trick: The passengers are surprised when they got apprised by the thief.

16 Eviction (noun)

Eviction - The action of expelling someone from a property

The action of expelling someone from a property

Hindi meaning: निष्कासन

Synonyms: Dispossession, Ejection, Expulsion, Ouster

Antonyms: Admittance, Boarding, Including, Leasing

Example: The forced <strong>eviction</strong> of residents.

Trick: The action of eviction is not good.

17 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous.

Important or famous.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

18 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.

19 Granted (adjective)

Granted - Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege.

Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege.

Hindi meaning: प्रदान किया हुआ

Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized

Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld

Example: She was <strong>granted</strong> permission to attend the conference.

Trick: They grant a vibrant life to the kids.

20 Aimed (verb)

Aimed - Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Hindi meaning: उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He <strong>aimed</strong> the gun carefully before shooting.

Trick: The few people claimed the things they aimed.

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