20 new English words for 7 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 Degraded (adjective)

Degraded - The process of something becoming worse or weaker, or being made worse or weaker.

The process of something becoming worse or weaker, or being made worse or weaker.

Hindi meaning: गिरावट

Synonyms: Deterioration, Decline, Declination, Descent

Antonyms: Development, Growth, Evolution, Rise

Example: A trail of human misery and <strong>degradation</strong>.

Trick: The grenade quality is degraded.

2 Abandoned (adjective)

Abandoned - Left behind or deserted; no longer cared for or used.

Left behind or deserted; no longer cared for or used.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ दिया गया

Synonyms: Deserted, Forsaken, Neglected, Vacant

Antonyms: Occupied, Cared-for, Maintained, Cherished

Example: The old factory had been <strong>abandoned</strong> for years, with weeds growing through the broken windows.

Trick: The group abandoned our pardon.

3 Restoring (verb)

Restoring - The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing <strong>restoration</strong>.

Trick: The restoration process needs escalation.

4 Venture (noun)

Venture - Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Hindi meaning: जोखिम उठाना

Synonyms: Adventured, Attempted, Chanced, Dared

Antonyms: Protected, Guarded, Resumed, Preserved

Example: She <strong>ventured</strong> out into the blizzard.

Trick: Venture is required to kill the creature.

5 Fierce (adjective)

Fierce - Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Hindi meaning: भयंकर

Synonyms: Angry, Bold, Brutal, Dangerous

Antonyms: Gentle, Quiet, Mild, Calm

Example: The proposal has faced <strong>fierce</strong> opposition.

Trick: The fierce look of tiger force everyone to run.

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6 Ambition (noun)

Ambition - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

7 Conceal (verb)

Conceal - Not allow to be seen

Not allow to be seen

Hindi meaning: छिपाना

Synonyms: Bury, Camouflage, Cloak, Cover

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Reveal, Uncover

Example: The sunglasses <strong>conceal</strong> her eyes.

Trick: The man tries to conceal the steal items

8 Contempt (noun)

Contempt - The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

Hindi meaning: अवमानना

Synonyms: Scorn, Disdain, Disrespect, Deprecation

Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Regard

Example: He feels that wealthy people view/regard him with <strong>contempt</strong> because he is poor.

Trick: He attempt to contempt the elders.

9 Reliance (noun)

Reliance - Dependent on someone or something.

Dependent on someone or something.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely <strong>reliant</strong> upon media.

Trick: The ants are reliant on the weather

10 Deploying (verb)

Deploying - To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Hindi meaning: तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were <strong>deployed</strong> for battle.

Trick: Assembly me boys ko deploy kiya.

11 Inevitable (adjective)

Inevitable - Certain to happen.

Certain to happen.

Hindi meaning: अनिवार्य

Synonyms: Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain, Fated

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unlikely, Uncertain, Preventable

Example: The changes in technology make innovation <strong>inevitable</strong>.

Trick: The table is inevitable.

12 Manipulation (noun)

Manipulation - To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Hindi meaning: चालाकी

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his <strong>manipulation</strong>, if he were to use it on me.

Trick: He hesitates while he manipulates the number.

13 Propaganda (noun)

Propaganda - Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Hindi meaning: प्रचार

Synonyms: Information, Advertising, Promotion, Advocacy

Antonyms: Truth, Facts, Honesty, Details

Example: He was accused of spreading <strong>propaganda</strong>.

Trick: The propaganda is necessary for developing the agenda.

14 Spread (verb)

Spread - 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.

15 Monitoring (verb)

Monitoring - Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to <strong>monitor</strong> the transaction of smaller deals.

Trick: Guards monitored the stored items.

16 Collapsed (adjective)

Collapsed - Having fallen down or given way.

Having fallen down or given way.

Hindi meaning: ढह

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings <strong>collapsed</strong> by an earthquake.

Trick: The building collapsed is a glimpsed way.

17 Unanimously (adverb)

Unanimously - Being of one mind.

Being of one mind.

Hindi meaning: एकमत होकर

Synonyms: Compatible, United, Agreeable, Amicable

Antonyms: Disagreeable, Hostile, Conflicting, Antagonistic

Example: The audience <strong>unanimously</strong> rose to its feet in a standing ovation.

Trick: The unanimous thoughts are not suspicious.

18 Eliminate (verb)

Eliminate - To remove or take away someone or something.

To remove or take away someone or something.

Hindi meaning: हटाना

Synonyms: Cancel, Defeat, Disqualify, Eradicate

Antonyms: Create, Establish, Help, Hold

Example: When a player gets 100 points, he is <strong>eliminated</strong> from further play.

Trick: The abominated ones eliminate the team.

19 Elaborating (verb)

Elaborating - Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made <strong>elaborate</strong> preparations for his visit.

Trick: The ratings was increased with the elaborating process

20 Imposition (noun)

Imposition - Grand and impressive in appearance.

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an <strong>imposing</strong> figure, either.

Trick: The act of chasing is not imposing.

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