20 new English words for 14 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 Coincides (verb)

Coincides - Occur at the same time or correspond in nature.

Occur at the same time or correspond in nature.

Hindi meaning: साथ साथ होना

Synonyms: Concur, Synchronize, Correspond, Match

Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash

Example: Her birthday <strong>coincided</strong> with a public holiday.

Trick: Both sides coincide.

2 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.

3 Expand (verb)

Expand - To become or to make something bigger.

To become or to make something bigger.

Hindi meaning: फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has <strong>expanded</strong> to serve the entire state.

Trick: The government expanded the eroded area.

4 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.

5 Emphasized (verb)

Emphasized - Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He <strong>emphasized</strong> how important diet was to health.

Trick: The man is emphasized and characterized perfectly.

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6 Privileged (adjective)

Privileged - A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Hindi meaning: सुविधा

Synonyms: Advantage, Allowance, Authority, Authorization

Antonyms: Disadvantage, Handicap, Hindrance, Loss

Example: Having been born to <strong>privilege</strong> in old Hollywood, she was carrying on a family tradition by acting.

Trick: The siege the unclear path for their privilege.

7 Determined (adjective)

Determined - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute

Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

8 Enhancing (verb)

Enhancing - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

9 Significant (adjective)

Significant - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

10 Expected (adjective)

Expected - Regarded as likely.

Regarded as likely.

Hindi meaning: अपेक्षित

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As <strong>expected</strong>, the election was very close.

Trick: The VIP is expected to be protected.

11 Liberty (noun)

Liberty - The freedom to live as you wish or go where you want.

The freedom to live as you wish or go where you want.

Hindi meaning: स्वतंत्रता

Synonyms: Choice, Option, Preference, Way

Antonyms: Force, Coercion, Duty, Obligation

Example: I had lost my <strong>liberty</strong>, but they wanted to punish me on top of that.

Trick: Liberty gives the purity of freedom.

12 Traumatized (verb)

Traumatized - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Hindi meaning: सदमा

Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound

Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.

Example: She never fully recovered from the <strong>traumas</strong> she suffered during her childhood.

Trick: This trauma causes dilemma.

13 Aspects (noun)

Aspects - A particular part or feature of something.

A particular part or feature of something.

Hindi meaning: पहलू

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every <strong>aspect</strong> of our lives.

Trick: The suspects had many aspects.

14 Prosecution (noun)

Prosecution - The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग पक्ष

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect

Example: A number of <strong>prosecutions</strong> have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.

Trick: The action was taken against the prosecution.

15 Destruction (noun)

Destruction - The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.

The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.

Hindi meaning: विनाश

Synonyms: Annihilation, Carnage, Elimination, Eradication

Antonyms: Creation, Building, Construction, Improvement

Example: The storm left a trail of <strong>destruction</strong> in its wake.

Trick: The destruction was held on the construction site.

16 Intended (adjective)

Intended - An aim or plan

An aim or plan

Hindi meaning: इरादा

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her <strong>intention</strong> to run for governor.

Trick: His intention was the correction of laws.

17 Assured (adjective)

Assured - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assures the cure the disease.

18 Formation (noun)

Formation - The action of forming or the process of being formed; something that is created or shaped.

The action of forming or the process of being formed; something that is created or shaped.

Hindi meaning: निर्माण

Synonyms: Creation, Development, Establishment, Configuration

Antonyms: Destruction, Disintegration, Dismantling

Example: The <strong>formation</strong> of clouds in the sky indicates that rain is coming soon.

Trick: Defamation was caused by that formation.

19 Commencing (verb)

Commencing - To begin or start something.

To begin or start something.

Hindi meaning: शुरू किया

Synonyms: Began, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Concluded, Ended, Finished, Terminated

Example: The ceremony <strong>commenced</strong> with a speech from the principal.

Trick: They got a chance to commence the race.

20 Premises (noun)

Premises - A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.

A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.

Hindi meaning: घर

Synonyms: Property, Site, Establishment, Office

Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection, Fact

Example: There is a kitchen on the <strong>premises</strong>.

Trick: Premises me kabhi crises nahi karne chahiye.

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