20 new English words for 15 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.
Hindi meaning: सही ठहराना
Synonyms: Rationale, Reasoning, Explanation, Defense
Antonyms: Condemnation, Refutation, Disapproval
Example: She provided a clear <strong>justification</strong> for her decision to relocate the team.
Trick: They simplify the term and justify it.
Hindi meaning: अनुमोदन
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political <strong>endorsements</strong>.
Trick: The management is for endorsement.
Hindi meaning: अल्पकालीन
Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift
Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual
Example: The government subsequently signed an <strong>interim</strong> one-year lease contract.
Trick: The criticism causes interim meetings
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.
Hindi meaning: प्राथमिकता देना
Synonyms: Ranking, Focusing, Preferring, Emphasizing
Antonyms: Neglecting, Ignoring, Overlooking, Disregarding
Example: It's always difficult to <strong>prioritize</strong> work, school, and family.
Trick: The hospitalized sectors are prioritized.
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Hindi meaning: अवगत करा
Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit
Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage
Example: The singer was <strong>conveyed</strong> from her hotel to the airport by limousine.
Trick: The doctor conveyed about the delayed operation.
Hindi meaning: चिंतित
Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed
Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled
Example: She was <strong>concerned</strong> about the safety of her children.
Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.
Hindi meaning: अपराधी
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was <strong>convicted</strong> of the crime.
Trick: The conviction ends the prediction.
Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable
Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.
Example: Her claims seem <strong>credible</strong> to many.
Trick: The man is credible and appreciable.
Hindi meaning: अपदस्थ
Synonyms: Demote, Dethrone, Dismiss, Impeach
Antonyms: Allow, Obey, Promote, Upgrade
Example: The people <strong>deposed</strong> the dictator.
Trick: The boss deposes everyone.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत स्थिति बनाना
Synonyms: Inherent, Rooted, Intrinsic, Settled
Antonyms: Temporary, Transient, Interim, Ephemeral
Example: Computers are now an <strong>entrenched</strong> part of modern life.
Trick: The help was approached to make the situation entrenched.
Hindi meaning: निगलना
Synonyms: Absorb, Devour, Gobble, Gulp
Antonyms: Abstain, Expel, Regurgitate, Spit Out
Example: I find that hard to <strong>swallow</strong>.
Trick: The fish swallows the fellow fish.
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.
Hindi meaning: हिचक
Synonyms: Hesitate, Delay, Stall, Waver
Antonyms: Calm, Hold, Remain, Stabilize
Example: The dinner party conversation <strong>faltered</strong> for a moment.
Trick: The guy falter under the shelter.
Hindi meaning: पराजित
Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed
Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing
Example: She was <strong>defeated</strong> by the last steep hill.
Trick: The group cheated and defeated other groups.
Hindi meaning: अत्यावश्यक
Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental
Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial
Example: Water is <strong>essential</strong> for life.
Trick: Vital organs are essential.
Hindi meaning: संरक्षित
Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine
Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled
Example: The fossil was well <strong>preserved</strong>.
Trick: The scientist observed the preserved items.
Hindi meaning: जूझना
Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit
Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help
Example: The police officer <strong>tackled</strong> him as he tried to escape.
Trick: The player tackled and handled the situation.
Hindi meaning: समन्वय
Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion
Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness
Example: Playing sports improves strength and <strong>coordination. </strong>
Trick: The group is coordinated and measured equally.
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.
