20 new English words for 19 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 Despair (noun)

Despair - The complete loss or absence of hope.

The complete loss or absence of hope.

Hindi meaning: निराशा

Synonyms: Anguish, Desperation, Despondency, Discouragement

Antonyms: Cheer, Comfort, Contentment, Encouragement

Example: The people were driven to <strong>despair</strong> by the horrors of war.

Trick: That pair despairs of the class.

2 Gradually (adverb)

Gradually - Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees.

Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे

Synonyms: Constantly, Continuously, Deliberately, Gently

Antonyms: Abruptly, Fastly, Intermittently, Suddenly

Example: The beach slopes <strong>gradually</strong> down to the sea.

Trick: Gradual growth effective hai suddenly growth karne se.

3 Occurred (verb)

Occurred - Having happened or taken place.

Having happened or taken place.

Hindi meaning: घटित हुआ

Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue

Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop

Example: The accident <strong>occurred</strong> at dawn.

Trick: Occurrence of the influence.

4 Interrogated (verb)

Interrogated - A process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence

A process of asking someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence

Hindi meaning: पूछताछ

Synonyms: Examine, Grill, Investigate, Query

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Disregard, Unconcern

Example: One by one they were taken for <strong>interrogation</strong>.

Trick: Propagation should not be done while interrogation.

5 Specifying (verb)

Specifying - For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Hindi meaning: विशेष रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I <strong>specifically</strong> told you not to do it.

Trick: Some specific places are terrific.

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6 Moderate (adjective)

Moderate - Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Hindi meaning: घटाना

Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining

Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding

Example: They <strong>moderated</strong> their demands when the police arrived

Trick: The speed rate was moderate.

7 Tentatively (adverb)

Tentatively - Not certain or fixed.

Not certain or fixed.

Hindi meaning: अंदाज़न

Synonyms: Provisional, Unconfirmed, Unsettled, Indefinite

Antonyms: Certain, Conclusive, Decisive, Definite

Example: We have <strong>tentatively</strong> made plans for the weekend.

Trick: The tentative amount must be imitative.

8 Staggering (verb)

Staggering - To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाना

Synonyms: Wobble, Lurch, Sway, Reel

Antonyms: Steady, Walk straight, March

Example: After drinking too much, he was <strong>staggering</strong> down the street.

Trick: The beggar staggers on the road.

9 Exhaustion (noun)

Exhaustion - Extremely tired.

Extremely tired.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Dead, Drained, Weak, Bushed

Antonyms: Active, Energized, Firm, Strong

Example: Her day out had <strong>exhausted</strong> her.

Trick: He just exhausts.

10 Eliminating (adjective)

Eliminating - 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.

11 Reiterated (verb)

Reiterated - Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has <strong>reiterated</strong> its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Trick: They reiterated the twisted work.

12 Insurgency (noun)

Insurgency - A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

Hindi meaning: विद्रोही

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the <strong>insurgent</strong> forces in the northern region.

Trick: The agent was the insurgent.

13 Lauded (adjective)

Lauded - Highly praised or admired.

Highly praised or admired.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना

Synonyms: Renowned, Cheered, Extolled, Hailed

Antonyms: Slammed, Knocked, Panned, Disparaged

Example: Many people <strong>lauded</strong> her efforts to help the poor.

Trick: They group lauded the boy for his eroded efforts.

14 Neutralized (verb)

Neutralized - Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise

Antonyms: Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.

Example: The soldiers tried to <strong>neutralize</strong> the attack by dividing the invading army.

Trick: Yeh trial situation ko neutral karne ke liye h.

15 Envoy (noun)

Envoy - A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Hindi meaning: दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Bush sent a peace <strong>envoy</strong> to Northern Ireland.

Trick: There is a convoy of envoy

16 Eradicate (verb)

Eradicate - To destroy or get rid of something completely

To destroy or get rid of something completely

Hindi meaning: मिटा देना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase

Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify

Example: We can <strong>eradicate</strong> this disease from the world.

Trick: This was indicated to be eradicated

17 Eligible (adjective)

Eligible - Having the right to do or obtain something.

Having the right to do or obtain something.

Hindi meaning: योग्य

Synonyms: Acceptable, Likely, Qualified, Suitable

Antonyms: Unacceptable, Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible

Example: She is <strong>eligible</strong> to be (elected) president.

Trick: The man is eligible for the accountable work

18 Dedication (noun)

Dedication - Devoted to a task or purpose.

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Hindi meaning: समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I <strong>dedicated</strong> ten years of my life to the project.

Trick: The firm was dedicated to achieve target as they illustrated everything.

19 Interacted (verb)

Interacted - Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she <strong>interacts</strong> well with the other children.

Trick: They all rejected the way they interacted.

20 Lay (verb)

Lay - Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Hindi meaning: बिछाना

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge <strong>laying</strong>.

Trick: He laid down while he prayed.

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