20 new English words for 20 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: अधिक
Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft
Example: He has a <strong>tremendous</strong> amount of energy.
Trick: He got tremendous respect on the auspicious occasion.
Hindi meaning: प्रधानता
Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence
Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance
Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking <strong>precedence</strong> over the general good of society.
Trick: The absence of precedence can cause him in danger.
Hindi meaning: भीषण
Synonyms: Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical
Antonyms: Nice, Little, Incomplete, Moderate
Example: They are facing a <strong>drastic</strong> reduction in their budget.
Trick: His idiotic behavior has drastic effects.
Hindi meaning: प्रचलित
Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant
Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual
Example: The town is kept cool by the <strong>prevailing</strong> westerly winds.
Trick: He was prevailing during the sailing.
Hindi meaning: मंडराना
Synonyms: Approaching, Brewing, Imminent, Looming
Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later
Example: There were waiters <strong>hovering</strong> all the time.
Trick: The kids were hovering over the ring.
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Hindi meaning: अभिसरण
Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting
Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition
Example: The <strong>convergence</strong> of lines in the distance.
Trick: The convergence of this group results in divergence of motive.
Hindi meaning: लचीला
Synonyms: Elastic, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery
Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Rigid
Example: This rubber ball is very <strong>resilient</strong> and immediately springs back into shape.
Trick: The ball is resilient and pungent.
Hindi meaning: एकजुटता
Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support
Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity
Example: More shows of <strong>solidarity</strong> like this will boost the strikers.
Trick: The charity forms solidarity.
Hindi meaning: एकीकृत
Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled
Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound
Example: He didn't <strong>integrate</strong> successfully into the Italian way of life.
Trick: They integrated in exchange of eliminated team.
Hindi meaning: संभावित
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a <strong>potentially</strong> embarrassing situation.
Trick: He has the potential to handle crucial things.
Hindi meaning: कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment
Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect
Example: The <strong>implementation</strong> of training was staggered for groups of students.
Trick: The implementation of the plan is done with the satisfaction.
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: सुनिश्चित
Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify
Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.
Example: The company's sole concern is to <strong>ensure</strong> the safety of its employees.
Trick: The doctor ensures to cure the disease.
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.
Hindi meaning: विवरण
Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown
Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long
Example: They received thorough <strong>briefing</strong> before they left the country.
Trick: The chief gives a brief description.
Hindi meaning: विस्तारित
Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen
Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow
Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.
Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.
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.
Hindi meaning: सहयोग
Synonyms: Collaboration, Partnership, Teamwork, Assistance
Antonyms: Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry
Example: The success of the project depends on the <strong>cooperation</strong> of all team members.
Trick: This operation needs cooperation.
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.
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.
