20 new English words for 24 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 Opted (verb)

Opted - Make a choice from a range of possibilities.

Make a choice from a range of possibilities.

Hindi meaning: विकल्प चुना

Synonyms: Appointed, Announced, Anointed, Approved

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Decline, Negative

Example: She was offered a job but <strong>opted</strong> to go to college instead.

Trick: He opted the corrupted side.

2 Dragged (verb)

Dragged - Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Hindi meaning: घसीटना

Synonyms: Haul, Pull, Draw, Tug.

Antonyms: Exciting, Interesting, Energizing, Lively.

Example: He <strong>dragged</strong> himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.

Trick: The boy begged when he got dragged.

3 Swallow (verb)

Swallow - Cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.

Cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.

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.

4 Existence (noun)

Existence - The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The <strong>existence</strong> of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

Trick: The absence of existence can cause fear

5 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous.

Important or famous.

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

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6 Fragile (adjective)

Fragile - Easily broken or damaged.

Easily broken or damaged.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial

Example: A small, <strong>fragile</strong> old lady.

Trick: The crew exile the fragile members.

7 Estimated (adjective)

Estimated - Roughly calculated

Roughly calculated

Hindi meaning: अनुमानित

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They <strong>estimated</strong> the distance at about three miles.

Trick: Book was collected and estimated to be of more cost.

8 Reluctance (noun)

Reluctance - Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनिच्छा

Synonyms: Unwillingness, Disinclination, Hesitation, Trepidation

Antonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Careless, Confident

Example: I fully understand his <strong>reluctance</strong> to leave his children.

Trick: He is reluctance to have patience

9 Considered (verb)

Considered - Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully <strong>considered</strong> all the options before making her choice.

Trick: The murder was considered by the cops.

10 Seeking (verb)

Seeking - Attempt to find (something).

Attempt to find (something).

Hindi meaning: मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is <strong>seeking</strong> a salesperson.

Trick: They are seeking for the streaking part.

11 Rioting (noun)

Rioting - Noisy, violent, and uncontrolled behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest.

Noisy, violent, and uncontrolled behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest.

Hindi meaning: दंगे

Synonyms: Anarchy, Brawl, Disturbance, Lawlessness

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Tranquility

Example: The government is afraid of further serious <strong>rioting</strong> today.

Trick: The group riots on the chariot.

12 Abduction (noun)

Abduction - The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

Hindi meaning: अपहरण

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the <strong>abduction</strong> of the child from the park.

Trick: The abduction was done in the production unit.

13 Heinous (adjective)

Heinous - Utterly odious or wicked.

Utterly odious or wicked.

Hindi meaning: जघन्य

Synonyms: Horrific, Gruesome, Sickening, Shocking

Antonyms: Acceptable, Desirable, Attractive, Pleasant

Example: This <strong>heinous</strong> crime has left them all distraught.

Trick: Usse heinous crime karne ke baad maar diya gya.

14 Extortion (noun)

Extortion - Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.

Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.

Hindi meaning: जबरन वसूली

Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract

Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen

Example: The criminals <strong>extorted</strong> large sums of money from their victims.

Trick: Police extorted ones ko sorted rakhna chahti h.

15 Hailing (verb)

Hailing - To call someone in order to attract their attention.

To call someone in order to attract their attention.

Hindi meaning: जयजयकार करना

Synonyms: Praised, Applauded, Acclaimed, Commended

Antonyms: Knocking, Slamming, Disparaging, Panning

Example: Shall we <strong>hail</strong> a taxi?

Trick: People are falling in hailing.

16 Vandalism (noun)

Vandalism - Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़

Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash

Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Save, Build

Example: Our car was <strong>vandalized</strong> in the parking lot.

Trick: The man vandalized the finalized products.

17 Conspiracy (noun)

Conspiracy - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted <strong>conspiracy</strong> to commit arson.

Trick: Hamesha conspiracy ki planning privacy me ki jaati h.

18 Apprehended (verb)

Apprehended - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.

Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.

19 Refrain (verb)

Refrain - Stop oneself from doing something.

Stop oneself from doing something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I <strong>refrained</strong>.

Trick: The brain refrains itself.

20 Desecration (noun)

Desecration - The act of damaging or showing disrespect to something sacred or highly revered.

The act of damaging or showing disrespect to something sacred or highly revered.

Hindi meaning: अपवित्रीकरण

Synonyms: Profanation, Defilement, Violation, Sacrilege

Antonyms: Consecration, Sanctification, Veneration, Reverence

Example: The graffiti on the church walls was an act of <strong>desecration</strong>.

Trick: Desecration is done through narration.

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