20 new English words for 27 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 Forged (verb)

Forged - To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty.

To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty.

Hindi meaning: बनाना

Synonyms: Developed, Created, Crafted, Constructed

Antonyms: Destroyed, Dismantled, Demolished, Razed

Example: The pair <strong>forged</strong> a formidable alliance.

Trick: The children forge for the storge.

2 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

3 Bastion (noun)

Bastion - A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

Hindi meaning: गढ़

Synonyms: Bulwark, Citadel, Fortress, Mainstay

Antonyms: Weak Spot, Weakness

Example: The ownership of property by as many people as possible is one of the main <strong>bastions</strong> of liberty.

Trick: They took action from the bastion.

4 Conscription (noun)

Conscription - Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Hindi meaning: सेना में अनिवार्य भरती

Synonyms: Induction, Recruitment, Draft, Enlistment

Antonyms: Removal, Discharge, Dismissal, Firing

Example: During the war the armed forces were heavily dependent on <strong>conscription</strong>.

Trick: The conscription will be done according to the description.

5 Exhausted (adjective)

Exhausted - 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.

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6 Exemption (noun)

Exemption - To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Hindi meaning: छूट प्राप्त

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-<strong>exempt</strong> savings plan.

Trick: The tax exemption is for better consumption.

7 Pragmatic (adjective)

Pragmatic - Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Theoretical

Example: She took a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to solving the problem by focusing on what could be done with the available resources.

Trick: This cinematic scene is not pragmatic.

8 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.

9 Mobilization (noun)

Mobilization - The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

Hindi meaning: गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Motion, Shifting, Movement, Migration

Antonyms: Cessation, Inertia, Termination, Stillness

Example: She lost <strong>mobility</strong> in her left hand.

Trick: The adaptation of new policies helps in mobilization.

10 Citing (verb)

Citing - To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened.

To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened.

Hindi meaning: उद्धरण देना

Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting

Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting

Example: She was <strong>cited</strong> for reckless driving.

Trick: He cited about the United World.

11 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.

12 Specific (adjective)

Specific - 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.

13 Cooperation (noun)

Cooperation - The process of working together to the same end.

The process of working together to the same end.

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.

14 Consultation (noun)

Consultation - Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Hindi meaning: परामर्श

Synonyms: Conferring, Discussing, Counselling, Talking

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She <strong>consulted</strong> many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

Trick: They are meeting and consulting to the doctor.

15 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Hindi meaning: टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of <strong>conflict</strong> between him and his father.

Trick: Conflict ki taraf direct nahi hona chahiye.

16 Tenure (noun)

Tenure - The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

Hindi meaning: कार्यकाल

Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience

Example: During his <strong>tenure</strong> as head coach, the team won the championship twice.

Trick: Yeh tenure builder ki saari problems ka cure h.

17 Indictment (noun)

Indictment - Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग

Synonyms: Charge, Accusation, Arraignment, Citation

Antonyms: Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate, Absolve

Example: An <strong>indictment</strong> was brought against me.

Trick: The indictment against the politician was clarified by the management.

18 Demitting (verb)

Demitting - The act of formally resigning or stepping down from a position, office, or membership.

The act of formally resigning or stepping down from a position, office, or membership.

Hindi meaning: त्यागना

Synonyms: Resigning, Relinquishing, Abdicating, Withdrawing

Antonyms: Assuming, Accepting, Retaining, Taking on

Example: She is <strong>demitting</strong> her role as the chairperson of the organization next month.’

Trick: He emitted the ball and demitted it.

19 Orchestrating (verb)

Orchestrating - The act of organizing or arranging something carefully to achieve a particular goal, often involving coordination of different elements.

The act of organizing or arranging something carefully to achieve a particular goal, often involving coordination of different elements.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्थित करना

Synonyms: Organizing, Coordinating, Arranging, Managing

Antonyms: Disrupting, Disorganizing, Mismanaging, Neglecting

Example: ‘She was responsible for <strong>orchestrating</strong> the entire event, ensuring everything ran smoothly.’

Trick: The manager demonstrated the orchestrated work.

20 Bilateral (adjective)

Bilateral - Having or relating to two sides.

Having or relating to two sides.

Hindi meaning: द्विपक्षीय

Synonyms: Cooperative, Collective, Reciprocal, Communal

Antonyms: Unilateral, Individual, Single, Personal

Example: In these cases, the damage was invariably <strong>bilateral</strong>.

Trick: The arrival is bilateral.

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