20 new English words for 31 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 Discouraging (adjective)

Discouraging - Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.

Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: हतोसात्हि

Synonyms: Dishearten, Dispirit, Demoralize, Depress

Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Encouraged, Optimistic

Example: We were <strong>discouraged</strong> by their lack of enthusiasm.

Trick: The raged person discouraged the team.

2 Predicted (verb)

Predicted - To say that something will happen in the future.

To say that something will happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The <strong>predicted</strong> growth in road traffic.

Trick: His addicted work was predicted

3 Referring (adjective)

Referring - Mention or allude to.

Mention or allude to.

Hindi meaning: निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I <strong>referred</strong> to my notes.

Trick: They prefer not to be referred to that person.

4 Desperate (adjective)

Desperate - Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Hindi meaning: निराश

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a <strong>desperate</strong> bid/attempt to save his job.

Trick: The boy is desperate to separate from his family.

5 Invaded (verb)

Invaded - An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Hindi meaning: आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species <strong>invasions</strong>.

Trick: The had done the invasion on the mansion.

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6 Scathing (adjective)

Scathing - Witheringly scornful

Witheringly scornful

Hindi meaning: सख़्त

Synonyms: Devastating, Withering, Blistering, Coruscating

Antonyms: Mild, Gentle, Complimentary

Example: He was very <strong>scathing</strong> about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

Trick: The boy is acting so scathing.

7 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

8 Reluctant (adjective)

Reluctant - 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 Deserted (adjective)

Deserted - Abandoned

Abandoned

Hindi meaning: सुनसान

Synonyms: Barren, Derelict, Desolate, Empty

Antonyms: Filled, Populated, Inhabited, Pleased

Example: My school French has <strong>deserted</strong> me in the hour of need.

Trick: He asserted that the area was deserted.

10 Hurdle (noun)

Hurdle - One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high <strong>hurdles</strong>.

Trick: Despite of the hurdles he is humble.

11 Regrettable (adjective)

Regrettable - Making you feel sad and sorry about something.

Making you feel sad and sorry about something.

Hindi meaning: खेदजनक

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is <strong>regrettable</strong>.

Trick: The owner is regrettable because his horse is unstable.

12 Stripped (adjective)

Stripped - Remove all coverings from.

Remove all coverings from.

Hindi meaning: अलग करना

Synonyms: Striptease, Peel, Despoil, Disrobe

Antonyms: Cover, Fill, Fix, Give

Example: It scares me, like I'm <strong>stripping</strong> naked in front of strangers.

Trick: The man is stripping fruits in a ripping manner.

13 Abetting (verb)

Abetting - To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved

Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit

Example: She <strong>abetted</strong> the thief in his getaway.

Trick: The manager bet to abet the staff.

14 Worsened (verb)

Worsened - Make or become worse.

Make or become worse.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Compound, Intensify

Antonyms: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Healing, Convalescence

Example: The political situation is steadily <strong>worsening</strong>.

Trick: The situation is worsening and the teammates are deflecting themselves.

15 Volatile (adjective)

Volatile - Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Hindi meaning: अस्थिरता

Synonyms: Instability, Unpredictability, Variability, Turbulence

Antonyms: Stability, Consistency, Predictability, Calmness

Example: They both reduce market risk and <strong>volatility</strong> and increase long-run average returns to producers.

Trick: He always shows volatility in his responsibility.

16 Impeachment (noun)

Impeachment - An act of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.

An act of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.

Hindi meaning: निंदा

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint, Denunciation, Indictment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

Example: He will not be the first official to face <strong>impeachment. </strong>

Trick: He reached the court and was impeached.

17 Imposition (noun)

Imposition - Grand and impressive in appearance.

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an <strong>imposing</strong> figure, either.

Trick: The act of chasing is not imposing.

18 Despite (preposition)

Despite - Without being affected by.

Without being affected by.

Hindi meaning: बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed <strong>despite</strong> himself.

Trick: Despite saari problems ke, unhone hmari saari requisite puri kari.

19 Boycotted (verb)

Boycotted - Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They <strong>boycotted</strong> the city's bus system.

Trick: They boycotted the cottage industries.

20 Assumes (verb)

Assumes - Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Hindi meaning: मान लेना

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I <strong>assumed</strong> he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

Trick: They assume to decrease the volume.

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