20 new English words for 3 January 2025, 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 Dreaded (Adjective )

Dreaded - To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen.

To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen.

Hindi meaning: खूंखार

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Appalling, Atrocious, Awful

Antonyms: Beautiful, Delightful, Fortunate, Pleasant

Example: The <strong>dreaded </strong>news came that Joe had been wounded.

Trick: The dread animals spread throughout the city.

2 Emphasized (Verb)

Emphasized - Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He <strong>emphasized </strong>how important diet was to health.

Trick: The man is emphasized and characterized perfectly.

3 Insurgent (Noun)

Insurgent - 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.

4 Anonymity (Noun)

Anonymity - The condition of being anonymous.

The condition of being anonymous.

Hindi meaning: गुमनामी

Synonyms: Obscurity, Silence, Oblivion, Nowhere

Antonyms: Reputation, Fame, Notoriety, Celebrity

Example: They are trying to protect their child's <strong>anonymity</strong>.

Trick: His anonymity is his quality.

5 Concerned (Adjective )

Concerned - Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was <strong>concerned </strong>about the safety of her children.

Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.

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6 Appeasing (Verb)

Appeasing - The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

The act of giving the opposing side in an argument or war an advantage that they have demanded, in order to prevent further disagreement.

Hindi meaning: शांति

Synonyms: Mitigation, Moderation, Decrease, Mollification

Antonyms: Discomfort, Unrest, Suffering, Torture

Example: If that is not <strong>appeasement</strong>, I'd like to know what you call it.

Trick: The management introduced this act for appeasement.

7 Abolished (Verb)

Abolished - Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Hindi meaning: समाप्त करना

Synonyms: Broken, Demolished, Devastated, Ravaged

Antonyms: Fixed, Repaired, Sober, Successful

Example: He is in favor of <strong>abolishing </strong>the death penalty.

Trick: The British abolished the territory.

8 Resentment (Noun)

Resentment - A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair.

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair.

Hindi meaning: नाराजगी

Synonyms: Bitterness, Grudge, Hostility, Indignation

Antonyms: Contentment, Satisfaction, Goodwill, Forgiveness

Example: She felt deep <strong>resentment </strong>towards her colleagues for not supporting her.

Trick: Resentment exploits the sentiment.

9 Exploited (Verb)

Exploited - The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own advantage.

Hindi meaning: शोषण

Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply

Example: The Bronze Age saw <strong>exploitation </strong>of gold deposits.

Trick: The dacoits exploit the village.

10 Reconciling (Verb)

Reconciling - Restore friendly relations between.

Restore friendly relations between.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: I will become <strong>reconciled </strong>to the new system.

Trick: The team reconciled and compiled with new members.

11 Exemplary (Adjective )

Exemplary - Serving as a desirable model

Serving as a desirable model

Hindi meaning: उदाहरणात्मक

Synonyms: Perfect, Ideal, Model, Faultless

Antonyms: Bad, Dishonorable, Poor, Unworthy

Example: I will take up each of these themes again with respect to the quarrier and his <strong>exemplary </strong>status.

12 Prosperity (Noun)

Prosperity - Successful in material terms

Successful in material terms

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Fortunate, Wealthy

Antonyms: Depressed, Failing, Dying, Bankrupt

Example: The company had a <strong>prosperous </strong>year.

Trick: His obvious extinct helps in prosperous profits.

13 Menace (Noun)

Menace - A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Threat, Danger, Hazard, Peril

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Security, Safeguard

Example: The growing pollution is a <strong>menace </strong>to public health.

Trick: The menace has been chased.

14 Infiltration (Noun)

Infiltration - The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

Hindi meaning: प्रवेश

Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress

Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection

Example: The spy's <strong>infiltration </strong>into the organization went unnoticed for years.

Trick: They illustrate the plan to infiltrate.

15 Unprecedented (Adjective )

Unprecedented - Never done or known before.

Never done or known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed <strong>unprecedented </strong>success this year.

Trick: The chanted person was unprecedented

16 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.

17 Curbing (Verb)

Curbing - A check or restraint on something.

A check or restraint on something.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be <strong>curbed</strong>.

Trick: He has curb to not to disturb anyone.

18 Affected (Verb)

Affected - To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather <strong>affected</strong>.

Trick: The virus acted and affected the patients.

19 Stern (Adjective )

Stern - Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर, कठोर

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a <strong>stern </strong>warning to the students about cheating during exams.

Trick: The northern part is stern.

20 Confiscated (Adjective )

Confiscated - Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

Hindi meaning: जब्त

Synonyms: Seize, Attach, Expropriate, Sequester

Antonyms: Render, Yield, Deliver, Relinquish

Example: The guards<strong> confiscated </strong>his camera.

Trick: The guard discriminates as he confiscates from the students.

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