20 new English words for 9 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 Abrupt (adjective)

Abrupt - Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Hindi meaning: अचानक

Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt

Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil

Example: He stood up <strong>abruptly</strong> and went outside.

Trick: He ran out of school abruptly and frequently.

2 Intrigued (verb)

Intrigued - Arouse the curiosity or interest of.

Arouse the curiosity or interest of.

Hindi meaning: साजिश हुई

Synonyms: Absorbed, Captivated, Charmed, Entertained

Antonyms: Bored, Disinterested, Uninterested

Example: His course somehow <strong>intrigued</strong> me because it seemed less flaky than a lot of economics.

Trick: The woman sued the person who intrigued against her.

3 Monitoring (verb)

Monitoring - Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to <strong>monitor</strong> the transaction of smaller deals.

Trick: Guards monitored the stored items.

4 Access (noun)

Access - To be able to get to or get inside a place.

To be able to get to or get inside a place.

Hindi meaning: खोलना

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be <strong>accessed</strong> by road at low tide.

Trick: To achieve success, they have to access the gates.

5 Hosting (verb)

Hosting - The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

The act of providing space, services, or resources for an event, activity, or digital presence.

Hindi meaning: मेजबानी करना

Synonyms: Accommodating, Entertaining, Organizing, Facilitating

Antonyms: Attending, Visiting, Neglecting, Avoiding

Example: She is <strong>hosting</strong> a dinner party for her friends this weekend.

Trick: The host is good at his post.

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6 Accomplish (verb)

Accomplish - Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Hindi meaning: कुशल

Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso

Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has the confidence of an <strong>accomplished</strong> athlete.

Trick: They accomplished the furnished products.

7 Repression (noun)

Repression - The action of subduing someone or something by force.

The action of subduing someone or something by force.

Hindi meaning: दमन

Synonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Suppression, Inhibition

Antonyms: Incontinence, Disinhibition, Gratification, Indulgence

Example: Peasant farmers face poverty and severe government <strong>repression</strong>.

Trick: The repression causes aggression among staff.

8 Eradication (noun)

Eradication - To destroy or get rid of something completely.

To destroy or get rid of something completely.

Hindi meaning: मिटा देना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annihilate, Eliminate, Erase

Antonyms: Bear, Build, Create, Ratify

Example: We can <strong>eradicate</strong> this disease from the world.

Trick: This was indicated to be eradicated.

9 Dedication (noun)

Dedication - Devoted to a task or purpose.

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Hindi meaning: समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I <strong>dedicated</strong> ten years of my life to the project.

Trick: The firm was dedicated to achieve target as they illustrated everything.

10 Quoting (verb)

Quoting - To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Hindi meaning: दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Example: He began his speech by <strong>quoting</strong> Shakespeare.

Trick: The man repeated the quoted words.

11 Enhancing (verb)

Enhancing - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

12 Described (verb)

Described - Give a detailed account in words of.

Give a detailed account in words of.

Hindi meaning: वर्णित

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He <strong>described</strong> his experiences in a letter to his parents.

Trick: The transcribed letter was described carefully.

13 Prospects (noun)

Prospects - The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

The possibility that something good might happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: संभावनाओं

Synonyms: Anticipation, Chance, Expectation, Forecast

Antonyms: Hindrance, Adversity, Difficulty, Disadvantage

Example: She has good career <strong>prospects</strong>.

Trick: There are many aspects of this prospect.

14 Persistent (adjective)

Persistent - Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Hindi meaning: कायम

Synonyms: Endure, Persevere, Prevail, Pursue

Antonyms: Quitted, Submitted, Yielded, Bowed

Example: He <strong>persisted</strong> in his efforts to free them.

Trick: They persisted and assisted towards the goal.

15 Initially (adverb)

Initially - At the beginning.

At the beginning.

Hindi meaning: शुरू में

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent

Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing

Example: He <strong>initially</strong> told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.

Trick: Initially, the event was done occasionally.

16 Critical (adjective)

Critical - Involving careful judgment, especially in identifying faults or weaknesses; of great importance or decisive impact; urgently needing attention or action.

Involving careful judgment, especially in identifying faults or weaknesses; of great importance or decisive impact; urgently needing attention or action.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण, निर्णयात्मक

Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Key, Vital, Analytical

Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Complimentary

Example: The patient was in <strong>critical</strong> condition after the surgery.

Trick: The typical part is critical.

17 Ensured (verb)

Ensured - Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

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.

18 Congestion (noun)

Congestion - A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Hindi meaning: भीड़

Synonyms: Crowding, Obstruction, Blockage, Stoppage

Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Barren, Devoid

Example: This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease <strong>congestion</strong>.

Trick: The strict action must be taken to decrease congestion.

19 Embarked (verb)

Embarked - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: प्रारंभ

Synonyms: Commence, Enter, Launch, Board

Antonyms: Cease, End, Finish, Stop

Example: She's <strong>embarking</strong> on a new career.

Trick: The wire embarks to spark.

20 Posed (verb)

Posed - Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न

Synonyms: Constitute, Present, Create, Cause

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth, Movement

Example: The students were deported because they <strong>posed</strong> a threat to national security.

Trick: The models pose were exposed.

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