20 new English words for 14 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 Endorse (verb)

Endorse - The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone.

The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone.

Hindi meaning: अनुमोदन

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement

Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The newspaper has announced its political <strong>endorsements</strong>.

Trick: The management is for endorsement.

2 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

3 Spurred (adjective)

Spurred - To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.

To encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित

Synonyms: Arouse, Drive, Propel, Push

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: This <strong>spurred</strong> him to find out what others recalled about their grandparents.

Trick: The man spurred the required courage.

4 Barely (adverb)

Barely - Only just

Only just

Hindi meaning: मुश्किल से

Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just

Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably

Example: We <strong>barely</strong> spoke the entire time we were in the car.

Trick: He barely does the mistake as he is eagerly waiting for the promotion.

5 Exhortation (verb)

Exhortation - Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Urge, Encourage, Nudge, Prompt

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Check, Restrain

Example: He <strong>exhorted</strong> his people to take back their land.

Trick: He exhorted the girl and sorted the things.

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6 Wrangling (noun)

Wrangling - Arguments, especially ones that continue for a long time.

Arguments, especially ones that continue for a long time.

Hindi meaning: तकरार

Synonyms: Argument, Conflict, Controversy, Dispute

Antonyms: Accord, Agreement, Harmony, Peace

Example: They are still <strong>wrangling</strong> over copyright issues.

Trick: This tangled situation ended up being wrangled.

7 Deliberately (adverb)

Deliberately - Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of <strong>deliberation</strong>, the council came to a decision.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

8 Surge (noun)

Surge - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged</strong> toward the door.

Trick: The are eager to know the surge power.

9 Rely (verb)

Rely - Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother <strong>relied</strong> on me for financial support.

Trick: The man relied on the person who lied to him

10 Arbitrary (adjective)

Arbitrary - Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Hindi meaning: मनमाना

Synonyms: Capricious, Random, Unreasonable, Subjective

Antonyms: Rational, Reasoned, Systematic, Logical

Example: An <strong>arbitrary</strong> number has been assigned to each district.

Trick: This arbitrary work is necessary

11 Breach (noun)

Breach - Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Crack, Rift, Rupture, Aperture

Antonyms: Agreement, Closing, Closure, Juncture

Example: He claims that the city <strong>breached</strong> an agreement by selling the property.

Trick: They reached the mall the breached the system.

12 Emissions (noun)

Emissions - The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

Hindi meaning: उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow

Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain

Example: Human <strong>emissions</strong> of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.

Trick: The action must be taken against the emission of gases.

13 Convened (verb)

Convened - To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Hindi meaning: आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We <strong>convened</strong> at the hotel for a seminar.

Trick: We are urging for the convening of the party.

14 Curb (noun)

Curb - 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.

15 Consistent (adjective)

Consistent - Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Hindi meaning: अटल

Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational

Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper

Example: Her work is of a <strong>consistent</strong> standard.

Trick: The patient was consistent in her treatment.

16 Eruption (noun)

Eruption - Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Hindi meaning: फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano <strong>erupted</strong> with tremendous force.

Trick: The boy aggression erupted on rusted cycle.

17 Mitigating (adjective)

Mitigating - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: शमन

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to <strong>mitigate</strong> the stench.

Trick: The action of mitigation can cause attraction.

18 Frequent (adjective)

Frequent - Happening often.

Happening often.

Hindi meaning: बार-बार

Synonyms: Constant, Continual, Recurrent, Persistent

Antonyms: Broken, Ceasing, Ending, Interrupted

Example: It is <strong>frequently</strong> used as a flavouring in food.

Trick: He had frequent achievements.

19 Implies (verb)

Implies - Suggested but not directly expressed.

Suggested but not directly expressed.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Hidden, Implicit, Indirect, Latent

Antonyms: Explicit, Stated, Express, Apparent

Example: He was aware of his <strong>implied</strong> criticism.

Trick: This method is implied for dried objects.

20 Ambition (noun)

Ambition - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

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