20 new English words for 26 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 Desire (verb)

Desire - To want something, especially strongly.

To want something, especially strongly.

Hindi meaning: आकांक्षा

Synonyms: Ambition, Appetite, Aspiration, Craving

Antonyms: Apathy, Disgust, Disinterest, Dislike

Example: Everyone has a <strong>desire</strong> for peace.

Trick: My desire inspires me the most.

2 Reciprocated (verb)

Reciprocated - The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance.

The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance.

Hindi meaning: परस्परता

Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.

Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.

Example: Successful relationships are built on <strong>reciprocity</strong>, where both people give and receive equally.

Trick: They both have reciprocity in simplicity.

3 Prevail (verb)

Prevail - Existing at a particular time.

Existing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the <strong>prevailing</strong> westerly winds.

Trick: He was prevailing during the sailing.

4 Confronted (verb)

Confronted - Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Hindi meaning: सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They <strong>confronted</strong> the invaders at the shore.

Trick: The boys confront the current situation

5 Autonomous (adjective)

Autonomous - Having the right or power of self-government.

Having the right or power of self-government.

Hindi meaning: स्वायत्त

Synonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Separate, Self-Governing

Antonyms: Dependent, Subject, Unfree, Captive

Example: Kant now develops his conception of the <strong>autonomous</strong> agent.

Trick: Our economy has the greatest autonomy.

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6 Resurrect (verb)

Resurrect - To bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended.

To bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended.

Hindi meaning: पुनरुत्थान

Synonyms: Recover, Rejuvenate, Rekindle, Renew

Antonyms: Destroy, Kill, Ruin, Damage

Example: The deal collapsed and has yet to be <strong>resurrected</strong>.

Trick: The affected person was resurrected.

7 Stable (adjective)

Stable - To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change.

To become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change.

Hindi meaning: स्थिर

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Equilibrated, Steady

Antonyms: Unstable, Unbalanced, Unsteady, Shaky

Example: Prices are at last beginning to <strong>stabilize. </strong>

Trick: The people can be stabilized and characterized carefully.

8 Engaged (adjective)

Engaged - 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.

9 Prevented (verb)

Prevented - Keep (something) from happening.

Keep (something) from happening.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block

Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage

Example: You can't <strong>prevent</strong> my leaving.

Trick: They helped us to prevent from this bad event.

10 Levied (verb)

Levied - Impose

Impose

Hindi meaning: उगाही

Synonyms: Burden, Duty, Excise, Fee

Antonyms: Demobilization, Spread, Bore, Fall

Example: The legislators approved a new <strong>levy</strong> on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers.

Trick: The tax levy makes the people cry.

11 Instilled (verb)

Instilled - Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.

Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.

Hindi meaning: दोहरा-दोहरा कर शिक्षा देना

Synonyms: Inculcate, Implant, Infuse, Ingrain

Antonyms: Neglect, Dislodge, Halt, Stop

Example: They have <strong>instilled</strong> a love of music in their children.

Trick: Instilling helps to fill the mind.

12 Thrive (verb)

Thrive - Prosperous and growing.

Prosperous and growing.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ता

Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.

Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.

Example: The dog is <strong>thriving</strong> in its new home.

Trick: The tree is depriving when thriving.

13 Vibrant (adjective)

Vibrant - Full of energy and life.

Full of energy and life.

Hindi meaning: जीवंत

Synonyms: Spirited, Lively, Energetic, Sprightly

Antonyms: Spiritless, Listless, Dull, Dispirited

Example: She has a <strong>vibrant</strong> personality.

Trick: The ant colors are vibrant.

14 Dimensions (noun)

Dimensions - A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Hindi meaning: पहलू

Synonyms: Aspect, Element, Extent, Height

Antonyms: Littleness, Smallness, Tininess, Unimportance

Example: She carefully measured each <strong>dimension</strong> of the room.

Trick: The equation of this dimension is totally different.

15 Prestige (noun)

Prestige - Inspiring respect and admiration

Inspiring respect and admiration

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable

Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble

Example: It's one of the most <strong>prestigious</strong> schools in the country.

Trick: The king is religious and prestigious.

16 Enrollment (noun)

Enrollment - Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.

Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.

Hindi meaning: पंजीकृत

Synonyms: Accept, Admit, Employ, Engage

Antonyms: Decline, Deny, Dismiss, Dispute

Example: The college <strong>enrolls</strong> about 25,000 students.

Trick: They enroll in the scroll.

17 Dedicated (adjective)

Dedicated - 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.

18 Defeated (adjective)

Defeated - Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Having been beaten in a battle or other contest.

Hindi meaning: पराजित

Synonyms: Dejected, Dispirited, Disconsolate, Depressed

Antonyms: Proud, Jubilant, Exultant, Rejoicing

Example: She was <strong>defeated</strong> by the last steep hill.

Trick: The group cheated and defeated other groups.

19 Substantial (adjective)

Substantial - Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.

Hindi meaning: मूल

Synonyms: Considerable, Generous, Significant, Sizeable

Antonyms: Insignificant, Intermittent, Selfish, Slight

Example: These changes are more symbolic than <strong>substantive</strong>.

Trick: The substantial information is confidential.

20 Deserves (verb)

Deserves - To be worthy of something, especially based on actions, qualities, or circumstances.

To be worthy of something, especially based on actions, qualities, or circumstances.

Hindi meaning: योग्य होना

Synonyms: Earns, Merits, Justifies, Warrants

Antonyms: Disqualifies, Undeserving, Fails

Example: She <strong>deserves</strong> a promotion for her hard work and dedication.

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