20 new English words for 29 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 Conferred (verb)

Conferred - Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Hindi meaning: प्रदत्त

Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded

Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed

Example: The powers <strong>conferred</strong> on the courts by Parliament.

Trick: He was preferred to be the conferred one.

2 Exceptional (adjective)

Exceptional - Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way.

Someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way.

Hindi meaning: अपवाद

Synonyms: Objection, Complaint, Question, Criticism

Antonyms: Approval, Willingness, Agreement, Sanction

Example: There is one notable <strong>exception</strong> to this rule.

Trick: The boss made an exception because of his perception.

3 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.

4 Disruptive (adjective)

Disruptive - Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Hindi meaning: बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters <strong>disrupted</strong> the conference.

Trick: The rules are disrupted by the corrupted people.

5 Assured (adjective)

Assured - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assures the cure the disease.

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6 Narrative (noun)

Narrative - A story or a description of a series of events

A story or a description of a series of events

Hindi meaning: कथा

Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality

Example: He is writing a detailed <strong>narrative</strong> of his life on the island.

Trick: The narrative story is already predictive.

7 Instilling (verb)

Instilling - 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.

8 Achievement (noun)

Achievement - To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Hindi meaning: हासिल करना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are <strong>achieving</strong> the standards we set.

Trick: He achieved everything because everyone believed in him.

9 Diverse (adjective)

Diverse - Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Hindi meaning: विविध

Synonyms: Various, Distinct, Varied, Multifarious

Antonyms: Similar, Uniform, Identical, Homogeneous

Example: The city is known for its <strong>diverse</strong> culture and traditions.

Trick: The universe is diverse.

10 Lauds (noun)

Lauds - Highly praised or admired.

Highly praised or admired.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना

Synonyms: Renowned, Cheered, Extolled, Hailed

Antonyms: Slammed, Knocked, Panned, Disparaged

Example: Many people <strong>lauded</strong> her efforts to help the poor.

Trick: They group lauded the boy for his eroded efforts.

11 References (noun)

References - The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a <strong>reference</strong> when she applied for the job.

Trick: These substances are according to the references.

12 Scam (noun)

Scam - A dishonest scheme.

A dishonest scheme.

Hindi meaning: घोटाला

Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity

Example: She was the victim of an insurance <strong>scam</strong>.

Trick: Hacker spam to scam people.

13 Ensure (verb)

Ensure - 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.

14 Excise (noun)

Excise - A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licenses granted for certain activities.

A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licenses granted for certain activities.

Hindi meaning: उत्पाद शुल्क

Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty

Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine

Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and <strong>excise</strong>.

Trick: Excise vo exercise h jo har company karti h.

15 Vowed (verb)

Vowed - Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Hindi meaning: शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she <strong>vowed</strong> never to trust him again.

Trick: The militants bowed and vowed for the nation.

16 Reiterated (verb)

Reiterated - Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has <strong>reiterated</strong> its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Trick: They reiterated the twisted work.

17 Abrogation (noun)

Abrogation - Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annul, Invalidate, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Pass, Permit

Example: He seemed to <strong>abrogate</strong> his duty to withhold law and order.

Trick: Apni har bad feeling ko abrogate karna hi sahi option h.

18 Appealed (verb)

Appealed - Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Hindi meaning: याचना करना

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an <strong>appeal</strong> to the people of the city to stay calm.

Trick: He appeals for the meal.

19 Ruined (adjective)

Ruined - Destroyed or severely damaged, especially to the point of being beyond repair or recovery.

Destroyed or severely damaged, especially to the point of being beyond repair or recovery.

Hindi meaning: बर्बाद

Synonyms: Destroyed, Wrecked, Shattered, Devastated

Antonyms: Restored, Repaired, Preserved, Rebuilt

Example: The storm <strong>ruined</strong> the entire crop for the season.

Trick: He ruins his immune system.

20 Betray (verb)

Betray - Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

Hindi meaning: धोखा

Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead

Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness

Example: They <strong>betrayed</strong> their country by selling its secrets to other governments.

Trick: The man betrays the man who prays.

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