20 new English words for 7 February 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 Shrink (verb)

Shrink - Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Becoming smaller in size or amount.

Hindi meaning: सिकुड़

Synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Lessen

Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Expand, Extend

Example: She wanted to <strong>shrink</strong> away and hide.

Trick: The boy is thinking of shrinking to hide.

2 Interpretation (noun)

Interpretation - The action of explaining the meaning of something.

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

Hindi meaning: व्याख्या

Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation, Expounding, Exposition

Antonyms: Complication, Ignorance, Misconception, Misunderstanding

Example: His <strong>interpretation</strong> of the music was rather too literal.

Trick: This interpretation contains several actions.

3 Enact (verb)

Enact - To put something into action, especially to make something law.

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Hindi meaning: नियम बनाना

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will <strong>enact</strong> legislation related to that issue.

Trick: The enacted law acted well.

4 Tolerance (noun)

Tolerance - Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Hindi meaning: सहन करना

Synonyms: Allow, Permit, Authorize, Sanction

Antonyms: Deny, Disagree, Disallow, Dispute

Example: The teacher cannot <strong>tolerate</strong> eating on the class.

Trick: The boy can’t tolerate the illiterate person.

5 Vague (adjective)

Vague - Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking clarity or precision.

Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking clarity or precision.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट

Synonyms: Unclear, Indistinct, Ambiguous, Obscure

Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Explicit, Precise

Example: Her instructions were so <strong>vague</strong> that no one knew what to do.

Trick: The plague was vague.

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6 Laid (verb)

Laid - Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Hindi meaning: बिछाना

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge <strong>laying</strong>.

Trick: He laid down while he prayed.

7 Seem (verb)

Seem - Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She <strong>seemed</strong> happy enough this morning.

Trick: They seemed to be redeemed.

8 Integrity (noun)

Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of <strong>integrity. </strong>

Trick: The mankind power is integrity and probity.

9 Instill (verb)

Instill - 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.

10 Repressive (adjective)

Repressive - 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.

11 Confined (adjective)

Confined - To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way.

To limit an activity, person, or problem in some way.

Hindi meaning: सीमाबद्ध

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in <strong>confinement</strong> until it was determined to be healthy.

Trick: The confinement is controlled by the management.

12 Align (verb)

Align - To get or fall into line.

To get or fall into line.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel

Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly

Example: The wheels are not correctly <strong>aligned</strong>.

Trick: The assigned team must be aligned properly.

13 Consolidated (verb)

Consolidated - Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

Hindi meaning: मजबूत

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate

Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade

Example: The administration hopes that such measures will <strong>consolidate</strong> its position.

Trick: This combination is consolidation.

14 Preserve (verb)

Preserve - Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षित

Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine

Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled

Example: The fossil was well <strong>preserved</strong>.

Trick: The scientist observed the preserved items.

15 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

Trick: The provision is made to clear the vision about the law.

16 Diluted (adjective)

Diluted - Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Hindi meaning: पतला

Synonyms: Thinned, Weak, Impaired, Reduced

Antonyms: Rich, Strong, Strengthen, Concentrate

Example: It was and is <strong>diluted</strong> with water to make the beverage.

Trick: The stocks diluted and commuted.

17 Amendments (noun)

Amendments - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

18 Compensatory (adjective)

Compensatory - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in <strong>compensation</strong>.

Trick: Precaution is must before compensation.

19 Circumscribed (adjective)

Circumscribed - Restricted or limited within boundaries.

Restricted or limited within boundaries.

Hindi meaning: सीमित

Synonyms: Restricted, Confined, Bounded, Controlled

Antonyms: Unlimited, Unrestricted, Free, Boundless

Example: His freedom of movement was <strong>circumscribed</strong> by the new regulations.

Trick: He described his circumscribed situation.

20 Revert (verb)

Revert - To return to a previous state, condition, or practice.

To return to a previous state, condition, or practice.

Hindi meaning: वापस आना

Synonyms: Return, Reverse, Restore, Regret

Antonyms: Continue, Advance, Progress, Maintain

Example: After a few weeks of improvement, his health <strong>reverted</strong> to its previous state.

Trick: Troops revert after alert.

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