20 new English words for 8 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 Bifurcation (noun)

Bifurcation - The state of being divided into two branches or parts.

The state of being divided into two branches or parts.

Hindi meaning: विभाजन

Synonyms: Complication, Consequence, Branch, Breaking

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Juncture

Example: The <strong>bifurcation</strong> of the profession.

Trick: Strict actions must be taken before the bifurcation.

2 Defiant (adjective)

Defiant - A refusal to obey something or someone.

A refusal to obey something or someone.

Hindi meaning: अवज्ञा

Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace

Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of <strong>defiance</strong>.

Trick: Defiance can cause distance between the two.

3 Imminent (adjective)

Imminent - Coming or likely to happen very soon

Coming or likely to happen very soon

Hindi meaning: निकटस्थ

Synonyms: Immediate, Impending, Inevitable, Probable

Antonyms: Avoidable, Distant, Escapable, Later

Example: They were in <strong>imminent</strong> danger of being swept away.

Trick: This patient is imminent to death.

4 Fiercely (adverb)

Fiercely - Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Hindi meaning: भयंकर

Synonyms: Angry, Bold, Brutal, Dangerous

Antonyms: Gentle, Quiet, Mild, Calm

Example: The proposal has faced <strong>fierce</strong> opposition.

Trick: The fierce look of tiger force everyone to run.

5 Exposed (adjective)

Exposed - Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Hindi meaning: उजागर

Synonyms: Bare, Defined, Disclosed, Discovered

Antonyms: Clothed, Hidden, Ambiguous, Blocked

Example: The film had been <strong>exposed</strong> for too long.

Trick: The guy posed badly when exposed.

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6 Vulnerable (adjective)

Vulnerable - Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hindi meaning: असुरक्षित

Synonyms: Accessible, Defenseless, Exposed, Liable

Antonyms: Guarded, Protected, Safe, Secure

Example: I felt very <strong>vulnerable</strong>, standing there without any clothes on.

Trick: He is able to handle the vulnerable situation.

7 Surged (verb)

Surged - 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.

8 Rapid (adjective)

Rapid - Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Hindi meaning: तेज़

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The <strong>rapid</strong> growth of technology has transformed the industry.

Trick: The machine was solid and rapid.

9 Dwindling (adjective)

Dwindling - Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.

Hindi meaning: क्षीण होना

Synonyms: Diminishing, Depleting, Reducing, Decreasing

Antonyms: Energized, Refreshed, Increasing, Expanding

Example: Support for the party is <strong>dwindling</strong>.

Trick: Handling the company, which is dwindling, is too hard.

10 Chaos (noun)

Chaos - Completely confused or disordered.

Completely confused or disordered.

Hindi meaning: अस्‍त व्‍यस्‍त

Synonyms: Messy, Cluttered, Jumbled, Confused

Antonyms: Orderly, Calm, Neat, Tidy

Example: My house is <strong>chaotic</strong> but it's great fun.

Trick: Sometimes the haptic rules can be chaotic.

11 Flourish (verb)

Flourish - Grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

Grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

Hindi meaning: फलना-फूलना

Synonyms: Embellishment, Ornamentation, Quirk, Twist

Antonyms: Declining, Failing, Losing, Ceasing

Example: He waved his sword with a <strong>flourish</strong>.

Trick: The kid was flourishing under Cherish.

12 Incidents (noun)

Incidents - An instance of something happening.

An instance of something happening.

Hindi meaning: घटनाएं

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate <strong>incidents</strong>.

Trick: These incidents are subsequent.

13 Lodged (adjective)

Lodged - To occupy a place temporarily.

To occupy a place temporarily.

Hindi meaning: रहना

Synonyms: Housed, Accommodated, Sheltered, Boarded

Antonyms: Ejected, Evicted, Expelled, Removed

Example: The workers were <strong>lodged</strong> in temporary camps.

Trick: The badge has been lodged.

14 Apprehend (verb)

Apprehend - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.

Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.

15 Spared (verb)

Spared - To refrain from harming or destroying.

To refrain from harming or destroying.

Hindi meaning: बख़्श देना

Synonyms: Intact, Well, Safe, Secure

Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Hurt, Harmed

Example: Because he agreed to their terms, his life was <strong>spared</strong>.

Trick: The one who cares always spares.

16 Prosperity (noun)

Prosperity - Successful in material terms

Successful in material terms

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Thriving, Flourishing, Fortunate, Wealthy

Antonyms: Depressed, Failing, Dying, Bankrupt

Example: The company had a <strong>prosperous</strong> year.

Trick: His obvious extinct helps in prosperous profits.

17 Perpetrated (verb)

Perpetrated - Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Carry Out, Commit, Execute, Inflict

Antonyms: Leave, Stop, Fail, Halt

Example: The men were planning to <strong>perpetrate</strong> a robbery.

Trick: You haven’t stated the perpetrated means of your work.

18 Suspects (verb)

Suspects - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected</strong> in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye.

19 Detention (noun)

Detention - To force someone officially to stay in a place

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Hindi meaning: नजरबंद

Synonyms: Arrested, Apprehended, Seized, Confined

Antonyms: Released, Emancipated, Free, Liberated

Example: They were <strong>detained</strong> by the police for questioning.

Trick: The criminal is detained and cannot be retained.

20 Summoned (verb)

Summoned - Order (someone) to be present.

Order (someone) to be present.

Hindi meaning: बुलवाना

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and <strong>summoned</strong> the villagers to appear before him.

Trick: His friends summoned the auction.

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