20 new English words for 14 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 Choking (verb)

Choking - Have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

Have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air.

Hindi meaning: घुट

Synonyms: Asthmatic, Blown, Exhausted, Gasping

Antonyms: Breathy, Calm, Loose, Open

Example: We were <strong>choking</strong> on fumes.

Trick: The boy is exhausting due to choking.

2 Inspection (noun)

Inspection - To look at something closely or in great detail

To look at something closely or in great detail

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षित

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They <strong>inspected</strong> the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

Trick: The team inspected and suspected the truth.

3 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.

4 Acknowledged (adjective)

Acknowledged - The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal

Example: She gave a nod of <strong>acknowledgment</strong> to the speaker.

Trick: He pledged to get acknowledged.

5 Swaps (verb)

Swaps - To trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.

To trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.

Hindi meaning: बदली

Synonyms: Alternated, Bartered, Commutated, Interchanged

Antonyms: Final, Kept, Permanent, Placed

Example: We <strong>swapped</strong> phone numbers.

Trick: The trapped victims were swapped.

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6 Annexation (noun)

Annexation - A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two <strong>annexation</strong> ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Trick: Annexation bahot se kings ke liye relaxation tha.

7 Pursue (verb)

Pursue - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him

8 Occupied (adjective)

Occupied - Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Hindi meaning: कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have <strong>occupied</strong> the apartment for three years.

Trick: The man occupies the supplies.

9 Incensed (adjective)

Incensed - Extremely angry.

Extremely angry.

Hindi meaning: क्रुद्ध

Synonyms: Dogged, Enraged, Exasperated, Indignant

Antonyms: Happy, Pleased, Placate, Calm

Example: Leonora glared back at him, <strong>incensed</strong>.

Trick: An incense person creates a tense situation.

10 Apparent (adjective)

Apparent - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent</strong> that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

11 Tremendously (adverb)

Tremendously - Very large or great

Very large or great

Hindi meaning: अधिक

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft

Example: He has a <strong>tremendous</strong> amount of energy.

Trick: He got tremendous respect on the auspicious occasion.

12 Reliance (noun)

Reliance - Dependent on someone or something.

Dependent on someone or something.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely <strong>reliant</strong> upon media.

Trick: The ants are reliant on the weather.

13 Conducive (adjective)

Conducive - Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist.

Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल

Synonyms: Favorable, Helpful, Beneficial, Facilitative

Antonyms: Bad, Injurious, Damaging, Deleterious

Example: The roads are not <strong>conducive</strong> to big lorries coming back and forth.

Trick: The weather conditions are active and conducive.

14 Utilise (verb)

Utilise - The action of making practical and effective use of something.

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Hindi meaning: उपयोग

Synonyms: Application, Discharge, Employment, Usage

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Failure, Idleness

Example: The full <strong>utilization</strong> of facilities.

Trick: They utilise the ice effectively.

15 Ventures (noun)

Ventures - Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Hindi meaning: जोखिम उठाना

Synonyms: Adventured, Attempted, Chanced, Dared

Antonyms: Protected, Guarded, Resumed, Preserved

Example: She <strong>ventured</strong> out into the blizzard.

Trick: Venture is required to kill the creature.

16 Elaborating (verb)

Elaborating - Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्तार से करना

Synonyms: Perfected, Painstaking, Involved

Antonyms: Easy, Facile, Natural, Simple

Example: They made <strong>elaborate</strong> preparations for his visit.

Trick: The ratings was increased with the elaborating process.

17 Seeking (verb)

Seeking - Attempt to find (something).

Attempt to find (something).

Hindi meaning: मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is <strong>seeking</strong> a salesperson.

Trick: They are seeking for the streaking part.

18 Assistance (noun)

Assistance - The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the <strong>assistance</strong> of the entire team.

Trick: His assistance is an instance.

19 Leverage (noun)

Leverage - The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

The ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

Hindi meaning: फ़ायदा उठाना

Synonyms: Influence, Sway, Clout, Authority

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: He used a crowbar to improve his <strong>leverage</strong> on the gate.

Trick: The guy leveraged his rage.

20 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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