10 new English words for 17 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 Sweeping (adjective)

Sweeping - Wide in range or effect.

Wide in range or effect.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a <strong>sweeping</strong> motion of his arm.

Trick: The land is sweeping and good for cultivating.

2 Explicitly (adverb)

Explicitly - Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Accurate, Categorical, Certain, Clear

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Careless, Doubtful, Equivocal

Example: They were given <strong>explicit</strong> instructions.

Trick: The deficit is explicit.

3 Interact (verb)

Interact - Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she <strong>interacts </strong>well with the other children.

Trick: They all rejected the way they interacted.

4 Harassment (noun)

Harassment - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

5 Legitimate (adjective)

Legitimate - In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support <strong>legitimately</strong> elected governments.

Trick: The work is freely and legitimately done.

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6 Bastion (noun)

Bastion - A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

Hindi meaning: गढ़

Synonyms: Bulwark, Citadel, Fortress, Mainstay

Antonyms: Weak Spot, Weakness

Example: The ownership of property by as many people as possible is one of the main <strong>bastions</strong> of liberty.

Trick: They took action from the bastion.

7 Steadily (adverb)

Steadily - Firmly fixed, supported, or balance.

Firmly fixed, supported, or balance.

Hindi meaning: नियमित

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fixed

Antonyms: Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Unsteadily

Example: There has been a <strong>steady</strong> increase in prices.

Trick: The ship is steady and ready to go.

8 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous.

Important or famous.

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

9 Isolation (noun)

Isolation - The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

Hindi meaning: एकांत

Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple

Example: The researchers work in <strong>isolation</strong>.

Trick: Isolation can cause depression.

10 Extensive (adjective)

Extensive - Covering or affecting a large area.

Covering or affecting a large area.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done <strong>extensive</strong> archival and oral research.

Trick: Extensive fields are more effective.

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