20 new English words for 22 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 Complex (adjective)

Complex - Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Hindi meaning: जटिल

Synonyms: Complicated, Convoluted, Composite, Compound

Antonyms: Simple, Single, Uniform, Unmixed

Example: His reasons for that are <strong>complex</strong>.

Trick: The complex situation occurs in the apex body.

2 Effective (adjective)

Effective - Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Hindi meaning: असरदार

Synonyms: Adequate, Compelling, Competent, Direct

Antonyms: Helpless, Impotent, Inadequate, Incapable

Example: His troops have now assumed <strong>effective</strong> control of the area.

Trick: Creative thinking is effective.

3 Invasion (noun)

Invasion - An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Hindi meaning: आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species <strong>invasions</strong>.

Trick: The had done the invasion on the mansion.

4 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

5 Seemed (verb)

Seemed - 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.

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6 Surge (noun)

Surge - 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.

7 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.

8 Enforce (verb)

Enforce - The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Trick: The enforcement is the main requirement.

9 Immense (adjective)

Immense - Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक

Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Massive, Enormous

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Common, Ending

Example: It is an <strong>immense</strong> sum of money.

Trick: The immense quantity can make things intense.

10 Adapt (verb)

Adapt - To adjust to new conditions or make something suitable for a new use or purpose.

To adjust to new conditions or make something suitable for a new use or purpose.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल बनाना

Synonyms: Adjust, Modify, Acclimate, Tailor

Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Reject, Ignore

Example: Animals <strong>adapt</strong> to their environment to survive harsh conditions.

Trick: The adopted guy adapted to nature.

11 Stern (adjective)

Stern - Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर, कठोर

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a <strong>stern</strong> warning to the students about cheating during exams.

Trick: The northern part is stern.

12 Scattered (adjective)

Scattered - Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.

Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.

Hindi meaning: फैला हुआ

Synonyms: Dispersed, Distributed, Sprinkled, Diffuse

Antonyms: Connected, Together, United, Assembled

Example: Books were <strong>scattered</strong> all round the room.

Trick: The guards scatter the viewers.

13 Merely (adverb)

Merely - Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Hindi meaning: केवल

Synonyms: Hardly, Only, Purely, Simply

Antonyms: Indefinite, Uncertain, Enormous, Great

Example: He <strong>merely</strong> said he thought it was a bad idea.

Trick: He merely has chances here.

14 Litigation (noun)

Litigation - The process of taking legal action.

The process of taking legal action.

Hindi meaning: मुकदमे बाजी

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue <strong>litigation</strong>.

Trick: Negotiation is done before litigation.

15 Deprive (verb)

Deprive - Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Hindi meaning: वंचित

Synonyms: Dispossess, Strip, Divest, Relieve

Antonyms: Clothe, Cover, Build, Construct

Example: He claimed that he had been <strong>deprived</strong> of his freedom/rights.

Trick: The father was deprived when his daughter arrived.

16 Contended (verb)

Contended - Heated disagreement.

Heated disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much <strong>contention</strong> in this family in recent years.

Trick: They intend to contend badly.

17 Quoting (verb)

Quoting - To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Hindi meaning: दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Synonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Example: He began his speech by <strong>quoting</strong> Shakespeare.

Trick: The man repeated the quoted words.

18 Harass (verb)

Harass - 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.

19 Cautioned (verb)

Cautioned - Say something as a warning.

Say something as a warning.

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He <strong>cautioned</strong> me and let me go.

Trick: The precautions are necessary to avoid caution.

20 Lambasted (verb)

Lambasted - Criticized someone or something harshly.

Criticized someone or something harshly.

Hindi meaning: कड़ी आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Criticized, Scolded, Reprimanded, Rebuked, Condemned

Antonyms: Praised, Complimented, Applauded, Commended

Example: The manager <strong>lambasted</strong> the team for missing the deadline.

Trick: The guys lambast the boy on his caste.

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