10 new English words for 24 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 Barred (adjective)

Barred - Apart from, or except for.

Apart from, or except for.

Hindi meaning: को छोड़कर

Synonyms: Except, Excluding, Without, Other than

Antonyms: Including, With, Allowing

Example: ‘<strong>Barring</strong> any unforeseen circumstances, the event will start at noon.’

Trick: His caring is barring for children.

2 Imposed (verb)

Imposed - To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Charged, Fined, Levied, Assessed

Antonyms: Remitted, Released, Lessened, Abated

Example: I don't want them to <strong>impose</strong> their religious beliefs on my children.

Trick: The crime was supposed to be imposed on the criminal.

3 Envoy (noun)

Envoy - A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Hindi meaning: दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: ‘Bush sent a peace <strong>envoy</strong> to Northern Ireland.

Trick: There is a convoy of envoy

4 Sovereign (noun)

Sovereign - Supreme power or authority.

Supreme power or authority.

Hindi meaning: संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic <strong>sovereignty</strong>, the power to decide for ourselves.

Trick: It’s the responsibility of the sovereignty to maintain the dignity.

5 Denounced (verb)

Denounced - Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Hindi meaning: आरोप लगाना

Synonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Blame, Decry

Antonyms: Approve, Endorse, Bless, Indorse

Example: He was widely <strong>denounced</strong> as a traitor.

Trick: Hence, they all denounce the thief.

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6 Refused (verb)

Refused - Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकृत

Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted

Example: She was <strong>refused</strong> access to her children.

Trick: He refused that he infused to the people.

7 Navigating (verb)

Navigating - The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route, especially by using maps or technology.

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route, especially by using maps or technology.

Hindi meaning: नेविगेशन

Synonyms: Guidance, Direction, Steering, Piloting

Antonyms: Misguidance, Disorientation, Confusion, Aimlessness

Example: The ship's <strong>navigation </strong>system helped them reach the island safely.

Trick: He will navigate us to investigate.

8 Restrain (verb)

Restrain - Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something.

Hindi meaning: रोक

Synonyms: Constraining, Forbidding, Governing, Prohibiting

Antonyms: Permit, Promote, Release, Start

Example: When he started fighting, it took four police officers to <strong>restrain</strong> him.

Trick: Training is restraining here.

9 Thriving (adjective)

Thriving - Prosperous and growing.

Prosperous and growing.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ता

Synonyms: Comfortable, Substantial, Opulent, Monied.

Antonyms: Unsuccessful, Depressed, Failed, Unhealthy.

Example: The dog is <strong>thriving</strong> in its new home.

Trick: The tree is depriving when thriving

10 Forecasts (verb)

Forecasts - Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमान

Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook

Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate

Example: Did you see the weather <strong>forecast</strong> last night?

Trick: A wrong forecast leads to a downcast of will.

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