20 new English words for 12 April 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 Convened (verb)

Convened - To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Hindi meaning: आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We <strong>convened</strong> at the hotel for a seminar.

Trick: We are urging for the convening of the party.

2 Reciprocal (adjective )

Reciprocal - The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance.

The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance.

Hindi meaning: परस्परता

Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.

Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.

Example: Successful relationships are built on <strong>reciprocity</strong>, where both people give and receive equally.

Trick: They both have reciprocity in simplicity.

3 Mitigate (verb)

Mitigate - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: शमन

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to <strong>mitigate</strong> the stench.

Trick: The action of mitigation can cause attraction

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 Concessions (noun)

Concessions - Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Hindi meaning: रिआयत

Synonyms: Negotiation, Compromise, Consensus, Agreement

Antonyms: Disavowal, Denial, Rejection, Repudiation

Example: They made no <strong>concessions</strong> to the enemy side.

Trick: Due to the concession, he lost his profession.

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6 Gauge (verb)

Gauge - To estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of something.

To estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of something.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Measure, Assess, Estimate, Evaluate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard

Example: It’s hard to <strong>gauge</strong> his reaction from his expression.

Trick: They gauge the number of rouge prisoners.

7 Diversifying (verb)

Diversifying - To start to include more different types of things.

To start to include more different types of things.

Hindi meaning: विविधता

Synonyms: Expand, Transform, Alter, Assort

Antonyms: Continue, Keep, Remain, Stay

Example: We need to <strong>diversify</strong> to gain new customers.

Trick: The team needs to simplify and diversify the project.

8 Exposes (verb)

Exposes - 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

9 Sparred (verb)

Sparred - Engage in a practice fight or heated argument.

Engage in a practice fight or heated argument.

Hindi meaning: विवाद करना

Synonyms: Argue, Fight, Quarrel, Dispute

Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Harmonize, Cooperate

Example: The two politicians <strong>sparred</strong> over the new policy during the debate.

Trick: They always spare and don't care.

10 Scramble (verb)

Scramble - To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.

To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.

Example: We <strong>scrambled</strong> up the hill.

Trick: The man was scrambling while gambling

11 Commencement (noun)

Commencement - To begin or start something.

To begin or start something.

Hindi meaning: शुरू किया

Synonyms: Began, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Concluded, Ended, Finished, Terminated

Example: The ceremony <strong>commenced</strong> with a speech from the principal.

Trick: They got a chance to commence the race.

12 Discretion (noun)

Discretion - The freedom and power to make decisions by yourself

The freedom and power to make decisions by yourself

Hindi meaning: निर्णय

Synonyms: Attention, Foresight, Maturity, Prudence

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion

Example: He always uses care and <strong>discretion</strong> when dealing with others.

Trick: He had made discretion for his action.

13 Clarified (verb)

Clarified - Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट किया

Synonyms: Simplify, Explain, Explicate, Define

Antonyms: Complicate, Confuse, Question, Mix Up

Example: Her explanation did not <strong>clarify</strong> matters much.

Trick: The course is clarified and applied nicely.

14 Laid (verb)

Laid - Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Hindi meaning: बिछाना

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge <strong>laying</strong>.

Trick: He laid down while he prayed.

15 Complying (verb)

Complying - The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance

16 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

17 Consent (noun)

Consent - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally <strong>consented</strong>.

Trick: Hamesha decent hokar consent lena chahiye.

18 Consideration (noun)

Consideration - Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully <strong>considered</strong> all the options before making her choice.

Trick: The murder was considered by the cops.

19 Proposed (verb)

Proposed - Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists <strong>proposed</strong> a new theory.

Trick: The team proposed the opposed unit.

20 Referred (verb)

Referred - Mention or allude to.

Mention or allude to.

Hindi meaning: निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I <strong>referred</strong> to my notes.

Trick: They prefer not to be referred to that person.

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