20 new English words for 16 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.
Hindi meaning: विपर्यय
Synonyms: Adverse, Antithetical, Conflicting, Contradictory
Antonyms: Agreeable, Agreeing, Consistent, Friendly
Example: The test will not be easy; on the <strong>contrary</strong>, it will be very difficult.
Trick: All the disciplinary rules are not contrary.
Hindi meaning: जरूरी
Synonyms: Entail, Involve, Demand, Require
Antonyms: Calculate, Check, Delay, Disallow.
Example: Reduction in government spending will <strong>necessitate</strong> further cuts in public services.
Trick: These measures were necessitated by the deteriorated economic situation.
Hindi meaning: निकटता
Synonyms: Closeness, Nearness, Presence, Juxtaposition
Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness
Example: Part of the attraction is Darwin's <strong>proximity</strong> to Asia.
Trick: That anonymity was because of this proximity.
Hindi meaning: मुख्य
Synonyms: Approved, Favored, Chosen, Culled
Antonyms: Common, Average, Ordinary, Rejected
Example: Customers <strong>preferred</strong> the brand name product.
Trick: He always prefers the wafer.
Hindi meaning: रणनीति
Synonyms: Approach, Campaign, Channels, Course
Antonyms: Impractical, Unwise, Injudicious, Imprudent
Example: Though she was not kc-mahei, she used the <strong>tactics</strong> of warfare to maintain her position of leadership.
Trick: Uske war tactic bahot authentic h.
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Hindi meaning: निष्कासन
Synonyms: Dispossession, Ejection, Expulsion, Ouster
Antonyms: Admittance, Boarding, Including, Leasing
Example: The forced <strong>eviction</strong> of residents.
Trick: The action of eviction is not good.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute
Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination. </strong>
Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.
Hindi meaning: जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.
Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.
Hindi meaning: निर्धारित करना, लिखना
Synonyms: Ordered, Recommended, Directed, Mandated
Antonyms: Prohibited, Optional, Unspecified, Discouraged
Example: The doctor <strong>prescribed</strong> antibiotics to treat the infection.
Trick: He describes the prescribed work.
Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण, निर्णयात्मक
Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Key, Vital, Analytical
Antonyms: Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Complimentary
Example: The patient was in <strong>critical</strong> condition after the surgery.
Trick: The typical part is critical.
Hindi meaning: विवेकपूर्ण
Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Cautious, Judicious
Antonyms: Reckless, Careless, Foolish, Impulsive
Example: It is always <strong>prudent</strong> to save money for emergencies.
Trick: This doctor is prudent with his patients.
Hindi meaning: अवगत करा
Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit
Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage
Example: The singer was <strong>conveyed</strong> from her hotel to the airport by limousine.
Trick: The doctor conveyed about the delayed operation.
Hindi meaning: उचित
Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant
Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect
Example: It was thought <strong>appropriate</strong> to award her the prize.
Trick: They take appropriate decision to do their passionate work.
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.
Hindi meaning: अनुमति
Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Acquiesce, Accede
Antonyms: Dissent, Refuse, Reject, Deny
Example: He <strong>assents</strong> to my interpretation of his argument.
Trick: The doctor assents the patients.
Hindi meaning: आशंका
Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread
Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty
Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.
Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.
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.
Hindi meaning: नियम बनाना
Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make
Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish
Example: Congress will <strong>enact</strong> legislation related to that issue.
Trick: The enacted law acted well.
Hindi meaning: बाध्य
Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind
Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute
Example: You are legally <strong>obligated</strong> to repay the loan.
Trick: The guard obligated the directed people.
Hindi meaning: नाकाम
Synonyms: Frustrated, Hampered, Baffled, Foiled
Antonyms: Encouraged, Promoted, Advanced, Forwarded
Example: The police have <strong>thwarted</strong> a criminal plot.
Trick: This person was charted as thwarted one.
