20 new English words for 17 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 Plunged (verb)

Plunged - Jump or dive quickly and energetically.

Jump or dive quickly and energetically.

Hindi meaning: कूद पड़े

Synonyms: Tumbled, Dipped, Declined, Plummeted

Antonyms: Lifted, Soared, Mounted, Arose

Example: He <strong>plunged</strong> the knife into the cake.

Trick: They managed to plunged them into the water.

2 Clashed (verb)

Clashed - Meet and come into violent conflict.

Meet and come into violent conflict.

Hindi meaning: टकराना

Synonyms: Argument, Battle, Brawl, Conflict

Antonyms: Concord, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: Students <strong>clashed</strong> with police after demonstrations at five universities.

Trick: The clash turned everything into ashes.

3 Intervention (noun)

Intervention - The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercede

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Unite

Example: Military <strong>intervention</strong> in the crisis.

Trick: He is doing the intervention during the inspection.

4 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

5 Marching (verb)

Marching - Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Hindi meaning: यातायात

Synonyms: Stride, Walk, Pace, Tread

Antonyms: Halt, Retreat, Retrogress, Stay

Example: The soldiers <strong>marched</strong> behind the coffin.

Trick: The militants were marching and catching the lane.

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6 Attempt (verb)

Attempt - Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Hindi meaning: प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have <strong>attempted</strong> the life of a friend.

Trick: The people are attempting for exempting the tax.

7 Narrative (noun)

Narrative - A story or a description of a series of events

A story or a description of a series of events

Hindi meaning: कथा

Synonyms: Story, Chronology, History, Account

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Reality, Materiality

Example: He is writing a detailed <strong>narrative</strong> of his life on the island.

Trick: The narrative story is already predictive.

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 Resistance (noun)

Resistance - To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

To fight against something or someone that is attacking you.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Abide, Combat, Confront, Continue

Antonyms: Accept, Encourage, Allow, Assist

Example: I couldn't <strong>resist</strong> taking a look.

Trick: He can't resist the way he persists.

10 Occupied (adjective)

Occupied - Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Hindi meaning: कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have <strong>occupied</strong> the apartment for three years.

Trick: The man occupies the supplies.

11 Potential (adjective)

Potential - Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Possible when the necessary conditions exist.

Hindi meaning: संभावित

Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent

Example: It was a <strong>potentially</strong> embarrassing situation.

Trick: He has the potential to handle crucial things.

12 Commenced (verb)

Commenced - 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.

13 Conducive (adjective)

Conducive - Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist.

Providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल

Synonyms: Favorable, Helpful, Beneficial, Facilitative

Antonyms: Bad, Injurious, Damaging, Deleterious

Example: The roads are not <strong>conducive</strong> to big lorries coming back and forth.

Trick: The weather conditions are active and conducive.

14 Preceding (adjective)

Preceding - The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Hindi meaning: प्रधानता

Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking <strong>precedence</strong> over the general good of society.

Trick: The absence of precedence can cause him in danger.

15 Resilient (adjective)

Resilient - Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

Hindi meaning: लचीला

Synonyms: Elastic, Stretch, Plastic, Rubbery

Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Rigid

Example: This rubber ball is very <strong>resilient</strong> and immediately springs back into shape.

Trick: The ball is resilient and pungent.

16 Prevailed (verb)

Prevailed - Existing at a particular time.

Existing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the <strong>prevailing</strong> westerly winds.

Trick: He was prevailing during the sailing.

17 Thrives (verb)

Thrives - 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.

18 Procurement (noun)

Procurement - The process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending.

The process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending.

Hindi meaning: खरीद

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify <strong>procurement</strong> in the public sector.

Trick: The procurement was done by management.

19 Accompanied (verb)

Accompanied - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pertained one.

20 Sustained (adjective)

Sustained - The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Hindi meaning: निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

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