10 new English words for 28 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 Lack (noun)

Lack - The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Absence, Dearth, Inadequacy, Loss

Antonyms: Enough, Excess, Plenty, Success

Example: Sam did not <strong>lack</strong> for friends.

Trick: This shack lacks the resources.

2 Probably (adverb)

Probably - As far as one knows or can tell.

As far as one knows or can tell.

Hindi meaning: शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will <strong>probably</strong> rain today.

Trick: Probably they acceptably do this job.

3 Utilise (verb)

Utilise - The action of making practical and effective use of something.

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Hindi meaning: उपयोग

Synonyms: Application, Discharge, Employment, Usage

Antonyms: Dissatisfaction, Failure, Idleness

Example: The full <strong>utilization</strong> of facilities.

Trick: They utilise the ice effectively.

4 Consumed (verb)

Consumed - The action of using up a resource.

The action of using up a resource.

Hindi meaning: उपभोग

Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human <strong>consumption. </strong>

Trick: The consumption of medicine is required in this situation.

5 Steadily (adverb)

Steadily - Firmly fixed, supported, or balance

Firmly fixed, supported, or balance

Hindi meaning: नियमित

Synonyms: Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fixed

Antonyms: Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Unsteadily

Example: There has been a <strong>steady</strong> increase in prices.

Trick: The ship is steady and ready to go.

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6 Punitive (adjective)

Punitive - Inflicting or intended as punishment

Inflicting or intended as punishment

Hindi meaning: दंडात्मक

Synonyms: Disciplinary, Penal, Retaliatory, Vindictive

Antonyms: Rehabilitative, Forgiving, Lenient, Merciful

Example: The court imposed <strong>punitive</strong> measures on the company for violating regulations.

Trick: Primitive thinking can cause punitive situations.

7 Engagement (noun)

Engagement - Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Hindi meaning: व्यस्त

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently <strong>engaged</strong> in a project that requires her full attention.

Trick: They engaged ages ago.

8 Detection (noun)

Detection - Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Hindi meaning: पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to <strong>detect</strong> the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Trick: He detected the malware and rejected it.

9 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to <strong>indigenous</strong> tribes.

Trick: These indigenous tribes are suspicious

10 Speculation (noun)

Speculation - The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Guesswork, Conjecture, Assumption, Theory

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Certainty, Fact

Example: This is pure <strong>speculation</strong> on my part.

Trick: He has speculation about this creation

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