20 new English words for 3 May 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 Annexation (noun)

Annexation - A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two <strong>annexation</strong> ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Trick: Annexation bahot se kings ke liye relaxation tha.

2 Ceasing (verb)

Ceasing - Come or bring to an end.

Come or bring to an end.

Hindi meaning: समाप्त

Synonyms: Closed, Concluded, Decided, Ended

Antonyms: Continued, Persisted, Prolonged, Extended

Example: The factory will <strong>cease</strong> operations this autumn.

Trick: The road was ceased because of the deceased.

3 Fragmented (verb)

Fragmented - Break or cause to break into fragments.

Break or cause to break into fragments.

Hindi meaning: खंडित

Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled

Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected

Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but <strong>fragmented</strong> and dream-like.

Trick: The blocks were fragmented while cemented.

4 Reliance (noun)

Reliance - Dependent on someone or something.

Dependent on someone or something.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely <strong>reliant</strong> upon media.

Trick: The ants are reliant on the weather

5 Invaded (verb)

Invaded - An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

Hindi meaning: आक्रमण

Synonyms: Occupation, Conquering, Capture, Seizure

Antonyms: Obedience, Retreat, Surrender, Withdrawal

Example: Linking climate change and biological invasions: ocean warming facilitates nonindigenous species <strong>invasions</strong>.

Trick: The had done the invasion on the mansion.

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6 Exhaust (verb)

Exhaust - Extremely tired.

Extremely tired.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Dead, Drained, Weak, Bushed

Antonyms: Active, Energized, Firm, Strong

Example: Her day out had <strong>exhausted</strong> her.

Trick: He just exhausts.

7 Sanction (noun)

Sanction - Official permission to do or change something.

Official permission to do or change something.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The government has <strong>sanctioned</strong> the use of force.

Trick: He is sanction for his action.

8 Perceived (verb)

Perceived - The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Hindi meaning: अनुभूति

Synonyms: Sensed, Felt, Saw, Noticed

Antonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Neglected, Missed

Example: It is my <strong>perception</strong> that his argument was fundamentally flawed.

Trick: He is exception in perception.

9 Slightly (adverb)

Slightly  - not considerably.

not considerably.

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा सा

Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally

Antonyms: very, large, major, big

Example: She earns <strong>slightly</strong>less than $100 000 a year.

Trick: The door was opened slightly and tightly.

10 Scrambles (verb)

Scrambles - 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 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented - Never done or known before.

Never done or known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed <strong>unprecedented</strong> success this year.

Trick: The chanted person was unprecedented.

12 Essential (adjective)

Essential - Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Hindi meaning: अत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Water is <strong>essential</strong> for life.

Trick: Vital organs are essential.

13 Attributed (verb)

Attributed - Able to be considered the result of the cause indicated.

Able to be considered the result of the cause indicated.

Hindi meaning: कारण

Synonyms: Blame, Connect, Credit, Refer

Antonyms: Inconcludable, Underivable, Unattributable

Example: This growth is <strong>attributable</strong> to many factors.

Trick: There are many attributes to his tribute.

14 Restoring (verb)

Restoring - The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing <strong>restoration</strong>.

Trick: The restoration process needs escalation.

15 Diversify (verb)

Diversify - 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.

16 Coercive (adjective)

Coercive - The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: दबाव

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of <strong>coercion</strong> or intimidation.

Trick: He is under coercion due to his action.

17 Pragmatically (adverb)

Pragmatically - Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Theoretical

Example: She took a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to solving the problem by focusing on what could be done with the available resources.

Trick: This cinematic scene is not pragmatic.

18 Expelled (verb)

Expelled - To force someone to leave a school, organization, or country.

To force someone to leave a school, organization, or country.

Hindi meaning: निष्कासित

Synonyms: Fired, Freed, Released, Sacked

Antonyms: Admit, Welcome, Contained, Shut

Example: She has been <strong>expelled</strong> from the country - and separated from her son.

Trick: They both were repelled and expelled.

19 Vibrant (adjective)

Vibrant - Full of energy and life.

Full of energy and life.

Hindi meaning: जीवंत

Synonyms: Spirited, Lively, Energetic, Sprightly

Antonyms: Spiritless, Listless, Dull, Dispirited

Example: She has a <strong>vibrant</strong> personality.

Trick: The ant colors are vibrant.

20 Triggered (adjective)

Triggered - Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Hindi meaning: उत्प्रेरित

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks <strong>triggered</strong> a public outcry.

Trick: The thief triggered and disappeared.

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