20 new English words for 13 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 Traction (noun)

Traction - The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

The ability of a wheel or tyre to hold the ground without sliding.

Hindi meaning: संकर्षण

Synonyms: Suction, Resistance, Adherence, Constriction

Antonyms: Slack, Looseness, Laxness

Example: His car hit a patch of ice and lost <strong>traction</strong>.

Trick: The action of traction prevents accidents.

2 Sprawling (adjective)

Sprawling - Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Extending, Diverging, Expanding, Radiating

Antonyms: Containing, Limiting, Restricting, Contracting

Example: He was <strong>sprawling</strong> in an armchair watching TV.

Trick: The people were brawling over the sprawling tree.

3 Compelled (verb)

Compelled - To force or oblige someone to do something.

To force or oblige someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: मजबूर

Synonyms: Coerced, Forced, Obligated, Constrained

Antonyms: Freed, Released, Allowed, Permitted

Example: He felt <strong>compelled</strong> to apologize after his rude behavior.

Trick: They compel them to expel the workers.

4 Laundering (verb)

Laundering - Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Hindi meaning: शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was <strong>laundering</strong> the profits through his bank.

Trick: Company’s administrating ke aad me laundering karti h.

5 Pursuing (verb)

Pursuing - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him.

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6 Scrambled (verb)

Scrambled - 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

7 Provoke (verb)

Provoke - Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.

Hindi meaning: उकसावा

Synonyms: Affront, Harassment, Indignity, Insult

Antonyms: Normality, Respectful, Despair, Dissuasion

Example: You should stay calm and not respond to <strong>provocation</strong>.

Trick: His speech is causing provocation and separation among workers.

8 Insurgency (noun)

Insurgency - A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

A person who rises in active revolt, typically against an established government or authority.

Hindi meaning: विद्रोही

Synonyms: Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Guerrilla

Antonyms: Loyalist, Patriot, Supporter, Advocate

Example: The government struggled to suppress the <strong>insurgent</strong> forces in the northern region.

Trick: The agent was the insurgent.

9 Humiliating (adjective)

Humiliating - Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित

Synonyms: Confuse, Crush, Degrade, Demean

Antonyms: Encourage, Honor, Praise, Promote

Example: You'll <strong>humiliate</strong> me in front of the whole school.

Trick: Humiliate karna discriminate karne se bhi bura hai.

10 Infiltration (noun)

Infiltration - The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

The act of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization to acquire information or cause harm.

Hindi meaning: प्रवेश

Synonyms: Penetration, Intrusion, Trespass, Ingress

Antonyms: Eviction, Expulsion, Withdrawal, Ejection

Example: The spy's <strong>infiltration</strong> into the organization went unnoticed for years.

Trick: They illustrate the plan to infiltrate.

11 Impunity (noun)

Impunity - Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Hindi meaning: दण्डमुक्ति

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Freedom, Protection

Antonyms: Accountability, Liability, Punishment, Responsibility

Example: The corrupt officials acted with <strong>impunity</strong>, knowing they would not face any consequences.

Trick: His activity is not for impunity.

12 Concerning (adjective)

Concerning - Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was <strong>concerned</strong> about the safety of her children.

Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.

13 Abducted (verb)

Abducted - The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically to hold them captive.

Hindi meaning: अपहरण

Synonyms: Kidnapping, Seizure, Capturing, Snatching

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom, Rescue

Example: The police are investigating the <strong>abduction</strong> of the child from the park.

Trick: The abduction was done in the production unit.

14 Hostile (adjective)

Hostile - Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced <strong>hostile</strong>crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Trick: Crocodile land animals ke hostile h

15 Defamation (noun)

Defamation - Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear

Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss

Example: He says he was <strong>defamed</strong> by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.

Trick: The group is defaming the person in the worst timing.

16 Intimidation (noun)

Intimidation - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

17 Stated (adjective)

Stated - Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Hindi meaning: वर्णन

Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting

Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual

Example: I was simply <strong>stating</strong> that I agree with the man.

Trick: He states his fate.

18 Referenced (verb)

Referenced - The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a <strong>reference</strong> when she applied for the job.

Trick: These substances are according to the references.

19 Manipulated (verb)

Manipulated - To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

Hindi meaning: चालाकी

Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his <strong>manipulation</strong>, if he were to use it on me.

Trick: He hesitates while he manipulates the number.

20 Stagnating (adjective)

Stagnating - A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.

A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.

Hindi meaning: स्थिरता

Synonyms: Fester, Hibernate, Languish, Stall

Antonyms: Build, Flourish, Grow, Help

Example: Blocked drains resulting in water <strong>stagnation</strong>.

Trick: The stagnation of water causes huge impact on nation.

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