20 new English words for 21 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 Rampant (adjective)

Rampant - Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control

Existing or spreading everywhere in a way that is very difficult to control

Hindi meaning: अनियंत्रित

Synonyms: Excessive, Flagrant, Growing, Prevalent

Antonyms: Gentle, Mild, Moderate, Moral

Example: A rich soil soon becomes home to <strong>rampant</strong> weeds.

Trick: The rampant kids were trying to chant.

2 Erupted (verb)

Erupted - Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Hindi meaning: फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano <strong>erupted</strong> with tremendous force.

Trick: The boy aggression erupted on rusted cycle.

3 Barely (adverb)

Barely - Only just

Only just

Hindi meaning: मुश्किल से

Synonyms: Almost, Hardly, Scarcely, Just

Antonyms: Significantly, Well, Substantially, Considerably

Example: We <strong>barely</strong> spoke the entire time we were in the car.

Trick: He barely does the mistake as he is eagerly waiting for the promotion.

4 Stack (noun)

Stack - A pile of things arranged one on top of another.

A pile of things arranged one on top of another.

Hindi meaning: ढेर

Synonyms: Bundle, Heap, Mountain, Pyramid

Antonyms: Handful, Spot, Scrap, Taste

Example: A <strong>stack</strong> of boxes.

Trick: Those stacks are at the back.

5 Harassed (adjective)

Harassed - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

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6 Devastated (verb)

Devastated - Highly destructive or damaging

Highly destructive or damaging

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Deadly

Antonyms: Protective, Constructive, Creative, Beneficial.

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

Trick: His devastating actions causes breaking of rules.

7 Laying (verb)

Laying - Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Hindi meaning: बिछाना

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge <strong>laying. </strong>

Trick: He laid down while he prayed.

8 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.

9 Overwhelmed (verb)

Overwhelmed - Very great in amount.

Very great in amount.

Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an <strong>overwhelming</strong> desire to have another child.

Trick: Party bhot overwhelming thi.

10 Trauma (noun)

Trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Hindi meaning: सदमा

Synonyms: Injury, Damage, Hurt, Wound

Antonyms: Healing, Peace, Goodwill.

Example: She never fully recovered from the <strong>traumas</strong> she suffered during her childhood.

Trick: This trauma causes dilemma

11 Plenary (adjective)

Plenary - To be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups.

To be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups.

Hindi meaning: परिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Full, General

Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Part, Partial

Example: The bill is then put on the order of the day of a <strong>plenary</strong> sitting.

Trick: Ye hall rarely plenary hota h.

12 Evaluated (verb)

Evaluated - The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to <strong>evaluate</strong> these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Trick: The man evaluates the considerate amount.

13 Apprise (verb)

Apprise - Inform or tell (someone).

Inform or tell (someone).

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Advise, Apprize, Brief, Inform

Antonyms: Heedless, Ignorant, Inattentive, Neglectful

Example: We were fully <strong>apprised</strong> of the situation.

Trick: The passengers are surprised when they got apprised by the thief.

14 Precision (noun)

Precision - The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

Hindi meaning: शुद्धता

Synonyms: Absolutely, Accurately, Correctly, Literally

Antonyms: Slightly, Differently, Variably, Inaccuracy

Example: I admire the <strong>precision</strong> of her work.

Trick: The decision relating to the country is made by precision.

15 Compliance (noun)

Compliance - The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance

16 Necessitated (verb)

Necessitated - Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence.

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.

17 Conviction (noun)

Conviction - A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

Hindi meaning: दोषसिद्धि

Synonyms: Confidence, Faith, Feeling, Principle

Antonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Disbelief, Unbelief

Example: She had a firm <strong>conviction</strong> that they would meet again in the hereafter.

Trick: The conviction ends the prediction.

18 Retained (verb)

Retained - Continue to have (something)

Continue to have (something)

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to <strong>retain</strong> control of the company.

Trick: The money is retained and gained by the company.

19 Prosecution (noun)

Prosecution - The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग पक्ष

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect

Example: A number of <strong>prosecutions</strong> have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.

Trick: The action was taken against the prosecution.

20 Recommendation (noun)

Recommendation - A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

Hindi meaning: अनुशंसा

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing <strong>recommendation</strong>.

Trick: The interrogated the recommended person.

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