20 new English words for 25 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 Processions (noun)

Processions - A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

Hindi meaning: जुलूस

Synonyms: Cortege, Motorcade, Marches, Advance

Antonyms: Disorder, Recesses, Halt, Retreats

Example: We stopped for a funeral <strong>procession</strong>.

Trick: Concession of the procession is necessary.

2 Defying (verb)

Defying - A refusal to obey something or someone.

A refusal to obey something or someone.

Hindi meaning: अवज्ञा

Synonyms: Confrontation, Contempt, Opposition, Provocation

Antonyms: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace

Example: They raised their fists in a gesture of <strong>defiance</strong>.

Trick: Defiance can cause distance between the two.

3 Deposed (verb)

Deposed - To remove someone from a position of authority.

To remove someone from a position of authority.

Hindi meaning: अपदस्थ

Synonyms: Demote, Dethrone, Dismiss, Impeach

Antonyms: Allow, Obey, Promote, Upgrade

Example: The people <strong>deposed</strong> the dictator.

Trick: The boss deposes everyone.

4 Assumed (verb)

Assumed - Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Supposed to be the case, without proof.

Hindi meaning: मान लेना

Synonyms: Accept, Conclude, Consider, Estimate

Antonyms: Abstain, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I <strong>assumed</strong> he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

Trick: They assume to decrease the volume.

5 Legitimacy (noun)

Legitimacy - In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support <strong>legitimately</strong> elected governments.

Trick: The work is freely and legitimately done.

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6 Affiliated (adjective)

Affiliated - Connected with or controlled by a group or organization.

Connected with or controlled by a group or organization.

Hindi meaning: संबद्ध

Synonyms: Related, Allied, Comparable, Associated

Antonyms: Other, Different, Diverse, Unlike

Example: He will remain <strong>affiliated</strong> with the firm as a special director.

Trick: They create affiliates with other firms.

7 Attempting (verb)

Attempting - 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.

8 Aligned (adjective)

Aligned - To get or fall into line.

To get or fall into line.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Even, Flush, Level, Parallel

Antonyms: Broken, Changing, Different, Disorderly

Example: The wheels are not correctly <strong>ligned</strong>.

Trick: The assigned team must be aligned properly.

9 Persecution (noun)

Persecution - Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs.

Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or their political beliefs.

Hindi meaning: सताना

Synonyms: Oppression, Harassment, Victimization, Torment

Antonyms: Protection, Support, Shelter, Assistance

Example: The country's leaders relentlessly <strong>persecuted</strong> those who fought against the regime.

Trick: Thieves execute to persecute the bank.

10 Refrain (verb)

Refrain - Stop oneself from doing something.

Stop oneself from doing something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I <strong>refrained</strong>.

Trick: The brain refrains itself.

11 Emanating (verb)

Emanating - To come out from a source.

To come out from a source.

Hindi meaning: निकलती

Synonyms: Derive, Emerge, Emit, Exude

Antonyms: Conceal, Absorb, Take Up, Inhale

Example: The smell of burning was <strong>emanating</strong> from next door.

Trick: The voice emanates from the proportionate area.

12 Concern (noun)

Concern - 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 Convey (verb)

Convey - Transport or carry to a place.

Transport or carry to a place.

Hindi meaning: अवगत करा

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was <strong>conveyed</strong> from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

Trick: The doctor conveyed about the delayed operation.

14 Engaged (adjective)

Engaged - 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.

15 Resolve (verb)

Resolve - settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Hindi meaning: समाधान करना

Synonyms: decide, choose, figure, opt

Antonyms: refuse, reject, abstain, decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily <strong>resolved</strong>.

Trick: The teacher is involving himself for resolving the problem.

16 Exhort (verb)

Exhort - Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Urge, Encourage, Nudge, Prompt

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Check, Restrain

Example: He <strong>exhorted</strong> his people to take back their land.

Trick: He exhorted the girl and sorted the things.

17 Solidarity (noun)

Solidarity - Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

Hindi meaning: एकजुटता

Synonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Support

Antonyms: Hatred, Hostility, Antagonism, Enmity

Example: More shows of <strong>solidarity</strong> like this will boost the strikers.

Trick: The charity forms solidarity.

18 Appreciation (noun)

Appreciation - To value or admire highly.

To value or admire highly.

Hindi meaning: अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really <strong>appreciated</strong> the information you gave me.

Trick: The boy was appreciated as he created great project.

19 Determination (noun)

Determination - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

20 Coincided (verb)

Coincided - Occur at the same time or correspond in nature.

Occur at the same time or correspond in nature.

Hindi meaning: साथ साथ होना

Synonyms: Concur, Synchronize, Correspond, Match

Antonyms: Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash

Example: Her birthday <strong>coincided</strong> with a public holiday.

Trick: Both sides coincide.

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