20 new English words for 27 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 Detached (adjective)

Detached - A group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty.

A group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty.

Hindi meaning: टुकड़ी

Synonyms: Partition, Rupture, Separation, Severing

Antonyms: Connection, Juncture, Unification, Unity

Example: A <strong>detachment</strong> of troops was detailed to guard the bridge.

Trick: Detachment from management is considered.

2 Botched (adjective)

Botched - Carried out badly or carelessly.

Carried out badly or carelessly.

Hindi meaning: असफल

Synonyms: Broken, Cracked, Damaged, Defective

Antonyms: Accurate, Adequate, Ample, Complete

Example: The builders really <strong>botched</strong> up our patio.

Trick: Chor chain snatched karne me botched rahe.

3 Stern (adjective)

Stern - Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Serious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर, कठोर

Synonyms: Severe, Harsh, Grim, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Easygoing, Soft

Example: The teacher gave a <strong>stern</strong> warning to the students about cheating during exams.

Trick: The northern part is stern.

4 Assessment (noun)

Assessment - The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

Hindi meaning: आकलन

Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation

Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard

Example: We must make an <strong>assessment</strong> of the cost of repairs.

Trick: The assessment was done by management.

5 Manipulating (verb)

Manipulating - 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.

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6 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.

7 Suspected (verb)

Suspected - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected</strong> in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye

8 Summoned (verb)

Summoned - Order (someone) to be present.

Order (someone) to be present.

Hindi meaning: बुलवाना

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and <strong>summoned</strong> the villagers to appear before him.

Trick: His friends summoned the auction.

9 Consequences (noun)

Consequences - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

10 Employed (adjective)

Employed - Having a paid job.

Having a paid job.

Hindi meaning: कार्यरत

Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged

Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the <strong>employed</strong> population last year.

Trick: They enjoyed the employed work.

11 Disbursement (noun)

Disbursement - The act of paying out money especially from a fund

The act of paying out money especially from a fund

Hindi meaning: संवितरण

Synonyms: Disbursement, Outlay, Spending

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach

Example: The money will be <strong>disbursed</strong> on the basis of need.

Trick: The proposal of disbursal is denied.

12 Spanning (verb)

Spanning - The period of time that something exists or happens.

The period of time that something exists or happens.

Hindi meaning: अवधि

Synonyms: Approaching, Continuing, Lengthening, Ranging

Antonyms: Terminate, End, Cease, Finish

Example: After making over 150 films <strong>spanning</strong> 48 years, he has proven his staying power.

Trick: The boy ran through his short span.

13 Pleading (noun)

Pleading - The action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone

The action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone

Hindi meaning: प्रार्थना का

Synonyms: Beg, Entreat, Beseech, Implore

Antonyms: Refuse, Answer, Decide, Punish

Example: A kind of <strong>pleading</strong> came into her voice.

Trick: The man has pleaded and requested to god.

14 Citing (verb)

Citing - To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened.

To mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened.

Hindi meaning: उद्धरण देना

Synonyms: Mentioning, Specifying, Quoting, Noting

Antonyms: Ignoring, Disregarding, Forgetting, Neglecting

Example: She was <strong>cited</strong> for reckless driving.

Trick: He cited about the United World.

15 Pursue (verb)

Pursue - 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

16 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.

17 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.

18 Conferred (verb)

Conferred - Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Hindi meaning: प्रदत्त

Synonyms: Granted, Awarded, Provided, Accorded

Antonyms: Revoked, Called, Rescinded, Repealed

Example: The powers <strong>conferred</strong> on the courts by Parliament.

Trick: He was preferred to be the conferred one.

19 Significant (adjective)

Significant - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

20 Consuming (adjective)

Consuming - 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.

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