20 new English words for 30 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 Reciprocal (adjective)

Reciprocal - The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance.

The practice of exchanging things, actions, or services for mutual benefit, often based on the principle of fairness and balance.

Hindi meaning: परस्परता

Synonyms: Mutuality, Exchange, Cooperation, Give-And-Take.

Antonyms: One-Sidedness, Imbalance, Selfishness, Inequity.

Example: Successful relationships are built on <strong>reciprocity</strong>, where both people give and receive equally.

Trick: They both have reciprocity in simplicity.

2 Truce (noun)

Truce - An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

Hindi meaning: युद्धविराम संधि

Synonyms: Accord, Agreement, Amnesty, Armistice

Antonyms: Continuation, Disagreement, Persistence, War

Example: We agreed to call a <strong>truce</strong>.

Trick: The truce was produced by the military.

3 Fragile (adjective)

Fragile - Easily broken or damaged.

Easily broken or damaged.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial

Example: A small, <strong>fragile</strong> old lady.

Trick: The crew exile the fragile members.

4 Apparently (adverb)

Apparently - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent</strong> that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

5 Harnessing (verb)

Harnessing - To control and make use of (natural resources or energy), especially to produce power or to utilize for a specific purpose.

To control and make use of (natural resources or energy), especially to produce power or to utilize for a specific purpose.

Hindi meaning: प्रयुक्त करना

Synonyms: Utilize, Control, Exploit, Channel

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Waste, Mismanage

Example: Scientists are <strong>harnessing</strong>solar energy to generate electricity.

Trick: They witness the harness of energy.

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6 Curated (adjective)

Curated - Select, organize, and look after the items in (a collection or exhibition).

Select, organize, and look after the items in (a collection or exhibition).

Hindi meaning: संग्रहाध्यक्ष

Synonyms: Assistant, Clergyman, Cleric, Dominie

Antonyms: Layman, Idle, Laity, Unhelpful

Example: He <strong>curated</strong> the acclaimed 'Africa' exhibition at the museum last year.

Trick: The staff was curating and separating the items.

7 Seemed (verb)

Seemed - Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She <strong>seemed</strong> happy enough this morning.

Trick: They seemed to be redeemed.

8 Deceptive (adjective)

Deceptive - Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

Hindi meaning: कपटी

Synonyms: Ambiguous, Deceitful, Disingenuous, False

Antonyms: Frank, Genuine, Honest, Open

Example: The appearance of the depth of the water may be <strong>deceptive</strong>.

Trick: The spy’s perspective can be deceptive.

9 Spurious (adjective)

Spurious - Not being what it purports to be

Not being what it purports to be

Hindi meaning: जाली

Synonyms: Bogus, Specious, False, Factitious.

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real, Valid.

Example: He was arrested on <strong>spurious</strong> corruption charges.

Trick: This drive is malicious and spurious.

10 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.

11 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous

Important or famous

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Remarkable, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Commanding

Antonyms: Depressed, Faint, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

12 Prompting (noun)

Prompting - To move to action.

To move to action.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be <strong>prompted</strong> by someone who was standing offstage.

Trick: The man interrupted when the dog prompted.

13 Threatening (adjective)

Threatening - A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious <strong>threat</strong> to world peace.

Trick: Unke threats soch ko affect karte h.

14 Sought (verb)

Sought - To try to find or get something.

To try to find or get something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश करना

Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased

Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected

Example: He <strong>sought</strong> help from the police.

Trick: He sought the reason why they fought.

15 Precedent (adjective)

Precedent - The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Hindi meaning: प्रधानता

Synonyms: Priority, Primacy, Superiority, Preeminence

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Neglect, Irrelevance

Example: At no time did he argue for individual rights taking <strong>precedence</strong> over the general good of society.

Trick: The absence of precedence can cause him in danger.

16 Dispute (noun)

Dispute - Argue about (something).

Argue about (something).

Hindi meaning: विवादित

Synonyms: Debate, Discuss, Quarrel, Argue

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure, Agreeable

Example: You can <strong>dispute</strong> your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.

Trick: Frustrated insaan disputed hi rehta h.

17 Negotiated (verb)

Negotiated - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

18 Exempt (adjective)

Exempt - To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

To say officially that somebody does not have to do something or pay for something

Hindi meaning: छूट प्राप्त

Synonyms: Immune, Absolved, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms: Hindered, Prevented, Accountable, Answerable

Example: A tax-<strong>exempt</strong> savings plan.

Trick: The tax exemption is for better consumption.

19 Brief (adjective)

Brief - Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Instructions or information that you are given before something happens.

Hindi meaning: विवरण

Synonyms: Information, Orientation, Preparation, Rundown

Antonyms: Deliberate, Unhurried, Unrushed, Long

Example: They received thorough <strong>briefing</strong> before they left the country.

Trick: The chief gives a brief description.

20 Pursuit (noun)

Pursuit - 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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