20 new English words for 31 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.
Hindi meaning: इस्तीफा
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive
Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come
Example: The senator was forced to <strong>resign</strong> his position.
Trick: The man signs and resigns the job.
Hindi meaning: बड़ा
Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive
Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Minuscule, Petite
Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.
Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.
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.
Hindi meaning: ध्यान हटाना
Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch
Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct
Example: Police <strong>diverted</strong> traffic to a side street.
Trick: Jis jagah tum divert hue the udhai hi revert ho jao.
Hindi meaning: निवारण
Synonyms: Discouragement, Instruction, Suppression, Dissuading
Antonyms: Permission, Allowance, Approval, Toleration
Example: They contend that a death penalty is necessary as a form of <strong>deterrence. </strong>
Trick: Patience is necessary for deterrence.
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Hindi meaning: विशेष रूप से
Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially
Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily
Example: I <strong>specifically</strong> told you not to do it.
Trick: Some specific places are terrific.
Hindi meaning: स्वीकृति
Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation
Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal
Example: She gave a nod of <strong>acknowledgment</strong> to the speaker.
Trick: He pledged to get acknowledged.
Hindi meaning: संभावित
Synonyms: Hidden, Likely, Possible, Probable
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Existent
Example: It was a <strong>potentially</strong> embarrassing situation.
Trick: He has the potential to handle crucial things.
Hindi meaning: अटल
Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational
Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper
Example: Her work is of a <strong>consistent</strong> standard.
Trick: The patient was consistent in her treatment.
Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय
Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute
Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding
Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.
Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.
Hindi meaning: बख़्श देना
Synonyms: Intact, Well, Safe, Secure
Antonyms: Injured, Damaged, Hurt, Harmed
Example: Because he agreed to their terms, his life was <strong>spared</strong>.
Trick: The one who cares always spares.
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.
Hindi meaning: थोड़ा सा
Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally
Antonyms: very, large, major, big
Example: She earns <strong>slightly</strong> less than $100 000 a year.
Trick: The door was opened slightly and tightly.
Hindi meaning: सम्मेलन
Synonyms: Consultation, Discussion, Forum, Interview
Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Disassembly
Example: The organization held its annual <strong>conference</strong> in New York this year.
Trick: All the companies are showing their presence in the conference.
Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमान
Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook
Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate
Example: Did you see the weather <strong>forecast</strong> last night?
Trick: A wrong forecast leads to a downcast of will.
Hindi meaning: संगम
Synonyms: Convergence, Merging, Combination, Combining
Antonyms: Divergence, Division, Separation
Example: On the left bank is a large, flat, alluvial plain formed by the <strong>confluence</strong> of the two rivers.
Trick: The confluence doesn’t mean divergence.
Hindi meaning: अनुकूलतम
Synonyms: Choicest, Excellent, Flawless, Capital
Antonyms: Least, Poorest, Worst
Example: They made <strong>optimum</strong> use of limited funds.
Synonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected
Example: As <strong>expected</strong>, the election was very close.
Trick: The VIP is expected to be protected.
Hindi meaning: शुरू किया
Synonyms: Began, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Concluded, Ended, Finished, Terminated
Example: The ceremony <strong>commenced</strong> with a speech from the principal.
Trick: They got a chance to commence the race.
Hindi meaning: संबंधित
Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct
Example: These symptoms are particularly <strong>associated</strong> with migraine headaches.
Trick: The owner rejected the associated team.
