20 new English words for 17 June 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 Intensifying (verb)

Intensifying - To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

To become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र

Synonyms: Aggravate, Boost, Deepen, Enhance

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Hinder, Hurt

Example: His feelings for her only <strong>intensified</strong> in the face of rejection.

Trick: They were intensifying the situation instead of simplifying it.

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 Prediction (noun)

Prediction - To say that something will happen in the future

To say that something will happen in the future

Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The <strong>predicted</strong> growth in road traffic.

Trick: His addicted work was predicted

4 Collapse (verb)

Collapse - Having fallen down or given way.

Having fallen down or given way.

Hindi meaning: ढह

Synonyms: Bankruptcy, Catastrophe, Crash, Debacle

Antonyms: Miracle, Success, Wonder, Creation

Example: Buildings <strong>collapsed</strong> by an earthquake.

Trick: The building collapsed is a glimpsed way.

5 Complex (adjective)

Complex - Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Consisting of many different and connected parts.

Hindi meaning: जटिल

Synonyms: Complicated, Convoluted, Composite, Compound

Antonyms: Simple, Single, Uniform, Unmixed

Example: His reasons for that are <strong>complex</strong>.

Trick: The complex situation occurs in the apex body.

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6 Expanded (verb)

Expanded - To become or to make something bigger.

To become or to make something bigger.

Hindi meaning: फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has <strong>expanded</strong> to serve the entire state.

Trick: The government expanded the eroded area.

7 Rapid (adjective)

Rapid - Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Happening in a short time or at a fast pace.

Hindi meaning: तेज़

Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift

Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish

Example: The <strong>rapid</strong> growth of technology has transformed the industry.

Trick: The machine was solid and rapid.

8 Amends (verb)

Amends - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

9 Harsh (adjective)

Harsh - Unpleasantly rough or severe.

Unpleasantly rough or severe.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Severe, Stern, Cruel, Rigid

Antonyms: Gentle, Soft, Kind, Mild

Example: The teacher’s <strong>harsh</strong> words left the student in tears.

Trick: This marsh is harsh.

10 Intention (noun)

Intention - An aim or plan

An aim or plan

Hindi meaning: इरादा

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her <strong>intention</strong> to run for governor.

Trick: His intention was the correction of laws.

11 Vigilant (adjective)

Vigilant - The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Hindi meaning: जागरूकता

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were <strong>vigilant</strong> about protecting their children.

Trick: Everyone should be vigilance about the maintenance of the environment.

12 Evolving (verb)

Evolving - Develop gradually.

Develop gradually.

Hindi meaning: उभरती

Synonyms: Immature, Incipient, Undeveloped, Beginning

Antonyms: Adult, Developed, Grown, Mature

Example: The company has <strong>evolved</strong> over the years into a multi-million-dollar organization.

Trick: The evolving mind helps in problem solving.

13 Conveyed (verb)

Conveyed - 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 Briefed (verb)

Briefed - 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.

15 Emphasized (verb)

Emphasized - Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Hindi meaning: बल देना

Synonyms: Accentuate, Affirm, Assert, Highlight

Antonyms: Deny, Lose, Mumble, Depreciate

Example: He <strong>emphasized</strong> how important diet was to health.

Trick: The man is emphasized and characterized perfectly.

16 Monitoring (verb)

Monitoring - Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.

Hindi meaning: नजर रखी

Synonyms: Coordinated, Managed, Organized, Standardized

Antonyms: Indefinite, Unfixed, Confused, Disarranged

Example: We need to <strong>monitor</strong> the transaction of smaller deals.

Trick: Guards monitored the stored items.

17 Restoration (noun)

Restoration - The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing <strong>restoration</strong>.

Trick: The restoration process needs escalation.

18 Describing (verb)

Describing - Give a detailed account in words of.

Give a detailed account in words of.

Hindi meaning: वर्णित

Synonyms: Portray, Define, Detail, Express

Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Suppress, Twisted

Example: He <strong>described</strong> his experiences in a letter to his parents.

Trick: The transcribed letter was described carefully.

19 Escalating (adjective)

Escalating - A rapid increase

A rapid increase

Hindi meaning: वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further <strong>escalation</strong>.

Trick: His motivation speech gives escalation in their work.

20 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.

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