20 new English words for 20 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 Lambasting (noun)

Lambasting - Criticized someone or something harshly.

Criticized someone or something harshly.

Hindi meaning: कड़ी आलोचना करना

Synonyms: Criticized, Scolded, Reprimanded, Rebuked, Condemned

Antonyms: Praised, Complimented, Applauded, Commended

Example: The manager <strong>lambasted</strong> the team for missing the deadline.

Trick: The guys lambast the boy on his caste.

2 Evacuation (noun)

Evacuation - The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe

The act of moving people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe

Hindi meaning: निकास

Synonyms: Expulsion, Clearing, Discharge, Emptying

Antonyms: Retention, Arrival, Coming, Entrance

Example: They organized the <strong>evacuation</strong> of the town.

Trick: The evacuation process need fluctuation

3 Incitement (noun)

Incitement - To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent

To encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent

Hindi meaning: उकसाया

Synonyms: Agitate, Arouse, Inspire, Instigate

Antonyms: Block, Calm, Dampen, Depress

Example: He <strong>incited</strong> loyal subjects to rebellion.

Trick: The man incites the children as he recites the bad story.

4 Abruptly (adverb)

Abruptly - Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Hindi meaning: अचानक

Synonyms: Blunt, Short, Gruff, Curt

Antonyms: Smooth, Circuitous, Diplomatic, Civil

Example: He stood up <strong>abruptly</strong> and went outside.

Trick: He ran out of school abruptly and frequently.

5 Prolonged (adjective)

Prolonged - Continuing for a long time

Continuing for a long time

Hindi meaning: लंबा

Synonyms: Dull, Lengthened, Protracted, Lengthy

Antonyms: Shortened, Concise, Succinct, Terse

Example: The region suffered a <strong>prolonged</strong> drought.

Trick: The prolong period hits so strong.

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6 Briefly (adverb)

Briefly - 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.

7 Hostilities (noun)

Hostilities - Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Aggression, Animosity, Antagonism, Enmity

Antonyms: Respect, Peace, Friendship, Truce

Example: The Governor faced <strong>hostile</strong> crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Trick: Crocodile land animals ke hostile h

8 Consensus (noun)

Consensus - Agreement among a group of people.

Agreement among a group of people.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for <strong>consensus</strong>.

Trick: This consensus is precious.

9 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Hindi meaning: टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of <strong>conflict</strong> between him and his father.

Trick: Conflict ki taraf direct nahi hona chahiye.

10 Escalate (verb)

Escalate - 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.

11 Barring (Preposition)

Barring - Apart from, or except for

Apart from, or except for

Hindi meaning: को छोड़कर

Synonyms: Except, Excluding, Without, Other than

Antonyms: Including, With, Allowing

Example: ‘<strong>Barring</strong> any unforeseen circumstances, the event will start at noon.’

Trick: His caring is barring for children.

12 References (noun)

References - The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a <strong>reference</strong> when she applied for the job.

Trick: These substances are according to the references.

13 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.

14 Deployed (verb)

Deployed - To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Hindi meaning: तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were <strong>deployed</strong> for battle.

Trick: Assembly me boys ko deploy kiya

15 Conducted (adjective)

Conducted  - Led by a guide.

Led by a guide.

Hindi meaning: संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Contracted, Caught, Came Down

Example: The experiments were <strong>conducted</strong> by scientists in New York.

Trick: All are being conducted to stay away from melted ice.

16 Stringent (adjective)

Stringent - Very strict.

Very strict.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Binding

Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible, Amenable, Pliable

Example: The most <strong>stringent</strong> laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.

Trick: This agent takes stringent decision

17 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

Trick: The provision is made to clear the vision about the law.

18 Specify (verb)

Specify - For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

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.

19 Determine (verb)

Determine - 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: 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.

20 Enumeration (noun)

Enumeration - To mention (a number of things) one by one; to list or count something systematically.

To mention (a number of things) one by one; to list or count something systematically.

Hindi meaning: एक-एक करके गिनना या बताना

Synonyms: Count, List, Itemize, Specify

Antonyms: Generalize, Estimate, Guess, Overlook

Example: She began to <strong>enumerate</strong> the reasons for her decision.

Trick: First, enumerate the tasks, then rate them by priority.

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