20 new English words for 8 July 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 Federal (adjective)

Federal - A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

Hindi meaning: संघ

Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.

Example: The organization emerged from a <strong>federation</strong> of six national agencies.

Trick: The federal meeting is in several cases.

2 Laying (verb)

Laying - Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Put (something) down gently or carefully.

Hindi meaning: बिछाना

Synonyms: Putting, Placing, Situating, Positioning

Antonyms: Removing, Taking, Relocating, Replacing

Example: I had just arrived in the park to do some hedge <strong>laying. </strong>

Trick: He laid down while he prayed.

3 Envoy (noun)

Envoy - A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

Hindi meaning: दूत

Synonyms: Representative, Delegate, Deputy, Agent

Antonyms: Receiver, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: ‘Bush sent a peace <strong>envoy</strong> to Northern Ireland.

Trick: There is a convoy of envoy

4 Estimates (verb)

Estimates - Roughly calculated

Roughly calculated

Hindi meaning: अनुमानित

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They <strong>estimated</strong> the distance at about three miles.

Trick: Book was collected and estimated to be of more cost.

5 Migrant (noun)

Migrant - A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

Hindi meaning: प्रवासी

Synonyms: Emigrant, Evacuee, Expatriate, Immigrant

Antonyms: Native, Resident, Citizen, Inhabitant

Example: They live in crowded <strong>migrant</strong> centres up and down the country.

Trick: Migrant are repellents from a particular state.

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6 Bureaucracy (noun)

Bureaucracy - A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Hindi meaning: नौकरशाही

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate.

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the <strong>bureaucracy</strong> works.

Trick: Bureaucracy has its own supremacy

7 Subsequent (adjective)

Subsequent - After a particular thing has happened

After a particular thing has happened

Hindi meaning: तत्पश्चात्

Synonyms: Afterwards, Finally, Later, Latterly

Antonyms: Earlier, Former, Prior, Previous

Example: I heard <strong>subsequently</strong> that she had left.

Trick: He potentially does his work subsequently

8 Recession (noun)

Recession - A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Hindi meaning: मंदी

Synonyms: Downturn, Depression, Slump, Trough

Antonyms: Boom, Upturn, Increase, Rise

Example: The <strong>recession</strong> caused sales to drop off.

Trick: This strict action can only stop the recession.

9 Considered (verb)

Considered - Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully <strong>considered</strong> all the options before making her choice.

Trick: The murder was considered by the cops.

10 Emphasis (noun)

Emphasis - 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.

11 Aviation (noun)

Aviation - The flying or operating of aircraft.

The flying or operating of aircraft.

Hindi meaning: वायुयान चालन

Synonyms: Aeronautics, Flight, Flying, Gliding.

Antonyms: Uncreativeness, Unhurried, Nonmoving.

Example: The planes are too, in the absence of an <strong>aviation</strong> policy.

Trick: The aviation has its variations.

12 Merely (adverb)

Merely - Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more.

Hindi meaning: केवल

Synonyms: Hardly, Only, Purely, Simply

Antonyms: Indefinite, Uncertain, Enormous, Great

Example: He <strong>merely</strong> said he thought it was a bad idea.

Trick: He merely has chances here.

13 Stated (adjective)

Stated - Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Hindi meaning: वर्णन

Synonyms: Saying, Expressing, Articulating, Putting

Antonyms: Undefined, Irregular, Tacit, Actual

Example: I was simply <strong>stating</strong> that I agree with the man.

Trick: He states his fate.

14 Claimed (verb)

Claimed - State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Hindi meaning: दावा

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man <strong>claimed</strong> (that) he was a long-lost relative.

Trick: His main aim is to claim money.

15 Regulate (verb)

Regulate - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

Trick: They regulate the law to stimulate the people.

16 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.

17 Determining (adjective)

Determining - 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.

18 Cautious (adjective)

Cautious - Say something as a warning.

Say something as a warning.

Hindi meaning: आगाह

Synonyms: Warned, Advised, Alerted, Informed

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignorance, Indiscretion, Neglect

Example: He <strong>cautioned</strong> me and let me go.

Trick: The precautions are necessary to avoid caution.

19 Conventions (noun)

Conventions - A way in which something is usually done.

A way in which something is usually done.

Hindi meaning: सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness

Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' <strong>convention</strong> every summer.

Trick: Event ki saari preparation convention way m hi hogi.

20 Compensation (noun)

Compensation - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in <strong>compensation</strong>.

Trick: Precaution is must before compensation.

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