20 new English words for 16 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 Spread (verb)

Spread - Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

Hindi meaning: प्रसार

Synonyms: Growing, Radial, Widening, Extensive

Antonyms: Suppressed, Halt, Stop, Abridgment

Example: The newspaper was <strong>spread</strong> across his lap.

Trick: The virus is spreading and heading towards the cities.

2 Sweep (verb)

Sweep - Wide in range or effect.

Wide in range or effect.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Exhaustive, Extensive

Antonyms: Narrow, Partial, Restricted, Superficial

Example: He dismissed the idea with a <strong>sweeping</strong> motion of his arm.

Trick: The land is sweeping and good for cultivating.

3 Trigger (adjective)

Trigger - Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Hindi meaning: उत्प्रेरित

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks <strong>triggered</strong> a public outcry.

Trick: They trigger the stranger.

4 Mandate (noun)

Mandate - The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

Hindi meaning: अधिदेश

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

Example: Royal <strong>mandates</strong> must be obeyed.

Trick: These rules are mandate and sophisticate.

5 Encouraging (adjective)

Encouraging - Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Embolden, Inspire, Reassure, Restore

Antonyms: Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade, Hurt

Example: The intention is to <strong>encourage</strong> new writing talent.

Trick: They encourage the boy to cross the passage fearlessly.

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6 Achieved (verb)

Achieved - To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

To succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort.

Hindi meaning: हासिल करना

Synonyms: Accomplish, Attain, Complete, Conclude

Antonyms: Abandon, Begin, Commence, Depart

Example: Most pupils are <strong>achieving</strong> the standards we set.

Trick: He achieved everything because everyone believed in him.

7 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: Saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h.

8 Reliable (adjective)

Reliable - Dependent on someone or something.

Dependent on someone or something.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely <strong>reliant</strong> upon media.

Trick: The ants are reliant on the weather

9 Accommodate (verb)

Accommodate - To provide someone with a place to stay or to fit in with the needs or wishes of others.

To provide someone with a place to stay or to fit in with the needs or wishes of others.

Hindi meaning: समायोजित करना

Synonyms: Adjust, Adapt, Lodge, House

Antonyms: Reject, Disregard, Disagree

Example: The hotel can <strong>accommodate</strong> up to 500 guests during the summer season.

Trick: The mandate is to accommodate them.

10 Assisting (verb)

Assisting - The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the <strong>assistance</strong> of the entire team.

Trick: His assistance is an instance.

11 Formation (noun)

Formation - The action of forming or the process of being formed; something that is created or shaped.

The action of forming or the process of being formed; something that is created or shaped.

Hindi meaning: निर्माण

Synonyms: Creation, Development, Establishment, Configuration

Antonyms: Destruction, Disintegration, Dismantling

Example: The <strong>formation</strong> of clouds in the sky indicates that rain is coming soon.

Trick: Defamation was caused by that formation.

12 Interact (verb)

Interact - Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Collaborate, Combine, Connect, Cooperate

Antonyms: Discord, Divide, Part, Separation

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she <strong>interacts</strong> well with the other children.

Trick: They all rejected the way they interacted.

13 Curbing (verb)

Curbing - A check or restraint on something.

A check or restraint on something.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be <strong>curbed</strong>.

Trick: He has curb to not to disturb anyone.

14 Indulging (verb)

Indulging - Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Hindi meaning: लिप्त

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to <strong>indulge</strong> in gossip.

Trick: They both divulged and indulged in the process.

15 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

16 Revealed (verb)

Revealed - Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

Hindi meaning: प्रकाशित

Synonyms: Divulge, Disclose, Release, Leak

Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Refuse, Repudiate

Example: The test <strong>revealed</strong> the true cause of death.

Trick: He revealed the shield.

17 Attempted (verb)

Attempted - Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Hindi meaning: प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have <strong>attempted</strong> the life of a friend

Trick: The people are attempting for exempting the tax.

18 Initiate (verb)

Initiate - Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete

Example: Doctors have <strong>initiated</strong> a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

Trick: We are initiated for the recruited work.

19 Surge (noun)

Surge - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged</strong> toward the door.

Trick: The are eager to know the surge power.

20 Litigation (noun)

Litigation - The process of taking legal action.

The process of taking legal action.

Hindi meaning: मुकदमे बाजी

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue <strong>litigation</strong>.

Trick: Negotiation is done before litigation.

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