20 new English words for 1 August 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 Thwarted (verb)

Thwarted - To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do

To stop somebody doing what he/she planned to do

Hindi meaning: नाकाम

Synonyms: Frustrated, Hampered, Baffled, Foiled

Antonyms: Encouraged, Promoted, Advanced, Forwarded

Example: The police have <strong>thwarted</strong> a criminal plot.

Trick: This person was charted as thwarted one.

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 Adapting (verb)

Adapting - To adjust to new conditions or make something suitable for a new use or purpose.

To adjust to new conditions or make something suitable for a new use or purpose.

Hindi meaning: अनुकूल बनाना

Synonyms: Adjust, Modify, Acclimate, Tailor

Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Reject, Ignore

Example: Animals <strong>adapt</strong> to their environment to survive harsh conditions.

Trick: The adopted guy adapted to nature.

4 Mounting (noun)

Mounting - To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually.

To climb up onto something; to increase or rise gradually.

Hindi meaning: चढ़ना, बढ़ना

Synonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Increase

Antonyms: Descend, Dismount, Decrease, Decline

Example: The pressure began to <strong>mount</strong> as the deadline approached.

Trick: They count the mount in data.

5 Harassing (verb)

Harassing - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

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6 Occupied (adjective)

Occupied - Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Hindi meaning: कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have <strong>occupied</strong> the apartment for three years.

Trick: The man occupies the supplies.

7 Ambition (noun)

Ambition - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

8 Disrupt (verb)

Disrupt - Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.

Hindi meaning: बाधित

Synonyms: Disturb, Rattle, Agitate, Bollix

Antonyms: Appease, Soothe, Calm, Clear Up

Example: Protesters <strong>disrupted</strong> the conference.

Trick: The rules are disrupted by the corrupted people.

9 Sustaining (verb)

Sustaining - The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Hindi meaning: निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

10 Faded (verb)

Faded - Gradually grow faint and disappear.

Gradually grow faint and disappear.

Hindi meaning: फीका

Synonyms: Seedy, Shabby, Tacky, Tattered

Antonyms: Fresh, Good, New, Nice

Example: The smile <strong>faded</strong> from his face.

Trick: He adds the fade texture.

11 Detect (verb)

Detect - Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Hindi meaning: पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to <strong>detect</strong> the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Trick: He detected the malware and rejected it.

12 Integrated (adjective)

Integrated - Desegregated, especially racially.

Desegregated, especially racially.

Hindi meaning: एकीकृत

Synonyms: Unified, Combined, Interspersed, Mingled

Antonyms: Simple, Uncombined, Unmixed, Noncompound

Example: He didn't <strong>integrate</strong> successfully into the Italian way of life.

Trick: They integrated in exchange of eliminated team.

13 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.

14 Synchronous (adjective)

Synchronous - Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Hindi meaning: साथ-साथ होना

Synonyms: Adjust, Harmonize, Integrate, Mesh

Antonyms: Entangle, Disarrange, Disorder, Instability

Example: The sound and picture have to <strong>synchronize</strong> perfectly.

Trick: We are organizing the synchronizing contest.

15 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.

16 Dedicated (adjective)

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose.

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Hindi meaning: समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I <strong>dedicated</strong> ten years of my life to the project.

Trick: The firm was dedicated to achieve target as they illustrated everything.

17 Initial (adjective)

Initial - At the beginning

At the beginning

Hindi meaning: शुरू में

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent

Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing

Example: He <strong>initially</strong> told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.

Trick: Initially, the event was done occasionally.

18 Extends (verb)

Extends - Made larger

Made larger

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.

19 Maintained (verb)

Maintained - Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Hindi meaning: अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will <strong>maintain</strong> the laws of God.

Trick: The company retained and maintained the profits.

20 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.

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