20 new English words for 8 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 Plight (noun)

Plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Hindi meaning: दुर्दशा

Synonyms: Predicament, Trouble, Difficulty, Extremity

Antonyms: Disengagement, Break, Divorce, Separation

Example: We are all concerned with the <strong>plight</strong> of the under-developed areas of the world.

Trick: The condition of the flight was very plight.

2 Briefing (noun)

Briefing - 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.

3 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.

4 Granted (adjective)

Granted - Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege.

Given or allowed, often in response to a request or as a privilege.

Hindi meaning: प्रदान किया हुआ

Synonyms: Allowed, Permitted, Conceded, Authorized

Antonyms: Denied, Refused, Rejected, Withheld

Example: She was <strong>granted</strong> permission to attend the conference.

Trick: They grant a vibrant life to the kids.

5 Intense (adjective)

Intense - The quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect.

The quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect.

Hindi meaning: गहन

Synonyms: Anxiety, Concentration, Depth, Emotion

Antonyms: Apathy, Calm, Ease, Enervation

Example: The pain grew in <strong>intensity</strong>.

Trick: This intense situation doesn’t make sense.

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6 Truce (noun)

Truce - An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

Hindi meaning: युद्धविराम संधि

Synonyms: Accord, Agreement, Amnesty, Armistice

Antonyms: Continuation, Disagreement, Persistence, War

Example: We agreed to call a <strong>truce</strong>.

Trick: The truce was produced by the military.

7 Accomplished (adjective)

Accomplished - Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Hindi meaning: कुशल

Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso

Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has the confidence of an <strong>accomplished</strong> athlete.

Trick: They accomplished the furnished products.

8 Accompany (verb)

Accompany - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pertained one.

9 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.

10 Access (noun)

Access - To be able to get to or get inside a place.

To be able to get to or get inside a place.

Hindi meaning: खोलना

Synonyms: Entered, Penetrated, Pierced, Invaded

Antonyms: Left, Departed, Exited, Conclusion

Example: The island can be <strong>accessed</strong> by road at low tide.

Trick: To achieve success, they have to access the gates.

11 Association (noun)

Association - Connected with something else.

Connected with something else.

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly <strong>associated</strong> with migraine headaches.

Trick: The owner rejected the associated team.

12 Repatriation (noun)

Repatriation - To send someone back to their own country.

To send someone back to their own country.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेश लौटाना

Synonyms: Return, Send back, Deport, Restore

Antonyms: Exile, Expel, Banish, Displace

Example: The government <strong>repatriated</strong> the refugees after the conflict ended.

Trick: They appreciate the repatriate.

13 Impounded (verb)

Impounded - To take possession of something by legal right.

To take possession of something by legal right.

Hindi meaning: जब्त

Synonyms: Confine, Limit, Restrict, Imprison

Antonyms: Emancipate, Enfranchise, Liberate, Discharge

Example: The police <strong>impounded</strong> her car because it was illegally parked.

Trick: Officers impound the car around them.

14 Straying (verb)

Straying - Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.

Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.

Hindi meaning: भटका हुआ

Synonyms: Trespassed, Fell, Wandered, Erred

Antonyms: Justified, Forgave, Pardoned, Regretted

Example: The child <strong>strayed</strong> from the path.

Trick: The migrant prays that he doesn’t stray.

15 Detained (verb)

Detained - To force someone officially to stay in a place

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Hindi meaning: नजरबंद

Synonyms: Arrested, Apprehended, Seized, Confined

Antonyms: Released, Emancipated, Free, Liberated

Example: They were <strong>detained</strong> by the police for questioning.

Trick: The criminal is detained and cannot be retained.

16 Slammed (verb)

Slammed - Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Hindi meaning: पटक दिया

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> the door in my face.

Trick: They scammed their money and slammed them on the ground.

17 Consequences (noun)

Consequences - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

18 Venture (noun)

Venture - Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

Hindi meaning: जोखिम उठाना

Synonyms: Adventured, Attempted, Chanced, Dared

Antonyms: Protected, Guarded, Resumed, Preserved

Example: She <strong>ventured</strong> out into the blizzard.

Trick: Venture is required to kill the creature.

19 Deliberate (adjective)

Deliberate - Done consciously and intentionally.

Done consciously and intentionally.

Hindi meaning: सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned

Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless

Example: She spoke in a clear, <strong>deliberate</strong>

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

20 Felicitated (verb)

Felicitated - To praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement.

To praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement.

Hindi meaning: सम्मानित

Synonyms: Congratulate, Compliment, Commend, Salute

Antonyms: Minimize, Diminish, Disparage, Deprecate

Example: I should like to <strong>felicitate</strong> him upon it.

Trick: The state felicitates the colonel.

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