10 new English words for 17 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.
Hindi meaning: गंभीर
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused <strong>severe</strong> damage to the roof.
Trick: They prepare for the severe pain.
Hindi meaning: आयोजित करना
Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.
Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.
Example: We <strong>convened</strong> at the hotel for a seminar.
Trick: We are urging for the convening of the party.
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.
Hindi meaning: बातचीत
Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal
Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up
Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.
Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.
Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has <strong>sanctioned</strong> the use of force.
Trick: He is sanction for his action.
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Hindi meaning: अटल
Synonyms: Dependable, Logical, Persistent, Rational
Antonyms: Conflictive, Incompatible, Improper
Example: Her work is of a <strong>consistent</strong> standard.
Trick: The patient was consistent in her treatment.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत
Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate
Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade
Example: The administration hopes that such measures will <strong>consolidate</strong> its position.
Trick: This combination is consolidation.
Hindi meaning: तलाश करना
Synonyms: Pursued, Hunted, Chased
Antonyms: Lost, Ignored, Neglected
Example: He <strong>sought</strong> help from the police.
Trick: He sought the reason why they fought.
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.
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.
