20 new English words for 28 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: कटौती
Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Decrease, Lessen
Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen, Long, Extended
Example: The new laws are an effort to <strong>curtail</strong> illegal drug use.
Trick: The man prevails in the curtail process.
Hindi meaning: अनुमोदन
Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement
Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition
Example: The newspaper has announced its political <strong>endorsements</strong>.
Trick: The management is for endorsement.
Hindi meaning: घिस
Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite
Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve
Example: Crashing waves have <strong>eroded</strong> the cliffs along the beach.
Trick: The mountains were rated as eroded
Hindi meaning: घटित हुआ
Synonyms: Appear, Arise, Develop, Ensue
Antonyms: Hide, Precede, Stop
Example: The accident <strong>occurred</strong> at dawn.
Trick: Occurrence of the influence.
Hindi meaning: समझौता
Synonyms: Agreement, Understanding, Settlement, Terms
Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Misunderstanding, Refusal
Example: I think we can come to a <strong>compromise</strong>.
Trick: He compromises on the promises he made.
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Hindi meaning: छोड़कर
Synonyms: Desertion, Divorce, Failure, Rejection
Antonyms: Enough, Harmony, Loyalty, Plenty
Example: When the national hockey team visited the US, half the players <strong>defected. </strong>
Trick: The defecting players were affecting the team.
Hindi meaning: अनुदार
Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Stable
Antonyms: Incautious, Changeable, Inconstant, Unfixed
Example: The new judge is 50-year-old David Suitor who's regarded as a <strong>conservative. </strong>
Trick: The site is maintained in an effective and conservative manner.
Hindi meaning: प्रभुत्व वाला
Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling
Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable
Example: The ruler was depicted as <strong>dominant</strong> by his size, costume, and actions.
Trick: Dominant powers can cause rampant situation.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिकार करना
Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense
Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take
Example: The children <strong>retaliated</strong> by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.
Trick: Usme retaliate ka mind create kar liya h.
Hindi meaning: आक्रामक
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get <strong>aggressive</strong> and began to shout.
Trick: The man is aggressive and depressive too.
Hindi meaning: अंशत:
Synonyms: Moderately, Partly, Somewhat, Incompletely
Antonyms: Completely, Totally, Wholly
Example: The building was <strong>partially</strong> destroyed in the fire.
Trick: Ye actual nahi partial information hai.
Hindi meaning: जोर देना
Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate
Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.
Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.
Hindi meaning: जोड़नेवाला
Synonyms: Symmetric, Symmetrical, Coordinated, Compatible
Antonyms: Unequal, Uneven, Disordered, Irregular
Example: His family is very <strong>cohesive</strong> compared with mine.
Trick: His non-abusive behavior makes his family cohesive.
Hindi meaning: संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer <strong>alliance</strong> between government and industry.
Trick: The alliance set up a recognizance.
Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त
Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating
Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate
Example: She felt an <strong>overwhelming</strong> desire to have another child.
Trick: Party bhot overwhelming thi.
Hindi meaning: चालाकी
Synonyms: Shape, Exploit, Maneuvers, Deceive
Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone
Example: Even I would fall to his <strong>manipulation</strong>, if he were to use it on me.
Trick: He hesitates while he manipulates the number.
Hindi meaning: शपथपत्र
Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement
Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.
Example: The individual has provided a written <strong>affidavit</strong> to a lawyer confirming this.
Trick: The affidavit was not signed because of his habit.
Hindi meaning: शोषण
Synonyms: Use, Leverage, Manipulate, Abuse
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Misuse, Misapply
Example: The Bronze Age saw <strong>exploitation</strong> of gold deposits.
Trick: The dacoits exploit the village.
Hindi meaning: कलंकति करना
Synonyms: Damage, Defame, Dim, Dull
Antonyms: Improve, Mend, Benefit, Clean
Example: The salt lifts the grime and the lemon juice cuts through the <strong>tarnish</strong>.
Trick: The man was tarnish in the childish state.
Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Acceptable, Reliable, Valid, Tenable
Antonyms: Untrustworthy, Deceptive, Dishonest, Irresponsible.
Example: Her claims seem <strong>credible</strong> to many.
Trick: The man is credible and appreciable.
