20 new English words for 3 September 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 Struck (verb)

Struck - Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Hindi meaning: टकरा गया

Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound

Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch

Example: He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions <strong>struck</strong>him as devastating.

Trick: The duck got struck

2 Cognizable (adjective)

Cognizable - Knowledge or awareness.

Knowledge or awareness.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान में रखते

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take <strong>cognizance</strong> of those who disagree with his theory.

Trick: He has confidence in his cognizance.

3 Legitimate (adjective)

Legitimate - In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support <strong>legitimately</strong> elected governments.

Trick: The work is freely and legitimately done.

4 Contrary (adjective)

Contrary - Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Hindi meaning: विपर्यय

Synonyms: Adverse, Antithetical, Conflicting, Contradictory

Antonyms: Agreeable, Agreeing, Consistent, Friendly

Example: The test will not be easy; on the <strong>contrary</strong>, it will be very difficult.

Trick: All the disciplinary rules are not contrary.

5 Specifically (adverb)

Specifically - For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Hindi meaning: विशेष रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I <strong>specifically</strong> told you not to do it.

Trick: Some specific places are terrific.

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6 Regulating (verb)

Regulating - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

Trick: The regulations are according to speculation

7 Assent (noun)

Assent - The expression of approval or agreement.

The expression of approval or agreement.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Acquiesce, Accede

Antonyms: Dissent, Refuse, Reject, Deny

Example: He <strong>assents</strong> to my interpretation of his argument.

Trick: The doctor assents the patients.

8 Validity (noun)

Validity - The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

Hindi meaning: वैधता

Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact

Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness

Example: It is difficult to test the <strong>validity</strong> of these claims.

Trick: The validity increases activity.

9 Enacted (verb)

Enacted - To put something into action, especially to make something law.

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Hindi meaning: नियम बनाना

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will <strong>enact</strong> legislation related to that issue.

Trick: The enacted law acted well.

10 Ontended (verb)

Ontended - Heated disagreement.

Heated disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much <strong>contention</strong> in this family in recent years.

Trick: They intend to contend badly.

11 Incessant (adjective)

Incessant - Never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way.

Never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way.

Hindi meaning: अनवरत

Synonyms: Continuous, Constant, Perpetual, Persistent

Antonyms: Periodic, Recurrent, Intermittent, Discontinuous

Example: The noise was <strong>incessant</strong> throughout the night.

Trick: The ant runs incessantly.

12 Stranded (adjective)

Stranded - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Hindi meaning: असहाय

Synonyms: Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked, Abandoned

Antonyms: Defended, Supported, Recovery, Occupied

Example: The ship was <strong>stranded</strong> on the beach.

Trick: The kid was stranded and handed to his family.

13 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.

14 Replenish (verb)

Replenish - To fill something up again.

To fill something up again.

Hindi meaning: फिर से भरना

Synonyms: Refill, Refresh, Restock, Restore

Antonyms: Damage, Drain, Waste, Eliminate

Example: The ship put in to port to <strong>replenish</strong> supplies.

Trick: The vanished water was replenished.

15 Determine (verb)

Determine - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Decisive, Dogged, Purposeful, Resolute

Antonyms: Irresolute, Undetermined, Weak, Yielding

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

16 Forecast (verb)

Forecast - Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Hindi meaning: पूर्वानुमान

Synonyms: Budget, Calculation, Estimate, Outlook

Antonyms: Report, Tell, Describe, Relate

Example: Did you see the weather <strong>forecast</strong> last night?

Trick: A wrong forecast leads to a downcast of will.

17 Moderate (adjective)

Moderate - Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Hindi meaning: घटाना

Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining

Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding

Example: They <strong>moderated</strong> their demands when the police arrived.

Trick: The speed rate was moderate.

18 Essential (adjective)

Essential - Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Hindi meaning: अत्यावश्यक

Synonyms: Crucial, Vital, Indispensable, Fundamental

Antonyms: Unnecessary, Nonessential, Insignificant, Trivial

Example: Water is <strong>essential</strong> for life.

Trick: Vital organs are essential.

19 Rescue (verb)

Rescue - Save (someone) from a dangerous or difficult situation.

Save (someone) from a dangerous or difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: बचाव

Synonyms: Delivery, Recovery, Relief, Salvage

Antonyms: Abandoned, Vacated, Deserted, Forgotten

Example: The lifeboat <strong>rescued</strong> the sailors from the sinking boat.

Trick: He got a cue to rescue.

20 Restoration (noun)

Restoration - The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Hindi meaning: मरम्मत

Synonyms: Repairing, Fixing, Mending, Refurbishment

Antonyms: Destruction, Abolition, Neglect

Example: The building is undergoing <strong>restoration</strong>.

Trick: The restoration process needs escalation.

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