20 new English words for 17 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 Abrogate (verb)

Abrogate - Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Abolish, Annul, Invalidate, Nullify

Antonyms: Approve, Enact, Pass, Permit

Example: He seemed to <strong>abrogate</strong> his duty to withhold law and order.

Trick: Apni har bad feeling ko abrogate karna hi sahi option h.

2 Litigation (noun)

Litigation - The process of taking legal action.

The process of taking legal action.

Hindi meaning: मुकदमे बाजी

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue <strong>litigation</strong>.

Trick: Negotiation is done before litigation.

3 Mandating (verb)

Mandating - The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

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.

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 Compliance (noun)

Compliance - The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

The act of obeying a law or rule, especially one that controls a particular industry or type of work.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance.

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6 Initiated (verb)

Initiated - Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete

Example: Doctors have <strong>initiated</strong> a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

Trick: We are initiated for the recruited work.

7 Consent (noun)

Consent - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally <strong>consented</strong>.

Trick: Hamesha decent hokar consent lena chahiye.

8 Executing (verb)

Executing - The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

Hindi meaning: क्रियान्वयन

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to <strong>execution</strong> by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

Trick: The plan is executed and exerted carefully.

9 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

Trick: The provision is made to clear the vision about the law.

10 Divert (verb)

Divert - Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान हटाना

Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct

Example: Police <strong>diverted</strong> traffic to a side street.

Trick: Jis jagah tum divert hue the udhai hi revert ho jao.

11 Grievances (noun)

Grievances - A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

Hindi meaning: शिकायत

Synonyms: Grief, Hardship, Injustice, Objection

Antonyms: Delight, Happiness, Joy, Advantage

Example: He has a deep sense of <strong>grievance</strong> against his former employer.

Trick: Grievance ke box ka maintenance karo.

12 Fragmented (verb)

Fragmented - Break or cause to break into fragments.

Break or cause to break into fragments.

Hindi meaning: खंडित

Synonyms: Busted, Collapsed, Cracked, Crippled

Antonyms: Perfect, Unbroken, Complete, Connected

Example: Their lyrics are perfectly enunciated, but <strong>fragmented</strong> and dream-like.

Trick: The blocks were fragmented while cemented.

13 Elevated (adjective)

Elevated - Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

Hindi meaning: ऊंचा

Synonyms: Exalted, Inflated, Animated, Elated

Antonyms: Depressed, Dishonorable, Down, Inferior

Example: She holds a more <strong>elevated</strong> position in the company.

Trick: The elevated machine got separated

14 Convince (verb)

Convince - Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Hindi meaning: ठोस

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very <strong>convincing</strong>.

Trick: The man is convincing for placing the right thing.

15 Pursuit (noun)

Pursuit - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him

16 Conservative (adjective)

Conservative - Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

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.

17 Assurance (noun)

Assurance - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assures the cure the disease.

18 Acknowledged (adjective)

Acknowledged - The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

The action of showing that one has noticed or recognized something or someone.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Recognition, Acceptance, Confirmation, Affirmation

Antonyms: Denial, Rejection, Disregard, Dismissal

Example: She gave a nod of <strong>acknowledgment</strong> to the speaker.

Trick: He pledged to get acknowledged.

19 Determining (adjective)

Determining - 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.

20 Suspect (verb)

Suspect - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Alleged, Guessed, Presumed, Assumed

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected</strong> in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye.

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