20 new English words for 24 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 Benevolent (adjective)

Benevolent - Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and generosity.

Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and generosity.

Hindi meaning: दयालु, उदार

Synonyms: Kind, Charitable, Compassionate, Generous

Antonyms: Cruel, Malevolent, Selfish, Harsh

Example: The <strong>benevolent</strong> king was loved by his subjects for his fairness and generosity.

Trick: Benevolent log hamesha ‘benefit’ karne wale hote hain dusron ke liye.

2 Meticulous (adjective)

Meticulous - Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Hindi meaning: सूक्ष्म, अत्यंत सावधान

Synonyms: Careful, Diligent, Thorough, Exact

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Reckless, Inattentive

Example: She kept <strong>meticulous</strong> records of every expense during the trip.

Trick: Jo bhi kaam ‘minute details’ tak check kare, wo hota hai meticulous.

3 Conundrum (nouns)

Conundrum - A confusing and difficult problem or question.

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Hindi meaning: पेचीदा समस्या

Synonyms: Puzzle, Riddle, Enigma, Mystery

Antonyms: Solution, Answer, Clarity, Explanation

Example: The new policy created a <strong>conundrum</strong> for the government officials.

Trick: Jab bhi koi problem confuse kar de aur ‘kaun’ sa solution sahi hai ye samajh na aaye, to wahi hai conundrum.

4 Nostalgia (nouns)

Nostalgia - A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Hindi meaning: अतीत की मधुर स्मृतियाँ

Synonyms: Reminiscence, Sentimentality, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Indifference, Forgetfulness, Apathy, Unconcern

Example: Visiting his childhood home filled him with deep <strong>nostalgia</strong>.

Trick: Jab bhi purane gaane sunke ‘naach-taaliya’ karne ka mann ho, wo hai nostalgia.

5 Pragmatic (adjective)

Pragmatic - Dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way rather than depending on theories or ideals.

Dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way rather than depending on theories or ideals.

Hindi meaning: व्यावहारिक

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Logical, Sensible

Antonyms: Impractical, Idealistic, Unrealistic, Visionary

Example: The manager took a <strong>pragmatic</strong> approach to solve the company’s financial crisis.

Trick: Jo ‘practical magic’ dikhaye, wo insaan hota hai pragmatic.

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6 Cacophony (noun)

Cacophony - A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Hindi meaning: कर्णकटु ध्वनि

Synonyms: Dissonance, Noise, Clamor, Racket

Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Music, Silence

Example: The <strong>cacophony</strong> of horns and shouting made the street unbearable.

Trick: Jab bhi traffic me gaadiyon ka ‘kako-kako’ noise sunai de, wahi hai cacophony.

7 Ephemeral (adjective)

Ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time.

Lasting for a very short time.

Hindi meaning: क्षणभंगुर

Synonyms: Temporary, Transient, Fleeting, Short-lived

Antonyms: Permanent, Eternal, Everlasting, Enduring

Example: Fame in the film industry is often <strong>ephemeral</strong>.

Trick: Jo cheez ‘FIR se khatam’ ho jaye jaldi, wo hai ephemeral.

8 Idiosyncrasy (noun)

Idiosyncrasy - A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual; a distinctive or peculiar feature.

A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual; a distinctive or peculiar feature.

Hindi meaning: विशिष्टता, अनोखी आदत

Synonyms: Quirk, Peculiarity, Eccentricity, Trait

Antonyms: Normality, Usualness, Commonness, Convention

Example: One of his <strong>idiosyncrasies</strong> was wearing mismatched socks every day.

Trick: ‘Idiot-jaisi crazy habit’ jo sirf ek person ki ho, wahi hai idiosyncrasy.

9 Mellifluous (adjective)

Mellifluous - Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Hindi meaning: मधुर, सुरीला

Synonyms: Sweet-sounding, Harmonious, Melodious, Euphonious

Antonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Cacophonous, Grating

Example: The singer’s <strong>mellifluous</strong> voice enchanted the audience.

Trick: Jo music ‘melody + flow’ jaisa lage, wo hota hai mellifluous.

10 Pernicious (adjective)

Pernicious - Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Hindi meaning: हानिकारक, विनाशकारी

Synonyms: Harmful, Destructive, Detrimental, Noxious

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Advantageous, Favorable

Example: The <strong>pernicious</strong> influence of fake news can mislead entire communities.

Trick: Jo ‘permanently nash’ kar de slowly-slowly, wo hai pernicious.

11 Ambiguous (adjective)

Ambiguous - Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Hindi meaning: अस्पष्ट / संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Vague, Unclear, Equivocal, Obscure

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Clear, Explicit

Example: His <strong>ambiguous</strong> reply left everyone confused about his true intentions.

Trick: Agar kisi ki baat samajh na aaye aur lagta ho ki do-teen matlab nikal rahe hain, to samajh lo wo baat ambiguous hai.

12 Diligent (adjective)

Diligent - Showing care and effort in one’s work or duties.

Showing care and effort in one’s work or duties.

Hindi meaning: परिश्रमी / मेहनती

Synonyms: Hardworking, Industrious, Assiduous, Meticulous

Antonyms: Lazy, Negligent, Careless, Idle

Example: She was a <strong>diligent</strong> student who always completed her assignments on time.

Trick: Jo har kaam mehnat aur dhyaan se kare, wahi student ya insaan diligent hota hai.

13 Eloquent (adjective)

Eloquent - Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली वक्ता / प्रभावी अभिव्यक्ति

Synonyms: Articulate, Expressive, Persuasive, Fluent

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Mute, Dull, Unconvincing

Example: The leader gave an <strong>eloquent</strong> speech that inspired the entire audience.

Trick: Jo apne shabdon se logo ke dil jeet le, wahi eloquent speaker hota hai.

14 Plausible (adjective)

Plausible - Seeming reasonable or probable; appearing true.

Seeming reasonable or probable; appearing true.

Hindi meaning: संभाव्य / युक्तिसंगत

Synonyms: Believable, Credible, Likely, Reasonable

Antonyms: Improbable, Unlikely, Impossible, Irrational

Example: The detective found a <strong>plausible</strong> explanation for the missing documents.

Trick: Agar koi baat sunte hi lage ki ye sahi ho sakti hai, to wo baat plausible hai.

15 Resilient (adjective)

Resilient - Able to recover quickly from difficulties; strong and adaptable.

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; strong and adaptable.

Hindi meaning: लचीला / शीघ्र संभलने वाला

Synonyms: Strong, Tough, Flexible, Hardy

Antonyms: Weak, Fragile, Vulnerable, Delicate

Example: Despite many failures, she remained <strong>resilient</strong> and continued working towards her goal.

Trick: Jo insaan gir kar bhi jaldi khada ho jaye aur haar na maane, wahi resilient hai.

16 Effervescent (adjective)

Effervescent - Full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; bubbling.

Full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; bubbling.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही / जोशीला

Synonyms: Vivacious, Lively, Bubbly, Sparkling

Antonyms: Dull, Flat, Lifeless, Gloomy

Example: Her <strong>effervescent</strong> personality made her the center of attention at every gathering.

Trick: Coke bottle kholte hi jo bubbles aur fizz nikalta hai, waise hi ek effervescent person energy se bhara hota hai.

17 Ubiquitous (adjective)

Ubiquitous - Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Hindi meaning: सर्वव्यापी / हर जगह मौजूद

Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Universal, Ever-present

Antonyms: Rare, Scarce, Uncommon, Limited

Example: Mobile phones have become so <strong>ubiquitous</strong> that it’s hard to imagine life without them.

Trick: Jo cheez har jagah dikhe aur avoid na ho paaye, wo ubiquitous hoti hai – jaise internet aur ads.

18 Vicissitude (noun)

Vicissitude - A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तन / जीवन के उतार-चढ़ाव

Synonyms: Fluctuation, Shift, Downturn, Variation

Antonyms: Stability, Constancy, Uniformity, Permanence

Example: He remained calm and composed through the <strong>vicissitudes</strong> of life.

Trick: Life ke ups and downs, jo baar-baar badalte hain, wahi vicissitudes hote hain.

19 Quixotic (adjective)

Quixotic - Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Hindi meaning: अवास्तविक / अव्यावहारिक आदर्शवादी

Synonyms: Unrealistic, Impractical, Romantic, Visionary

Antonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Rational

Example: His <strong>quixotic</strong> plan to end poverty overnight was admired but not taken seriously.

Trick: Jo aadmi quick sochta hai ki bada idealistic kaam turant ho jayega, wo quixotic hota hai.

20 Sanguine (adjective)

Sanguine - Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: आशावादी / सकारात्मक

Synonyms: Hopeful, Confident, Upbeat, Positive

Antonyms: Pessimistic, Doubtful, Hopeless, Gloomy

Example: Despite the economic slowdown, the minister remained <strong>sanguine</strong> about the future of the country.

Trick: Sang = Song, jo insaan har mushkil me bhi gaata aur khush rehta hai, wahi sanguine hota hai.

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