20 new English words for 27 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.
Hindi meaning: कम करना / शांत होना
Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Subside, Lessen
Antonyms: Intensify, Escalate, Aggravate, Increase
Example: The storm suddenly <strong>abated</strong>, leaving the skies clear and calm.
Trick: Jab pain ya tension abate hota hai to relief milta hai.
Hindi meaning: कोलाहल / शोर
Synonyms: Uproar, Outcry, Hubbub, Tumult
Antonyms: Silence, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: The <strong>clamor</strong> of the protesters could be heard from miles away.
Trick: Classroom mein jab sab bachche ek saath chillate hain to clamor create ho jata hai.
Hindi meaning: उदासीनता / बेपरवाही
Synonyms: Indifference, Unconcern, Detachment, Aloofness
Antonyms: Interest, Enthusiasm, Passion, Concern
Example: The voters showed <strong>apathy</strong> towards the election, resulting in a very low turnout.
Trick: Jab kisi ka attitude ‘a-pathy’ ho jata hai to wo kisi baat ki parwah hi nahi karta.
Hindi meaning: मितव्ययी / किफायती
Synonyms: Thrifty, Economical, Prudent, Sparing
Antonyms: Extravagant, Lavish, Wasteful, Spendthrift
Example: He lived a <strong>frugal</strong> life, saving most of his earnings for the future.
Trick: Frugal insaan ‘fruit-galti’ se bhi paisa waste nahi karta.
Hindi meaning: असंख्य / अनगिनत
Synonyms: Multitude, Innumerable, Countless, Infinite
Antonyms: Limited, Finite, Scarce, Measurable
Example: The night sky was filled with a <strong>myriad</strong> of shining stars.
Trick: My + riyaad (memory) mein myriad cheezein store ho sakti hain – innumerable!
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Hindi meaning: दोषमुक्त करना / निर्दोष साबित करना
Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate
Antonyms: Blame, Accuse, Condemn, Incriminate
Example: The new evidence helped to <strong>exculpate</strong> the man who was wrongly imprisoned.
Trick: Court mein jab ‘evidence culprit ko pate nahi karta’ to judge usse exculpate kar deta hai.
Hindi meaning: अधूरा / प्रारंभिक अवस्था में
Synonyms: Rudimentary, Nascent, Incipient, Undeveloped
Antonyms: Mature, Developed, Complete, Perfect
Example: The project is still in its <strong>inchoate</strong> stage and needs more planning.
Trick: In-choate lagta hai jaise ‘incomplete state’ – matlab abhi pura develop nahi hua.
Hindi meaning: जटिल बनाना / उलझाना
Synonyms: Confuse, Complicate, Blur, Mystify
Antonyms: Clarify, Simplify, Explain, Illuminate
Example: The company tried to <strong>obfuscate</strong> the facts to hide its poor financial performance.
Trick: Jab teacher obfuscate karta hai, to students ko lagta hai ki knowledge ‘off ho gayi’ aur sab confuse ho gaye.
Hindi meaning: सुंदर / रूपवती
Synonyms: Gorgeous, Attractive, Lovely, Stunning
Antonyms: Ugly, Unattractive, Hideous, Plain
Example: The actress looked absolutely <strong>pulchritudinous</strong> on the red carpet.
Trick: Pulchritudinous lagta hai thoda complicated, par socho ‘pretty + cute’ → matlab very beautiful.
Hindi meaning: दैनिक / साधारण
Synonyms: Daily, Routine, Commonplace, Ordinary
Antonyms: Rare, Unusual, Extraordinary, Infrequent
Example: Checking emails has become a <strong>quotidian</strong> activity in modern life.
Trick: Quotidian = Quote + Indian → Indians quote roz newspaper se, matlab daily activity.
Hindi meaning: सहारा देना / मज़बूत करना
Synonyms: Reinforce, Fortify, Buttress, Sustain
Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Diminish, Hinder
Example: The government took steps to <strong>bolster</strong> the economy during the crisis.
Trick: Jab confidence weak ho jaye, toh dost usse bolster kar dete hain – matlab support aur strengthen kar dete hain.
Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे घटना / कम होना
Synonyms: Decline, Diminish, Shrink, Wither
Antonyms: Increase, Expand, Flourish, Strengthen
Example: The town’s population began to <strong>dwindle</strong> after the factory closed.
Trick: Din-din kam hote hote resources dwindle ho jaate hain.
Hindi meaning: प्रसिद्ध / विशिष्ट
Synonyms: Prominent, Renowned, Distinguished, Illustrious
Antonyms: Obscure, Unknown, Ordinary, Inferior
Example: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was an <strong>eminent</strong> scientist and a beloved president of India.
Trick: Jo eminent hota hai, woh sabke samne shine karta hai – matlab highly respected aur famous.
Hindi meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना / बढ़ावा देना
Synonyms: Promote, Encourage, Cultivate, Nurture
Antonyms: Hinder, Discourage, Suppress, Neglect
Example: The teacher’s role is to <strong>foster</strong> creativity in young minds.
Trick: Good habits ko daily foster karo, tabhi success milega.
Hindi meaning: शोक व्यक्त करना / विलाप करना
Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Wail, Regret
Antonyms: Celebrate, Rejoice, Delight, Praise
Example: People gathered to <strong>lament</strong> the loss of their beloved leader.
Trick: Exam ke baad result kharab aaye toh students lament karte hain – dukh aur regret dikhate hain.
Hindi meaning: अवर्णनीय / जो शब्दों में न कहा जा सके
Synonyms: Indescribable, Inexpressible, Unspeakable, Beyond words
Antonyms: Expressible, Definable, Describable, Articulable
Example: The beauty of the sunrise over the mountains was <strong>ineffable</strong>.
Trick: Jab feelings itni zyada ho jaaye ki words fail ho jaayein, woh ineffable hota hai.
Hindi meaning: सर्वरोगहारी औषधि / सार्वभौमिक उपाय
Synonyms: Cure-all, Universal remedy, Elixir, Nostrum
Antonyms: Disease, Problem, Pain, Plague
Example: Education is often seen as a <strong>panacea</strong> for social inequality.
Trick: Har problem ka ek hi permanent ilaaj – panacea!
Hindi meaning: स्वास्थ्यवर्धक / हितकारी
Synonyms: Wholesome, Healthful, Beneficial, Nourishing
Antonyms: Unhealthy, Harmful, Noxious, Detrimental
Example: The hill station is known for its <strong>salubrious</strong> climate.
Trick: Salad khana salubrious hota hai – health ke liye beneficial.
Hindi meaning: मौनप्रिय / कम बोलने वाला
Synonyms: Silent, Reserved, Reticent, Withdrawn
Antonyms: Talkative, Loquacious, Garrulous, Chatty
Example: The <strong>taciturn</strong> student surprised everyone with his powerful speech.
Trick: ‘Taxi-turn’ driver usually silent rehta hai, bas gaadi chalata hai – that’s taciturn.
Hindi meaning: गाली देना / तीखी आलोचना करना
Synonyms: Scold, Revile, Berate, Reproach
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commend, Approve
Example: The coach would often <strong>vituperate</strong> the players for their lack of discipline.
Trick: Jab teacher ‘vitamin’ ki jagah vituperate kar de, matlab woh gussa hokar insult kar raha hai.
