10 new English words for 29 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: उत्साहपूर्वक तत्परता
Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Enthusiasm, Promptness
Antonyms: Apathy, Reluctance, Indifference, Sluggishness
Example: She accepted the invitation with surprising <strong>alacrity</strong>.
Trick: Agar kisi ka kaam karne ka mood high speed me ho, toh woh karta hai with alacrity.
Hindi meaning: गुप्त, गुपचुप
Synonyms: Secret, Covert, Hidden, Surreptitious
Antonyms: Open, Public, Overt, Transparent
Example: The two companies held <strong>clandestine</strong> meetings to plan the merger.
Trick: Clandestine sounds like “clean + destinationâ€; secretly meeting at a clean destination is a clandestine plan.
Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर करना, दुर्बल बनाना
Synonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Cripple, Enfeeble
Antonyms: Strengthen, Energize, Fortify, Invigorate
Example: The long illness served to <strong>debilitate</strong> his body and spirit.
Trick: Jab body ka “ability†chala jaye, toh wo ho jata hai debilitate.
Hindi meaning: मिलनसार, सामाजिक
Synonyms: Sociable, Outgoing, Companionable, Affable
Antonyms: Reserved, Shy, Introverted, Unsociable
Example: Ramesh is so <strong>gregarious</strong> that he makes friends wherever he goes.
Trick: Gregarious person har group (greg) me fit ho jata hai, hamesha doston ke saath rehna pasand karta hai.
Hindi meaning: उदार, विशाल हृदय वाला
Synonyms: Generous, Noble, Kind-hearted, Charitable
Antonyms: Mean, Selfish, Petty, Ungenerous
Example: Despite losing the match, he was <strong>magnanimous</strong> enough to praise his opponent’s performance.
Trick: Magna = great + animus = soul → A magnanimous person has a “great soul†jo sabko maaf aur help karta hai.
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Hindi meaning: तीक्ष्णबुद्धि
Synonyms: Insightful, Perceptive, Astute, Discerning
Antonyms: Ignorant, Unobservant, Oblivious, Shortsighted
Example: The <strong>perspicacious</strong> detective quickly noticed the clues others had overlooked.
Trick: Jo insaan har chhoti baat ko jaldi samajh le, wo perspicacious hota hai – matlab sharp mind wala.
Hindi meaning: मिट्टी की सोंधी खुशबू
Synonyms: Earthy scent, Rain fragrance, Soil aroma, Geosmin smell
Antonyms: Odorless, Stench, Foul smell, Fetor
Example: After months of scorching heat, the villagers rejoiced at the <strong>petrichor</strong> that filled the air with the first monsoon showers.
Trick: Jab barish ke baad mitti ki khushboo aaye aur dil khush ho jaye, usse hi petrichor kehte hain.
Hindi meaning: असमय विकसित, समय से पहले परिपक्व
Synonyms: Advanced, Gifted, Talented, Prodigy-like
Antonyms: Backward, Slow, Unintelligent, Retarded
Example: The <strong>precocious</strong> child could solve complex math problems even before starting school.
Trick: Jo bachcha apni age se zyada tez nikle, usse bolte hain precocious – matlab chhoti umar mein hi genius.
Hindi meaning: शिकायती, कुड़कुड़ाने वाला
Synonyms: Grumbling, Whining, Irritable, Petulant
Antonyms: Cheerful, Content, Easygoing, Satisfied
Example: The <strong>querulous</strong> passenger kept finding faults throughout the journey, making everyone uncomfortable.
Trick: Jo har baat pe quarrel kare aur complain kare, wo querulous hota hai.
Hindi meaning: संयोगवश शुभ घटना
Synonyms: Fluke, Chance, Blessing, Good fortune
Antonyms: Misfortune, Bad luck, Calamity, Mishap
Example: Finding my old friend in a distant city was pure <strong>serendipity</strong>.
Trick: Jab bina plan banaye achhi cheez mil jaye, use serendipity kehte hain – jaise lucky surprise.
