20 new English words for 8 October 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: विचलन / असामान्यता
Synonyms: Deviation, Anomaly, Irregularity, Peculiarity
Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Conformity, Usualness
Example: The sudden drop in temperature was an <strong>aberration</strong> for this time of year.
Trick: Jab koi cheez normal se alag ho jaaye, use kehte hain aberration — jaise garmi mein barf girna!
Hindi meaning: छल करना / छिपाना
Synonyms: Pretend, Feign, Conceal, Camouflage
Antonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Uncover
Example: She smiled to <strong>dissemble</strong> her true feelings of disappointment.
Trick: Jab apne emotions assemble karke chhupane padte hain, tab hota hai dissemble!
Hindi meaning: दोषमुक्त करना / बरी करना
Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate, Pardon
Antonyms: Blame, Condemn, Accuse, Incriminate
Example: The evidence helped to <strong>exonerate</strong> the man from all charges.
Trick: Jab court “EXit†kar deta hai “HONOUR†ke saath — samjho woh exonerate ho gaya!
Hindi meaning: चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला
Synonyms: Smooth-talking, Slick, Superficial, Insincere
Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Thoughtful, Honest
Example: His <strong>glib</strong> remarks during the meeting made everyone doubt his sincerity.
Trick: Jo lip se hi sab kuch kar le aur dil se kuch na bole — woh glib hota hai!
Hindi meaning: शांतिपूर्ण और सुखद समय
Synonyms: Serene, Tranquil, Blissful, Calm
Antonyms: Turbulent, Chaotic, Disturbed, Agitated
Example: People often recall their childhood as the <strong>halcyon</strong> days of their life.
Trick: Jab sab kuch healthy aur calm ho — wahi hota hai halcyon time!
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Hindi meaning: अभिमानी / उद्दंड / अशिष्ट
Synonyms: Rude, Disrespectful, Impudent, Arrogant
Antonyms: Polite, Respectful, Courteous, Humble
Example: The student’s <strong>insolent</strong> reply angered the teacher.
Trick: Jo insult karne mein expert ho — woh hota hai insolent!
Hindi meaning: निर्भीक / साहसी
Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Dauntless, Valiant
Antonyms: Cowardly, Fearful, Timid, Weak
Example: The <strong>intrepid</strong> soldier led his team through the dangerous mission successfully.
Trick: Jo terror se bhi chipak kar lad jaaye — woh hai intrepid!
Hindi meaning: खड़ी / जल्दबाज़ / उतावली
Synonyms: Steep, Hasty, Abrupt, Rash
Antonyms: Gradual, Cautious, Deliberate, Thoughtful
Example: The hikers struggled to climb the <strong>precipitous</strong> mountain path.
Trick: Pre + speed se kaam karna — matlab precipitous decision lena, bina soch samajh ke!
Hindi meaning: गाली-गलौज भरा / अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Abusive, Defamatory, Insulting, Offensive
Antonyms: Polite, Respectful, Courteous, Decent
Example: The politician filed a case against the newspaper for publishing <strong>scurrilous</strong> articles about him.
Trick: Jo scurry (daudte hue) logon ke bare mein gandgi failaye, wahi hota hai scurrilous!
Hindi meaning: भावशून्य / शांत / स्थिर
Synonyms: Impassive, Unemotional, Stoic, Phlegmatic
Antonyms: Emotional, Excitable, Lively, Sensitive
Example: Even in the face of chaos, the <strong>stolid</strong> guard stood firm and calm.
Trick: Solid insaan emotions mein nahi hilta—woh hota hai stolid!
Hindi meaning: बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर बताना / प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Amplify, Elevate, Exalt, Magnify
Antonyms: Belittle, Diminish, Degrade, Lower
Example: The king sought to <strong>aggrandize</strong> his empire through conquest and diplomacy.
Trick: Agar apni image ko aggrandize karna hai, toh mehnat aur sincerity zaroori hai.
Hindi meaning: झूठा आरोप / बदनाम करने की साजिश
Synonyms: Slander, Defamation, Libel, Vilification
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approval, Flattery
Example: The politician’s career was ruined by the <strong>calumny</strong> spread by his rivals.
Trick: Column mein likhi calumny ne uski reputation kharab kar di.
Hindi meaning: कटु भाषण / तीखा आक्षेप
Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Criticism, Denunciation
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Eulogy
Example: The leader’s speech turned into a <strong>diatribe</strong> against the policies of the opposition.
Trick: Diatribe sunke sab log dialogue ke badle silence choose kar gaye.
Hindi meaning: उकसाना / भड़काना
Synonyms: Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Agitate
Antonyms: Suppress, Quell, Discourage, Deter
Example: The rebel leader was accused of <strong>fomenting</strong> violence in the region.
Trick: Foam nikalne ke liye doodh ko garam karte hain, waise hi logon ko garam karke unrest foment karte hain.
Hindi meaning: विरोध करना / इंकार करना
Synonyms: Deny, Contradict, Dispute, Oppose
Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Agree, Confirm
Example: No one could <strong>gainsay</strong> the truth of his statement after seeing the evidence.
Trick: Gain ke against bolna matlab gainsay karna.
Hindi meaning: श्रेष्ठता / प्रभुत्व
Synonyms: Dominance, Supremacy, Authority, Control
Antonyms: Subordination, Inferiority, Weakness, Dependence
Example: The United States maintained its <strong>hegemony</strong> in world politics after the Cold War.
Trick: Jo har field mein head hai, uski hegemony sab par hoti hai.
Hindi meaning: उदारता / दानशीलता
Synonyms: Generosity, Bounty, Munificence, Benevolence
Antonyms: Stinginess, Meanness, Selfishness, Greed
Example: The poor villagers were grateful for the millionaire’s <strong>largesse</strong> during the drought.
Trick: Large heart wale hi dikhate hain largesse — matlab udarta se dena.
Hindi meaning: स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला व्यक्ति / बागी
Synonyms: Nonconformist, Rebel, Individualist, Dissenter
Antonyms: Conformist, Follower, Traditionalist, Conventionalist
Example: He was considered a <strong>maverick</strong> in politics for his unconventional ideas and bold decisions.
Trick: Jo sabse alag trick se kaam kare — wahi hota hai maverick.
Hindi meaning: कायर / डरपोक
Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Spineless
Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Daring
Example: The general’s <strong>pusillanimous</strong> decision to retreat led to the army’s defeat.
Trick: Pussi (cat) jaisa darrpok — pusillanimous person kabhi risk nahi leta.
Hindi meaning: दुविधा में रहना / डगमगाना
Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Fluctuate, Oscillate
Antonyms: Decide, Determine, Persist, Remain
Example: The leader <strong>vacillated</strong> between aggressive reforms and cautious policies.
Trick: Decision lene mein jo har waqt vasool-late kare, wo vacillate karta hai.
