10 new English words for 13 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: चतुर, सूझबूझ वाला
Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Canny, Perceptive
Antonyms: Foolish, Naive, Inept, Unwise
Example: The <strong>astute</strong> politician quickly identified the key issues that would win the voters’ trust.
Trick: Jo student har question ka sahi logic pakad le — wo hai astute student!
Hindi meaning: कम करना, घटाना
Synonyms: Shorten, Lessen, Diminish, Truncate
Antonyms: Extend, Increase, Prolong, Expand
Example: Due to financial constraints, the company had to <strong>curtail</strong> its advertising budget.
Trick: Jab budget tight ho jaaye to sab expenses curtail karne padte hain!
Hindi meaning: निर्बल करना, कमजोर करना
Synonyms: Exhaust, Weaken, Debilitate, Sap
Antonyms: Energize, Strengthen, Invigorate, Empower
Example: The hot weather <strong>enervated</strong> the players, making it difficult for them to continue the match.
Trick: “Energyvate†nahi — “Enervate†matlab energy chheen lena!
Hindi meaning: लापरवाह, असम्मानजनक
Synonyms: Disrespectful, Irreverent, Saucy, Impertinent
Antonyms: Respectful, Serious, Sincere, Courteous
Example: His <strong>flippant</strong> remarks during the meeting annoyed the senior members.
Trick: Jo har serious baat pe flip karta rahe — wo flippant hota hai!
Hindi meaning: टालना, स्थगित करना
Synonyms: Postpone, Delay, Adjourn, Suspend
Antonyms: Advance, Expedite, Hasten, Continue
Example: The meeting was <strong>deferred</strong> until the manager returned from his trip.
Trick: Day fir†kar diya — matlab kaam defer kar diya!
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Hindi meaning: मधुर ध्वनि, सुरीलापन
Synonyms: Melody, Harmony, Sweetness, Resonance
Antonyms: Cacophony, Discord, Dissonance, Harshness
Example: The poet’s verses were admired for their rhythm and <strong>euphony</strong>.
Trick: Jab koi music sunke “You funny nahi, you phony (sweet)†lage — wo hai euphony!
Hindi meaning: आग लगाने वाला, भड़काऊ
Synonyms: Inflammatory, Provocative, Agitating, Seditious
Antonyms: Soothing, Calming, Peaceful, Conciliatory
Example: The leader’s <strong>incendiary</strong> speech sparked protests across the city.
Trick: Jo insaan “inside†se fire lagata hai — wo hai incendiary!
Hindi meaning: सर्वव्यापी, हर जगह मौजूद
Synonyms: Ubiquitous, Universal, Pervasive, Ever-present
Antonyms: Rare, Limited, Scarce, Restricted
Example: In today’s digital age, social media has become <strong>omnipresent</strong> in our lives.
Trick: Jo har jagah “present†ho — wo hai omnipresent!
Hindi meaning: रोकना, असंभव बनाना
Synonyms: Prevent, Hinder, Obstruct, Prohibit
Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Enable, Facilitate
Example: His injury <strong>precluded</strong> him from participating in the tournament.
Trick: “Pre†+ “clude†(close) — pehle hi close kar dena, matlab kisi cheez ko hone se preclude kar dena!
Hindi meaning: पाउडर जैसा, धूलयुक्त
Synonyms: Dusty, Powdery, Granular, Crumbly
Antonyms: Solid, Coarse, Compact, Hard
Example: The old library shelves were covered with a thick, <strong>pulverulent</strong> layer of dust.
Trick: Pulver jaisa powder — yaani bilkul pulverulent surface!
