10 new English words for 20 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: घृणा करना / नफरत करना
Synonyms: Detest, Loathe, Despise, Execrate
Antonyms: Admire, Approve, Cherish, Love
Example: She <strong>abhors</strong> any form of cruelty towards animals.
Trick: Jo galat kaam kare use dil se abhor karna chahiye — hate karna chahiye.
Hindi meaning: रोकना / बाधा डालना
Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Thwart
Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Promote, Support
Example: Heavy rains <strong>hampered</strong> the rescue operations in the flood-affected area.
Trick: Traffic jam ne mere office pahunchne ke plan ko hamper kar diya — matlab rukawat daal di.
Hindi meaning: जलाना / प्रज्वलित करना / प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Ignite, Arouse, Inspire, Stimulate
Antonyms: Extinguish, Quench, Suppress, Dull
Example: The teacher’s words <strong>kindled</strong> a desire for knowledge in the students’ hearts.
Trick: Uske speech ne sabke andar motivation ka fire kindle kar diya — matlab jagaa diya.
Hindi meaning: सुस्त / आलसी / थका हुआ
Synonyms: Sluggish, Dull, Lazy, Inactive
Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Lively, Alert
Example: After the long journey, he felt too <strong>lethargic</strong> to attend the evening party.
Trick: Jab khaane ke baad neend aati hai, tab sabse zyada lethargic feel hota hai — bilkul energy nahi rehti.
Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट / मूर्त / ठोस
Synonyms: Palpable, Concrete, Solid, Real
Antonyms: Intangible, Abstract, Unreal, Immaterial
Example: The company showed <strong>tangible</strong> progress after implementing the new strategy.
Trick: Jo cheez haath lagakar mehsoos ho sake, wahi to tangible hoti hai — matlab bilkul real!
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Hindi meaning: सर्वकार्यकर्ता / हर काम करने वाला व्यक्ति
Synonyms: Handyman, Assistant, Servant, Worker
Antonyms: Specialist, Master, Expert, Principal
Example: In the small office, Ramesh worked as a <strong>factotum</strong>, handling everything from cleaning to managing files.
Trick: Office ka Ramesh ekdum factotum hai — chai banana ho ya report likhna, sab kuch karta hai!
Hindi meaning: ज्ञान की सीमा / समझ का दायरा
Synonyms: Awareness, Understanding, Perception, Cognizance
Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness, Misunderstanding, Oblivion
Example: The concept of quantum physics is beyond the <strong>ken</strong> of most ordinary people.
Trick: Jo cheez samajh ke bahar ho, wo apne ken ke bahar hoti hai — matlab apni understanding se door!
Hindi meaning: कड़ी आलोचना करना / पीटना
Synonyms: Criticize, Scold, Berate, Rebuke
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Commend
Example: The coach <strong>lambasted</strong> the players for their poor performance in the match.
Trick: Jab boss ne galti par sabke saamne daant diya, tab laga jaise verbally lambaste kar diya ho!
Hindi meaning: मूल स्वभाव / असली सार / विशेषता
Synonyms: Essence, Core, Nature, Substance
Antonyms: Exterior, Superficiality, Outside, Appearance
Example: The <strong>quiddity</strong> of true friendship lies in understanding and trust.
Trick: Kisi cheez ka asli quiddity samajhna matlab uska real essence samajhna — jaise chai ka quiddity uski khushboo aur taste hai!
Hindi meaning: अश्लील / कामुक / भड़काऊ
Synonyms: Lustful, Indecent, Obscene, Lewd
Antonyms: Decent, Moral, Modest, Virtuous
Example: The magazine was criticized for publishing <strong>salacious</strong> gossip about celebrities.
Trick: Jo news ya scene zyada bold ho aur sabka attention kheench le — wo hoti hai salacious!
