10 new English words for 24 November 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.

1 Dogged (adjective)

Dogged - Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चयी, ज़िद्दी

Synonyms: Persistent, Tenacious, Determined, Stubborn

Antonyms: Irresolute, Indecisive, Half-hearted, Weak-willed

Example: Her <strong>dogged</strong> efforts finally paid off when she cleared the toughest exam on her third attempt.

Trick: Dogged person wo hota hai jo dog ki tarah goal se chipak kar kabhi nahi chhodta.

2 Spartan (adjective)

Spartan - Showing great self-discipline and indifference to comfort or luxury; simple, strict, and severely frugal.

Showing great self-discipline and indifference to comfort or luxury; simple, strict, and severely frugal.

Hindi meaning: बहुत सादा और कठोर, विलासिता से दूर

Synonyms: Austere, Frugal, Strict, Minimalist

Antonyms: Luxurious, Lavish, Indulgent, Extravagant

Example: During exam preparation, he chose a <strong>Spartan</strong> lifestyle, avoiding parties and comforts to stay fully focused.

Trick: Spartan life yaad rakho as “super simple life” – no luxury, bas discipline, hard work aur simple living.

3 Cogitate (verb)

Cogitate - Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect on an issue.

Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect on an issue.

Hindi meaning: गहराई से विचार करना, मनन करना

Synonyms: Ponder, Deliberate, Contemplate, Reflect

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overlook

Example: Before taking any major decision, a wise person will <strong>cogitate</strong> on all possible outcomes.

Trick: Jab bhi big decision ho, socho “Come, get it straight = cogitate” – pehle achhe se soch samajh lo, phir act karo.

4 Aberrant (adjective)

Aberrant - Departing from the usual, normal, or expected course; abnormal or deviant.

Departing from the usual, normal, or expected course; abnormal or deviant.

Hindi meaning: असामान्य, मार्ग से भटका हुआ

Synonyms: Abnormal, Deviant, Irregular, Unusual

Antonyms: Normal, Regular, Typical, Conventional

Example: His <strong>aberrant</strong> behavior in the meeting surprised everyone who knew his usually calm nature.

Trick: Aberrant ko yaad rakho as “A-variant” – jab koi normal pattern se alag variant ho jaye, yaani behavior bilकुल abnormal ho.

5 Tenable (adjective)

Tenable - Able to be defended against attack or objection; reasonable and logical.

Able to be defended against attack or objection; reasonable and logical.

Hindi meaning: जिसे बचाया या सिद्ध किया जा सके, टिकाऊ तर्कसंगत

Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Reasonable, Plausible

Antonyms: Indefensible, Untenable, Illogical, Unsustainable

Example: His argument was not <strong>tenable</strong> because he had no evidence to support his claims.

Trick: Tenable ko yaad rakho – “ten-able = it is able to stand on its ten points,” yaani jis baat ke paas solid points ho, woh tenable argument hota hai.

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6 Colloquial (adjective)

Colloquial - Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Hindi meaning: बोलचाल की भाषा, अनौपचारिक

Synonyms: Conversational, Informal, Everyday, Vernacular

Antonyms: Formal, Literary, Stilted, High-flown

Example: The teacher explained the complex concept in simple, <strong>colloquial</strong> language so that every student could understand it.

Trick: College ki local baat-cheet wali language yaad karo – woh hi colloquial language hoti hai, jo formal nahi, bilkul normal daily talk jaisi lagti hai.

7 Indignant (adjective)

Indignant - Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Hindi meaning: अन्याय पर क्रोधित, आहत और नाराज़

Synonyms: Outraged, Resentful, Aggrieved, Incensed

Antonyms: Pleased, Content, Accepting, Calm

Example: She felt <strong>indignant</strong> when her hard work was ignored and someone else received all the praise.

Trick: Indignant ko yaad rakho as “Injustice pe gussa” – jab bhi koi injustice ho, insaan indignant ho jata hai, yaani andar se hurt + angry.

8 Boon (noun)

Boon - A thing that is helpful or beneficial; a blessing or great advantage.

A thing that is helpful or beneficial; a blessing or great advantage.

Hindi meaning: वरदान, बहुत बड़ा लाभ

Synonyms: Blessing, Benefit, Advantage, Godsend

Antonyms: Curse, Bane, Disadvantage, Misfortune

Example: The new library was a <strong>boon</strong> for students preparing for competitive exams.

Trick: Socho “Boon = bonus” – jab zindagi me koi extra bonus mil jaye jo bahut faydemand ho, woh hi boon hota hai.

9 Repugnant (adjective)

Repugnant - Extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or causing strong dislike or disgust.

Extremely distasteful, unacceptable, or causing strong dislike or disgust.

Hindi meaning: घृणित, अरुचिकर, बेहद अप्रिय

Synonyms: Offensive, Revolting, Abhorrent, Disgusting

Antonyms: Pleasant, Agreeable, Attractive, Delightful

Example: The idea of cheating in an exam was completely <strong>repugnant</strong> to his sense of honesty.

Trick: Socho “re + pungent” – itni तेज और bad smell jaisi cheez ho ki bilkul repugnant lage, yaani dekhte hi gussa aur घृणा aa jaye.

10 Congruent (adjective)

Congruent - In agreement or harmony; having the same size and shape (in geometry).

In agreement or harmony; having the same size and shape (in geometry).

Hindi meaning: अनुरूप, मेल खाता हुआ

Synonyms: Consistent, Compatible, Harmonious, Corresponding

Antonyms: Inconsistent, Incompatible, Conflicting, Disagreeing

Example: The company’s policies are not <strong>congruent</strong> with its claims of caring for employee welfare.

Trick: Congruent ko yaad rakho “con + group + rent” – jab sab ek hi group mein ho aur ek jaise lagte/sochte hon, toh sab congruent hote hain, perfectly matching.

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