20 new English words for 27 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 Resonate (verb)

Resonate - To produce or evoke a deep, full, or reverberating sound; to create an emotional or meaningful impact.

To produce or evoke a deep, full, or reverberating sound; to create an emotional or meaningful impact.

Hindi meaning: गूंजना / प्रभाव छोड़ना

Synonyms: Reverberate, Echo, Resound, Vibrate

Antonyms: Dull, Muffle, Silence, Suppress

Example: Her words <strong>resonated</strong> with the audience, inspiring them to take action.

Trick: Jab koi baat dil tak pahunch kar ghoomti reh jaaye, samajh lo wo resonate kar rahi hai.

2 Remiss (adjective)

Remiss - Failing to fulfill one’s duty; showing negligence or carelessness in doing something.

Failing to fulfill one’s duty; showing negligence or carelessness in doing something.

Hindi meaning: लापरवाह / कर्तव्य में ढिलाई बरतने वाला

Synonyms: Negligent, Careless, Lax, Sloppy

Antonyms: Diligent, Careful, Meticulous, Conscientious

Example: The manager was <strong>remiss</strong> in not checking the safety equipment before the event.

Trick: Jo baar-baar apna kaam miss kare, woh re-miss hai — yaani remiss matlab duty mein careless.

3 Bravado (noun)

Bravado - A bold, showy, or swaggering display of courage, often to impress others or hide fear.

A bold, showy, or swaggering display of courage, often to impress others or hide fear.

Hindi meaning: दिखावटी बहादुरी / डींग मारने वाली हिम्मत

Synonyms: Boastfulness, Swagger, Bluster, Boldness

Antonyms: Modesty, Timidity, Humility, Fearfulness

Example: His speech was full of <strong>bravado, </strong> but everyone knew he was nervous inside.

Trick: Jo sirf dikhावे वाली bravery दिखाए, andar se darpок हो लेकिन bahar bravado दिखाए.

4 Yearn (verb)

Yearn - To have an intense feeling of longing or desire for something, especially something lost or far away.

To have an intense feeling of longing or desire for something, especially something lost or far away.

Hindi meaning: तरसना / तीव्र लालसा होना

Synonyms: Long, Crave, Desire, Pine

Antonyms: Reject, Dislike, Detest, Ignore

Example: Many people <strong>yearn</strong> for a simple and peaceful life away from the chaos of the city.

Trick: Jab dil baar-baar kisi cheez ke liye turn ho kar sochta रहे, samajh lo tum uske liye deeply yearn kar रहे हो.

5 Stalemate (noun)

Stalemate - A situation in which no progress can be made or no one can win; a deadlock or standstill, especially in conflict or negotiations.

A situation in which no progress can be made or no one can win; a deadlock or standstill, especially in conflict or negotiations.

Hindi meaning: गतिरोध / ठहराव की स्थिति

Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill, Gridlock

Antonyms: Breakthrough, Progress, Advance, Resolution

Example: The peace talks reached a <strong>stalemate</strong> when neither side was ready to compromise on their main demands.

Trick: Jab dono side “state hi same” rakh kar aage na badhein, tab situation stalemate ho jaati hai – na jeet, na haar, sirf rukavat.

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6 Catalyst (noun)

Catalyst - A person or thing that causes or speeds up an important change or reaction, without being changed itself.

A person or thing that causes or speeds up an important change or reaction, without being changed itself.

Hindi meaning: उत्प्रेरक / परिवर्तन को तेज करने वाला कारक

Synonyms: Stimulus, Spark, Trigger, Inciter

Antonyms: Obstacle, Hindrance, Deterrent, Suppressor

Example: The economic crisis acted as a <strong>catalyst</strong> for major financial reforms in the country.

Trick: Jo kisi change ko fast-forward kar दे, woh catalyst hai – jaise sahi mentor preparation ka catalyst बन जाता है.

7 Milestone (noun)

Milestone - An important event, achievement, or stage in the development of something; a significant point in progress.

An important event, achievement, or stage in the development of something; a significant point in progress.

Hindi meaning: महत्त्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि / पड़ाव

Synonyms: Landmark, Benchmark, Turning-point, Achievement

Antonyms: Setback, Regression, Stagnation, Routine

Example: Clearing the RAS Prelims exam is a major <strong>milestone</strong> in a candidate’s journey towards becoming an officer.

Trick: Zindagi ko road मानो, har badi success ek milestone है – yaani “mile-stone” matlab वो पड़ाव jahan tak pahunchna खुद mein achievement ho.

8 Blueprint (noun)

Blueprint - A detailed plan, design, or outline that shows how something should be built, created, or achieved.

A detailed plan, design, or outline that shows how something should be built, created, or achieved.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत योजना / रूपरेखा

Synonyms: Plan, Design, Layout, Scheme

Antonyms: Chaos, Disorder, Randomness, Improvisation

Example: The government released a <strong>blueprint</strong> for reforming the education system over the next decade.

Trick: Success ke liye sirf mehnat nahi, clear blueprint chahiye – yaani pehle se बनी detailed plan hi blueprint hai.

9 Credence (noun)

Credence - Belief in or acceptance of something as true; the quality of being trusted or believed.

Belief in or acceptance of something as true; the quality of being trusted or believed.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास / सत्य मान लेना

Synonyms: Belief, Trust, Credibility, Acceptance

Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt, Distrust, Skepticism

Example: The judge gave little <strong>credence</strong> to the witness’s changing statements.

Trick: Jis baat ko tum “credit” dekar sach maan lo, wahan tum usko credence de रहे हो – yaani us par pura belief rakhna.

10 Wholesome (adjective)

Wholesome - Good for one’s physical, moral, or mental health; promoting well-being and goodness.

Good for one’s physical, moral, or mental health; promoting well-being and goodness.

Hindi meaning: स्वस्थकारी / नैतिक रूप से अच्छा / हितकारी

Synonyms: Healthy, Nourishing, Beneficial, Salubrious

Antonyms: Harmful, Unhealthy, Corrupting, Toxic

Example: Spending time with positive people creates a <strong>wholesome</strong> environment that supports personal growth.

Trick: Jo cheez whole life ke liye awesome ho, body aur mind dono ke liye achchi ho, use yaad rakho as wholesome.

11 Overwhelm (verb)

Overwhelm - To overpower or subdue completely; to be affected deeply by a strong emotion or excessive quantity.

To overpower or subdue completely; to be affected deeply by a strong emotion or excessive quantity.

Hindi meaning: अभिभूत करना / अत्यधिक बोझ डालना

Synonyms: Overpower, Devastate, Engulf, Submerge

Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Soothe, Underwhelm

Example: The sudden workload began to <strong>overwhelm</strong> the entire team.

Trick: Jab kaam itna ho jaaye ki dimag overwhelm ho jaaye, samajh lo limit cross ho gayi.

12 Justify (verb)

Justify - To show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or acceptable.

To show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or acceptable.

Hindi meaning: औचित्य साबित करना / सही ठहराना

Synonyms: Vindicate, Defend, Validate, Warrant

Antonyms: Condemn, Blame, Disapprove, Criticize

Example: It is difficult to <strong>justify</strong> spending so much money on unnecessary luxuries.

Trick: Jab bhi kisi ka kaam defend karke usse right prove karna पड़े, yaad rakho – you are trying to justify it.

13 Enhance (verb)

Enhance - To improve, increase, or make something better or more attractive.

To improve, increase, or make something better or more attractive.

Hindi meaning: सुधारना / निखारना / बढ़ाना

Synonyms: Improve, Augment, Amplify, Enrich

Antonyms: Diminish, Reduce, Weaken, Degrade

Example: Adding visuals can greatly <strong>enhance</strong> the quality of your presentation.

Trick: Jab tum apni skill ko aur better banane ke लिए extra effort lagate हो, samajh lo you are trying to enhance your skills.

14 Disclose (verb)

Disclose - To make secret or new information known to others; to reveal.

To make secret or new information known to others; to reveal.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट करना / उजागर करना

Synonyms: Reveal, Expose, Unveil, Divulge

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold

Example: The witness refused to <strong>disclose</strong> any details about the confidential meeting.

Trick: Jab bhi tum secret baat sabke saamne disclose kar dete ho, samajh lo tumne uss raaz ko reveal kar diya.

15 Persist (verb)

Persist - To continue firmly in an action or belief despite difficulty or opposition; to keep going and not give up.

To continue firmly in an action or belief despite difficulty or opposition; to keep going and not give up.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ रहना / लगे रहना

Synonyms: Persevere, Continue, Endure, Remain

Antonyms: Quit, Give up, Cease, Relent

Example: Despite repeated failures, she decided to <strong>persist</strong> with her preparation for the exam.

Trick: Jo student roz thoda-thoda padhai continue karta hai, wahi exam me persist karke final list tak pahunchta hai.

16 Impair (verb)

Impair - To weaken, damage, or reduce the quality, strength, or functioning of something.

To weaken, damage, or reduce the quality, strength, or functioning of something.

Hindi meaning: क्षति पहुँचाना / कमजोर करना

Synonyms: Damage, Weaken, Undermine, Deteriorate

Antonyms: Improve, Enhance, Strengthen, Restore

Example: Excessive screen time can <strong>impair</strong> your eyesight over the years.

Trick: Jab team “I’m pair” nahi rehti, yani sahi pairing nahi hoti, toh performance impair ho jaati hai – कमजोर और खराब हो जाती है.

17 Revive (verb)

Revive - To bring back to life, strength, or activity; to restore to a better or former condition.

To bring back to life, strength, or activity; to restore to a better or former condition.

Hindi meaning: पुनर्जीवित करना / फिर से जीवित या सक्रिय करना

Synonyms: Restore, Rejuvenate, Resuscitate, Rekindle

Antonyms: Destroy, Exhaust, Kill, Suppress

Example: The motivational speech helped <strong>revive</strong> the students’ confidence before the final exam.

Trick: Jo habit tumne छोड़ दी थी, jab use phir se start karte ho to bolo – I will revive this habit and come back stronger.

18 Constrain (verb)

Constrain - To limit, restrict, or force someone or something to act within certain bounds.

To limit, restrict, or force someone or something to act within certain bounds.

Hindi meaning: सीमित करना / रोक लगाना / बाध्य करना

Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Inhibit, Confine

Antonyms: Free, Release, Liberate, Encourage

Example: Strict family rules can sometimes <strong>constrain</strong> a child’s freedom of expression.

Trick: Jab koi rules tumhe “control train” ki तरह rok dete hain, yaad rakho – they constrain you, yani tumhe limit कर देते हैं.

19 Verify (verb)

Verify - To check, confirm, or establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

To check, confirm, or establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Hindi meaning: सत्यापित करना / पुष्टि करना

Synonyms: Confirm, Validate, Authenticate, Substantiate

Antonyms: Contradict, Disprove, Refute, Invalidate

Example: The officer asked to <strong>verify</strong> all the documents before signing the agreement.

Trick: Jab teacher bolti hain “Is answer ko verify karo,” matlab truth check karke confirm karna hai.

20 Portray (verb)

Portray - To describe, show, or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially in words, pictures, or acting.

To describe, show, or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially in words, pictures, or acting.

Hindi meaning: चित्रित करना / प्रस्तुत करना

Synonyms: Depict, Represent, Illustrate, Describe

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Distort, Obscure, Conceal

Example: The movie aims to <strong>portray</strong> the struggles of rural farmers in a realistic manner.

Trick: Jab bhi tum kisi insaan ya scene ko detail mein describe ya draw karke dikhate ho, samajh lo tum usse portray kar rahe ho.

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