20 new English words for 28 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.
Hindi meaning: अनिच्छापूर्वक बिना विरोध किसी बात को मान लेना
Synonyms: Consent, Comply, Yield, Submit
Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Refuse, Disagree
Example: Under pressure from his family, he finally <strong>acquiesced</strong> to their demands.
Trick: Acquiesce = aise hi “yes” bol dena, jab dil mana nahi hai but you quietly agree.
Hindi meaning: भारी-भरकम या झंझट वाला, जिसे संभालना या उपयोग करना मुश्किल हो
Synonyms: Unwieldy, Bulky, Clumsy, Awkward
Antonyms: Handy, Light, Convenient, Manageable
Example: The old computer system was so <strong>cumbersome</strong> that it slowed down the entire office work.
Trick: Cumbersome = “come-burden-some” – kuch cheez itni heavy aur complex hai ki har baar use karna burden jaisa lagta hai.
Hindi meaning: किसी मुश्किल या गुप्त चीज़ को समझ लेना या कोड को सामान्य भाषा में बदल देना
Synonyms: Decode, Interpret, Unravel, Demystify
Antonyms: Encode, Confuse, Obscure, Mystify
Example: Experts were called in to <strong>decipher</strong> the secret message found in the old diary.
Trick: Decipher = “de-code cipher”; jab bhi koi secret cipher ya jumbled message ho, usko decode karke samajhna means decipher.
Hindi meaning: किसी भावना, स्थिति या परिणाम को उत्पन्न करना या जन्म देना
Synonyms: Generate, Produce, Foster, Induce
Antonyms: Halt, Prevent, Suppress, Discourage
Example: Careless comments can <strong>engender</strong> unnecessary conflicts in a team.
Trick: EnGENDER – jab koi baat ya action new “gender” of situation create kar de, yaani nayi situation/feeling ko janm de, that is to engender.
Hindi meaning: धोखा देने के लिए इस्तेमाल की गई चालाकी या धूर्तता
Synonyms: Cunning, Deceit, Craftiness, Slyness
Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Candor, Openness
Example: He used all his <strong>guile</strong> to win their trust and then cheated them.
Trick: Guile wale log smile ke peeche apni chaal chhupa ke rakhte hain – bahar se sweet, andar se cheat.
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Hindi meaning: गैरकानूनी, अवैध या नियमों के विरुद्ध
Synonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Prohibited, Forbidden
Antonyms: Legal, Lawful, Permissible, Authorized
Example: He was arrested for his involvement in <strong>illicit</strong> drug trade.
Trick: Illicit = illegal sit; jo kaam tumhein “legally sit” hone नहीं देता, यानी law के खिलाफ हो, वो होता है illicit.
Hindi meaning: पूरी तरह फैल जाना या किसी चीज़ के हर हिस्से में प्रवेश कर जाना
Synonyms: Penetrate, Saturate, Imbue, Diffuse
Antonyms: Block, Prevent, Contain, Repel
Example: The smell of fresh coffee <strong>permeated</strong> the entire house.
Trick: Permeate ko yaad rakho “perfume ate hi” – jaise hi perfume aata hai, usकी खुशबू पूरे कमरे में फैल जाती है.
Hindi meaning: विषय से सीधा और महत्वपूर्ण सम्बन्ध रखने वाला, प्रासंगिक
Synonyms: Relevant, Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite
Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Unrelated, Extraneous
Example: His remarks were not <strong>germane</strong> to the topic of the discussion.
Trick: Germane = “ger-main” baat; jo point main baat se directly related ho, wahi germane hota hai.
Hindi meaning: बार-बार इस्तेमाल होने से घिसा-पिटा, साधारण और बेमज़ा हो जाना
Synonyms: Trite, Banal, Clichéd, Overused
Antonyms: Original, Fresh, Novel, Innovative
Example: The movie’s story was full of <strong>hackneyed</strong> dialogues that the audience had heard many times before.
Trick: Hackneyed = har time wahi hack–wali same cheez repeat; jo idea baar-baar repeat ho kar boring ho जाए, वो हो जाता है hackneyed.
Hindi meaning: बहुत ही विशाल, अत्यधिक बड़ा
Synonyms: Massive, Gigantic, Immense, Monumental
Antonyms: Tiny, Minute, Small, Insignificant
Example: The company suffered a <strong>colossal</strong> loss due to the sudden market crash.
Trick: Colossal = “kilo saal” jitna bada; socho koi चीज़ हजारों साल पुरानी और विशाल हो – बस याद रखो, बहुत बड़ा मतलब colossal.
Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक प्रशंसा करना / चापलूसी करना
Synonyms: Flatter, Fawn (over), Idolize, Worship
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Disparage, Detest
Example: The manager was quick to <strong>adulate</strong> the new CEO in hopes of getting a promotion.
Trick: Jo log boss ko roz adulate karte rehte hain, unki har ek ‘date’ promotion ke chance ke sath fix hoti hai.
Hindi meaning: घेर लेना / लगातार परेशान करना
Synonyms: Besiege, Harass, Pester, Badger
Antonyms: Support, Aid, Assist, Encourage
Example: The small startup was <strong>beleaguered</strong> by constant legal challenges and financial problems.
Trick: Socho ek weak “league” ki team har taraf se problems se gheri ho — that team is beleaguered by defeats, critics, and pressure.
Hindi meaning: हक्का-बक्का / घबरा कर उलझन में पड़ जाना
Synonyms: Perplexed, Bewildered, Confounded, Flabbergasted
Antonyms: Unfazed, Composed, Confident, Assured
Example: He was completely <strong>nonplussed</strong> when the interviewer asked an unexpected personal question.
Trick: Jab itne saare ‘plus’ aur minus dekh kar bhi dimaag ka fuse udd jaaye, toh banda nonplussed ho jaata hai.
Hindi meaning: विस्मृति / भुला दिया जाना / अचेत स्थिति
Synonyms: Forgetfulness, Unawareness, Unconsciousness, Nothingness
Antonyms: Awareness, Recognition, Fame, Remembrance
Example: Many great artists died in <strong>obscurity</strong> and their work sank into oblivion for decades.
Trick: Jab mind par itna ‘load’ ho ki sab kuch oblivion mein chala jaaye, matlab sab yaadein total bhul-भुलैया ban kar गायब ho gayi.
Hindi meaning: कड़ी डाँट लगाना / कठोर फटकारना
Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Rebuke, Chide
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment
Example: The teacher decided to <strong>upbraid</strong> the students for not completing their homework on time.
Trick: Jab boss sabke सामने meeting में गलती पर जोर से upbraid करता है, tab lagta hai promotion नहीं, proper डाँट का upgrade मिला है.
Hindi meaning: लुभाकर तरसाना / तड़पाना
Synonyms: Tease, Torment, Tempt, Entice
Antonyms: Satisfy, Fulfill, Gratify, Comfort
Example: The aroma of the food from the kitchen would <strong>tantalize</strong> the hungry children waiting outside.
Trick: Jab samose ki smell aa rahi ho aur paise na ho, aur shopkeeper bas dekh-dekh kar tantalize kare, tab asli तड़प समझ आती है.
Hindi meaning: सुस्ती में समय गंवाना / टहलते हुए देर लगाना
Synonyms: Linger, Loiter, Dally, Procrastinate
Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Rush, Accelerate
Example: If you <strong>dawdle</strong> on the way to school every day, you will eventually start getting late for your classes.
Trick: Jo banda kaam ke time bhi mobile par reels dekh kar dawdle karta rehta hai, uski life ka “deadline” hamesha “late-line” ban jaati hai.
Hindi meaning: कड़ी आलोचना करना / डांटकर फटकारना
Synonyms: Berate, Castigate, Rebuke, Scold
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Approve
Example: The coach publicly <strong>lambasted</strong> the team for their careless performance in the final match.
Trick: Jab boss sabke सामने मीटिंग में लाठी की तरह words se lambaste karta hai, tab महसूस होता है कि ये तो appreciation नहीं, full-on “verbal blast” hai.
Hindi meaning: कठोरता से ठुकराना / उपेक्षा करना
Synonyms: Reject, Snub, Repel, Spurn
Antonyms: Accept, Welcome, Approve, Encourage
Example: She felt hurt when her suggestions were bluntly <strong>rebuffed</strong> in the meeting.
Trick: Jab kisi ka proposal baar-baar rebuff ho jaye, toh friends bolte hain, “Bro, ab self-respect ko reboot kar, usse aur mat chase kar.”
Hindi meaning: किसी पर उपकार करना / मदद करना / बाध्य होना
Synonyms: Help, Accommodate, Assist, Favor
Antonyms: Refuse, Disoblige, Reject, Deny
Example: The host was happy to <strong>oblige</strong> any guest who requested extra help.
Trick: Jab koi friend bolta hai, “Yaar please mera kaam kar de, I’ll be obliged,” samajh lo tumse help ki obligation lag chuki hai.
