10 new English words for 1 December 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: निंदा करना
Synonyms: Condemn, Reprimand, Rebuke, Criticize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Endorse
Example: The committee decided to <strong>censure</strong> the officer for his irresponsible behavior.
Trick: Jab kisi ne galat kaam kiya ho, to uski censure yani sakht ninda karni padti hai.
Hindi meaning: तिरछा
Synonyms: Slanting, Sloping, Inclined, Indirect
Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Perpendicular, Explicit
Example: The politician gave an <strong>oblique</strong> answer instead of addressing the question directly.
Trick: Jab koi baat seedhe bolne ke bajaye tedhe-medhe tareeke se bole, samajh jao uska style oblique hai.
Hindi meaning: बचाना / सुरक्षित करना
Synonyms: Rescue, Recover, Retrieve, Save
Antonyms: Lose, Abandon, Destroy, Damage
Example: Firefighters managed to <strong>salvage</strong> important documents from the burning building.
Trick: Jab bhi koi cheez kharab hone wali ho, use salvage karke bachana hi best option hota hai.
Hindi meaning: टुकड़े-टुकड़े करके हटाना / विघटित करना
Synonyms: Disassemble, Demolish, Break down, Take apart
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build, Restore
Example: The workers had to <strong>dismantle</strong> the old bridge before starting the new construction.
Trick: Jab kisi cheez ko ek-ek part karke hata dete ho, samajh lo tum usko dismantle kar rahe ho.
Hindi meaning: तुरंत और तीखा उत्तर देना
Synonyms: Reply, Respond, Counter, Rejoin
Antonyms: Ask, Question, Request, Agree
Example: When accused of lying, she quickly <strong>retorted</strong> that she had proof for everything she said.
Trick: Jab koi baat chubhe aur tum turant tikha jawab do, to use retort kehte hain.
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Hindi meaning: प्रारंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Initiate, Start, Inaugurate
Antonyms: End, Conclude, Finish, Terminate
Example: The meeting will <strong>commence</strong> at 10 a.m. sharp.
Trick: Exam ka time jab commence ho jata hai, tabhi real tension start hoti hai.
Hindi meaning: उदास / निराश
Synonyms: Disheartened, Downcast, Depressed, Despondent
Antonyms: Cheerful, Elated, Encouraged, Optimistic
Example: After failing the exam, he sat alone in a <strong>dejected</strong> mood, avoiding everyone.
Trick: Jab result kharab aaye aur pura mood off ho jaye, wahi dejected feeling hoti hai.
Hindi meaning: पराया कर देना / दूर कर देना
Synonyms: Estrange, Isolate, Distance, Sever
Antonyms: Reconcile, Unite, Befriend, Engage
Example: His constant criticism started to <strong>alienate</strong> his colleagues at the office.
Trick: Jab tumhara attitude logon ko door karne लगे, samajh lo tum unhe alienate kar रहे हो.
Hindi meaning: उपेक्षित / परित्यक्त
Synonyms: Neglected, Abandoned, Dilapidated, Ruined
Antonyms: Maintained, Cared-for, Preserved, Restored
Example: The <strong>derelict</strong> building at the end of the street has been empty for more than ten years.
Trick: Jo jagah ya cheez bilkul neglect ho kar chor di jaye, woh derelict ban जाती है.
Hindi meaning: अद्भुत / आश्चर्यजनक / अत्यधिक विशाल
Synonyms: Astonishing, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Amazing
Antonyms: Ordinary, Insignificant, Mediocre, Unimpressive
Example: The team’s <strong>stupendous</strong> performance in the final match left the audience speechless.
Trick: Jo cheez dekhkar sirf yahi nikle – “Yaar, ye toh stupendous hai!” matlab wo normal nahi, bilkul extraordinary hai.
