20 new English words for 29 January 2026, 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: आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Attribute, Credit, Impute, Assign
Antonyms: Deny, Disclaim, Disavow, Repudiate
Example: The committee ascribed the delay to poor planning.
Trick: Ascribe = assign ka scribe — kisi bhi cheez ka reason kisi aur ko assign (ascribe) kar dena.
Hindi meaning: डाँटना
Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Chide, Rebuke
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Commend
Example: The coach berated the players for their careless mistakes.
Trick: Berate = be rude and rate — kisi ko gusse me rude tarike se rate/criticize karna.
Hindi meaning: धक्का देना
Synonyms: Shove, Push, Bump, Nudge
Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Support, Hold
Example: People began to jostle each other to get a better view.
Trick: Jostle = just elbow — bheed me bas elbow maar-maar ke aage badhna.
Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना
Synonyms: Block, Hinder, Impede, Hamper
Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Aid, Clear
Example: A fallen tree obstructed the road and stopped traffic.
Trick: Obstruct = object + truck — jaise road par truck khada karke rasta block kar de.
Hindi meaning: असभ्य
Synonyms: Rude, Crude, Boorish, Impolite
Antonyms: Polite, Refined, Courteous, Cultured
Example: His uncouth remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Trick: Uncouth = un-court — court jaisi tehzeeb nahi, matlab manners nahi.
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Hindi meaning: रोक कर रखना
Synonyms: Retain, Keep back, Refrain from giving, Suppress
Antonyms: Give, Grant, Release, Disclose
Example: The company decided to withhold the report until the investigation was complete.
Trick: Withhold = with + hold — cheez ko apne paas hold karke rakhna, kisi ko na dena.
Hindi meaning: ईर्ष्या करना / अनिच्छा से देना
Synonyms: Resent, Envy, Grudge, Object to
Antonyms: Appreciate, Welcome, Grant, Offer
Example: I don’t begrudge her success, but I wish I had the same chance.
Trick: Begrudge = be + grudge — jab tum bekaar me grudge rakh lo aur kisi ki khushi dekh kar jalne lago.
Hindi meaning: कम होना / शांत होना / धँस जाना
Synonyms: Abate, Diminish, Ease, Wane
Antonyms: Intensify, Escalate, Increase, Rise
Example: The pain began to subside after taking the medicine.
Trick: Subside = sub + side — cheez ka level neeche side chala jana, yani intensity down ho jana.
Hindi meaning: संक्षिप्त करना
Synonyms: Shorten, Condense, Abridge, Contract
Antonyms: Expand, Lengthen, Elaborate, Extend
Example: The editor asked her to abbreviate the long title.
Trick: Abbreviate = a brief — jab cheez ko brief (short) banana ho, usse abbreviate kar do.
Hindi meaning: षड्यंत्र करना
Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Collude, Intrigue
Antonyms: Cooperate, Help, Assist, Support
Example: The two men conspired to cheat the company.
Trick: Conspire = con log milke secretly spire/plan banate hain — yani chhupke sajish karna.
Hindi meaning: टहलना
Synonyms: Stroll, Roam, Wander, Amble
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Halt, Stop
Example: After dinner, they decided to perambulate through the quiet streets.
Trick: Per-ambul-ate = ambul (walk) yaad rakho; jab mood fresh karna ho, bas perambulate kar lo—walk around calmly.
Hindi meaning: भस्म करना
Synonyms: Burn, Cremate, Scorch, Char
Antonyms: Extinguish, Preserve, Save, Protect
Example: The hospital uses special equipment to incinerate medical waste safely.
Trick: Incinerate = inside se cinder (raakh) bana dena; matlab itna jala do ki ashes hi bachhe.
Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थता करना
Synonyms: Mediate, Intervene, Advocate, Plead
Antonyms: Ignore, Abandon, Oppose, Hinder
Example: She decided to intercede to calm both sides and prevent an argument.
Trick: Inter + cede = beech me jaa kar (inter) help karna; jab do log lad rahe ho, tu intercede karke matter solve kar de.
Hindi meaning: बीच में रखना/हस्तक्षेप करना
Synonyms: Insert, Intervene, Interject, Meddle
Antonyms: Withdraw, Refrain, Remove, Step aside
Example: The security guard had to interpose himself between the two fighters.
Trick: Interpose = inter (between) + pose (place); jab bhi koi beech me place ya intervene kare, yaad karo interpose.
Hindi meaning: पूर्वधारणा करना
Synonyms: Assume, Imply, Take for granted, Postulate
Antonyms: Doubt, Question, Deny, Disbelieve
Example: The plan presupposes that everyone will cooperate fully.
Trick: Pre + suppose = pehle se maan lena; bina proof ke agar tu pehle hi assume kar le, wahi presuppose hai.
Hindi meaning: पुनर्जीवित करना
Synonyms: Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore, Energize
Antonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Drain, Deteriorate
Example: The new policies aim to revitalize the local economy.
Trick: Re + vital = dobara vital (energetic) banana; jab energy down ho, kuch aisa karo jo tumhe revitalize kar de.
Hindi meaning: निष्पक्ष/स्वार्थरहित
Synonyms: Impartial, Unbiased, Objective, Neutral
Antonyms: Biased, Partial, Interested, Prejudiced
Example: The committee needed a disinterested observer to judge the dispute fairly.
Trick: Disinterested = not excited ; it means no personal interest in outcome—an impartial judge is disinterested.
Hindi meaning: निर्देशात्मक/आदेशात्मक
Synonyms: Directive, Authoritative, Dogmatic, Instructional
Antonyms: Descriptive, Flexible, Optional, Suggestive
Example: The guide is too prescriptive and leaves little room for creativity.
Trick: Prescriptive = prescription jaisa; jaise doctor ka prescription tumhe exact batata hai kya karna hai, waise hi prescriptive rules exact instructions dete hain.
Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक/असंयमित
Synonyms: Excessive, Extreme, Overblown, Unrestrained
Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Measured, Restrained
Example: His immoderate spending quickly led to serious debt.
Trick: Immoderate = not moderate; jab control na ho aur sab kuch over ho jaye, woh immoderate hota hai.
Hindi meaning: वेतनभोगी
Synonyms: Salaried, Paid, Compensated, Remunerated
Antonyms: Unpaid, Volunteer, Gratuitous, Uncompensated
Example: He worked as a stipendiary officer for the local administration.
Trick: Stipendiary = stipend wala; jisko fixed stipend/salary milta ho, woh stipendiary hota hai.
