20 new English words for 23 January 2023, 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 Suspension (noun)

Suspension - The action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended.

The action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended.

Hindi meaning: निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his <strong>suspension</strong> from the team.

2 Sabotaging (verb)

Sabotaging - An act or process tending to hamper or hurt.

An act or process tending to hamper or hurt.

Hindi meaning: बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple

Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate.

Example: They <strong>sabotaged</strong> the enemy's oil fields.

3 Petitions (noun)

Petitions - A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Hindi meaning: याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Entreat, Implore, Solicit

Antonyms: Maleficence, Non-Involvement, Non-Engagement, Disapproval.

Example: She filed a <strong>petition</strong> for divorce.

4 Allege (verb)

Allege - Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Claim, Assert, Declare, State.

Antonyms: Deny, Oppose, Contradict, Renounce

Example: He <strong>alleged</strong> that the mayor has accepted bribes.

5 Pandemonium (noun)

Pandemonium - Wild and noisy disorder or confusion.

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion.

Hindi meaning: कोलाहल

Synonyms: Bedlam, Chaos, Madness, Uproar.

Antonyms: Silence, Peace, Calm, Order.

Example: There was <strong>pandemonium</strong> in court as the judge gave his summing up.

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6 Adjournment (noun)

Adjournment - An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

Hindi meaning: स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has<strong> adjourned</strong> the meeting.

7 Embroiled (verb)

Embroiled - Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Hindi meaning: झगड़ा

Synonyms: Involve, Entangle, Ensnare, Enmesh.

Antonyms: Aid, Arrange, Assist, Calm.

Example: His stand on this issue has <strong>embroiled</strong> him in controversy.

8 Bureaucracy (noun)

Bureaucracy - A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Hindi meaning: नौकरशाही

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the <strong>bureaucracy</strong> works.

9 Impeding (verb)

Impeding - Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Obstruct, Hamper, Delay, Disrupt.

Antonyms: Gone, Past, Distant, Later.

Example: We need to challenge the laws that <strong>impede</strong> progress.

10 Conspiracy (noun)

Conspiracy - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted <strong>conspiracy</strong> to commit arson.

11 Surveillance (noun)

Surveillance - Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Hindi meaning: निगरानी

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by <strong>surveillance</strong> video cameras.

12 Withholding (noun)

Withholding - Refusal to give something that is due or desired.

Refusal to give something that is due or desired.

Hindi meaning: रोक कर रखना

Synonyms: Hold Back, Stop, Retain, Hide.

Antonyms: Release, Relinquish, Accord, Expose

Example: She was accused of <strong>withholding</strong> evidence.

13 Litigation (noun)

Litigation - The process of taking legal action.

The process of taking legal action.

Hindi meaning: मुकदमे बाजी

Synonyms: Lawsuit, Case, Action, Cause.

Antonyms: Acquittal, Happiness, Peace.

Example: The alleged victims have elected to pursue <strong>litigation</strong>.

14 Centralised (verb)

Centralised - Concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority.

Concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority.

Hindi meaning: केंद्रीकृत

Synonyms: Concentrate, Consolidate, Amalgamate, Condense

Antonyms: Disperse, Devolve, Spread.

Example: All shipping operations have been <strong>centralized</strong> at the Miami office.

15 Enforcement (noun)

Enforcement - The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

16 Solicitor (noun)

Solicitor - A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters.

A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters.

Hindi meaning: वकील

Synonyms: Lawyer, Advocate, Attorney, Legal Practitioner

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Help

Example: Her <strong>solicitor</strong> said she may take legal action.

17 Affidavit (noun)

Affidavit - A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

Hindi meaning: शपथपत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.

Example: The individual has provided a written <strong>affidavit</strong> to a lawyer confirming this.

18 Interception (noun)

Interception - The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination.

The action or fact of preventing someone or something from continuing to a destination.

Hindi meaning: पाबंदी

Synonyms: Interference, Stopping, Interfering With, Interposing.

Antonyms: Miss, Drop, Fumble, Release

Example: Detectives have been <strong>intercepting</strong> her mail.

19 Safeguards (noun)

Safeguards - A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

Hindi meaning: अल्पसंख्यक वर्ग

Synonyms: Protection, Defence, Guard, Shelter

Antonyms: Defend, Guard, Protect, Shield.

Example: The new law has <strong>safeguards</strong> to protect the rights of citizens.

20 Scrutinize (verb)

Scrutinize - Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Hindi meaning: जांचना

Synonyms: Inspect, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Misunderstand

Example: I closely <strong>scrutinized</strong> my opponent's every move.

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