20 new English words for 26 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 Empathized (verb)

Empathized - Understand and share the feelings of another.

Understand and share the feelings of another.

Hindi meaning: सहानुभूति

Synonyms: Identify, Commune, Sympathize, Understand

Antonyms: Upset, Discourage, Worry, Demoralize

Example: I clearly <strong>empathize</strong> with the people who live in those neighborhoods.

2 Plight (noun)

Plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Hindi meaning: दुर्दशा

Synonyms: Predicament, Trouble, Difficulty, Extremity

Antonyms: Disengagement, Break, Divorce, Separation

Example: We are all concerned with the <strong>plight</strong> of the under-developed areas of the world.

3 Pitched (verb)

Pitched - sloping and not flat.

sloping and not flat.

Hindi meaning: ढलवाँ

Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Hurl

Antonyms: Straight, Even, Level, Uniform

Example: Straight, Even, Level, Uniform

4 Militants (noun)

Militants - a militant person.

a militant person.

Hindi meaning: उग्रवादी

Synonyms: activist, extremist, radical, enthusiast

Antonyms: restrained, apathetic, centrist, conservative

Example: The group has taken a <strong>militant</strong> position on the abortion issue and is refusing to compromise.

5 Meted (verb)

Meted - dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.

dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.

Hindi meaning: हद

Synonyms: dispense, apportion, distribute, issue

Antonyms: appear, arrive, cool, freeze.

Example: Huge fines were <strong>meted</strong> out as punishment.

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6 Delegation (noun)

Delegation - A body of delegates or representatives.

A body of delegates or representatives.

Hindi meaning: सौंपना

Synonyms: deputation, delegacy, legation, commission

Antonyms: prohibition, interdiction, proscription, refusal

Example: We sent a <strong>delegation</strong> of four people to visit their church.

7 Forgiveness (noun)

Forgiveness - The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.

The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.

Hindi meaning: क्षमा

Synonyms: pardon, absolution, exoneration, remission

Antonyms: punishment, penalty, retribution, censure

Example: I thank you and ask <strong>forgiveness</strong>.

8 Steering (noun)

Steering - The action of steering a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.

The action of steering a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.

Hindi meaning: परिचालक

Synonyms: guide, direct, manoeuvre, navigate

Antonyms: discourage, disperse, dissuade, divide

Example: The car was <strong>steering</strong> right at us.

9 Revocation (noun)

Revocation - The official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise

The official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise

Hindi meaning: प्रतिसंहरण

Synonyms: abrogation, cancellation, repeal, repudiation

Antonyms: approval, acquiescence, assent.

Example: He faces permanent <strong>revocation</strong> of his privileges.

10 Discouraged (adjective)

Discouraged - Having lost confidence or enthusiasm

Having lost confidence or enthusiasm

Hindi meaning: हतोसात्हि

Synonyms: dishearten, dispirit, demoralize, depress

Antonyms: encourage, hearten, encouraged, optimistic

Example: We were <strong>discouraged</strong> by their lack of enthusiasm.

11 Immigrant (noun)

Immigrant - A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

Hindi meaning: आप्रवासी

Synonyms: Newcomer, Settler, Incomer, Outsider

Antonyms: Citizen, Nonimmigrant, Resident, Native

Example: Millions of <strong>immigrants</strong> came to America from Europe in the 19th century.

12 Significantly (adverb)

Significantly - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially.

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

13 Transferees (noun)

Transferees - A person to whom something is transferred or conveyed.

A person to whom something is transferred or conveyed.

Hindi meaning: बदली

Synonyms: Transferor, Transfer, Assignor, Lessor

Antonyms: Stranger, Introvert, Withholder, Male

Example: The <strong>transferee</strong>, that is, the recipient of the policy, will assume all the transferor's rights and obligations under the contracts.

14 Scrambling (noun)

Scrambling - The action of scrambling up or over rough or steep ground, especially as a leisure activity.

The action of scrambling up or over rough or steep ground, especially as a leisure activity.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष

Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble

Antonyms: Dawdle, Crawl, Amble, Stroll.

Example: We <strong>scrambled</strong> up the hill.

15 Stipulated (verb)

Stipulated - Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिज्ञा करना

Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require, Prescribe

Antonyms: Break, Calculate, Confuse, Decline

Example: The cease-fire was <strong>stipulated</strong> by the treaty.

16 Circumstances (noun)

Circumstances - A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Hindi meaning: हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a <strong>circumstance</strong> in which I would do that.

17 Devastating (adjective)

Devastating - Highly destructive or damaging

Highly destructive or damaging

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

18 Consequences (noun)

Consequences - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

19 Termination (noun)

Termination - The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated.

The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated.

Hindi meaning: सीमा

Synonyms: Ending, Closing, Conclusion, Finish

Antonyms: Start, Beginning, Intolerance, Impatience

Example: His contract was <strong>terminated</strong> last month.

20 Brutal (adjective)

Brutal - Savagely violent.

Savagely violent.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Savage, Cruel, Vicious, Ferocious

Antonyms: Gentle, Humane, Calm, Courteous

Example: The traffic was <strong>brutal</strong> on the way to work.

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