20 new English words for 28 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.
Hindi meaning: खाल उतारना
Synonyms: Skin, Excoriate, Rebuke, Castigate
Antonyms: Cover, Awning, Bark
Example: He was <strong>flayed</strong> the media for his thoughtless comments.
Hindi meaning: बावजूद
Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of
Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire
Example: He laughed <strong>despite</strong> himself.
Hindi meaning: निरोधक
Synonyms: Block, Clog, Choke, Barricade
Antonyms: Clear, Advance, Allow, Encourage
Example: A large tree <strong>obstructed</strong> the road.
Hindi meaning: चाह
Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning
Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness
Example: She talked about her hopes and <strong>aspirations</strong>.
Hindi meaning: मज़ाक
Synonyms: Ridicule, Derision, Jeering, Sneering
Antonyms: Flattery, Adulation, Applause, Approbation
Example: A complete <strong>mockery</strong> was made of the procedures.
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Hindi meaning: पराजित करना
Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted
Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed
Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> the door in my face.
Hindi meaning: जमा करना
Synonyms: Collect, Gather, Plumb, Parallel
Antonyms: Disperse, Distribute, Divide, Scatter
Example: The beach is <strong>raked</strong> and cleaned daily.
Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun
Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve
Example: They <strong>boycotted</strong> the city's bus system.
Hindi meaning: रिहा
Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver
Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold
Example: Rebels fought to <strong>liberate</strong> the country.
Hindi meaning: अपील करना
Synonyms: Call, Plead, Beg, Sue
Antonyms: Reply, Denial, Disavowal, Disclaimer
Example: He said they would <strong>appeal</strong> against the decision.
Hindi meaning: अभिषेक करना
Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute
Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish
Example: The new President will be <strong>inaugurated</strong> on January 20.
Hindi meaning: सुधारना
Synonyms: Redecorate, Refurbish, Revamp, Recondition
Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Ruin
Example: It's an old factory that has been <strong>renovated</strong> as office space.
Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic
Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace
Example: Few struck such an <strong>imposing</strong> figure, either.
Hindi meaning: पुनः विकास करना
Synonyms: Redesign, Remodel, Modernize, Revise
Antonyms: Dismantle, Dismember, Strike, Demount
Example: The city has plans to <strong>redevelop</strong> the neighborhood.
Hindi meaning: पदाधिकारी
Synonyms: Notable, Luminary, Personage, Worthy
Antonyms: Nonentity, Nobody
Example: The dinner was attended by many foreign <strong>dignitaries</strong>.
Hindi meaning: उपस्थित
Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding
Antonyms: Abandoned, Desecrated, Forgotten, Unnoticed.
Example: She <strong>attends</strong> a school in the city.
Hindi meaning: निर्भर
Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen
Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned
Example: Our plans are <strong>contingent</strong> on the weather.
Hindi meaning: विकास
Synonyms: Flatten, Unfurl, Unravel, Extend
Antonyms: Expanding, Unfurling, Folding, Closing
Example: He watched her expression as she <strong>unfolded</strong> the letter.
Hindi meaning: ध्यान
Synonyms: Awareness, Notice, Observation, Consciousness
Antonyms: Disregard, Indifference, Laziness, Lethargy
Example: We focused our <strong>attention</strong> on this particular poem.
Hindi meaning: घर
Synonyms: Property, Site, Establishment, Office
Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection, Fact
Example: There is a kitchen on the <strong>premises</strong>.
