10 new English words for 30 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 Slight (adjective)

Slight - Small in degree

Small in degree

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा

Synonyms: Modest, Minute, Inappreciable, Imperceptible

Antonyms: Big, Considerable, Important, Large

Example: There is a <strong>slight</strong> chance of rain.

2 Instilling (verb)

Instilling - Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.

Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.

Hindi meaning: दोहरा-दोहरा कर शिक्षा देना

Synonyms: Inculcate, Implant, Infuse, Ingrain

Antonyms: Neglect, Dislodge, Halt, Stop

Example: They have <strong>instilled</strong> a love of music in their children.

3 Severe (adjective)

Severe - Intense

Intense

Hindi meaning: गंभीर

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused <strong>severe</strong> damage to the roof.

4 Intensive (adjective)

Intensive - Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time

Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time

Hindi meaning: गहन

Synonyms: Concentrated, Rigorous, Exhaustive, Concerted

Antonyms: Superficial, Cursory, Partial

Example: The training was <strong>intensive</strong> and the learning curve was steep.

5 Sighted (adjective)

Sighted - Not blind

Not blind

Hindi meaning: देखे

Synonyms: Glimpse, See, Spy, Notice

Antonyms: Blind, Unalert, Unperceptive, Nearsighted

Example: Three days before these tempests commenced they <strong>sighted</strong> the capitana, but never saw her again.

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6 Conglomerate (noun)

Conglomerate - A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together.

A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together.

Hindi meaning: संगुटिका

Synonyms: Mixture, Mingling, Combination, Amalgamation

Antonyms: Like, Same, Similar, Unvaried

Example: People conglomerated in the downtown streets for an impromptu victory celebration over the years the town's discarded junk <strong>conglomerated</strong> at the bottom of the river.

7 Stewarded (verb)

Stewarded - (Of an official) Supervise arrangements or keep order at (a large public event).

(Of an official) Supervise arrangements or keep order at (a large public event).

Hindi meaning: प्रबंधक

Synonyms: Managed, Supervised, Handled, Operated

Antonyms: Refuse, Be Original, Differ, Imbalance

Example: He took all the shop <strong>stewards</strong> away for the day.

8 Hedge (noun)

Hedge - A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.

A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.

Hindi meaning: बाड़ा

Synonyms: Fence, Windbreak, Barrier, Boundary

Antonyms: Absolute, Certainty, Continue, Decide

Example: She <strong>hedged</strong> when she was asked to support the campaign.

9 Malicious (adjective)

Malicious - Characterized by malice

Characterized by malice

Hindi meaning: दुर्भावनापूर्ण

Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Hostile, Bitter

Antonyms: Benevolent, Assisting, Decent, Forgiving

Example: The referee said there was no <strong>malicious</strong> intent.

10 Malfeasance (noun)

Malfeasance - An act that is illegal and causes physical or monetary harm to someone else

An act that is illegal and causes physical or monetary harm to someone else

Hindi meaning: दुराचार

Synonyms: Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Misbehavior, Crime

Antonyms: Behavior, Manners, Obedience, Impropriety

Example: Two officials were dismissed by the bank for <strong>malfeasance</strong>, a scapegoat gesture.

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