20 new English words for 31 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: ध्वस्त
Synonyms: Destroy, Flatten, Raze, Topple
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce
Example: The old factory was <strong>demolished</strong> to make way for a new parking lot.
Hindi meaning: उपेक्षित
Synonyms: Abandon, Forsake, Mistreated, Abandoned
Antonyms: Cherish, Look After, Neat, Clean
Example: The building has been <strong>neglected</strong> for years.
Hindi meaning: निवासी
Synonyms: Denizen, Habitant, Indweller, Inhabitant.
Antonyms: Nonresident, Stranger, Introvert, Withholder
Example: The number of city dwellers is <strong>growing</strong>.
Hindi meaning: लाभार्थियों
Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient
Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor
Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole <strong>beneficiary</strong> of her death.
Hindi meaning: ढेर
Synonyms: Stack, Mass, Mound, Quantity
Antonyms: Ditch, Individual, Lack, Little
Example: He dumped the grass clippings into the compost <strong>heap</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: कल्याण
Synonyms: Health, Happiness, Comfort, Security
Antonyms: Hardship, Something, Blockage
Example: He wants to do away with <strong>welfare</strong>.
Hindi meaning: बिगड़ी
Synonyms: Worsen, Decline, Degenerate, Decay
Antonyms: Improve, Approve, Elevate, Grow
Example: The weather gradually <strong>deteriorated</strong> as the day went on.
Hindi meaning: आवंटन
Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant
Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection
Example: The settlers were given large <strong>allotments.</strong>
Hindi meaning: अनुचित
Synonyms: Unqualified, Incompetent, Disentitled, Unavailable
Antonyms: Appropriate, Qualified, Ready, Suitable
Example: She was <strong>ineligible</strong> for the contest.
Hindi meaning: खाली
Synonyms: Evacuate, Quit, Abandon, Relinquish
Antonyms: Occupy, Inhabit, Allow, Approve
Example: The police told everyone to <strong>vacate</strong> the premises.
Hindi meaning: तोड़-फोड़
Synonyms: Deface, Demolish, Raze, Smash
Antonyms: Aid, Advancement, Advice
Example: Our car was <strong>vandalized</strong> in the parking lot.
Hindi meaning: विरोध करना
Synonyms: Object, Dissent, Kick, Complain
Antonyms: Acquiesce, Agree, Forget, Support
Example: We <strong>protested</strong> about the changes for a long time, but in the end we had to submit.
Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी
Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic
Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious
Example: The park is also home to <strong>indigenous</strong> tribes.
Hindi meaning: गठबंधन
Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation
Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution
Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.
Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठित
Synonyms: Reputable, Distinguished, Respected, Estimable
Antonyms: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble
Example: It's one of the most <strong>prestigious</strong> schools in the country.
Hindi meaning: शपथ
Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm
Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach
Example: From that day on, she <strong>vowed</strong> never to trust him again.
Hindi meaning: संधि
Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat
Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance
Example: We need to form a closer <strong>alliance</strong> between government and industry.
Hindi meaning: चुनाव लड़ा
Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned
Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet
Example: It will have a <strong>contested</strong> election for executive director.
Hindi meaning: धोखा
Synonyms: Abandon, Deceive, Forsake, Mislead
Antonyms: Devotion, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Frankness
Example: They <strong>betrayed</strong> their country by selling its secrets to other governments.
Hindi meaning: नक्काशी
Synonyms: Sculpt, Chisel, Chip, Slash
Antonyms: Erase, Combine, Unite, Increase
Example: I picked up a piece of wood and started <strong>carving</strong>.
