20 new English words for 2 February 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 References (noun)

References - The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a <strong>reference</strong> when she applied for the job.

2 Latter (adjective)

Latter - Occurring or situated nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.

Occurring or situated nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.

Hindi meaning: बाद वाला

Synonyms: Later, Hindmost, Closing, End

Antonyms: Beginning, First, Initial, Introductory

Example: I found the <strong>latter</strong> half of the play a little tedious.

3 Mandate (noun)

Mandate - An official order or commission to do something.

An official order or commission to do something.

Hindi meaning: शासनादेश

Synonyms: Authorization, Command, Decree, Directive

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question

Example: Royal <strong>mandates</strong> must be obeyed.

4 Standalone (adjective)

Standalone - Able to operate independently of other hardware or software.

Able to operate independently of other hardware or software.

Hindi meaning: खुद को सावित करना

Synonyms: Separate, Single, Discrete, Freestanding

Antonyms: Accompanied, Inhabited, Elated, Inactivity

Example: It was not <strong>standalone</strong> funding.

5 Extended (adjective)

Extended - Made larger

Made larger

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

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6 Deliberate (adjective)

Deliberate - Done consciously and intentionally.

Done consciously and intentionally.

Hindi meaning: सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned

Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless

Example: She spoke in a clear, <strong>deliberate</strong> manner/way.

7 Ideally (adverb)

Ideally - Preferably

Preferably

Hindi meaning: आदर्श

Synonyms: Admirably, Correctly, Exquisitely, Flawlessly

Antonyms: Imperfectly, Badly, Inadequately, Insufficiently

Example: His skills made him <strong>ideally</strong> suited for the job.

8 Existence (noun)

Existence - The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The <strong>existence</strong> of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

9 Mechanism (noun)

Mechanism - A system of parts working together in a machine

A system of parts working together in a machine

Hindi meaning: तंत्र

Synonyms: Apparatus, Machine, Appliance, Tool

Antonyms: Inactivity, Derestrict, Powerlessness, Unrestraint

Example: A bomb has been detonated by a special <strong>mechanism</strong>.

10 Revisit (verb)

Revisit - Come back to or visit again.

Come back to or visit again.

Hindi meaning: फिर से आना

Synonyms: Reconsider, Review, Reexamine, Reevaluate

Antonyms: Defend, Maintain, Uphold, Assert

Example: He <strong>revisited</strong> his old house.

11 Negotiating (verb)

Negotiating - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

12 Hurdle (noun)

Hurdle - One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high <strong>hurdles</strong>.

13 Disunited (adjective)

Disunited - Lacking unity.

Lacking unity.

Hindi meaning: एकजुट न हो सके

Synonyms: Separated, Split, Divided, Parted

Antonyms: Coherent, Connected, Contiguous, Jointed

Example: The rebels seem to be increasingly <strong>disunited</strong>.

14 Stakeout (noun)

Stakeout - A period of secret surveillance of a building or an area by police in order to observe someone's activities.

A period of secret surveillance of a building or an area by police in order to observe someone's activities.

Hindi meaning: पुलिस की निगरानी

Synonyms: Observance, Patrol, Attention, Awareness

Antonyms: Carelessness, Ignorance, Neglect, Negligence

Example: The drug deal was witnessed during a <strong>stakeout</strong> of the building.

15 Neutralizing (verb)

Neutralizing - Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Counteract, Offset, Counterbalance, Counterpoise

Antonyms: : Aid, Approve, Encourage, Establish.

Example: The soldiers tried to <strong>neutralize</strong> the attack by dividing the invading army.

16 Ensuring (verb)

Ensuring - Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Hindi meaning: सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to <strong>ensure</strong> the safety of its employees.

17 Enthusiastic (adjective)

Enthusiastic - Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Eager, Fervent, Zealous, Passionate

Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested

Example: I'm not wildly <strong>enthusiastic</strong> about your latest idea.

18 Articulating (verb)

Articulating - Pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly.

Pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly.

Hindi meaning: अभिव्यक्त

Synonyms: Pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly. (अभिव्यक्त)

Antonyms: Inarticulate, Misrepresented, Unclear, Unintelligible

Example: I found myself unable to <strong>articulate</strong> my feelings.

19 Pertinent (adjective)

Pertinent - Relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter

Hindi meaning: उचित

Synonyms: Relevant, Apposite, Appropriate, Suitable

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Improper, Inapplicable

Example: She had asked some <strong>pertinent</strong> questions.

20 Dignitary (noun)

Dignitary - A person considered to be important because of high rank or office.

A person considered to be important because of high rank or office.

Hindi meaning: गणमान्य अतिथि

Synonyms: Celebrity, Luminary, VIP, Bigwig

Antonyms: Nonentity, Nobody

Example: I desired him to accompany me to call on this <strong>dignitary</strong>, but he did not seem at all anxious for the job.

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