20 new English words for 5 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 Enhancing (verb)

Enhancing - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

2 Regime (noun)

Regime - A government, especially an authoritarian one.

A government, especially an authoritarian one.

Hindi meaning: प्रशासन

Synonyms: Rule, Reign, Dominion, Sovereignty

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Subservience, Acquiescence

Example: The new <strong>regime</strong> is sure to fall.

3 Burden (noun)

Burden - A load, typically a heavy one.

A load, typically a heavy one.

Hindi meaning: बोझ

Synonyms: Load, Cargo, Freight, Weight

Antonyms: Alleviation, Relief, Mitigation, Abatement

Example: His illness has placed a huge financial <strong>burden</strong> on the family.

4 Surcharges (noun)

Surcharges - An additional charge or payment.

An additional charge or payment.

Hindi meaning: अधिभार

Synonyms: Expense, Payment, Surtax, Tax

Antonyms: Undercharge

Example: <strong>Surcharges</strong> are applied to people who are late in paying the tax due on their self-assessment.

5 Concessional (adjective)

Concessional - Offered at a better rate than usual, for example at a lower rate of tax or a higher rate of an allowance

Offered at a better rate than usual, for example at a lower rate of tax or a higher rate of an allowance

Hindi meaning: रिआयती

Synonyms: Arrangement, Settlement, Deal, Understanding

Antonyms: Denial, Refusal, Repudiation, Disavowal

Example: We are waiting for his <strong>concession</strong> of the election.

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6 Aimed (verb)

Aimed - Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Hindi meaning: उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Point, Direct, Train, Sight

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He <strong>aimed</strong> the gun carefully before shooting.

7 Rectifying (verb)

Rectifying - Put right

Put right

Hindi meaning: सुधार

Synonyms: Revise, Remedy, Repair, Fix

Antonyms: Corrupt, Harm, Hurt, Injure

Example: The hotel management promised to <strong>rectify</strong> the problem/situation.

8 Encouraging (adjective)

Encouraging - Giving someone support or confidence; supportive.

Giving someone support or confidence; supportive.

Hindi meaning: उत्साहजनक

Synonyms: Hearten, Cheer, Uplift, Inspire

Antonyms: Discourage, Discouraging, Unsupportive

Example: They <strong>encouraged</strong> us in our work.

9 Exemption (noun)

Exemption - The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Hindi meaning: छूट

Synonyms: Immunity, Exception, Dispensation, Indemnity

Antonyms: Accountability, Answerability, Liability, Responsibility

Example: They were granted <strong>exemptions</strong> from military service.

10 Specified (verb)

Specified - Identify clearly and definitely.

Identify clearly and definitely.

Hindi meaning: निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: State, Name, Identify, Define

Antonyms: Inferred, Implied, Implicit, Vague

Example: The loan must be repaid within a <strong>specified</strong> period/by a specified date.

11 Slams (verb)

Slams - Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly

Hindi meaning: ज़ोर से बंद करना

Synonyms: Bang, Crash, Smash, Thump

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Flatter, Help

Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> the door in my face.

12 Accused (noun)

Accused - A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

Hindi meaning: आरोपी

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Absolve, Clear, Exonerate, Acquitted

Example: He was <strong>accused</strong> of stealing the money.

13 Encompassing (verb)

Encompassing - Surround and have or hold within.

Surround and have or hold within.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Surround, Enclose, Ring, Encircle

Antonyms: Free, Release, Unloose, Exclude

Example: The extra services <strong>encompass</strong> a wide range of special interests.

14 Unemployment (noun)

Unemployment - The condition of one who is capable of working, actively seeking work, but unable to find any work.

The condition of one who is capable of working, actively seeking work, but unable to find any work.

Hindi meaning: बेरोजगारी

Synonyms: Removal, Dismissal, Firing, Severance

Antonyms: Active, Busy, Working, Occupied

Example: My <strong>unemployment</strong> lasted about six months.

15 Misleading (adjective)

Misleading - Giving the wrong idea or impression.

Giving the wrong idea or impression.

Hindi meaning: भ्रामक

Synonyms: Deceptive, Confusing, Deceiving, Equivocal

Antonyms: Accurate, Correct, Frank, Honest

Example: It would be <strong>misleading</strong> to say that we were friends.

16 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

17 Lauding (verb)

Lauding - Praise (a person or their achievements) highly.

Praise (a person or their achievements) highly.

Hindi meaning: प्रशंसा करना

Synonyms: Praise, Extol, Hail, Applaud

Antonyms: Blame, Criticize, Denounce, Castigate

Example: We are <strong>lauding</strong> our manufacturers for increasing our exports.

18 Debt (noun)

Debt - A sum of money that is owed or due.

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Hindi meaning: ऋृण

Synonyms: Bill, Account, Tally, Dues

Antonyms: Asset, Cash, Excess, Profit

Example: I am deep/heavily in <strong>debt</strong>.

19 Successive (adjective)

Successive - Following one another or following others.

Following one another or following others.

Hindi meaning: क्रमिक

Synonyms: Consecutive, Straight, Solid, Sequential

Antonyms: Rarely, Seldom, Infrequently, Uncommonly

Example: It was the team's fourth <strong>successive</strong> defeat.

20 Drown (verb)

Drown - Die through submersion in and inhalation of water.

Die through submersion in and inhalation of water.

Hindi meaning: डुबकर मरना

Synonyms: Douse, Drench, Engulf, Flood

Antonyms: Dry, Increase, Underwhelm, Ascend

Example: He <strong>drowned</strong> in a boating accident.

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