20 new English words for 8 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 Acquittal (noun)

Acquittal - A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

Hindi meaning: दोषमुक्ति

Synonyms: Absolution, Clearing, Exoneration, Exculpate

Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Condemn

Example: The case resulted in <strong>acquittal</strong> of the defendant.

2 Slaughter (verb)

Slaughter - Kill (animals) for food.

Kill (animals) for food.

Hindi meaning: वध

Synonyms: Destruction, Extermination, Liquidation, Slaying

Antonyms: Emancipation, Freeing, Extrication, Salvation

Example: Thousands of people were <strong>slaughtered</strong> during the conflict.

3 Presumed (verb)

Presumed - Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

Hindi meaning: परिकल्पित

Synonyms: Assume, Suppose, Imagine, Take It

Antonyms: Abstain, Calculate, Disbelieve, Disregard

Example: I <strong>presume</strong> (that) the car was very expensive.

4 Accusations (noun)

Accusations - A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

Hindi meaning: आरोपों

Synonyms: Allegation, Charge, Claim, Assertion

Antonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Assent

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

5 Collusion (noun)

Collusion - Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others.

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others.

Hindi meaning: आपसी साँठ - गाँठ

Synonyms: Conspiracy, Connivance, Complicity, Intrigue

Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness, Faithfulness, Ignorance

Example: The companies were accused of acting in <strong>collusion</strong> to fix prices.

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6 Conviction (noun)

Conviction - A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

Hindi meaning: दोषसिद्धि

Synonyms: Confidence, Faith, Feeling, Principle

Antonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Disbelief, Unbelief

Example: She had a firm <strong>conviction</strong> that they would meet again in the hereafter.

7 Predominantly (adverb)

Predominantly - Mainly

Mainly

Hindi meaning: मुख्य रूप से

Synonyms: Chiefly, Principally, Primarily

Antonyms: Minorly, Subordinately, Unimportantly

Example: The landscape has remained <strong>predominantly</strong> rural in appearance.

8 Abysmally (adverb)

Abysmally - In an extremely bad way

In an extremely bad way

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Abominable, Atrocious, Awful, Dreadful

Antonyms: Infinite, Low

Example: They have failed <strong>abysmally</strong> to answer that central question in these debates.

9 Prosecution (noun)

Prosecution - The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग पक्ष

Synonyms: Arraign, Indict, Litigate, Sue

Antonyms: Defeat, Failure, Neglect

Example: A number of <strong>prosecutions</strong> have taken place under the new regulations, and penalties have been inflicted.

10 Conducted (noun)

Conducted - An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

Hindi meaning: संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Misdirected, Vagrant, Wandering

Example: The police are <strong>conducting</strong> an investigation into last week's robbery.

11 Disbursal (noun)

Disbursal - The act of paying out money especially from a fund

The act of paying out money especially from a fund

Hindi meaning: संवितरण

Synonyms: Disbursement, Outlay, Spending

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach

Example: The money will be <strong>disbursed</strong> on the basis of need.

12 Allege (verb)

Allege - Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Hindi meaning: आरोप

Synonyms: Claim, Assert, Declare, State

Antonyms: Deny, Oppose, Contradict, Renounce

Example: He <strong>alleged</strong> that the mayor has accepted bribes.

13 Crises (noun)

Crises - A time of intense difficulty or danger.

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

Hindi meaning: संकट

Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm, Emergency

Antonyms: Agreement, Benefit, Blessing, Breakthrough

Example: She was dealing with a family <strong>crisis</strong> at the time.

14 Pursue (verb)

Pursue - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

15 Discontinued (adjective)

Discontinued - No longer available or produced

No longer available or produced

Hindi meaning: बंद

Synonyms: Cease, Desist, Quit, Stop

Antonyms: Bear On, Carry On, Continue, Preserve

Example: He <strong>discontinued</strong> his visits to the psychiatrist.

16 Overlapped (verb)

Overlapped - Extend over so as to cover partly

Extend over so as to cover partly

Hindi meaning: ओवरलैप

Synonyms: Flap, Imbricate, Overhang, Overlay

Antonyms: Divide. Separate. Differ. Disagree

Example: The roof shingles <strong>overlap</strong> each other.

17 Obligated (verb)

Obligated - Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.

Hindi meaning: बाध्य

Synonyms: Oblige, Compel, Commit, Bind

Antonyms: Faltering, Hesitant, Indecisive, Irresolute

Example: You are legally <strong>obligated</strong> to repay the loan.

18 Aid (noun)

Aid - Help, typically of a practical nature

Help, typically of a practical nature

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Assistance, Support, Help, Backing

Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Hindrance, Hurt

Example: They gave money in order to <strong>aid</strong> the cause.

19 Convincing (adjective)

Convincing - Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

Hindi meaning: ठोस

Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent

Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective

Example: Your argument isn't very <strong>convincing</strong>.

20 Implementation (noun)

Implementation - The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

Hindi meaning: कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>implementation</strong> of training was staggered for groups of students.

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