20 new English words for 16 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 Comprises (verb)

Comprises - Be made up of.

Be made up of.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division <strong>comprised </strong>4,500 troops.

2 Surging (verb)

Surging - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged </strong>toward the door.

3 Mobility (noun)

Mobility - The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

Hindi meaning: गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness

Example: She lost <strong>mobility </strong>in her left hand.

4 Confront (verb)

Confront - Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Hindi meaning: सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They <strong>confronted </strong>the invaders at the shore.

5 Prosperous (adjective)

Prosperous - Successful in material terms

Successful in material terms

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged

Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking

Example: The company had a <strong>prosperous </strong>year.

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6 Appetite (noun)

Appetite - A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Hindi meaning: भूख

Synonyms: Craving, Demand, Fondness, Greed

Antonyms: Apathy, Disinclination, Dislike, Hate

Example: He has a healthy <strong>appetite</strong>.

7 Aviation (noun)

Aviation - The flying or operating of aircraft.

The flying or operating of aircraft.

Hindi meaning: वायुयान चालन

Synonyms: Aeronautics, Flight, Flying, Gliding.

Antonyms: Uncreativeness, Unhurried, Nonmoving.

Example: The planes are too, in the absence of an <strong>aviation </strong>policy.

8 Reinvent (verb)

Reinvent - Change (something) so much that it appears to be entirely new.

Change (something) so much that it appears to be entirely new.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तन करके नयापन लाना

Synonyms: Remake, Revive, Renovate, Resuscitate

Antonyms: Kill, Suppress, Extinguish, Quench

Example: There is no point in every hospital's <strong>reinventing </strong>the wheel.

9 Dominant (adjective)

Dominant - Having power and influence over others.

Having power and influence over others.

Hindi meaning: प्रभुत्व वाला

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as <strong>dominant</strong> by his size, costume, and actions.

10 Significant (adjective)

Significant - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly </strong>lower price.

11 Pertaining (verb)

Pertaining - To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: the laws <strong>pertaining </strong>to immigration.

12 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.

13 Intellect (noun)

Intellect - The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धि

Synonyms: Ability, Acumen, Genius, Intelligence

Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Inanity, Ineptness

Example: She has a sharp/keen <strong>intellect</strong>.

14 Regulations (noun)

Regulations - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

15 Attaining (verb)

Attaining - Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for).

Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for).

Hindi meaning: बनना

Synonyms: Achieving, Winning, Gaining, Obtaining

Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Give Up, Hurt

Example: He has <strong>attained </strong>the highest grade in his music exams.

16 Abide (verb)

Abide - Accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

Accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

Hindi meaning: पालन करना

Synonyms: Accept, Stand For, Tolerate, Acknowledge

Antonyms: Disallow, Avoid, Contradict, Disagree

Example: We have to <strong>abide </strong>by the rules.

17 Manipulation (noun)

Manipulation - The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner.

The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner.

Hindi meaning: चालाकी

Synonyms: Trickeries, Subterfuges, Maneuvers, Artifices

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his <strong>manipulation</strong>, if he were to use it on me.

18 Norms (noun)

Norms - Something that is usual, typical, or standard.

Something that is usual, typical, or standard.

Hindi meaning: मानदंड

Synonyms: Standard, Usual, Normal, Typical

Antonyms: Extreme, End, Exception

Example: She scored well above the <strong>norm </strong>in math.

19 Violative (adjective)

Violative - Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey

Example: He was arrested for <strong>violating </strong>his parole.

20 Allocation (noun)

Allocation - The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

Hindi meaning: आवंटन

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding <strong>allocations </strong>for future conferences.

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