10 new English words for 18 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 Despite (preposition)

Despite - Without Being Affected By

Without Being Affected By

Hindi meaning: बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He Laughed <strong>Despite</strong> Himself.

2 Violation (noun)

Violation - 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.

3 Impoverished (adjective)

Impoverished - Made poor.

Made poor.

Hindi meaning: गरीब

Synonyms: Barren, Destitute, Distressed, Indigent

Antonyms: Rich, Wealthy, Enlarged, Full

Example: The dictator enriched himself but <strong>impoverished</strong> his people.

4 Slew (verb)

Slew - Turn or slide violently or uncontrollably.

Turn or slide violently or uncontrollably.

Hindi meaning: धसान

Synonyms: Abundance, Aggregation, Batch, Bunch

Antonyms: Individual, Lack, Debt, Ditch

Example: He has written a <strong>slew</strong> of books.

5 Probation (noun)

Probation - The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.

The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.

Hindi meaning: परख

Synonyms: Trial, Apprenticeship, Noviciate, Test Period

Antonyms: Answer, Ignorance, Neglect, Reply

Example: As a new employee, I will be on <strong>probation</strong> for three months.

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6 Sanctions (noun)

Sanctions  - Official permission to do or change something.

Official permission to do or change something.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Example: The government has <strong>sanctioned</strong> the use of force.

7 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: The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. (आवंटन)

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

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

8 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to <strong>indigenous</strong> tribes.

9 Accomplished (adjective)

Accomplished - Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Highly trained or skilled in a particular activity.

Hindi meaning: कुशल

Synonyms: Expert, Skilled, Masterly, Virtuoso

Antonyms: Clumsy, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has the confidence of an <strong>accomplished</strong> athlete.

10 Ambitious (adjective)

Ambitious - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

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