20 new English words for 24 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 Abstain (verb)

Abstain - Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Hindi meaning: बचना

Synonyms: Cease, Forgo, Pass Up, Quit

Antonyms: Continue, Do, Accept, Allow

Example: He <strong>abstained</strong> from taking part in the discussion.

Trick: Me rain mein bheegne se abstain hua.

2 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.

Trick: Despite saari problems ke, unhone hmari saari requisite puri kari.

3 Diplomatic (adjective)

Diplomatic - Of or concerning diplomacy

Of or concerning diplomacy

Hindi meaning: कूटनीतिक

Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic

Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless

Example: The two countries have had no <strong>diplomatic</strong> relations since.

Trick: Is problem ko scientific nahi diplomatic way se solve kiya ja sakta h.

4 Urging (noun)

Urging - The action of urging someone to do something.

The action of urging someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Appetite, Compulsion, Craving, Impulse

Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate

Example: I can never resist the <strong>urge</strong> to laugh.

Trick: Vo dog feeding ke liye urging kar raha h.

5 Hostilities (noun)

Hostilities - Unfriendly

Unfriendly

Hindi meaning: विरोधी

Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious

Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly

Example: The Governor faced <strong>hostile</strong> crowds when he visited the town yesterday.

Trick: Crocodile land animals ke hostile h

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6 Annexation (noun)

Annexation - A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two <strong>annexation</strong> ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Trick: Annexation bahot se kings ke liye relaxation tha.

7 Conceded (verb)

Conceded - Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Bewilder, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse

Antonyms: Deny, Defend, Disallow, Dispute

Example: One should not be bullied into <strong>conceding</strong> liability.

Trick: He conceded that he dropped the plan.

8 Divulged (verb)

Divulged - Make known (private or sensitive information).

Make known (private or sensitive information).

Hindi meaning: उजागर

Synonyms: Admit, Blab, Communicate, Disclose

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Hide, Keep

Example: Someone <strong>divulged</strong> their plans to their competitors.

Trick: He divulged the flame by the eroded rocks.

9 Subverting (verb)

Subverting - Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Hindi meaning: नष्ट कर दना

Synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Overthrow, Pervert

Antonyms: Aid, Help, Improve, Purify

Example: The rebel army is attempting to <strong>subvert</strong> the government.

Trick: He divulged the flame by the eroded rocks.

10 Impose (verb)

Impose - To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.

Example: I don't want them to <strong>impose</strong> their religious beliefs on my children.

Trick: The lawyer oppose the criminal and impose the allegations on him.

11 Presiding (verb)

Presiding - Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Hindi meaning: अध्यक्षता

Synonyms: Conduct, Run, Lead, Guide

Antonyms: Follow, Obey, Aresbandon, Give Up

Example: He <strong>presided</strong> at the trial of the Maguire Seven.

Trick: He is trying to show his presiding.

12 Conducting (verb)

Conducting - led by a guide.

led by a guide.

Hindi meaning: संचालित

Synonyms: manage, direct, run, control

Antonyms: contracted, caught, came down

Example: The experiments were <strong>conducted</strong> by scientists in New York.

Trick: This building is conducting by the government.

13 Bagged (verb)

Bagged - Succeed in killing or catching (an animal).

Succeed in killing or catching (an animal).

Hindi meaning: शिकार करना

Synonyms: Apprehend, Capture, Collar, Gain

Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Free, Give

Example: The hunters <strong>bagged</strong> four deer.

Trick: He is tagged as a bagged person.

14 Unified (verb)

Unified - Make or become united, uniform, or whole.

Make or become united, uniform, or whole.

Hindi meaning: एकीकृत

Synonyms: Consolidated, Cooperative, Undivided, Affiliated

Antonyms: Separate, Split, Disunite

Example: There is no question that we are now close to a <strong>unified</strong> theory of the earth.

Trick: The dignified person cannot be unified in a particular matter.

15 Regrettable (adjective)

Regrettable - Making you feel sad and sorry about something

Making you feel sad and sorry about something

Hindi meaning: खेदजनक

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is <strong>regrettable</strong>.

Trick: The owner is regrettable because his horse is unstable.

16 Comprised (verb)

Comprised - 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.

Trick: They all are comprised in the suppressed behaviour against students.

17 Convening (verb)

Convening - To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Hindi meaning: आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold.

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate.

Example: We <strong>convened</strong> at the hotel for a seminar.

Trick: We are urging for the convening of the party.

18 Adjourned (verb)

Adjourned - An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

Hindi meaning: स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has <strong>adjourned</strong> the meeting.

Trick: The adjourn time of court is according to the legislation

19 Protests (noun)

Protests - A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was <strong>protested</strong> by dozens of people.

Trick: The police is requests people to stop the protests against the law.

20 Mandate (noun)

Mandate - The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

The power that is officially given to a group of people to do something, especially after they have won an election.

Hindi meaning: अधिदेश

Synonyms: Instruction, Directive, Direction, Decree.

Antonyms: Breach, Break, Denial, Question.

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

Trick: These rules are madate and sophisticate.

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