20 new English words for 28 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 Tenure (noun)

Tenure - The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

Hindi meaning: कार्यकाल

Synonyms: Tenancy, Occupancy, Holding, Residence

Antonyms: Subordination, Submission, Compliance, Obedience

Example: During his <strong>tenure</strong> as head coach, the team won the championship twice.

Trick: Yeh tenure builder ki saari problems ka cure h.

2 Delay (verb)

Delay - Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Hindi meaning: विलंब

Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper.

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.

Example: The doctor wants to <strong>delay</strong> surgery for a few weeks.

Trick: Tum clay collect karne me delay mat karo.

3 Scheduled (adjective)

Scheduled - Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Hindi meaning: अनुसूचित

Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming

Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly

Example: He has been forced to adjust his <strong>schedule</strong>.

Trick: His scheduled work keeps him untroubled.

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, Complaint, Denunciation, Impeachment

Antonyms: Approval, Commendation, Praise, Compliment

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

Trick: The inspection is done on his accusation.

5 Hasten (verb)

Hasten - Be quick to do something.

Be quick to do something.

Hindi meaning: जल्दी करना

Synonyms: Accelerate, Expedite, Precipitate, Quicken

Antonyms: Check, Decelerate, Halt, Hinder

Example: The president <strong>hastened</strong> to reassure his people that he was in perfect health.

Trick: He hasten to purchase the golden chain.

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6 Ambassadorial (adjective)

Ambassadorial - Belonging or relating to an ambassador

Belonging or relating to an ambassador

Hindi meaning: राजदूत संबंधी

Synonyms: Agent, Consul, Deputy, Diplomat

Antonyms: Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic, Devoice

Example: The Duchess's <strong>ambassadorial</strong> role is her first official position with a national organisation.

Trick: Ambassadorial work is given to the potential person.

7 Unwilling (adjective)

Unwilling - Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Hindi meaning: तैयार नहीं

Synonyms: Afraid, Averse, Compelled, Evasive

Antonyms: Eager, Enthusiastic, Ready, Willing

Example: She was <strong>unwilling</strong> to hand over the money.

Trick: He is unwilling to sing in the concert.

8 Interim (noun)

Interim - The intervening time.

The intervening time.

Hindi meaning: अल्पकालीन

Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift

Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual

Example: The government subsequently signed an <strong>interim</strong> one-year lease contract.

9 Nominated (verb)

Nominated - Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Hindi meaning: मनोनीत

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to <strong>nominate</strong> him for president.

Trick: They all suggested your name to be nominated.

10 Abortion (noun)

Abortion - An object or undertaking that is unpleasant or badly made or carried out.

An object or undertaking that is unpleasant or badly made or carried out.

Hindi meaning: निष्फल

Synonyms: Break Off, Cut Off, Scrub, Terminate

Antonyms: Begin, Start, Continue, Keep

Example: This project is a complete <strong>abortion. </strong>

Trick: Abortion of the mission is done by the forces.

11 Polarized (verb)

Polarized - Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Hindi meaning: ध्रुवीकरण

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The <strong>polarization</strong> of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

Trick: Actualization ke liye logo ke lalach ka unse polarization hona jaruri h.

12 Inaugural (adjective)

Inaugural - Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Hindi meaning: अभिषेक करना

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be <strong>inaugurated</strong> on January 20.

Trick: The inaugural of hospital is done in rural area.

13 Levying (verb)

Levying - Impose

Impose

Hindi meaning: उगाही

Synonyms: Burden, Duty, Excise, Fee

Antonyms: Demobilization, Spread, Bore, Fall

Example: The legislators approved a new <strong>levy</strong> on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers.

Trick: The tax levy makes the people cry.

14 Tremendous (adjective)

Tremendous - Very large or great

Very large or great

Hindi meaning: अधिक

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Colossal, Massive

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Soft

Example: He has a <strong>tremendous</strong> amount of energy.

Trick: He got tremendous respect on the auspicious occasion.

15 Glimpse (noun)

Glimpse - A very quick and not complete view of somebody/something

A very quick and not complete view of somebody/something

Hindi meaning: झलक

Synonyms: Flash, Glance, Impression, Peek

Antonyms: Gaze, Stare, Peer, Look

Example: We <strong>glimpsed</strong> him through the window as his car sped past.

Trick: Humne mirror m ksika glimpse dekha.

16 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious - Likely to cause argument

Likely to cause argument

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative

Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable

Example: She has some very <strong>contentious</strong> views on education.

Trick: He always be contentious in the precious time.

17 Endeavour (verb)

Endeavour - to try hard

to try hard

Hindi meaning: प्रयास

Synonyms: aim, effort, enterprise, struggle

Antonyms: idleness, inactivity, passivity, entertainment

Example: She always encourages her children in their artistic <strong>endeavours. </strong>

Trick: He endeavour to become the saviour.

18 Hegemonic (adjective)

Hegemonic - Strong and powerful and therefore able to control others, or relating to the idea that a country is like this

Strong and powerful and therefore able to control others, or relating to the idea that a country is like this

Hindi meaning: प्रधानता वाली

Synonyms: Authority, Command, Leadership, Power

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Powerlessness, Impotence

Example: In so far as its succeeds, or manages to become institutionalized, it can be said to have become <strong>hegemonic</strong>.

Trick: This medicine is hegemonic and able to control the chronic diseases.

19 Heterogeneity (noun)

Heterogeneity - The quality or state of being diverse in character or content.

The quality or state of being diverse in character or content.

Hindi meaning: विविधता

Synonyms: Array, Assortment, Change, Collection

Antonyms: Uniformity, Homogeneity, Varied, Type

Example: Even so, there remained some <strong>heterogeneity</strong> amongst trustees in how they utilized the information given.

Trick: Heterogeneity is the quality of being sovereignty.

20 Scriptures (noun)

Scriptures - Books of religious importance for particular religions, such as the Bible for Christians

Books of religious importance for particular religions, such as the Bible for Christians

Hindi meaning: धर्मग्रंथों

Synonyms: Authority, Creed, Doctrine, Guide

Antonyms: Trade Edition

Example: It is one of the major themes of <strong>Scripture. </strong>

Trick: The scriptures are rupture day by day.

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