20 new English words for 16 April 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 Approval (noun)

Approval - Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी देना

Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction

Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow

Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't <strong>approve. </strong>

Trick: This situation causes the removal of approval.

2 Excise (noun)

Excise - A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities.

A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities.

Hindi meaning: उत्पाद शुल्क

Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty

Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine

Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and <strong>excise</strong>.

Trick: Excise vo exercise h jo har company karti h

3 Enforcement (noun)

Enforcement - The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Trick: The enforcement is the main requirement.

4 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.

Trick: The implementation of the plan is done with the satisfaction.

5 Irregularities (noun)

Irregularities - The state or quality of being irregular.

The state or quality of being irregular.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered <strong>irregularities</strong> in the town's finances.

Trick: Irregularities kum karne ko responsibilities samajhni chahiye

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6 Formulation (noun)

Formulation - Create or prepare methodically.

Create or prepare methodically.

Hindi meaning: तैयार

Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise

Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze

Example: Little by little, he <strong>formulated</strong> his plan for escape.

Trick: Phle sab calculate karke fir plan ko formulate kare.

7 Laundering (verb)

Laundering - Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Hindi meaning: शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was <strong>laundering</strong> the profits through his bank.

Trick: Company’s administrating ke aad me laundering karti h.

8 Purported (adjective)

Purported - Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure

Example: He forged documents which <strong>purported</strong> to show that his companies had vast resources.

Trick: Their gossips are purported and discriminated.

9 Accused (noun)

Accused - A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

Hindi meaning: आरोपी

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged

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

Trick: The accused person has abused the law.

10 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h

11 Resolutely (adverb)

Resolutely - Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a <strong>resolute</strong> competitor.

Trick: He is absolute and resolute about his decision.

12 Sovereignty (noun)

Sovereignty - Supreme power or authority.

Supreme power or authority.

Hindi meaning: संप्रभुता

Synonyms: Jurisdiction, Supremacy, Dominion, Power

Antonyms: Subservience, Subjection, Heteronomy, Subjugation

Example: It is time to reclaim our basic <strong>sovereignty</strong>, the power to decide for ourselves.

Trick: It’s the responsibility of the sovereignty to maintain the dignity.

13 Conducted (adjective)

Conducted  - 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: All are being conducted to stay away from melted ice.

14 Intimidation (noun)

Intimidation - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

15 Coercion (noun)

Coercion - The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: दबाव

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of <strong>coercion</strong> or intimidation.

Trick: He is under coercion due to his action.

16 Liberation (noun)

Liberation - Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Hindi meaning: रिहा

Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver

Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold

Example: Rebels fought to <strong>liberate</strong> the country.

Trick: The guy was liberated stated innocent

17 Vowed (verb)

Vowed - Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Hindi meaning: शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she <strong>vowed</strong> never to trust him again.

Trick: The militants bowed and vowed for the nation.

18 Innovative (adjective)

Innovative - The action or process of innovating.

The action or process of innovating.

Hindi meaning: नवाचार

Synonyms: Change, Alteration, Revolution, Upheaval

Antonyms: Stagnation, Custom, Habit, Old

Example: The company <strong>innovated</strong> a new operating system.

19 Detect (verb)

Detect - Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

Hindi meaning: पता लगाना

Synonyms: Disclosed, Exposed, Identified, Invented

Antonyms: Hidden, Lost, Unfound

Example: The test is used to <strong>detect</strong> the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Trick: He detected the malware and rejected it.

20 Concluding (verb)

Concluding - Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case

Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case

Hindi meaning: निर्णायक

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: The data is far from <strong>conclusive</strong>.

Trick: The detective is in conclusive state.

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