20 new English words for 19 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 Detained (verb)

Detained - To force someone officially to stay in a place

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Hindi meaning: नजरबंद

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well , Free, Liberated

Example: They were <strong>detained</strong> by the police for questioning.

Trick: The criminal is detained and cannot be retained.

2 Protest (noun)

Protest - 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: They test the protest.

3 Alleged (adjective)

Alleged - Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the <strong>alleged</strong> victim.

Trick: He was alleged by the managed workers.

4 Scrapped (noun)

Scrapped - A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Hindi meaning: रद्दी

Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: He jotted it down on a <strong>scrap</strong> of paper.

Trick: The maid wrapped the scrapped pieces.

5 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.

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6 Deployment (noun)

Deployment - To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Hindi meaning: तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were <strong>deployed</strong> for battle.

Trick: Assembly me boys ko deploy kiya

7 Personnel (noun)

Personnel - People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Hindi meaning: कार्मिक

Synonyms: Cadre, Crew, Group, Organization

Antonyms: Pull, Attract, Repulsion, Attraction

Example: They've reduced the number of <strong>personnel</strong> working on the project.

Trick: The personnel are optional.

8 Reached (verb)

Reached - Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Hindi meaning: पहुँच गया

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She <strong>reached</strong> the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

Trick: Thieves reached and breached the area.

9 Scam (noun)

Scam - A dishonest scheme.

A dishonest scheme.

Hindi meaning: घोटाला

Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity

Example: She was the victim of an insurance <strong>scam</strong>.

Trick: Hacker spam to scam people.

10 Investigation (noun)

Investigation - Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Consider, Examine, Explore, Inspect

Antonyms: Answer, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: The police are still <strong>investigating</strong> the murder.

Trick: The investigating team is interacting with suspects.

11 Struggle (verb)

Struggle - Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Hindi meaning: संघर्षरत

Synonyms: Excruciating, Harrowing, Intense, Tortuous

Antonyms: Pleasant, Pleasing, Successful, Prospering

Example: She's <strong>struggling</strong> to survive.

Trick: He is struggling for his juggling.

12 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

13 Suspended (verb)

Suspended - Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Hindi meaning: निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his <strong>suspension</strong> from the team.

Trick: The suspension of the man caused him caution.

14 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.

15 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.

16 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

17 Delayed (verb)

Delayed - 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.

18 Announced (verb)

Announced - Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Hindi meaning: घोषणा

Synonyms: Call, Declare, Disclose, Issue

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Hold, Keep

Example: The government <strong>announced</strong> a cut in taxes.

Trick: The manager was announcing the enhancing technique.

19 Derailed (verb)

Derailed - Cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.

Cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.

Hindi meaning: पटरी से उतरना

Synonyms: Crash, Hinder, Thwart, Wreck

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Encourage, Forward

Example: The train was <strong>derailed</strong> by heavy snow.

Trick: The rail is derailed.

20 Allies (noun)

Allies - A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Hindi meaning: मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian <strong>allies</strong>.

Trick: The allies combine the flies.

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