20 new English words for 20 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 Corrupt (adjective)

Corrupt - Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्‍टाचार

Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.

Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.

Example: I deplore the poverty and <strong>corruption</strong> of my country.

Trick: The demonetization had hold the corruption.

2 Resolution (noun)

Resolution - 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.

3 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

4 Revolution (noun)

Revolution - A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war.

A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war.

Hindi meaning: क्रान्ति

Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Mutiny

Antonyms: Surrender, Capitulation, Submission, Abdication

Example: The French <strong>Revolution</strong> changed France from a monarchy to a republic.

Trick: They had to take quick action against this revolution.

5 Summons (noun)

Summons - Order (someone) to be present.

Order (someone) to be present.

Hindi meaning: बुलवाना

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and <strong>summoned</strong> the villagers to appear before him.

Trick: His friends summoned the auction.

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6 Demonetization (noun)

Demonetization - The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender.

The withdrawal of a coin, note, or precious metal from use as legal tender.

Hindi meaning: नोटबंदी

Synonyms: Devaluate, Devalue, Termination, Ending

Antonyms: Upgrade, Enhance, Appreciate, Blow Up

Example: During this <strong>demonetisation</strong> the notes that were taken out of circulation were the denominations of 500 and 1000.

Trick: Demonetization helped to reduce corruption.

7 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.

8 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.

9 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.

10 Session (noun)

Session - A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Hindi meaning: सत्र

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in <strong>session</strong>.

Trick: This session caused bad impression.

11 Initiated (verb)

Initiated - Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Cause (a process or action) to begin.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Inaugurate, Institute

Antonyms: Block, Cease, Close, Complete

Example: Doctors have <strong>initiated</strong> a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

Trick: We are initiated for the recruited work.

12 Alliance (noun)

Alliance - A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Hindi meaning: संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer <strong>alliance</strong> between government and industry.

Trick: The alliance set up a recognizance.

13 Significance (noun)

Significance - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

14 Developed (verb)

Developed - The process of developing or being developed.

The process of developing or being developed.

Hindi meaning: विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle <strong>development</strong>.

Trick: The development is done on behalf of agreement.

15 Sabotaged (verb)

Sabotaged - An act or process tending to hamper or hurt.

An act or process tending to hamper or hurt.

Hindi meaning: बिगाड़ना

Synonyms: Wreck, Destroy, Obstruct, Cripple

Antonyms: Aid, Abet, Assist, Facilitate

Example: They <strong>sabotaged</strong> the enemy's oil fields.

Trick: They engaged and sabotaged

16 Convey (verb)

Convey - Transport or carry to a place.

Transport or carry to a place.

Hindi meaning: अवगत करा

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was <strong>conveyed</strong> from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

Trick: The doctor conveyed about the delayed operation.

17 Accompanied (verb)

Accompanied - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: के साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pretained one.

18 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.

19 Threatened (verb)

Threatened - A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious <strong>threat</strong> to world peace.

Trick: Unke threats soch ko affect karte h

20 Assurance (noun)

Assurance - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assure the cure the disease.

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