20 new English words for 22 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 Legislature (noun)

Legislature - The legislative body of a country or state.

The legislative body of a country or state.

Hindi meaning: विधान मंडल

Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament

Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative

Example: They addressed a petition to the <strong>legislature. </strong>

Trick: Legislature ko criminals ke departure pe unko new opportunities deni chahiye.

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 Consequential (adjective)

Consequential - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

4 Strained (verb)

Strained - Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.

Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.

Hindi meaning: खींचना

Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden

Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health

Example: I <strong>strained</strong> my back trying to lift the couch.

Trick: The strain remains for a longer time.

5 Administrative (adjective)

Administrative - Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.

Hindi meaning: प्रशासनिक

Synonyms: Bureaucratic, Departmental, Governmental, Legislative

Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Non-Administrative, Subordinate

Example: <strong>Administrative</strong> work occupies half of my time.

Trick: Kuch selective rules hi administrative policy m hote h.

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6 Constitutional (adjective)

Constitutional - Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

Hindi meaning: संवैधानिक

Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: He has a <strong>constitutional</strong> dislike of controversy.

Trick: The constitutional activities are not exceptional.

7 Statutory (adjective)

Statutory - Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

Hindi meaning: वैधानिक

Synonyms: Canon, Law, Ordinance, Precept

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: The planners are failing to meet their <strong>statutory</strong> duty to protect biodiversity.

Trick: The statutory should make some monetary policies.

8 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.

9 Quoted (verb)

Quoted - To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

To repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before.

Hindi meaning: दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना

Synonyms: Ignored, Disregarded, Overlooked, Forgot

Antonyms: Recite, Repeat, Say Again, Reproduce

Example: He began his speech by <strong>quoting</strong> Shakespeare.

Trick: The man repeated the quoted words

10 Consent (noun)

Consent - Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Hindi meaning: अनुमति

Synonyms: Acquiescence, Approval, Assent, Authorization

Antonyms: Denial, Disagreement, Disapproval, Dissent

Example: He was reluctant at first but finally <strong>consented. </strong>

Trick: Hamesha decent hokar consent lena chahiye.

11 Demonstrate (verb)

Demonstrate - To show something clearly by giving proof

To show something clearly by giving proof

Hindi meaning: प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly <strong>demonstrate</strong> that the vaccine works.

Trick: The man is acting as he is demonstrating.

12 Prompting (verb)

Prompting - To move to action.

To move to action.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be <strong>prompted</strong> by someone who was standing offstage.

Trick: The man interrupted when the dog prompted.

13 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.

14 Claiming (verb)

Claiming  - State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Hindi meaning: दावा

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man <strong>claimed</strong> (that) he was a long-lost relative.

Trick: His main aim is to claim money.

15 Condemning (verb)

Condemning - Express complete disapproval of

Express complete disapproval of

Hindi meaning: निंदा

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly <strong>condemn</strong> this attack against our allies.

Trick: The hiring committee is condemning the unskillful people.

16 Seeking (verb)

Seeking - Attempt to find (something).

Attempt to find (something).

Hindi meaning: मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is <strong>seeking</strong> a salesperson.

Trick: They are seeking for the streaking part.

17 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.

18 Occupied (verb)

Occupied - Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Hindi meaning: कब्जा

Synonyms: Attend, Employ, Fill, Involve

Antonyms: Ignore, Bore, Forget, Refuse

Example: They have <strong>occupied</strong> the apartment for three years.

Trick: The man occupy the supply.

19 Aimed (verb)

Aimed - Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Hindi meaning: उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He <strong>aimed</strong> the gun carefully before shooting.

Trick: The few people claimed the things they aimed.

20 Determination (noun)

Determination - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

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