20 new English words for 7 May 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 Scuffle (noun)

Scuffle - Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

Hindi meaning: हाथापाई

Synonyms: Skirmish, Clash, Fight, Battle

Antonyms: Truce, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: There was a <strong>scuffling</strong> noise in the background.

Trick: The teams are scuffling and troubling the tournament.

2 Allegation (noun)

Allegation - 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.

3 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.

4 Protesting (verb)

Protesting - 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.

5 Harassment (noun)

Harassment - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

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6 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.

7 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.

8 Adequate (adjective)

Adequate - Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Hindi meaning: पर्याप्त

Synonyms: Acceptable, Capable, Competent, Decent

Antonyms: Inadequate, Inappropriate, Incapable, Incompetent

Example: The school lunch should be <strong>adequate</strong> to meet the nutritional needs of growing children.

Trick: He separates the adequate amount of food.

9 Sustained (adverb)

Sustained - The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Hindi meaning: निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

10 Surveillance (noun)

Surveillance - Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Hindi meaning: निगरानी

Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.

Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.

Example: The bank robbery was recorded by <strong>surveillance</strong> video cameras.

Trick: The maintenance room doesn’t have surveillance camera.

11 Induction (noun)

Induction - Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit

Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel

Example: She was <strong>inducted</strong> into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Trick: The force is inducted and subjected towards the similar goal.

12 Agenda (noun)

Agenda - A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

Hindi meaning: कार्यसूची

Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule

Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest

Example: The committee set the <strong>agenda</strong> for the next several years of research.

Trick: Hume is agenda ka propaganda karna h.

13 Proposal (noun)

Proposal - Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists <strong>proposed</strong> a new theory.

Trick: The team proposed the opposed unit.

14 Imposed (verb)

Imposed - To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.

Hindi meaning: आरोपित करना

Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.

Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.

Example: I don't want them to <strong>impose</strong> their religious beliefs on my children.

Trick: The lawyer opposes the criminal and impose the allegations on him.

15 Comprising (verb)

Comprising - Be made up of.

Be made up of.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division <strong>comprised</strong> 4,500 troops.

Trick: They all are comprised in the suppressed behaviour against students.

16 Criticized (verb)

Criticized - Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss <strong>criticized</strong> him for his sloppy work habits.

Trick: The boss is criticizing and analyzing the employees.

17 Approved (verb)

Approved - 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.

18 Bilateral (adjective)

Bilateral - Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.

Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.

Hindi meaning: द्विपक्षीय

Synonyms: Cooperative, Collective, Reciprocal, Communal

Antonyms: Unilateral, Individual, Single, Personal

Example: In these cases the damage was invariably <strong>bilateral</strong>.

Trick: The arrival is bilateral.

19 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.

20 Sanctions (noun)

Sanctions  - Official permission to do or change something.

Official permission to do or change something.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Reward, Prohibition, Ban

Antonyms: Penalty, Punishment, Deterrent

Example: The government has <strong>sanctioned</strong> the use of force.

Trick: He is sanction for his action.

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