20 new English words for 12 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 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

2 Committed (verb)

Committed - The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a <strong>commitment</strong> to helping the poor.

Trick: The architect’s commitment is good for establishment.

3 Enhancing (verb)

Enhancing - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

4 Divert (verb)

Divert - Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान हटाना

Synonyms: Alter, Deflect, Redirect, Switch

Antonyms: Stay, Straighten, Anger, Be Direct

Example: Police <strong>diverted</strong> traffic to a side street.

Trick: Jis jagah tum divert hue the udhai hi revert ho jao.

5 Reducing (verb)

Reducing - The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Contraction, Cutback, Devaluation, Discount

Antonyms: Increase, Enlargement, Addition, Gain

Example: Many voters want to see some <strong>reduction</strong> of the deficit.

Trick: There is reduction in addition of stocks.

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6 Urge (verb)

Urge - The action of urging someone to do something.

The action of urging someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Appetite, Compulsion, Craving, Impulse

Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate

Example: I can never resist the <strong>urge</strong> to laugh.

Trick: Vo dog feeding ke liye urging kar raha h.

7 Pitched (verb)

Pitched - Sloping and not flat.

Sloping and not flat.

Hindi meaning: ढलवाँ

Synonyms: Throw, Toss, Fling, Flip

Antonyms: Depart, Disarrange, Displace, Forget

Example: She was calling out to him in a high-<strong>pitched</strong> sound.

Trick: The slope is pitched and tossed

8 Inaugurated (verb)

Inaugurated - Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Hindi meaning: अभिषेक करना

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be <strong>inaugurated</strong> on January 20.

Trick: The inauguration is the main attraction.

9 Establishing (noun)

Establishing - The action of establishing something or being established.

The action of establishing something or being established.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration

Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding

Example: The <strong>establishment</strong> of a business.

Trick: The implementation of the plan for the establishment of this company is not perfect.

10 Development (noun)

Development - 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.

11 Attended (verb)

Attended - Be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Hindi meaning: उपस्थित

Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding

Antonyms: Abandoned, Desecrated, Forgotten, Unnoticed.

Example: She <strong>attends</strong> a school in the city.

Trick: The students got suspended because they didn’t attended the class.

12 Predecessor (noun)

Predecessor  - The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now.

The person who was in the job or position before the person who is in it now.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ववर्ती अधिकारी

Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Antecedent

Antonyms: Successor, Follow-Up

Example: My <strong>predecessor</strong> worked in this job for twelve years.

Trick: He is the dictator of predecessor.

13 Prioritizing (verb)

Prioritizing - Designate or treat (something) as being very or most important.

Designate or treat (something) as being very or most important.

Hindi meaning: प्राथमिकता देना

Synonyms: Grade, Order, Place, Range

Antonyms: Cancel, Disorder, Disorganize, Disperse

Example: It's always difficult to <strong>prioritize</strong> work, school, and family.

Trick: The hospitalized sectors are prioritized.

14 Accusing (verb)

Accusing - 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.

15 Raised (verb)

Raised - Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Hindi meaning: उठाना

Synonyms: Boost, Hike, Increment, Accession

Antonyms: Decrease, Decline, Deduction, Fall

Example: He <strong>raised</strong> his head and looked around.

Trick: The praise can raise his confidence.

16 Criticism (noun)

Criticism  - What you think is bad about somebody/something.

What you think is bad about somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.

Example: There was much public <strong>criticism</strong> directed at the senator.

Trick: The criticism can cause egoism.

17 Appeal (verb)

Appeal - Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Hindi meaning: याचना करना

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an <strong>appeal</strong> to the people of the city to stay calm.

Trick: He appeals for the meal.

18 Formulate (verb)

Formulate - 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.

19 Perspective (noun)

Perspective - The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.

The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.

Hindi meaning: परिप्रेक्ष्य

Synonyms: Outlook, Position, Viewpoint, Standpoint

Antonyms: Ignorance, Naivete, Cluelessness, Incomprehension

Example: Her attitude lends a fresh <strong>perspective</strong> to the subject.

Trick: His perspective is subjective

20 Probably (adverb)

Probably - As far as one knows or can tell.

As far as one knows or can tell.

Hindi meaning: शायद

Synonyms: Apparently, Doubtless, Perhaps, Possibly

Antonyms: Improbably, Uncertain, Unlikely

Example: It will <strong>probably</strong> rain today.

Trick: Probably they acceptably do this job.

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