20 new English words for 14 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 Accused (noun)

Accused - 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.

2 Petition (noun)

Petition - A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Hindi meaning: याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a <strong>petition</strong> for divorce.

Trick: The petition can cause caution to the suspects.

3 Considering (verb)

Considering - By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly, Unappreciably

Example: He's <strong>considerably</strong> fatter than he was when I knew him.

Trick: The amount is considering the managing department.

4 Prevented (verb)

Prevented - keep (something) from happening.

keep (something) from happening.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: avert, avoid, bar, block

Antonyms: approve, assist, continue, encourage

Example: You can't <strong>prevent</strong> my leaving.

Trick: They helped us to prevent from this bad event.

5 Extended (adjective)

Extended - Made larger

Made larger

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.

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6 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.

7 Laundering (verb)

Laundering - Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Hindi meaning: शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was <strong>laundering</strong> the profits through his bank.

Trick: Company’s administrating ke aad me laundering karti h.

8 Relied (verb)

Relied - Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Depend on with full trust or confidence.

Hindi meaning: विश्वास करना

Synonyms: Depend, Count, Bank, Bargain

Antonyms: Distrust, Disbelieve, Forbid, Disallow

Example: My mother <strong>relied</strong> on me for financial support.

Trick: The man relied on the person who lied to him

9 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.

10 Defers (verb)

Defers - Postpone

Postpone

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court <strong>defers</strong> to precedent in cases like these.

Trick: Jo tum prefer karo, usse kabhi defer nahi karna chahiye.

11 Grant (verb)

Grant - Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it.

Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed

Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny

Example: We haven't yet been <strong>granted</strong> access to the archive.

Trick: The man chanted and he was granted a boon.

12 Sparking (verb)

Sparking - Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Hindi meaning: चमकना

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: The fire is <strong>sparking</strong> dangerously.

Trick: The cracker was sparking in the parking.

13 Corruption (noun)

Corruption - 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.

14 Interim (noun)

Interim - The intervening time.

The intervening time.

Hindi meaning: अल्पकालीन

Synonyms: Provisional, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift

Antonyms: Finished, Permanent, Continual

Example: The government subsequently signed an <strong>interim</strong> one-year lease contract.

Trick: The criticism cause interim meetings

15 Detention (noun)

Detention - Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time

Confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time

Hindi meaning: कैद

Synonyms: Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Incarceration

Antonyms: Assistance, Help, Freedom, Liberation

Example: He was kept in <strong>detention</strong> by the police.

Trick: The detention limits interaction

16 Troops (noun)

Troops - soldiers or armed forces.

soldiers or armed forces.

Hindi meaning: सैनिकों

Synonyms: army, contingent, crew, delegation

Antonyms: civilians, individual, one

Example: During the war, he preached often to his <strong>troops</strong>.

Trick: There are scoop of troops.

17 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.

18 Campaign (noun)

Campaign - A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.

A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.

Hindi meaning: अभियान

Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.

Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.

Example: I'd better get my <strong>campaign</strong> manager cracking.

Trick: This campaign held in different reign.

19 Pledged (verb)

Pledged - Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Hindi meaning: गिरवी

Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated

Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey

Example: He called to <strong>pledge</strong> money to the charity.

Trick: Pledging

20 Federal (adjective)

Federal - A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

Hindi meaning: संघ

Synonyms: Confederacy, Union, Coalition, Alliance.

Antonyms: Division, Separation, Disunion.

Example: The organization emerged from a <strong>federation</strong> of six national agencies.

Trick: The federal meeting is in several cases

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