20 new English words for 19 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 Renovation (noun)

Renovation - Restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair.

Restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair.

Hindi meaning: सुधारना

Synonyms: Redecorate, Refurbish, Revamp, Recondition

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Ruin

Example: It's an old factory that has been <strong>renovated</strong> as office space.

Trick: The building was renovated which was situated in east.

2 Probe (noun)

Probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.

Example: He didn't like the police <strong>probing</strong> him about his past.

Trick: You have to probe through this telescope.

3 Extortion (verb)

Extortion - Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.

Obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.

Hindi meaning: जबरन वसूली

Synonyms: Coerce, Elicit, Exact, Extract

Antonyms: Forfeit, Give, Let Go, Loosen

Example: The criminals <strong>extorted</strong> large sums of money from their victims.

Trick: Police extorted ones ko sorted rakhna chahti h.

4 Formulation (noun)

Formulation - 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.

5 Apprehensive (adjective)

Apprehensive - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.

Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.

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6 Submitted (verb)

Submitted - Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.

Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तुत

Synonyms: Succumbed, Conceded, Surrendered, Yielded

Antonyms: Resisted, Contended, Fought, Met

Example: The recall was prompted by test reports <strong>submitted</strong> by the company itself.

Trick: The submitted project was accepted.

7 Pertaining (verb)

Pertaining - To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: the laws <strong>pertaining</strong> to immigration.

Trick: Ye situation unhi rules se pertaining h jinhe attain krna jaruri h.

8 Intimidating (verb)

Intimidating - The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Frightening, Menacing, Terrifying, Scaring.

Antonyms: Assure, Calm, Comfort, Embolden.

Example: He tries to <strong>intimidate</strong> his opponents.

Trick: Intimidation can cause separation.

9 Alleged (adjective)

Alleged - 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.

10 Scrapped (noun)

Scrapped - A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Hindi meaning: रद्दी

Synonyms: Fragment, Piece, Bit, Offcut

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Truce

Example: He jotted it down on a <strong>scrap</strong> of paper.

Trick: The maid wrapped the scrapped pieces.

11 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.

12 Activists (noun)

Activists - A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.

A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.

Hindi meaning: कार्यकर्ता

Synonyms: Campaigner, Reformer, Demonstrator, Champion

Antonyms: Passive, Conservative, Peaceful, Protest

Example: There his palace is besieged by human rights <strong>activists</strong>.

Trick: The activists of the party are helping tourists.

13 Announcement (noun)

Announcement - 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.

14 Premises (noun)

Premises - A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.

A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.

Hindi meaning: घर

Synonyms: Property, Site, Establishment, Office

Antonyms: Denial, Reality, Rejection, Fact

Example: There is a kitchen on the <strong>premises</strong>.

Trick: Premises me kabhi crises nahi karne chahiye.

15 Intervention (noun)

Intervention - The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military <strong>intervention</strong> in the crisis.

Trick: He is doing the intervention during the inspection.

16 Protest (noun)

Protest - 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.

17 Compensation (noun)

Compensation - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in <strong>compensation</strong>.

Trick: Precaution is must before compensation.

18 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.

19 Decades (noun)

Decades - A period of ten years.

A period of ten years.

Hindi meaning: दशक

Synonyms: Decagon, Decapod, Decennary, Decennium.

Antonyms: Day, Night, Middle, Beginning, Ordinal.

Example: The war lasted nearly a <strong>decade</strong>.

Trick: This problem hasn’t decode from the decade.

20 Violence (noun)

Violence - Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Hindi meaning: हिंसा

Synonyms: Assault, Attack, Clash, Confusion

Antonyms: Calm, Health, Kindness, Method

Example: They need to learn how to settle their arguments without resorting to <strong>violence</strong>.

Trick: The violence needs maintenance.

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