20 new English words for 21 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 Dispensation (noun)

Dispensation - Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

Hindi meaning: व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Disbursement, Allotment, Appointment, Apportionment

Antonyms: Disfavor, Hole, Denial, Veto

Example: The priest asked for <strong>dispensation</strong> from his vows.

Trick: This conversation is about the dispensation of the program.

2 Bureaucracy (noun)

Bureaucracy - A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Hindi meaning: नौकरशाही

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate.

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the <strong>bureaucracy</strong> works.

Trick: Bureaucracy has its own supremacy.

3 Incumbents (adjective)

Incumbents - Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Hindi meaning: अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The <strong>incumbent</strong> president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Trick: The agents are incumbents.

4 Excise (noun)

Excise - A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities.

A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities.

Hindi meaning: उत्पाद शुल्क

Synonyms: Surcharge, Tariff, Customs, Duty

Antonyms: Tax, Levy, Impose, Fine

Example: New car buyers will be hit by increases in taxes and <strong>excise</strong>.

Trick: Excise vo exercise h jo har company karti h

5 Extortion (noun)

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.

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6 Struck (verb)

Struck - Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Hindi meaning: टकरा गया

Synonyms: Bang, Beat, Hit, Pound

Antonyms: Surrender, Lose, Miss, Not Touch

Example: He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions <strong>struck</strong> him as devastating.

Trick: The duck got struck

7 Amendments (noun)

Amendments - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

8 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.

9 Delaying (verb)

Delaying - 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.

10 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.

11 Coordinating (verb)

Coordinating - The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

Hindi meaning: समन्वय

Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Partnership, Collusion

Antonyms: Clumsiness, Incoordination, Ineptitude, Ineptness

Example: Playing sports improves strength and <strong>coordination.</strong>

Trick: The group is coordinated and measured equally.

12 Deployed (verb)

Deployed - To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Hindi meaning: तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were <strong>deployed</strong> for battle.

Trick: Assembly me boys ko deploy kiya

13 Extensive (adjective)

Extensive - Covering or affecting a large area.

Covering or affecting a large area.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done <strong>extensive</strong> archival and oral research.

Trick: Extensive fields are more effective.

14 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.

15 Ensuring (verb)

Ensuring - Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Hindi meaning: सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to <strong>ensure</strong> the safety of its employees.

Trick: The doctor ensures to cure the disease.

16 Transiting (verb)

Transiting - Pass across or through (an area).

Pass across or through (an area).

Hindi meaning: पारगमन

Synonyms: Crossed, Navigated, Traveled, Followed

Antonyms: Derailed, Detained, Off The Path, Sidetracked

Example: We are always finding you in <strong>transit</strong>.

Trick: The ship is transited and deposited on the basin.

17 Hampering (verb)

Hampering - Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: The project was <strong>hampered</strong> by budget restraints.

Trick: The coach hampered the player.

18 Slightly (adverb)

Slightly  - Not considerably.

Not considerably.

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा सा

Synonyms: somewhat, rather, moderately, marginally

Antonyms: very, large, major, big

Example: She earns <strong>slightly</strong> less than $100 000 a year.

Trick: The door was opened slightly and tightly.

19 Incidents (noun)

Incidents - An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Hindi meaning: घटनाएं

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate <strong>incidents</strong>.

Trick: These incidents are subsequent.

20 Scheduled (adjective)

Scheduled - Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Hindi meaning: अनुसूचित

Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming

Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly

Example: He has been forced to adjust his <strong>schedule</strong>.

Trick: His scheduled work keeps him untroubled.

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