20 new English words for 25 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 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.

2 Violation (noun)

Violation - Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey

Example: He was arrested for <strong>violating</strong> his parole.

Trick: The protestors are violating the ring.

3 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.

4 Irregularities (noun)

Irregularities - The state or quality of being irregular.

The state or quality of being irregular.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered <strong>irregularities</strong> in the town's finances.

Trick: Irregularities kum karne ko responsibilities samajhni chahiye.

5 Reiterating (verb)

Reiterating - Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has <strong>reiterated</strong> its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Trick: They reiterated the twisted work.

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6 Competent (adjective)

Competent - Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Hindi meaning: सक्षम

Synonyms: Adequate, Capable, Decent, Efficient

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has shown herself to be a highly <strong>competent</strong> manager.

Trick: I am competent to face the subsequent things.

7 Aspects (noun)

Aspects - A particular part or feature of something.

A particular part or feature of something.

Hindi meaning: पहलू

Synonyms: Feature, Facet, Particular, Ingredient

Antonyms: Disrespect, Disesteem, Disconnect, Unfasten

Example: Climate and weather affect every <strong>aspect</strong> of our lives.

Trick: The suspects had many aspects.

8 Allocation (noun)

Allocation - The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

Hindi meaning: आवंटन

Synonyms: Allotment, Assignment, Issuing, Issuance

Antonyms: Misallocate, Deallocate, Keep, Withhold

Example: There will be a closer review of funding <strong>allocations</strong> for future conferences.

Trick: There is not an explanation of the allocation.

9 Asserted (verb)

Asserted - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

10 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.

11 Constitution (noun)

Constitution - Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

Hindi meaning: संवैधानिक

Synonyms: Democratic, Lawful, Legal, Statutory

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: He has a <strong>constitutional</strong> dislike of controversy.

Trick: The constitutional activities are not exceptional.

12 Executing (verb)

Executing - The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

Hindi meaning: क्रियान्वयन

Synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Discharge, Effect

Antonyms: Clemency, Commutation, Forbearance, Forgiveness

Example: He was sentenced to <strong>execution</strong> by firing squad, but given life imprisonment because he had already served 12 years.

Trick: The plan is executed and exerted carefully.

13 Diversion (noun)

Diversion - 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.

14 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.

15 Criticizing (verb)

Criticizing - 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.

16 Associated (adjective)

Associated - Connected with something else.

Connected with something else.

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: Identical, Like, Similar, Allied

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike, Distinct

Example: These symptoms are particularly <strong>associated</strong> with migraine headaches.

Trick: The owner rejected the associated team.

17 Comprised (verb)

Comprised - 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.

18 Conveyed (verb)

Conveyed - Transport or carry to a place.

Transport or carry to a place.

Hindi meaning: अवगत करा

Synonyms: Bring, Send, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Receive, Take, Deny, Discourage

Example: The singer was <strong>conveyed</strong> from her hotel to the airport by limousine.

Trick: The doctor conveyed about the delayed operation.

19 Boycott (verb)

Boycott - Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कार करना

Synonyms: Snub, Avoid, Spurn, Shun

Antonyms: Support, Accept, Allow, Approve

Example: They <strong>boycotted</strong> the city's bus system.

Trick: They boycotted the cottage industries.

20 Establishments (noun)

Establishments - 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.

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