20 new English words for 15 August 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 Vigilance (noun)

Vigilance - The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Hindi meaning: जागरूकता

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness

Example: They were <strong>vigilant</strong> about protecting their children.

Trick: Everyone should be vigilance about the maintenance of the environment.

2 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.

3 Appointed (adjective)

Appointed - Decided on beforehand

Decided on beforehand

Hindi meaning: नियुक्त

Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified

Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice

Example: She was <strong>appointed</strong> professor of chemistry at the university.

Trick: The doctor was appointed and he treated the patient

4 Resignation (verb)

Resignation - Leave a job or office

Leave a job or office

Hindi meaning: इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to <strong>resign</strong> his position.

Trick: The man signs and resigns the job

5 Inducted (verb)

Inducted - Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit

Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel

Example: She was <strong>inducted</strong> into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Trick: The force is inducted and subjected towards the similar goal.

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6 Confrontation (noun)

Confrontation - Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Hindi meaning: सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They <strong>confronted</strong> the invaders at the shore.

Trick: The reaction time while confrontation should be quick.

7 Allocated (verb)

Allocated - 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.

8 Contention (noun)

Contention - Heated disagreement.

Heated disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: AYajjmpDLunawN9mRtBUbWAMSNG9on1NRL

Example: There has been too much <strong>contention</strong> in this family in recent years.

Trick: Us employee ka intention sirf contention ko badhawa denatha.

9 Ordinance (noun)

Ordinance - An authoritative order.

An authoritative order.

Hindi meaning: अध्यादेश

Synonyms: Authorization, Canon, Code, Command

Antonyms: Disorganization, Lawlessness, Veto

Example: the smoke-free <strong>ordinance</strong> around the burning of stoves

Trick: An ordinance is required for the maintenance.

10 Bureaucrats (noun)

Bureaucrats - 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

11 Preserving (verb)

Preserving - Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Hindi meaning: संरक्षित

Synonyms: Untouched, Uncontaminated, Unspoiled, Pristine

Antonyms: Decayed, Decomposed, Corrupted, Spoiled

Example: The fossil was well <strong>preserved</strong>.

Trick: The scientist observed the preserved items.

12 Unanimous (adjective)

Unanimous - Being of one mind.

Being of one mind.

Hindi meaning: एकमत होकर

Synonyms: With One Mind, To A Man, Bar None

Antonyms: Differently, Divergently, Opposite

Example: The audience <strong>unanimously</strong> rose to its feet in a standing ovation.

Trick: The unanimous thoughts are not suspicious

13 Consequential (adjective)

Consequential - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

14 Polarizing (verb)

Polarizing - Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Hindi meaning: ध्रुवीकरण

Synonyms: Diffusion, Decomposition, Dispersion, Atomization

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Repair

Example: The <strong>polarization</strong> of society into rich and poor can clearly be seen in urban areas.

Trick: Actualization ke liye logo ke lalach ka unse polarization hona jaruri h.

15 Resolution (noun)

Resolution - Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़

Synonyms: Adamant, Bold, Courageous, Obstinate

Antonyms: Afraid, Agreeable, Complacent, Cooperative

Example: She is a <strong>resolute</strong> competitor.

Trick: He is absolute and resolute about his decision.

16 Imposing (adjective)

Imposing - Grand and impressive in appearance.

Grand and impressive in appearance.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली

Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic

Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace

Example: Few struck such an <strong>imposing</strong> figure, either.

Trick: The act of chasing is not imposing.

17 Proposed (verb)

Proposed - Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists <strong>proposed</strong> a new theory.

Trick: The team proposed the opposed unit.

18 Intended (verb)

Intended - An aim or plan

An aim or plan

Hindi meaning: इरादा

Synonyms: Aim, Hope, Motive, Objective

Antonyms: Flexible, Indefinite, Soft, Trivial

Example: She announced her <strong>intention</strong> to run for governor.

Trick: His intention was the correction of laws.

19 Propagate (verb)

Propagate - Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

Hindi meaning: प्रसारित

Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Communicate, Promulgate

Antonyms: Decrease, Deplete, Destroy, Diminish

Example: We are discovering new ways to <strong>propagate</strong> plants without seeds.

Trick: The idea separated and propagated eventually.

20 Diluting (adjective)

Diluting - Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Made weaker in force, content, or value by modification.

Hindi meaning: पतला

Synonyms: Adulterate, Alter, Decrease, Diminish

Antonyms: Aggravate, Develop, Strengthen, Concentrate

Example: It was and is <strong>diluted</strong> with water to make the beverage.

Trick: The stocks diluted and commuted.

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