20 new English words for 17 September 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 Purported (adjective)

Purported - Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: So-Called, Stated, Supposed, Averred

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure

Example: He forged documents which <strong>purported</strong> to show that his companies had vast resources.

Trick: Their gossips are purported and discriminated.

2 Inspection (noun)

Inspection - To look at something closely or in great detail

To look at something closely or in great detail

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षित

Synonyms: Examine, Scan, Scrutinize, Audit

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Answer

Example: They <strong>inspected</strong> the paintwork for cracks and flaws.

Trick: The team inspected and suspected the truth.

3 Drained (verb)

Drained - To become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or empty in this way

To become empty or dry as liquid flows away and disappears; to make something dry or empty in this way

Hindi meaning: सूखा

Synonyms: Depleted, Weary, Beat, Dragging

Antonyms: Energized, Full, Lively, Fill

Example: The blood <strong>drained</strong> from his face.

Trick: The drained area caused strained.

4 Contingency (adjective)

Contingency - Subject to chance.

Subject to chance.

Hindi meaning: निर्भर

Synonyms: Accidental, Fortuitous, Possible, Unforeseen

Antonyms: Predictable, Designed, Essential, Planned

Example: Our plans are <strong>contingent</strong> on the weather.

Trick: The people were contingent towards the agent.

5 Accumulated (verb)

Accumulated - To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time

To collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time

Hindi meaning: जमा

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Assemble, Amass

Antonyms: Contract, Decrease, Diminish, Disperse

Example: A thick layer of dust had <strong>accumulated</strong> in the room.

Trick: They were accumulating money and calculating it.

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6 Concluded (verb)

Concluded - Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case.

Having or likely to have the effect of proving a case.

Hindi meaning: निर्णायक

Synonyms: Compelling, Convincing, Decisive, Indisputable

Antonyms: Ambiguous, Disputable, Doubtful, Dubious

Example: The data is far from <strong>conclusive</strong>.

Trick: The detective is in conclusive state.

7 Delegates (verb)

Delegates - To give somebody with a lower job or position a particular task to do

To give somebody with a lower job or position a particular task to do

Hindi meaning: प्रतिनिधि मंडल

Synonyms: Appointment, Apportioning, Authorization, Charge

Antonyms: Division, Lawlessness, Separation

Example: We sent a <strong>delegation</strong> of four people to visit their church.

Trick: The delegation process doesn’t believe in discrimination.

8 Prevent (verb)

Prevent - 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.

9 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break, Allopatry

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

10 Scattered (adjective)

Scattered - Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.

Spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.

Hindi meaning: फैला हुआ

Synonyms: dispersed, distributed, sprinkled, diffuse

Antonyms: connected, together, united, assembled

Example: Books were <strong>scattered</strong> all round the room.

Trick: The guards scatter the viewers.

11 Accommodation (noun)

Accommodation - A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.

A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.

Hindi meaning: आवास

Synonyms: Housing, Quarters, Rooms, Chambers

Antonyms: Disagreement, Altercation, Animosity, Antagonism

Example: They weren't sure if they could provide food and <strong>accommodations</strong> for the whole group.

Trick: The luxury accommodations have various sections.

12 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break, Allopatry

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

13 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.

14 Erupted (verb)

Erupted - Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Hindi meaning: फूटना

Synonyms: Appear, Burst, Detonate, Explode

Antonyms: Contain, Restrain, Shut, Implosion

Example: The volcano <strong>erupted</strong> with tremendous force.

Trick: The boy aggression erupted on rusted cycle.

15 Apprehension (noun)

Apprehension - 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.

16 Dominated (verb)

Dominated - Having power and influence over others.

Having power and influence over others.

Hindi meaning: प्रभुत्व वाला

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as <strong>dominant</strong> by his size, costume, and actions.

Trick: Dominant powers can cause rampant situation.

17 Condemned (verb)

Condemned - Express complete disapproval of

Express complete disapproval of

Hindi meaning: निंदा

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly <strong>condemn</strong> this attack against our allies.

Trick: The hiring committee is condemning the unskillful people.

18 Disperse (verb)

Disperse - To separate and go in different directions

To separate and go in different directions

Hindi meaning: बिखेरना

Synonyms: circulate, diffuse, disappear, Disband

Antonyms: appear, arrive, collect, gather

Example: The police used tear gas to <strong>disperse</strong> protestors.

Trick: The team disperse in the universe.

19 Assurance (noun)

Assurance - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assure the cure the disease.

20 Agitation (noun)

Agitation - Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Hindi meaning: घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been <strong>agitating</strong> for a strike.

Trick: The trading makes him agitating.

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