20 new English words for 23 November 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 Stringent (adjective)

Stringent - Very strict.

Very strict.

Hindi meaning: कठोर

Synonyms: Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous.

Antonyms: Lenient, Flexible.

Example: The most <strong>stringent</strong> laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.

Trick: This agent takes stringent decision.

2 Prohibition (noun)

Prohibition - The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

The action of forbidding something, especially by law.

Hindi meaning: निषेध

Synonyms: Banning, Forbidding, Prohibiting, Barring

Antonyms: Freedom, Incitement, Support, Wildness

Example: She has promised to implement <strong>prohibition</strong> in a phased manner.

Trick: There is a prohibition on the extraction of substances.

3 Demolition (noun)

Demolition - The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures

The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures

Hindi meaning: तोड़फोड़

Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production

Example: The old factory is scheduled for <strong>demolition</strong> next week.

Trick: the thieves had done the demolition of the auction

4 Declared (adjective)

Declared - Openly or formally asserted or announced.

Openly or formally asserted or announced.

Hindi meaning: घोषित

Synonyms: Proclaim, Announce, State, Communicate

Antonyms: Conceal, Contradict, Deny, Forget

Example: The man, who has not been named, was <strong>declared</strong> dead at the scene.

Trick: The government declared the corruption to be cleared.

5 Adjoining (adjective)

Adjoining - (Of a building, room, or piece of land) Next to or joined with.

(Of a building, room, or piece of land) Next to or joined with.

Hindi meaning: संलग्न

Synonyms: Adjacent, Contiguous, Neighboring, Abutting

Antonyms: Detached, Divided, Separate

Example: Her parents live on an <strong>adjoining</strong> property.

Trick: The adjoining room is cracking.

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6 Statutory (adjective)

Statutory - Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

Required, permitted, or enacted by statute.

Hindi meaning: वैधानिक

Synonyms: Canon, Law, Ordinance, Precept

Antonyms: Illegal, Illegitimate, Illicit, Unlawful

Example: The planners are failing to meet their <strong>statutory</strong> duty to protect biodiversity.

Trick: The statutory should make some monetary policies.

7 Stubble (noun)

Stubble - The very short hairs on someone's skin when they have not shaved recently,

The very short hairs on someone's skin when they have not shaved recently,

Hindi meaning: खूंटी

Synonyms: Shaggy, Unshaven, Barbate, Whiskered

Antonyms: Unbearded, Unhirsute, Uncover

Example: He is a slight man in middle age with short, grey hair and a <strong>stubble</strong> beard.

Trick: His stubble hairs cause trouble to him.

8 Emissions (noun)

Emissions - The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

Hindi meaning: उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow

Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain

Example: Human <strong>emissions</strong> of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.

Trick: The action must be taken against the emission of gases.

9 Compliant (adjective)

Compliant - The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: we monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance.

10 Formulating (verb)

Formulating - 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.

11 Resilient (adjective)

Resilient - Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

Hindi meaning: लचीला

Synonyms: Strong, Tough, Hardy, Quick to recover

Antonyms: Delicate, Weak, Hard, Inflexible, Rigid

Example: This rubber ball is very <strong>resilient</strong> and immediately springs back into shape.

Trick: The ball is resilient and pungent.

12 Prosperous (adjective)

Prosperous - Successful in material terms

Successful in material terms

Hindi meaning: समृद्ध

Synonyms: Bustling, Flourishing, Fortunate, Privileged

Antonyms: Destitute, Failing, Impoverished, Lacking

Example: The company had a <strong>prosperous</strong> year.

Trick: His obvious extinct helps in prosperous profits.

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 Comprising (verb)

Comprising - 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.

15 Conventions (noun)

Conventions - A way in which something is usually done.

A way in which something is usually done.

Hindi meaning: सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness

Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' <strong>convention</strong> every summer.

Trick: Event ki saari preparation convention way m hi hogi.

16 Pursuing (verb)

Pursuing - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him.

17 Prediction (noun)

Prediction - To say that something will happen in the future.

To say that something will happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: भविष्यवाणी

Synonyms: Conclude, Envision, Forecast, Foresee

Antonyms: Ignore, Calculate, Disbelieve, Measure

Example: The <strong>predicted</strong> growth in road traffic.

Trick: His addicted work was predicted.

18 Prominently (adverb)

Prominently - Important or famous

Important or famous

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

19 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

20 Comprehensive (adjective)

Comprehensive - Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a <strong>comprehensive</strong> guide to the region.

Trick: The substantive goals are comprehensive.

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