20 new English words for 21 December 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.
Hindi meaning: महामारी
Synonyms: Widespread, Prevalent, Pervasive, Global
Antonyms: Exclusive, Extraordinary, Incomplete, Individual
Example: Their arrival in the colony could not have been more badly timed, coinciding with the 1918 influenza <strong>pandemic</strong>.
Trick: Pandemic has done the chaotic situation.
Hindi meaning: संवितरण
Synonyms: Disbursement, Outlay, Spending
Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Take, Attach
Example: The money will be <strong>disbursed</strong> on the basis of need.
Trick: The proposal of disbursal is denied.
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.
Hindi meaning: स्थगन
Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement
Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain
Example: The chairperson has <strong>adjourned</strong> the meeting.
Trick: The lawyer is concerned when the court is adjourned.
Hindi meaning: ध्वस्त
Synonyms: Destroy, Flatten, Raze, Topple
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Mend, Produce
Example: The old factory was <strong>demolished</strong> to make way for a new parking lot.
Trick: The demolished building was published in newspaper.
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Hindi meaning: प्रतिपादन किया
Synonyms: Give, Provide, Supply, Furnish
Antonyms: Misrepresent, Confuse, Distort, Falsify
Example: The virus <strong>rendered</strong> the computer useless.
Trick: The measured amount is rendered.
Hindi meaning: अवमानना
Synonyms: Scorn, Disdain, Disrespect, Deprecation
Antonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Regard
Example: He feels that wealthy people view/regard him with <strong>contempt</strong> because he is poor.
Trick: He attempt to contempt the elders.
Hindi meaning: विधायकों
Synonyms: Administrator, Deputy, Lawmaker, Leader
Antonyms: Follower, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic
Example: Poets are the unacknowledged <strong>legislators</strong> of the world.
Trick: Inspector apne lesgislators ke law ko follow nhi kar raha.
Hindi meaning: दावा
Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm
Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth
Example: The man <strong>claimed</strong> (that) he was a long-lost relative.
Trick: His main aim is to claim money.
Hindi meaning: आवंटन
Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant
Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection
Example: The <strong>allotment</strong> of equity securities.
Trick: The government allotted the cultivated land.
Hindi meaning: लगातार
Synonyms: Succeeding, Following, Running, Continuous.
Antonyms: Separate, Broken, Discontinuous, Infrequent.
Example: I was amazed that she contradicted herself in <strong>consecutive</strong> sentences.
Trick: His consecutive behavior is reflective.
Hindi meaning: आक्रामक
Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive
Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back
Example: He started to get <strong>aggressive</strong> and began to shout.
Trick: The man is aggressive and depressive too.
Hindi meaning: प्रेरित किया
Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce
Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow
Example: The actor had to be <strong>prompted</strong> by someone who was standing offstage.
Trick: The man interrupted when the dog prompted.
Hindi meaning: निष्कासित
Synonyms: Fired, Freed, Released, Sacked
Antonyms: Admit, Welcome, Contained, Shut
Example: She has been <strong>expelled</strong> from the country - and separated from her son.
Trick: They both were repelled and expelled.
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.
Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.
Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.
Hindi meaning: पारिश्रमिक
Synonyms: Compensation, Commission, Pay, Reimbursement
Antonyms: Nonpayment, Outgo, Pay Cash, Charge
Example: They demanded adequate <strong>remuneration</strong> for their work.
Trick: The preparation of renumeration is undone.
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.
Hindi meaning: प्रयासित
Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started
Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted
Example: he would not have <strong>attempted</strong> the life of a friend.
Trick: The people are attempting for exempting the tax.
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.
