20 new English words for 22 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.

1 Plight (noun)

Plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Hindi meaning: दुर्दशा

Synonyms: Predicament, Trouble, Difficulty, Extremity

Antonyms: Disengagement, Break, Divorce, Separation

Example: We are all concerned with the <strong>plight</strong> of the under-developed areas of the world.

Trick: The condition of the flight was very plight.

2 Heinous (adjective)

Heinous - Utterly odious or wicked.

Utterly odious or wicked.

Hindi meaning: जघन्य

Synonyms: Abhorrent, Abominable, Atrocious, Flagrant

Antonyms: Delightful, Friendly, Good, Kind

Example: This <strong>heinous</strong> crime has left them all distraught.

Trick: usse heinous crime karne ke baad maar diya gya

3 Cognizance (noun)

Cognizance - Knowledge or awareness.

Knowledge or awareness.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान में रखते

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Consciousness, Apprehension

Antonyms: Ignorant, Disregard, Heedlessness, Inattention

Example: He should take <strong>cognizance</strong> of those who disagree with his theory.

Trick: He has confidence in his cognizance.

4 Indulging (verb)

Indulging - Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Hindi meaning: लिप्त

Synonyms: Entertain, Nourish, Pamper, Satiate

Antonyms: Deprive, Dissatisfy, Ignore, Neglect

Example: She has never been one to <strong>indulge</strong> in gossip.

Trick: They both divulged and indulged in the process

5 Condemning (verb)

Condemning - 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.

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6 Compensation (noun)

Compensation - Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Hindi meaning: मुआवज़ा

Synonyms: Allowance, Benefit, Bonus, Coverage

Antonyms: Debt, Hurt, Loss, Penalty

Example: The court awarded the victims millions of dollars in <strong>compensation</strong>.

Trick: Precaution is must before compensation.

7 Accompanied (verb)

Accompanied - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: के साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pertained one.

8 Delegations (noun)

Delegations - A body of delegates or representatives.

A body of delegates or representatives.

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.

9 Apprehended (verb)

Apprehended - 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.

10 Interacted (verb)

Interacted - Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Interrelate, Interchange, Link, Interconnect

Antonyms: Discord, Divorce, Separation.

Example: Dominique's teacher says that she <strong>interacts</strong> well with the other children.

Trick: They all rejected the interacted way.

11 Seem (verb)

Seem - Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She <strong>seemed</strong> happy enough this morning.

Trick: They seemed to be redeemed.

12 Cadre (noun)

Cadre - A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.

Hindi meaning: संवर्ग

Synonyms: Organization, Personnel, Staff, Core

Antonyms: Unmilitary, Civilian

Example: This new <strong>cadre</strong> of charity leaders will bring to the sector an exciting set of skills, fit to face a new set of challenges.

Trick: The cadre needs the ladder to went up.

13 Posed (verb)

Posed - Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

Present or constitute (a problem or danger).

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न

Synonyms: Constitute, Present, Create, Cause

Antonyms: Honesty, Reality, Truth, Movement

Example: The students were deported because they <strong>posed</strong> a threat to national security.

Trick: The models pose were exposed.

14 Relevant (adjective)

Relevant - Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त

Synonyms: Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite, Material

Antonyms: Improper, Inapplicable, Inappropriate, Incompatible

Example: The data are not <strong>relevant</strong> to the issue.

Trick: The conditions are relevant for the vacant people.

15 Desperate (adjective)

Desperate - Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Hindi meaning: निराश

Synonyms: Despairing, Hopeless, Anguished, Suicidal

Antonyms: Cheerful, Composed, Calm, Fearful

Example: He made a <strong>desperate</strong> bid/attempt to save his job.

Trick: The boy is desperate to separate from his family.

16 Outreach (noun)

Outreach - The extent or length of reaching out.

The extent or length of reaching out.

Hindi meaning: आगे निकल जाना

Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel

Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.

Example: The singer's talent <strong>outreaches</strong> the dull songs she is asked to perform.

Trick: The team outreach by the nice speech.

17 Prevailed (verb)

Prevailed - Existing at a particular time.

Existing at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: प्रचलित

Synonyms: Current, Predominant, Prevalent, Rampant

Antonyms: Limited, Uncommon, Unfixed, Individual

Example: The town is kept cool by the <strong>prevailing</strong> westerly winds.

Trick: He was prevailing during the sailing.

18 Exclusive (adjective)

Exclusive - Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ा गया

Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve

Example: The Academy <strong>excluded</strong> women from its classes.

Trick: The men was excluded as he was diluted.

19 Conspiracies (noun)

Conspiracies - A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Hindi meaning: साजिश

Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Stratagem, Cabal.

Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty, Ignorance, Loyalty

Example: Seven men, all from Bristol, admitted <strong>conspiracy</strong> to commit arson.

Trick: Hamesha conspiracy ki planning privacy me ki jaati h.

20 Gathering (noun)

Gathering - To come or be brought together in a group.

To come or be brought together in a group.

Hindi meaning: इकट्ठा

Synonyms: congregate, convene, assemble, meet

Antonyms: cancel, disperse, dissemble, divide

Example: I <strong>gathered</strong> my hair up in a bun.

Trick: The teachers gathered the scattered students.

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