20 new English words for 28 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 Devastation (noun)

Devastation - Highly destructive or damaging.

Highly destructive or damaging.

Hindi meaning: सदमा पहुँचाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Ruinous, Disastrous, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Nondestructive, Blessed, Fortunate, Beneficial.

Example: The flood <strong>devastated</strong> the town.

Trick: His devastating actions causes breaking of rules.

2 Starving (verb)

Starving - Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Hindi meaning: भुखमरी

Synonyms: Deprivation, Famine, Malnutrition, Inanition

Antonyms: Satisfaction, Satiation, Fullness, Satiety

Example: Thousands died of <strong>starvation</strong>.

Trick: Strict actions must be taken against starvation.

3 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Hindi meaning: टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of <strong>conflict</strong> between him and his father.

Trick: Conflict ki taraf direct nahi hona chahiye.

4 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.

5 Delayed (verb)

Delayed - Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Hindi meaning: विलंब

Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning

Example: The doctor wants to <strong>delay</strong> surgery for a few weeks.

Trick: Tum clay collect karne me delay mat karo.

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6 Inspecting (verb)

Inspecting - 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.

7 Consult (verb)

Consult - Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Hindi meaning: परामर्श

Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply

Example: She <strong>consulted</strong> many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

Trick: They are meeting and consulting to the doctor.

8 Offensive (adjective)

Offensive - To hurt somebody’s feelings.

To hurt somebody’s feelings.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित

Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm

Example: The smell of ash <strong>offended</strong> him.

Trick: The teacher was offended and suspended the student.

9 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.

10 Diplomat (noun)

Diplomat - Of or concerning diplomacy

Of or concerning diplomacy

Hindi meaning: कूटनीतिक

Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic

Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless

Example: The two countries have had no <strong>diplomatic</strong> relations since.

Trick: Is problem ko scientific nahi diplomatic way se solve kiya ja sakta h.

11 Insisting (verb)

Insisting - The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Example: She was fired from her job at the <strong>insistence</strong> of the mayor.

Trick: The lawyer is insisted for the he has wasted.

12 Seems (verb)

Seems - 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.

13 Aimed (verb)

Aimed - Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Hindi meaning: उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He <strong>aimed</strong> the gun carefully before shooting.

Trick: The few people claimed the things they aimed.

14 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.

15 Appeal (verb)

Appeal - Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Hindi meaning: याचना करना

Synonyms: Application, Bid, Call, Claim

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Denial, Disavowal

Example: The mayor made an <strong>appeal</strong> to the people of the city to stay calm.

Trick: He appeals for the meal.

16 Resolve (verb)

Resolve - Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Hindi meaning: समाधान करना

Synonyms: Decide, Choose, Figure, Opt

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Abstain, Decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily <strong>resolved</strong>.

Trick: The teacher is involving himself for resolving the problem.

17 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 assures the cure the disease.

18 Extended (adjective)

Extended - Made larger.

Made larger.

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.

19 Refused (verb)

Refused - Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकृत

Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted

Example: She was <strong>refused</strong> access to her children.

Trick: He refused that he infused to the people.

20 Concede (verb)

Concede - Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृति

Synonyms: Bewilder, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse

Antonyms: Deny, Defend, Disallow, Dispute

Example: One should not be bullied into <strong>conceding</strong> liability.

Trick: He concede that he had done mistake in precede.

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