20 new English words for 29 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 Spurious (adjective)

Spurious - Not being what it purports to be

Not being what it purports to be

Hindi meaning: जाली

Synonyms: Bogus, Specious, False, Factitious.

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real, Valid.

Example: He was arrested on <strong>spurious</strong> corruption charges.

Trick: This drive is malicious and spurious.

2 Sacking (noun)

Sacking - An act of dismissing someone from employment.

An act of dismissing someone from employment.

Hindi meaning: बर्खास्त

Synonyms: Bag, Cloth, Gunny, Wrapping

Antonyms: Contamination, Activation, Newness, Continuance

Example: He drew his rifle from its <strong>sacking</strong> cover.

Trick: The employees were sacking cause of lacking in abilities.

3 Prompting (noun)

Prompting - To move to action.

To move to action.

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.

4 Recommended (verb)

Recommended - A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.

Hindi meaning: अनुशंसा

Synonyms: Charge, Endorsement, Guidance, Instruction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: I gave the trainee a glowing <strong>recommendation</strong>.

Trick: The interrogated the recommended person.

5 Bureaucrats (noun)

Bureaucrats - A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Hindi meaning: नौकरशाही

Synonyms: Civil Service, Administration, Government, Directorate

Antonyms: Adhocracy, Nonsupervisory, Nonmanagerial

Example: She has a good grasp of how the <strong>bureaucracy</strong> works.

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6 Threatening (adjective)

Threatening - A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Warning, Ultimatum, Commination, Menaces

Antonyms: Certainty, Safety, Surety.

Example: The country is a great/major/serious <strong>threat</strong> to world peace.

Trick: Unke threats soch ko affect karte h.

7 Procured (verb)

Procured - The action of obtaining or procuring something.

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

Hindi meaning: वसूली

Synonyms: Acquisition, Ownership, Accession, Possession

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Fail, Forfeit

Example: Laws will simplify <strong>procurement</strong> in the public sector.

Trick: The procurement was done by management.

8 Vigilance (noun)

Vigilance - The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Hindi meaning: जागरूकता

Synonyms: Alertness, Caution, Diligence, Surveillance

Antonyms: Indifference, Neglect, Carelessness, Impulsiveness

Example: They were <strong>vigilant</strong> about protecting their children.

Trick: Everyone should be vigilance about the maintenance of the environment.

9 Suspend (verb)

Suspend - Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period.

Hindi meaning: निलंबन

Synonyms: Adjournment, Interruption, Delay, Stay

Antonyms: Continuation, Resumption, Beginning, Opening

Example: He was angry about his <strong>suspension</strong> from the team.

Trick: The suspension of the man caused him caution.

10 Sought (verb)

Sought - To try to find or get something.

To try to find or get something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश करना

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I <strong>sought</strong> it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

Trick: He is trying to sought the reason why they fought.

11 Snatched (verb)

Snatched - Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

Hindi meaning: छीन लिया

Synonyms: Appropriated, Kidnapped, Seized, Stolen

Antonyms: Missed, Released, Discharged, Freed

Example: Kidnappers <strong>snatched</strong> the girl from her bedroom.

Trick: The thief snatched the hatched egg.

12 Resigned (adjective)

Resigned - Leave a job or office

Leave a job or office

Hindi meaning: इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to <strong>resign</strong> his position.

Trick: The man signs and resigns the job

13 Appropriate (adjective)

Appropriate - Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Hindi meaning: उचित

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought <strong>appropriate</strong> to award her the prize.

Trick: They take appropriate decision to do their passionate work.

14 Retain (verb)

Retain - Continue to have (something)

Continue to have (something)

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to <strong>retain</strong> control of the company.

Trick: The money is retained and gained by the company.

15 Extensively (adverb)

Extensively - Covering or affecting a large area.

Covering or affecting a large area.

Hindi meaning: व्यापक

Synonyms: Broad, Comprehensive, Considerable, Expanded

Antonyms: Exclusive, Insignificant, Limited, Little

Example: The author has done <strong>extensive</strong> archival and oral research.

Trick: Extensive fields are more effective.

16 Alliance (noun)

Alliance - A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Hindi meaning: संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer <strong>alliance</strong> between government and industry.

Trick: The alliance set up a recognizance.

17 Allies (noun)

Allies - A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Hindi meaning: मित्र-राष्ट्र

Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Friend, Partner

Antonyms: Antagonist, Detractor, Enemy, Foe

Example: India and its Asian <strong>allies</strong>.

Trick: The allies combine the flies.

18 Vacant (adjective)

Vacant - Empty

Empty

Hindi meaning: खाली

Synonyms: Empty, Unoccupied, Unfilled, Free

Antonyms: Busy, Employed, Full, Populated

Example: These lockers are all <strong>vacant</strong>.

Trick: Ants are in the vacant place.

19 Victorious (adjective)

Victorious - Having won a victory.

Having won a victory.

Hindi meaning: विजयी

Synonyms: Outplay, Outrun, Overcome, Overtake

Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Fail, Guard

Example: Against all the odds, Frederick was ultimately <strong>victorious</strong>.

Trick: The victorious moment is very precious.

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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