20 new English words for 4 January 2024, 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 Impartial (adjective)

Impartial - Treating all rivals or disputants equally.

Treating all rivals or disputants equally.

Hindi meaning: निष्पक्ष

Synonyms: Unbiased, Unprejudiced, Neutral, Candid

Antonyms: Biased, Interested, Involved, Partial

Example: As an <strong>impartial</strong> observer my analysis is supposed to be objective.

Trick: The impartial decision is essential.

3 Implicated (verb)

Implicated - The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

The effect that something will have on something else in the future.

Hindi meaning: निहितार्थ

Synonyms: Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Connotation.

Antonyms: Measurement, Proof, Reality, Truth.

Example: The lecturer made the <strong>implication</strong> that science was subjective.

Trick: The implications have many additions

4 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.

5 Irregularities (noun)

Irregularities - The state or quality of being irregular.

The state or quality of being irregular.

Hindi meaning: अनियमितता

Synonyms: Distortion, Flaw, Inconsistency, Aberration

Antonyms: Perfection, Conformity, Continuation, Regularity

Example: We uncovered <strong>irregularities</strong> in the town's finances.

Trick: Irregularities kum karne ko responsibilities samajhni chahiye

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6 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.

7 Procurement (noun)

Procurement - 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 Conduct (noun)

Conduct - An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

Hindi meaning: संचालित

Synonyms: Manage, Direct, Run, Control

Antonyms: Misdirected, Vagrant, Wandering

Example: The police are <strong>conducting</strong> an investigation into last week's robbery.

Trick: All are being conducted to stay away from melted ice.

9 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.

10 Suspension (noun)

Suspension - 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.

11 Consumption (noun)

Consumption - The action of using up a resource.

The action of using up a resource.

Hindi meaning: उपभोग

Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development

Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human <strong>consumption</strong>.

Trick: The consumption of medicine is required in this situation.

12 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.

13 Endowment (noun)

Endowment - A gift of money that will provide an income for a college or university, a hospital, or other organization

A gift of money that will provide an income for a college or university, a hospital, or other organization

Hindi meaning: दान

Synonyms: Bequest, Donation, Funding, Grant

Antonyms: Debt, Disadvantage, Drawback, Inability

Example: The hospital's <strong>endowment</strong> was established by a local family.

Trick: Endowment karke logo ki requirement puri karni chahiye.

14 Encroachments (noun)

Encroachments - Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This <strong>encroachment</strong> on media freedom is not in the public interest.

Trick: There was an adjustment in the encroachment.

15 Verdict (noun)

Verdict - A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

Hindi meaning: निर्णय

Synonyms: Judgement, Adjudication, Decision, Finding

Antonyms: Accusation, Allegation, Arraignment, Attribution

Example: The <strong>verdict</strong> was not guilty.

Trick: Judge ne predict karne ke baad verdict liya.

16 Disputed (verb)

Disputed - Argue about (something).

Argue about (something).

Hindi meaning: विवादित

Synonyms: Debate, Discuss, Quarrel, Argue

Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Sure, Agreeable

Example: You can <strong>dispute</strong> your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.

Trick: Frustrated insaan disputed hi rehta h.

17 Custody (noun)

Custody - Relating to or requiring imprisonment.

Relating to or requiring imprisonment.

Hindi meaning: हिरासत में

Synonyms: Careful, Defensive, Jealous, Possessive

Antonyms: Careless, Inattentive, Negligent, Attacking

Example: Both men were given six-month <strong>custodial</strong> sentences.

Trick: The custodial person was essential to appeal.

18 Petition (noun)

Petition - A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Hindi meaning: याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a <strong>petition</strong> for divorce.

Trick: The petition can cause caution to the suspects.

19 Assured (adjective)

Assured - 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 assure the cure the disease.

20 Residing (verb)

Residing - A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

Hindi meaning: निवास स्थान

Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall

Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office

Example: He recently ended his <strong>residence</strong> at the apartment complex.

Trick: There is existence of any residence.

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