20 new English words for 10 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 Allocated (verb)

Allocated - The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.

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.

2 Inducted (verb)

Inducted - Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Conscript, Enlist, Inaugurate, Recruit

Antonyms: Close, End, Finish, Expel

Example: She was <strong>inducted</strong> into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Trick: The force is inducted and subjected towards the similar goal.

3 Formulation (noun)

Formulation - Create or prepare methodically.

Create or prepare methodically.

Hindi meaning: तैयार

Synonyms: Codify, Define, Develop, Devise

Antonyms: Disorganize, Destroy, Halt, Raze

Example: Little by little, he <strong>formulated</strong> his plan for escape.

Trick: Phle sab calculate karke fir plan ko formulate kare.

4 Comprises (verb)

Comprises - Be made up of.

Be made up of.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division <strong>comprised</strong> 4,500 troops.

Trick: They all are comprised in the suppressed behaviour against students.

5 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

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6 Deferred (verb)

Deferred - Postpone.

Postpone.

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court <strong>defers</strong> to precedent in cases like these.

Trick: Jo tum prefer karo, usse kabhi defer nahi karna chahiye.

7 Contesting (verb)

Contesting - Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Hindi meaning: चुनाव लड़ा

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a <strong>contested</strong> election for executive director.

Trick: Sabne arm wrestling ke liye contesting ki.

8 Approved (verb)

Approved - Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी देना

Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction

Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow

Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't <strong>approve</strong>.

Trick: This situation causes the removal of approval.

9 Proposed (verb)

Proposed - Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists <strong>proposed</strong> a new theory.

Trick: The team proposed the opposed unit.

10 Appointed (adjective)

Appointed - Decided on beforehand

Decided on beforehand

Hindi meaning: नियुक्त

Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified

Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice

Example: She was <strong>appointed</strong> professor of chemistry at the university.

Trick: The doctor was appointed and he treated the patient.

11 Resolutely (adverb)

Resolutely - 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.

12 Pursue (verb)

Pursue - Follow or chase (someone or something).

Follow or chase (someone or something).

Hindi meaning: पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Chase, Hunt, Stalk

Antonyms: Avoid, Flee, Aid, Assist

Example: The criminal is being <strong>pursued</strong> by police.

Trick: The man sues the person who pursue him.

13 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.

14 Pertains (verb)

Pertains - To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time.

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time.

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: The laws <strong>pertaining</strong> to immigration.

Trick: Ye situation unhi rules se pertaining h jinhe attain krna jaruri h.

15 Granted (conjunction)

Granted - Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it.

Used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकृत

Synonyms: Acknowledged, Assumed, Admitted, Indeed

Antonyms: Unaccepted, Refuse, Deny

Example: We haven't yet been <strong>granted</strong> access to the archive.

Trick: The man chanted and he was granted a boon.

16 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.

17 Protests (noun)

Protests - A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was <strong>protested</strong> by dozens of people.

Trick: The police is requests people to stop the protests against the law.

18 Maintained (verb)

Maintained - Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Hindi meaning: अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will <strong>maintain</strong> the laws of God.

Trick: The company retained and maintained the profits.

19 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.

20 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.

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