20 new English words for 12 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 Ascertained (verb)

Ascertained - Find (something) out for certain.

Find (something) out for certain.

Hindi meaning: निधारित

Synonyms: Discover, Establish, Fix, Determine

Antonyms: Disprove, Invalidate, Aid, Assist

Example: There should be a public inquiry to <strong>ascertain</strong> the facts.

Trick: They maintained the book ascertained the rules.

2 Deliberated (verb)

Deliberated - Done consciously and intentionally.

Done consciously and intentionally.

Hindi meaning: सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned

Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless

Example: She spoke in a clear, <strong>deliberate</strong> manner/way.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

3 Intervened (verb)

Intervened - The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process.

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process.

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military <strong>intervention</strong> in the crisis.

Trick: He is doing the intervention during the inspection.

4 Dedicated (adjective)

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose.

Devoted to a task or purpose.

Hindi meaning: समर्पित

Synonyms: Committed, Devoted, Staunch, Stalwart

Antonyms: Apathetic, Disloyal, Inconstant, Indifferent

Example: I <strong>dedicated</strong> ten years of my life to the project.

Trick: The firm was dedicated to achieve target as they illustrated everything.

5 Critical (adjective)

Critical - Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Blame, Blast, Castigate, Censure

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate

Example: His boss <strong>criticized</strong> him for his sloppy work habits.

Trick: The boss is criticizing and analyzing the employees.

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6 Consultation (noun)

Consultation - 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 .

7 Regulatory (adjective)

Regulatory - A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Hindi meaning: नियमों

Synonyms: Ruling, Order, Directive, Act

Antonyms: Deregulation, Disorganization, Lawlessness, Mismanagement

Example: Under pressure from the American government, Fiat and other manufacturers obeyed the new safety <strong>regulations</strong>.

Trick: The regulations are according to speculation.

8 Expeditiously (adverb)

Expeditiously - To make something happen more quickly.

To make something happen more quickly.

Hindi meaning: शीघ्र

Synonyms: Speed Up, Accelerate, Hurry, Hasten

Antonyms: Delay, Hinder

Example: We're trying to <strong>expedite</strong> the process of reviewing applications.

Trick: The boy was expedited as he was excited.

9 Reached (verb)

Reached - Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Hindi meaning: पहुँच गया

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She <strong>reached</strong> the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

Trick: Thieves reached and breached the area.

10 Committed (adjective)

Committed - The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a <strong>commitment</strong> to helping the poor.

Trick: The architect’s commitment is good for establishment.

11 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented - Never done or known before.

Never done or known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed <strong>unprecedented</strong> success this year.

Trick: The chanted person was unprecedented.

12 Mobilized (verb)

Mobilized - The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

Hindi meaning: गतिशीलता

Synonyms: Flexibility, Maneuverability, Motility, Movability

Antonyms: Immobility, Immovability, Immotility, Immovableness

Example: She lost <strong>mobility</strong> in her left hand.

Trick: The adaptation of new policies helps in mobilization.

13 Inaugurated (verb)

Inaugurated - Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).

Hindi meaning: अभिषेक करना

Synonyms: Initiate, Begin, Start, Institute

Antonyms: End, Wind Up, Conclude, Finish

Example: The new President will be <strong>inaugurated</strong> on January 20.

Trick: The inauguration is the main attraction.

14 Feasible (adjective)

Feasible - Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Hindi meaning: संभव

Synonyms: Practicable, Practical, Workable, Achievable

Antonyms: Disadvantageous, Implausible, Impossible, Impractical

Example: She questioned whether it was <strong>feasible</strong> to stimulate investment in these regions.

Trick: The practice is feasible and possible.

15 Expressed (verb)

Expressed - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

16 Ensure (verb)

Ensure - Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Hindi meaning: सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to <strong>ensure</strong> the safety of its employees.

Trick: The doctor ensures to cure the disease.

17 Infrastructure (noun)

Infrastructure - The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Hindi meaning: आधारिक संरचना

Synonyms: Architecture, Structure, Framework, Configuration.

Antonyms: Dissolution, Disarrangement, Chaos, Confusion

Example: More money is needed to save the crumbling <strong>infrastructure</strong> of the nation's rural areas.

Trick: The infrastructure is in good structure.

18 Session (noun)

Session - A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Hindi meaning: सत्र

Synonyms: Meeting, Sitting, Assembly, Conclave

Antonyms: Stagnation, Inactivity, Inertia, Immobility

Example: The court was in <strong>session</strong>.

Trick: This session caused bad impression.

19 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.

20 Destinations (noun)

Destinations - The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

Hindi meaning: स्थल

Synonyms: Harbor, Haven, Station, Stop

Antonyms: Beginning, Source, Start

Example: After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward/to our <strong>destination</strong>.

Trick: They reached the destination without hesitation.

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