20 new English words for 18 February 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 Faction (noun)

Faction - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Trick: Kuch sanction ki wajah se us faction ko roka gaya h.

2 Legitimate (adjective)

Legitimate - In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Hindi meaning: जायज

Synonyms: Accurately, Correctly, Decently, Duly

Antonyms: Wrongly, Unfairly, Unjustly

Example: We support <strong>legitimately</strong> elected governments.

Trick: The work is freely and legitimately done.

3 Relevant (adjective)

Relevant - Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त

Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite, material

Antonyms: improper, inapplicable, inappropriate, incompatible

Example: The data are not <strong>relevant</strong> to the issue.

Trick: The conditions are relevant for the vacant people.

4 Annexed (verb)

Annexed - A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

A formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain.

Hindi meaning: राज्य-हरण

Synonyms: Incorporation, Takeover, Addition, Appropriation

Antonyms: Decrease, Loss, Subtraction, Detachment

Example: The two <strong>annexation</strong> ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.

Trick: Annexation bahot se kings ke liye relaxation tha.

5 Reliance (noun)

Reliance - Dependent on someone or something.

Dependent on someone or something.

Hindi meaning: विश्वासी

Synonyms: Relying, Subservient, Susceptible, Ancillary

Antonyms: Independent, Free

Example: We are not yet solely <strong>reliant</strong> upon media.

Trick: The ants are reliant on the weather

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6 Dispute (noun)

Dispute - 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.

7 Seeking (verb)

Seeking - Attempt to find (something).

Attempt to find (something).

Hindi meaning: मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is <strong>seeking</strong> a salesperson.

Trick: They are seeking for the streaking part.

8 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.

9 Allotting (verb)

Allotting - A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

Hindi meaning: आवंटन

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The <strong>allotment</strong> of equity securities.

Trick: The government allotted the cultivated land.

10 Ridiculous (adjective)

Ridiculous - Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

Hindi meaning: उपहास

Synonyms: Deride, Mock, Taunt.

Antonyms: Praise, Admiration, Approval.

Example: I was not <strong>ridiculing</strong> them or saying that they should not make that point.

Trick: The people ridicule the one who rule.

11 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

12 Barricading (verb)

Barricading - Block or defend with a barricade.

Block or defend with a barricade.

Hindi meaning: बाधाना

Synonyms: Blockade, Obstruct, Close Up, Bar

Antonyms: Door, Entrance, Gate, Doorway

Example: The police <strong>barricaded</strong> the crime scene.

Trick: The road was barricaded and excavated.

13 Criticized (verb)

Criticized - 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.

14 Appealed (verb)

Appealed - 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.

15 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.

16 Perception (noun)

Perception - The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

Hindi meaning: अनुभूति

Synonyms: Insight, Sensitivity, Perceptivity, Understanding

Antonyms: Density, Dullness, Irrationality, Obtuseness

Example: It is my <strong>perception</strong> that his argument was fundamentally flawed.

Trick: He is exception in perception.

17 Outreach (noun)

Outreach - The extent or length of reaching out.

The extent or length of reaching out.

Hindi meaning: आगे निकल जाना

Synonyms: Exceed, Community, Advocacy, Excel.

Antonyms: Recoil, Retract, Withdraw, Flinch.

Example: The singer's talent <strong>outreaches</strong> the dull songs she is asked to perform.

Trick: The team outreach by the nice speech.

18 Dominant (adjective)

Dominant - Having power and influence over others.

Having power and influence over others.

Hindi meaning: प्रभुत्व वाला

Synonyms: Presiding, Ruling, Governing, Controlling

Antonyms: Auxiliary, Extra, Impotent, Incapable

Example: The ruler was depicted as <strong>dominant</strong> by his size, costume, and actions.

Trick: Dominant powers can cause rampant situation.

19 Asserted (verb)

Asserted - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

20 Seemingly (adverb)

Seemingly - 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.

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