20 new English words for 20 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 Marginalized (verb)

Marginalized - To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power.

To treat a person, group, etc. in a way that makes them feel that they are not important and have no power.

Hindi meaning: हाशिए पर डालना

Synonyms: Criticize, Demean, Deprecate, Diminish.

Antonyms: Elevated, Praised, Promoted, Celebrated.

Example: The effect of this has been to increasingly <strong>marginalize</strong> the local authority sector.

Trick: This team is marginalized and subsidized.

2 Demonstrate (verb)

Demonstrate - To show something clearly by giving proof

To show something clearly by giving proof

Hindi meaning: प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना

Synonyms: Evidence, Evince, Manifest, and Show.

Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disprove, Hide.

Example: The latest test results clearly <strong>demonstrate</strong> that the vaccine works.

Trick: The man is acting as he is demonstrating.

3 Levied (verb)

Levied - Impose.

Impose.

Hindi meaning: उगाही

Synonyms: Burden, Duty, Excise, Fee

Antonyms: Demobilization, Spread, Bore, Fall

Example: The legislators approved a new <strong>levy</strong> on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers.

Trick: The tax levy makes the people cry.

4 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.

5 Criticism (noun)

Criticism  - What you think is bad about somebody/something.

What you think is bad about somebody/something.

Hindi meaning: आलोचना

Synonyms: Censure, Reproval, Condemnation, Denunciation

Antonyms: Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exonerate.

Example: There was much public <strong>criticism</strong> directed at the senator.

Trick: The criticism can cause egoism.

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6 Soaring (verb)

Soaring - To fly high in the air.

To fly high in the air.

Hindi meaning: ऊँचे उड़ना

Synonyms: Wing, Climb, Rise, Mount.

Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Decrease, Fall

Example: Stock prices are beginning to <strong>soar</strong>.

Trick: They were exploring the land by soaring in sky

7 Aspirations (noun)

Aspirations - A hope or ambition of achieving something.

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Hindi meaning: चाह

Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning

Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness

Example: She talked about her hopes and <strong>aspirations</strong>.

Trick: His aspiration is the creation of his empire.

8 Implementation (noun)

Implementation - The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect

Hindi meaning: कार्यान्वयन

Synonyms: Execution, Application, Performance, Enactment

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>implementation</strong> of training was staggered for groups of students.

Trick: The implementation of the plan is done with the satisfaction.

9 Revenue (noun)

Revenue - Income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature.

Income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature.

Hindi meaning: आय

Synonyms: Income, Takings, Receipts, Proceeds

Antonyms: Debt, Loss, Payment

Example: The company gets 98 percent of its <strong>revenue</strong> from Internet advertising.

Trick: This venue provides good revenue

10 Estimated (adjective)

Estimated - Roughly calculated

Roughly calculated

Hindi meaning: अनुमानित

Synonyms: Appraisal, Assessment, Conclusion, Estimation

Antonyms: Ignorance, Fact, Truth

Example: They <strong>estimated</strong> the distance at about three miles.

Trick: Book was collected and estimated to be of more cost.

11 Scrutinize (verb)

Scrutinize - Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Hindi meaning: जांचना

Synonyms: Inspect, Survey, Scan, Study

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Misunderstand.

Example: I closely <strong>scrutinized</strong> my opponent's every move.

Trick: He is doing scrutiny about the destiny.

12 Suspected (verb)

Suspected - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected</strong> in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye.

13 Laundering (verb)

Laundering - Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Conceal the origins of (money obtained illegally)

Hindi meaning: शोधन

Synonyms: Clean, Administration, Management

Antonyms: Dirty, Bedraggled, Begrimed

Example: Hunsaker was <strong>laundering</strong> the profits through his bank.

Trick: Company’s administrating ke aad me laundering karti h.

14 Determine (verb)

Determine - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

15 Compliance (noun)

Compliance - The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

Hindi meaning: अनुपालन

Synonyms: Adherence, Conformance, Conformity, Observation

Antonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Intractability, Recalcitrance

Example: We monitor firms to ensure <strong>compliance</strong> with the law.

Trick: The compliance is under guidance

16 Comprehensive (adjective)

Comprehensive - Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a <strong>comprehensive</strong> guide to the region.

Trick: The substantive goals are comprehensive.

17 Contravention (noun)

Contravention - The act of doing something that a law or rule does not allow, or an instance of this.

The act of doing something that a law or rule does not allow, or an instance of this.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Breach, Infringement, Conflict, Dispute

Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Obedience, Peace

Example: <strong>Contravention</strong> of parking restrictions.

Trick: This invention can cause contravention to the rules.

18 Pertained (verb)

Pertained - 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.

19 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.

20 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

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