20 new English words for 26 February 2025, 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 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.

2 Prescribed (verb)

Prescribed - To authorize or recommend the use of something, such as a medication or a procedure.

To authorize or recommend the use of something, such as a medication or a procedure.

Hindi meaning: निर्धारित करना, लिखना

Synonyms: Ordered, Recommended, Directed, Mandated

Antonyms: Prohibited, Optional, Unspecified, Discouraged

Example: The doctor <strong>prescribed</strong> antibiotics to treat the infection.

Trick: He describes the prescribed work.

3 Prompting (noun)

Prompting - To move to action.

To move to action.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be <strong>prompted</strong> by someone who was standing offstage.

Trick: The man interrupted when the dog prompted.

4 Enacting (verb)

Enacting - To put something into action, especially to make something law.

To put something into action, especially to make something law.

Hindi meaning: नियम बनाना

Synonyms: Constitute, Legislate, Approve, Make

Antonyms: Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Abolish

Example: Congress will <strong>enact</strong> legislation related to that issue.

Trick: The enacted law acted well.

5 Deliberations (noun)

Deliberations - Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Discussion or thinking about something in detail.

Hindi meaning: विस्‍तृत विचार-विमर्श

Synonyms: Thought, Thinking, Consideration, Reflection.

Antonyms: Haste, Accidental, Impulsive, Precipitate.

Example: After hours of <strong>deliberation</strong>, the council came to a decision.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

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6 Condemnation (noun)

Condemnation - Express complete disapproval of.

Express complete disapproval of.

Hindi meaning: निंदा

Synonyms: Castigate, Censure, Chide, Criticize

Antonyms: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Praise

Example: We strongly <strong>condemn</strong> this attack against our allies.

Trick: The hiring committee is condemning the unskillful people.

7 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: Preoccupation, Neglect, Distraction, Abstraction

Example: They were <strong>vigilant</strong> about protecting their children.

Trick: Everyone should be vigilance about the maintenance of the environment.

8 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.

9 Regulate (verb)

Regulate - 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: They regulate the law to stimulate the people.

10 Concern (verb)

Concern - Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was <strong>concerned</strong> about the safety of her children.

Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.

11 Indigenous (adjective)

Indigenous - Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Hindi meaning: स्वदेशी

Synonyms: Native, Endemic, Local, Domestic

Antonyms: Introduced, Imported, Expatriate, Adventitious

Example: The park is also home to <strong>indigenous</strong> tribes.

Trick: These indigenous tribes are suspicious.

12 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

13 Procurement (noun)

Procurement - The process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending.

The process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending.

Hindi meaning: खरीद

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.

14 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: Conferring, Discussing, Counselling, Talking

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Dismiss, Disregard

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.

15 Proposal (adjective)

Proposal - 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.

16 Sanctioned (verb)

Sanctioned - Official permission to do or change something.

Official permission to do or change something.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी

Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation

Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal

Example: The government has <strong>sanctioned</strong> the use of force.

Trick: He is sanction for his action.

17 Preliminary (adjective)

Preliminary - Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Hindi meaning: प्रारंभिक

Synonyms: Preparatory, Introductory, Initial, Opening

Antonyms: Additional, Extra, Secondary, Closing

Example: <strong>Preliminary</strong> results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.

Trick: Disciplinary rules must be followed in preliminary.

18 Evaluation (noun)

Evaluation - The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to <strong>evaluate</strong> these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Trick: The man evaluates the considerate amount.

19 Delay (verb)

Delay - Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Hindi meaning: विलंब

Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper.

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.

Example: The doctor wants to <strong>delay</strong> surgery for a few weeks.

Trick: Tum clay collect karne me delay mat karo.

20 Validation (noun)

Validation - The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

The quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted.

Hindi meaning: वैधता

Synonyms: Credibility, Soundness, Strength, Impact

Antonyms: Invalidity, Unsoundness, Ineffectuality, Shakiness

Example: It is difficult to test the <strong>validity</strong> of these claims.

Trick: The validity increases activity.

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