10 new English words for 23 February 2023, 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 Bow (noun)

Bow - To express by bending the head, body, or knee

To express by bending the head, body, or knee

Hindi meaning: झुकना

Synonyms: Bend, Turning, Inclination, Curve

Antonyms: Straighten, Defend, Fight, Overpower

Example: He <strong>bowed </strong>slightly before taking her bag.

Trick: Hum bow karte hue hi grow hue h.

2 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.

3 Disputed (verb)

Disputed - 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.

4 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.

5 Piquant (adjective)

Piquant - Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour.

Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour.

Hindi meaning: सरस

Synonyms: Peppery, Poignant, Pungent, Racy

Antonyms: Bland, Clean, Dull, Flavorless

Example: The original recipe contained a mix of fruits and spices making it a <strong>piquant</strong>, fruity sauce.

Trick: Ye drink piquant h or sufficient bhi.

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6 Legislators (noun)

Legislators - A person who makes laws

A person who makes laws

Hindi meaning: विधायकों

Synonyms: Administrator, Deputy, Lawmaker, Leader

Antonyms: Follower, Nonrepresentative, Atypical, Undemocratic

Example: Poets are the unacknowledged <strong>legislators</strong> of the world.

Trick: Inspector apne lesgislators ke law ko follow nhi kar raha.

7 Biased (adjective)

Biased - Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Hindi meaning: पक्षपाती

Synonyms: Favoritism, Inclination, Intolerance, Leaning

Antonyms: Unbiased, Impartial, Fair

Example: The plan was <strong>biased</strong> in favor of small parties.

Trick: Biased behaviour hi chizo ko suppressed kar deta h.

8 Arbiter (noun)

Arbiter - A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

Hindi meaning: मध्यस्थ

Synonyms: Arbitrator, Mediator, Moderator, Referee

Antonyms: Fail, Pass, Approve, Disapprove

Example: The mayor will act as the final <strong>arbiter </strong>in any disputes between board members.

Trick: Arbiter is mediator hota h.

9 Splinter (noun)

Splinter - A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece.

A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece.

Hindi meaning: किरच

Synonyms: Sliver, Bit, Chip, Flake

Antonyms: Combine, Fix, Mend

Example: I got a <strong>splinter</strong> in my finger.

Trick: Mirror ke splinter se cut lag sakta h.

10 Ceased (verb)

Ceased - Come or bring to an end.

Come or bring to an end.

Hindi meaning: समाप्त

Synonyms: Closed, Concluded, Decided, Ended

Antonyms: Continued, Persisted, Prolonged, Extended

Example: The factory will <strong>cease</strong> operations this autumn.

Trick: Ceased road dekhkar humne car ki speed decrease karli.

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