20 new English words for 17 March 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 Hurdle (noun)

Hurdle - One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high <strong>hurdles</strong>.

Trick: Despite of the hurdles he is humble.

2 Scheduled (adjective)

Scheduled - Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Included in or planned according to a schedule.

Hindi meaning: अनुसूचित

Synonyms: Anticipated, Expected, Becoming, Coming

Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect, Ugly

Example: He has been forced to adjust his <strong>schedule</strong>.

Trick: His scheduled work keeps him untroubled.

3 Allegation (noun)

Allegation - Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True.

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the <strong>alleged</strong> victim.

Trick: He was alleged by the managed workers.

4 Harassing (verb)

Harassing - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

5 Employed (verb)

Employed - Having a paid job.

Having a paid job.

Hindi meaning: कार्यरत

Synonyms: Engaged, Hired, Occupied, Busy

Antonyms: Idle, Inactive, Unemployed, Unengaged

Example: Part-time workers accounted for 29.3% of the <strong>employed</strong> population last year.

Trick: They enjoyed the employed work.

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6 Nomination (noun)

Nomination - Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honour or award.

Hindi meaning: मनोनीत

Synonyms: Approved, Proposed, Suggested, Called

Antonyms: Dismissed, Expelled, Discharged, Fired

Example: We expect the party to <strong>nominate</strong> him for president.

Trick: They all suggested your name to be nominated.

7 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.

8 Hampered (verb)

Hampered - Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: The project was <strong>hampered</strong> by budget restraints.

Trick: The coach hampered the player.

9 Lapsed (adjective)

Lapsed - No longer valid.

No longer valid.

Hindi meaning: पतित

Synonyms: Expired, Finished, Terminated, Voided

Antonyms: Active, Present, Current, Existent

Example: She didn't pay the premium and her life insurance policy <strong>lapsed</strong>.

Trick: This case is lapse.

10 Expected (adjective)

Expected - Regarded as likely.

Regarded as likely.

Hindi meaning: अपेक्षित

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As <strong>expected</strong>, the election was very close.

Trick: The VIP is expected to be protected.

11 Accompanied (verb)

Accompanied - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: के साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pretained one.

12 Corruption (noun)

Corruption - Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्‍टाचार

Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.

Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.

Example: I deplore the poverty and <strong>corruption</strong> of my country.

Trick: The demonetization had hold the corruption.

13 Appeal (verb)

Appeal - 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.

14 References (noun)

References - The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

The action of mentioning or alluding to something.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ

Synonyms: Allusion, Hint, Innuendo, Mention

Antonyms: Unacknowledged, Rejection, Distrust, Disapproval

Example: Her former teacher gave her a <strong>reference</strong> when she applied for the job.

Trick: These substances are according to the references.

15 Alleged (adjective)

Alleged - Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

Hindi meaning: कथित

Synonyms: Supposed, Professed, Purported, Apparent

Antonyms: Proved, Verifiable, Stated, Tried-And-True

Example: But sometimes there is also an element of fraud from the <strong>alleged</strong> victim.

Trick: He was alleged by the managed workers.

16 Realized (verb)

Realized - Become fully aware of (something) as a fact.

Become fully aware of (something) as a fact.

Hindi meaning: समझना

Synonyms: Accomplished, Completed, Executed, Finished

Antonyms: Incomplete, Unfinished, Unfulfilled, Unsubstantiated

Example: You just have to <strong>realize</strong> that you can't always get what you want.

Trick: He realized that he is not characterized nicely.

17 Belonging (noun)

Belonging - An affinity for a place or situation.

An affinity for a place or situation.

Hindi meaning: संबद्ध

Synonyms: Acceptance, Affinity, Association, Attachment

Antonyms: Dislike, Hatred, Opposition, Antipathy

Example: All her clothes and <strong>belongings</strong> remain exactly as she left them.

Trick: This surroundings is his belongings.

18 Scam (noun)

Scam - A dishonest scheme.

A dishonest scheme.

Hindi meaning: घोटाला

Synonyms: Blackmail, Deceit, Deception, Extortion

Antonyms: Candor, Honesty, Ingenuousness, Sincerity

Example: She was the victim of an insurance <strong>scam</strong>.

Trick: Hacker spam to scam people.

19 Development (noun)

Development - The process of developing or being developed.

The process of developing or being developed.

Hindi meaning: विकास

Synonyms: Advancement, Evolution, Expansion, Improvement

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Halt, Retreat

Example: Good nutrition is important for proper muscle <strong>development</strong>.

Trick: The development is done on behalf of agreement.

20 Apparent (adjective)

Apparent - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent</strong> that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

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