10 new English words for 20 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 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.

2 Struggled (adjective)

Struggled - Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.

Hindi meaning: संघर्षरत

Synonyms: excruciating, harrowing, intense, tortuous

Antonyms: pleasant, pleasing, successful, prospering

Example: She's <strong>struggling</strong> to survive.

Trick: He is struggling for his juggling.

3 Vowed (verb)

Vowed - Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Hindi meaning: शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she <strong>vowed</strong> never to trust him again.

Trick: The man bowed and vowed.

4 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: The coalition of parties can seek attention.

5 Petition (noun)

Petition - A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Hindi meaning: याचिका

Synonyms: Request, Ask, Call On, Entreat

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Dismiss, Disregard

Example: She filed a <strong>petition</strong> for divorce.

Trick: They questions about the petition.

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6 Arbitration (noun)

Arbitration - 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 ek mediator hota h.

7 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.

8 Regulated (verb)

Regulated - 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: The teams are regulated and debated properly.

9 Beneficial (adjective)

Beneficial - A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

Hindi meaning: लाभार्थियों

Synonyms: Heiress, Inheritor, Legatee, Recipient

Antonyms: Benefactor, Giver, Payer, Donor

Example: He had earlier got her to agree to change their wills so he was the sole <strong>beneficiary</strong> of her death.

Trick: Saari beneficiaries policy ke saath vary karti h.

10 Competent (adjective)

Competent - Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Hindi meaning: सक्षम

Synonyms: Adequate, Capable, Decent, Efficient

Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Incompetent, Inept

Example: She has shown herself to be a highly <strong>competent</strong> manager.

Trick: I am competent to face the subsequent things.

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