20 new English words for 26 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 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.

2 Contentious (adjective)

Contentious - Likely to cause argument

Likely to cause argument

Hindi meaning: विवादास्पद

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Combative, Testy, Argumentative

Antonyms: Unargumentative, Unaggressive, Noncontentious, Unchallengeable

Example: She has some very <strong>contentious</strong> views on education.

Trick: He always be contentious in the precious time.

3 Conflict (noun)

Conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Hindi meaning: टकराव

Synonyms: Battle, Clash, Combat, Competition

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Agreement, Calm

Example: There was a lot of <strong>conflict</strong> between him and his father.

Trick: Conflict ki taraf direct nahi hona chahiye.

4 Plunged (verb)

Plunged - Jump or dive quickly and energetically.

Jump or dive quickly and energetically.

Hindi meaning: कूद पड़े

Synonyms: Descent, Dive, Fall, Jump

Antonyms: Ascent, Rise, Increase

Example: He <strong>plunged</strong> the knife into the cake.

Trick: They managed to plunged them into the water.

5 Approved (verb)

Approved - Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी देना

Synonyms: Accredit, Certify, Endorse, Sanction

Antonyms: Reject, Deny, Disapprove, Disallow

Example: I don't care if all the other parents are letting their kids do it; I still don't <strong>approve</strong>.

Trick: This situation cause the removal of approval.

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6 Deemed (verb)

Deemed - Regard or consider in a specified way.

Regard or consider in a specified way.

Hindi meaning: मानना

Synonyms: Alleged, Assumed, Putative, Regarded

Antonyms: Real, Actual, True

Example: The story was <strong>deemed</strong> too controversial and so they spiked it.

Trick: The man deemed and redeemed his money.

7 Scuffling (verb)

Scuffling - Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

Hindi meaning: हाथापाई

Synonyms: Skirmish, Clash, Fight, Battle

Antonyms: Truce, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: There was a <strong>scuffling</strong> noise in the background.

Trick: The teams are scuffling and troubling the tournament.

8 Abating (verb)

Abating - Become less intense or widespread.

Become less intense or widespread.

Hindi meaning: कम करना

Synonyms: Encouraging, Reassuring, Refreshing, Soothing

Antonyms: Aggravating, Depressing, Dispiriting, Distressing

Example: The storm/wind/rain has started to <strong>abate</strong>.

Trick: The boy is abating food by eating it regularly.

9 Stripping (verb)

Stripping - Remove all coverings from.

Remove all coverings from.

Hindi meaning: अलग करना

Synonyms: Striptease, Peel, Despoil, Disrobe

Antonyms: Cover, Fill, Fix, Give

Example: It scares me, like I'm <strong>stripping</strong> naked in front of strangers.

Trick: The man is stripping fruits in a ripping manner.

10 Stipulates (verb)

Stipulates - Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिज्ञा करना

Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require, Prescribe

Antonyms: Break, Calculate, Confuse, Decline

Example: The cease-fire was <strong>stipulated</strong> by the treaty.

Trick: The team stipulates to protect the delicate kids.

11 Campaign (noun)

Campaign - A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.

A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.

Hindi meaning: अभियान

Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.

Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.

Example: I'd better get my <strong>campaign</strong> manager cracking.

Trick: This campaign held in different reign.

12 Lodged (adjective)

Lodged - Flattened by wind or rain.

Flattened by wind or rain.

Hindi meaning: दर्ज कराई

Synonyms: Blocked, Clogged, Swollen, Wedged

Antonyms: Impermanent, Unfixed, Clear, Empty

Example: The workers were <strong>lodged</strong> in temporary camps.

Trick: The fields are lodged and clogged by the wind.

13 Despite (preposition)

Despite - Without being affected by

Without being affected by

Hindi meaning: बावजूद

Synonyms: Notwithstanding, In Spite Of, Even With, Regardless Of

Antonyms: Because Of, Accept, Admire

Example: He laughed <strong>despite</strong> himself.

Trick: Despite saari problems ke, unhone hmari saari requisite puri kari.

14 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.

15 Seeking (verb)

Seeking - Attempt to find (something).

Attempt to find (something).

Hindi meaning: मांगना

Synonyms: Explore, Follow, Investigate, Pursue

Antonyms: Ignore, Shun, Answer, Find

Example: The office is <strong>seeking</strong> a salesperson.

Trick: They are seeking for the streaking part.

16 Accusing (verb)

Accusing - A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

Hindi meaning: आरोपी

Synonyms: Arraigned, Implicated, Incriminated, Indicted

Antonyms: Acquitted, Clear, Discharged

Example: He was <strong>accused</strong> of stealing the money.

Trick: The accused person has abused the law.

17 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.

18 Convener (noun)

Convener - A person whose job it is to call people together for meetings of a committee.

A person whose job it is to call people together for meetings of a committee.

Hindi meaning: संयोजक

Synonyms: Summon, Muster, Call, Assemble

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate

Example: He managed not only to become <strong>convener</strong> of the committee, but succeeded in getting men chiefly of his own opinion placed on it.

Trick: We are urging for the convening of the party.

19 Preaching (noun)

Preaching - The delivery of a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church.

The delivery of a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church.

Hindi meaning: उपदेश

Synonyms: Exhort, Teach, Address, Deliver

Antonyms: Attack, Deny, Disagree, Disallow

Example: The minister <strong>preached</strong> to the congregation about the need for tolerance.

Trick: The man is preaching by teaching.

20 Waging (verb)

Waging - Carry on (a war or campaign).

Carry on (a war or campaign).

Hindi meaning: छेड़ने

Synonyms: Conduct, Do, Fulfill, Make

Antonyms: Cease, Destroy, Fail, Forget

Example: Neither nation, accordingly, prepared for total war nor possessed adequate plans for <strong>waging</strong> it.

Trick: The people are not engaging because of waging problems.

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