20 new English words for 31 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 Sighting (adjective)

Sighting - Not blind

Not blind

Hindi meaning: देखे

Synonyms: Glimpse, See, Spy, Notice

Antonyms: Blind, Unalert, Unperceptive, Nearsighted

Example: Three days before these tempests commenced, they <strong>sighted</strong> the capitana, but never saw her again.

Trick: The teams were fighting and the audience were sighting.

2 Announced (verb)

Announced - Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Hindi meaning: घोषणा

Synonyms: Call, Declare, Disclose, Issue

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Hold, Keep

Example: The government <strong>announced</strong> a cut in taxes.

Trick: The manager was announcing the enhancing technique.

3 Controversy (noun)

Controversy - Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much <strong>controversy</strong> among the students.

Trick: He never shows mercy in controversy.

4 Significant (adjective)

Significant - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

5 Urged (verb)

Urged - The action of urging someone to do something.

The action of urging someone to do something.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Appetite, Compulsion, Craving, Impulse

Antonyms: Disgust, Dislike, Distaste, Hate

Example: I can never resist the <strong>urge</strong> to laugh.

Trick: Vo dog feeding ke liye urging kar raha h.

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6 Accused (noun)

Accused - 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.

7 Attended (verb)

Attended - Be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Hindi meaning: उपस्थित

Synonyms: Charged, Filled, Replete, Abounding

Antonyms: Abandoned, Desecrated, Forgotten, Unnoticed.

Example: She <strong>attends</strong> a school in the city.

Trick: The students got suspended because they didn’t attended the class.

8 Residence (noun)

Residence - A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

Hindi meaning: निवास स्थान

Synonyms: Apartment, Condo, Dwelling, Hall

Antonyms: Business, Industry, Office

Example: He recently ended his <strong>residence</strong> at the apartment complex.

Trick: There is existence of any residence.

9 Thronging (verb)

Thronging - Fill or be present in (a place or area).

Fill or be present in (a place or area).

Hindi meaning: भीड़ लगना

Synonyms: Bear, Bind, Block, Cease

Antonyms: Allow, Clear, Continue, Free

Example: There were <strong>throngs</strong> of shoppers in the mall.

Trick: Thronging is caused because more people are engaging.

10 Detained (verb)

Detained - To force someone officially to stay in a place

To force someone officially to stay in a place

Hindi meaning: नजरबंद

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: They were <strong>detained</strong> by the police for questioning.

Trick: The criminal is detained and cannot be retained.

11 Suppressing (verb)

Suppressing - Forcibly put an end to.

Forcibly put an end to.

Hindi meaning: दबा

Synonyms: Subdue, Defeat, Conquer, Vanquish

Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Build Up

Example: He struggled to <strong>suppress</strong> his feelings of jealousy.

Trick: The suppress of project makes everyone depressed.

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 Expunged (verb)

Expunged - Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

Hindi meaning: मिटाना

Synonyms: Erase, Remove, Delete, Rub Out

Antonyms: Add, Bear, Create, Establish

Example: His record was <strong>expunged</strong> after he completed a rehabilitation program.

Trick: The data was expunged and exchanged.

14 Pelting (verb)

Pelting - Hurl missiles repeatedly at.

Hurl missiles repeatedly at.

Hindi meaning: झोंकना

Synonyms: Assail, Batter, Bombard, Hurl

Antonyms: Lose, Slow, Tap

Example: We saw rioters <strong>pelting</strong> police with bricks and bottles.

Trick: The boy tilted him by pelted all the boxes om him.

15 Apprehend (verb)

Apprehend - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.

Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.

16 Protest (noun)

Protest - A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Hindi meaning: विरोध

Synonyms: Objection, Exception, Complaint, Disapproval.

Antonyms: Support, Approval, Harmony, Peace.

Example: The decision was <strong>protested</strong> by dozens of people.

Trick: They test the protest.

17 Insistence (noun)

Insistence - The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Antonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Example: She was fired from her job at the <strong>insistence</strong> of the mayor.

Trick: The man was insisting for testing the project.

18 Marching (verb)

Marching - Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Hindi meaning: यातायात

Synonyms: Stride, Walk, Pace, Tread

Antonyms: Halt, Retreat, Retrogress, Stay

Example: The soldiers <strong>marched</strong> behind the coffin.

Trick: The militants were marching and catching the lane.

19 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.

20 Alleging (verb)

Alleging - 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.

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