10 new English words for 1 April 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 Defaming (verb)

Defaming - Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Damage the good reputation of (someone)

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Malign, Smear

Antonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Excuse, Dismiss

Example: He says he was <strong>defamed</strong> by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.

Trick: The group is defaming the person in the worst timing.

2 Hurled (verb)

Hurled - Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.

Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.

Hindi meaning: फेंके

Synonyms: Fire, Fling, Heave, Lob

Antonyms: Hold, Keep, Receive

Example: Someone <strong>hurled</strong> a rock through the window.

Trick: He hurled the ruled one.

3 Adjourned (verb)

Adjourned - An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

An act or period of adjourning or being adjourned.

Hindi meaning: स्थगन

Synonyms: Suspension, Discontinuation, Interruption, Postponement

Antonyms: Assemble, Continue, Open, Remain

Example: The chairperson has <strong>adjourned</strong> the meeting.

Trick: The lawyer is concerned when the court is adjourned.

4 Conviction (noun)

Conviction - A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

Hindi meaning: दोषसिद्धि

Synonyms: Confidence, Faith, Feeling, Principle

Antonyms: Distrust, Doubt, Disbelief, Unbelief

Example: She had a firm <strong>conviction</strong> that they would meet again in the hereafter.

Trick: The conviction ends the prediction.

5 Consulting (verb)

Consulting - Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Hindi meaning: परामर्श

Synonyms: Argue, Brainstorm, Consider, Deliberate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Answer, Reply

Example: She <strong>consulted</strong> many respectable people in the village, but none could see a way out of the difficulty.

Trick: They are meeting and consulting to the doctor.

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6 Surge (noun)

Surge - Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Increase suddenly and powerfully.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ती

Synonyms: Gush, Rush, Stream, Flow

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Descend, Lessen

Example: We all <strong>surged</strong> toward the door.

Trick: The are eager to know the surge power.

7 Trigger (adjective)

Trigger - Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Caused by particular action, process, or situation

Hindi meaning: उत्प्रेरित

Synonyms: Cause, Generate, Produce, Prompt

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Halt, Prevent

Example: His remarks <strong>triggered</strong> a public outcry.

Trick: They trigger the stranger.

8 Provision (noun)

Provision - The action of providing or supplying something for use.

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Hindi meaning: प्रावधान

Synonyms: Arrangement, Plan, Accouterment, Catering

Antonyms: Removal, Taking, Poison

Example: I carried my <strong>provisions</strong> in one large backpack.

Trick: The provision is made to clear the vision about the law.

9 Intervene (verb)

Intervene - The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military <strong>intervention</strong> in the crisis.

Trick: He is doing the intervention during the inspection.

10 Expecting (verb)

Expecting - 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.

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