20 new English words for 13 August 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 Instigating (verb)

Instigating - Bring about or initiate.

Bring about or initiate.

Hindi meaning: भड़काने

Synonyms: Start, Begin, Initiate, Launch

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt

Example: There has been an increase in the amount of violence <strong>instigated</strong> by gangs.

Trick: The man was instigating the investigating team.

2 Resident (noun)

Resident - 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.

3 Defame (verb)

Defame - 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.

4 Claimed (verb)

Claimed - State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Hindi meaning: दावा

Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Profess, Affirm

Antonyms: Disclaim, Answer, Honesty, Truth

Example: The man <strong>claimed</strong> (that) he was a long-lost relative.

Trick: His main aim is to claim money.

5 Attempt (verb)

Attempt - Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Hindi meaning: प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: He would not have <strong>attempted</strong> the life of a friend.

Trick: The people are attempting for exempting the tax.

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6 Seem (verb)

Seem - Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Hindi meaning: प्रतीत हुआ

Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound

Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim

Example: She <strong>seemed</strong> happy enough this morning.

Trick: They seemed to be redeemed.

7 Reached (verb)

Reached - Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.

Hindi meaning: पहुँच गया

Synonyms: Captured, Collected, Seized, Accomplished

Antonyms: Deprived, Forfeited, Lost

Example: She <strong>reached</strong> the conclusion that there was no more she could do.

Trick: Thieves reached and breached the area.

8 Demolition (noun)

Demolition - The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures

The science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down of buildings and other artificial structures

Hindi meaning: तोड़फोड़

Synonyms: Annihilation, Explosion, Extermination, Leveling

Antonyms: Building, Construction, Fixing, Production

Example: The old factory is scheduled for <strong>demolition</strong> next week.

Trick: The thieves had done the demolition of the auction.

9 Suspected (verb)

Suspected - Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

Hindi meaning: संदिग्ध

Synonyms: Open, Pseudo, Doubtable, Thick

Antonyms: Innocent, Known, Trusted, Trustworthy

Example: He's <strong>suspected</strong> in four burglaries.

Trick: Crime prove hone tak Suspect ki respect karni chahiye.

10 Sustained (adjective)

Sustained - The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Hindi meaning: निरंतरता

Synonyms: Continuous, Viable, Feasible, Unceasing

Antonyms: Untenable, Tiring, Unendurable, Unsuitable

Example: Environmental <strong>sustainability</strong> is high in its goals.

Trick: He has the ability of sustainability.

11 Consensus (noun)

Consensus - Agreement among a group of people.

Agreement among a group of people.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for <strong>consensus</strong>.

Trick: This consensus is precious.

12 Pertaining (verb)

Pertaining - To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

To exist or apply in a particular situation or at a particular time

Hindi meaning: संबंधित

Synonyms: concern, connected, referring, related

Antonyms: ignore, disregard, slight

Example: The laws <strong>pertaining</strong> to immigration.

Trick: Ye situation unhi rules se pertaining h jinhe attain krna jaruri h.

13 Retaining (verb)

Retaining - Continue to have (something)

Continue to have (something)

Hindi meaning: बनाए रखा

Synonyms: Absorb, Contain, Enjoy, Maintain

Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Disperse, Dispossess

Example: She has lost her battle to <strong>retain</strong> control of the company.

Trick: The money is retained and gained by the company.

14 Reconcile (verb)

Reconcile - Restore friendly relations between.

Restore friendly relations between.

Hindi meaning: स्वीकार करना

Synonyms: Coordinate, Integrate, Combine, Harmonize

Antonyms: Disrupt, Upset, Confuse, Disturb

Example: She struggles to <strong>reconcile</strong> the demands and dangers of her work with her role as a mother and wife.

Trick: The team reconciled and compiled with new members.

15 Emissions (noun)

Emissions - The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

Hindi meaning: उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Discharge, Release, Outpouring, Outflow

Antonyms: Absorption, Concealment, Containment, Refrain

Example: Human <strong>emissions</strong> of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth to warm.

Trick: The action must be taken against the emission of gases.

16 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.

17 Committed (noun)

Committed - The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a <strong>commitment</strong> to helping the poor.

Trick: The architect’s commitment is good for establishment.

18 Existence (noun)

Existence - The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Hindi meaning: अस्तित्व

Synonyms: Alive, Existing, Extant, Existent

Antonyms: Nonexistence, Nothingness, Absence, Unreality

Example: The <strong>existence</strong> of such powers did not deprive such agreements of their utility.

Trick: The absence of existence can cause fear.

19 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

20 Conventions (noun)

Conventions - A way in which something is usually done.

A way in which something is usually done.

Hindi meaning: सम्मेलन

Synonyms: Meeting, Show, Assemblage, Assembly

Antonyms: Disagreement, Discord, Strangeness

Example: We go to the weeklong annual teachers' <strong>convention</strong> every summer.

Trick: Event ki saari preparation convention way m hi hogi.

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