20 new English words for 26 September 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 Strains (verb)

Strains - Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.

Force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.

Hindi meaning: खींचना

Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden

Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health

Example: I <strong>strained</strong> my back trying to lift the couch.

Trick: The strain remains for a longer time.

2 Pointed (adjective)

Pointed - Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end.

Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end.

Hindi meaning: नुकीला

Synonyms: Barbed, Sharp, Acuminate, Cornered

Antonyms: Blunt, Dull

Example: Her new book is a <strong>pointed</strong> look at life in a small community.

Trick: The pencil is pointed and painted well.

3 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.

4 Triggered (adjective)

Triggered - 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: The thief triggered and disappeared.

5 Alliance (noun)

Alliance - A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Hindi meaning: संधि

Synonyms: Association, League, Compact, Concordat

Antonyms: Dissociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Severance

Example: We need to form a closer <strong>alliance</strong> between government and industry.

Trick: The alliance set up a recognizance.

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6 Appointment (noun)

Appointment - Decided on beforehand

Decided on beforehand

Hindi meaning: नियुक्त

Synonyms: Scheduled, Arranged, Prearranged, Specified

Antonyms: Refusal, Abnegation, Ban, Choice

Example: She was <strong>appointed</strong> professor of chemistry at the university.

Trick: The doctor was appointed and he treated the patient.

7 Maintained (verb)

Maintained - Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Hindi meaning: अनुरक्षित

Synonyms: Continue, Control, Cultivate, Finance

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Discontinue, Finish

Example: The king swears he will <strong>maintain</strong> the laws of God.

Trick: The company retained and maintained the profits.

8 Initiative (noun)

Initiative - Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Hindi meaning: पहल

Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.

Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.

Example: There's talk of a new peace <strong>initiative</strong>.

Trick: This is an active initiative .

9 Seek (verb)

Seek - 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.

10 Intervention (noun)

Intervention - 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.

11 Manipulate (verb)

Manipulate - The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner.

The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner.

Hindi meaning: चालाकी

Synonyms: Trickeries, Subterfuges, Maneuvers, Artifices

Antonyms: Destroy, Idle, Leave Alone

Example: Even I would fall to his <strong>manipulation</strong>, if he were to use it on me.

Trick: He hesitate while he manipulates the number.

12 Aggression (noun)

Aggression - Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Hindi meaning: आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get <strong>aggressive</strong> and began to shout.

Trick: The man is aggressive and depressive too.

13 Consequences (noun)

Consequences - A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Result, Outcome, Sequel, Effect

Antonyms: Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning,

Example: The money was of little <strong>consequence</strong> to Tony.

Trick: The sequences are changes due to bad consequences.

14 Integrity (noun)

Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Hindi meaning: अखंडता

Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude

Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Corruption, Disgrace

Example: He was a man of <strong>integrity</strong>.

Trick: The mankind power is integrity and probity.

15 Prominent (adjective)

Prominent - Important or famous

Important or famous

Hindi meaning: प्रमुख

Synonyms: Outstanding, Arresting, Beetling, Bulging

Antonyms: Depressed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Obscure

Example: She has a rather <strong>prominent</strong> nose.

Trick: The prominent person is more sufficient.

16 Committing (verb)

Committing - 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.

17 Recognition (noun)

Recognition - Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Hindi meaning: मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always <strong>recognize</strong> him from far away by the way he walks.

Trick: The man was pressurized by the recognized authority.

18 Ensure (verb)

Ensure - Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.

Hindi meaning: सुनिश्चित

Synonyms: Secure, Guarantee, Warrant, Certify

Antonyms: Hurt, Forget, Ignore, Invalidate.

Example: The company's sole concern is to <strong>ensure</strong> the safety of its employees.

Trick: The doctor ensures to cure the disease.

19 Bleak (adjective)

Bleak - Lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.

Lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.

Hindi meaning: उजाड़

Synonyms: Bare, Exposed, Desolate, Denuded

Antonyms: Lush, Verdant

Example: Life at home can be <strong>bleak</strong>.

Trick: There was a leak of a bleak land.

20 Confront (verb)

Confront - Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Hindi meaning: सामना होना

Synonyms: Accost, Defy, Encounter, Meet

Antonyms: Avoid, Dodge, Evade, Surrender

Example: They <strong>confronted</strong> the invaders at the shore.

Trick: The boys confront the current situation.

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