20 new English words for 18 October 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 Recurring (adjective)

Recurring - to happen again or many times

to happen again or many times

Hindi meaning: पुनरावृत्त होना

Synonyms: Happen Again, Reoccur, Occur Again, Be Repeated

Antonyms: Continuous, Constant, Incessant, Perpetual

Example: Francis suffered all his life from a <strong>recurring</strong> nightmare that he was trapped in a falling house.

Trick: The occurrence of demon is recurrence.

2 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

3 Confined (verb)

Confined - The action of confining or state of being confined.

The action of confining or state of being confined.

Hindi meaning: सीमाबद्ध

Synonyms: Imprisonment, Internment, Custody, Detention.

Antonyms: Liberty, Freedom, Allowance, Permission.

Example: The dog was kept in <strong>confinement</strong> until it was determined to be healthy.

Trick: The confinement is controlled by the management.

4 Worsening (verb)

Worsening  - Make or become worse.

Make or become worse.

Hindi meaning: कमी

Synonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Compound, Intensify

Antonyms: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Healing, Convalescence

Example: The political situation is steadily <strong>worsening</strong>.

Trick: The situation is worsening and the teammates are deflecting themselves.

5 Intellectual (adjective)

Intellectual - The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धि

Synonyms: Ability, Acumen, Genius, Intelligence

Antonyms: Ignorance, Inability, Inanity, Ineptness

Example: She has a sharp/keen <strong>intellect</strong>.

Trick: The intellect power is needed to select answer.

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6 Legislation (noun)

Legislation - The legislative body of a country or state.

The legislative body of a country or state.

Hindi meaning: विधान मंडल

Synonyms: Body, Chamber, House, Parliament

Antonyms: Nonmanagerial, Nonsupervisory, Subordinate, Non-Administrative

Example: They addressed a petition to the <strong>legislature</strong>.

Trick: Legislature ko criminals ke departure pe unko new opportunities deni chahiye.

7 Deploying (verb)

Deploying - To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

To put soldiers or weapons in a position where they are ready to fight.

Hindi meaning: तैनात करना

Synonyms: Position, Station, Post, Place.

Antonyms: Concentrate, Conclude, Finish, Conceal.

Example: The troops were <strong>deployed</strong> for battle.

Trick: Assembly me boys ko deploy kiya.

8 Coercive (adjective)

Coercive - The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Hindi meaning: दबाव

Synonyms: Duress, Intimidation, Persuasion, Bullying

Antonyms: Consent, Agreement, Approval, Permission

Example: It was vital that the elections should be free of <strong>coercion</strong> or intimidation.

Trick: He is under coercion due to his action.

9 Harass (verb)

Harass - Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Hindi meaning: उत्पीडन

Synonyms: Persecution, Harrying, Pestering, Badgering.

Antonyms: Cooperation, Assistance, Aid, Comfort.

Example: The university condemns all forms of <strong>harassment</strong>.

Trick: People harass the poetess.

10 Inhibiting (Inhibiting)

Inhibiting - To prevent something or make something happen more slowly

To prevent something or make something happen more slowly

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Constrain, Curb, Discourage, Forbid

Antonyms: Allow, Assist, Encourage, Facilitate

Example: You shouldn't allow fear of failure to <strong>inhibit</strong> you.

Trick: This barrier is the cause of inhibition of the exhibition.

11 Reverberate (verb)

Reverberate - To be repeated several times as it comes off different surfaces

To be repeated several times as it comes off different surfaces

Hindi meaning: गूंजना

Synonyms: Echo, Resound, React, Rebound

Antonyms: Quieten, Hollow, Cavernous, Faint

Example: At night, screams could be heard <strong>reverberating</strong> around the walls of the buildings.

Trick: The people were separating in the reverberating surrounding.

12 Retaliation (noun)

Retaliation - Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकार करना

Synonyms: Reciprocate, Get, Pay, Recompense

Antonyms: Depart, Leave, Lose, Take

Example: The children <strong>retaliated</strong> by flicking darts or throwing inkwells.

Trick: Usme retaliate ka mind create kar liya h.

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 Moderation (noun)

Moderation - Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Hindi meaning: घटाना

Synonyms: Adulterated, Cut, Dilute, Impaired

Antonyms: Strong, Concentrated, Enriched, Strengthened

Example: they <strong>moderated</strong> their demands when the police arrived

Trick: The speed rate was moderate

15 Seemed (verb)

Seemed - 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.

16 Unilaterally (adverb)

Unilaterally - Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

Hindi meaning: एक तरफा

Synonyms: One-Sided, One-Way, Solitary, Personal

Antonyms: Joint, Mutual, Collective, Cooperative

Example: Our country is prepared to take <strong>unilateral</strong> action.

Trick: Everyone has their several unilateral criteria.

17 Ambitious (adjective)

Ambitious - Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Hindi meaning: महत्वाकांक्षी

Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy

Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy

Example: Your plans for the future are very <strong>ambitious</strong>.

Trick: The king is ambitious for the precious items.

18 Liberation (noun)

Liberation - Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles.

Hindi meaning: रिहा

Synonyms: Free, Release, Discharge, Deliver

Antonyms: Confine, Enslave, Subjugate, Hold

Example: Rebels fought to <strong>liberate</strong> the country.

Trick: The guy was liberated stated innocent.

19 Offensive (adjective)

Offensive - To hurt somebody’s feelings.

To hurt somebody’s feelings.

Hindi meaning: अपमानित

Synonyms: Angry, Annoyed, Exasperated, Insulted

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Assuage, Calm

Example: The smell of ash <strong>offended</strong> him.

Trick: The teacher was offended and suspended the student.

20 Unprecedented (adjective)

Unprecedented - Never done or known before.

Never done or known before.

Hindi meaning: अभूतपूर्व

Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unequalled, Unmatched, Unrivalled

Antonyms: Bad, Common, Commonplace, Customary

Example: The team has enjoyed <strong>unprecedented</strong> success this year.

Trick: The chanted person was unprecedented.

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