20 new English words for 10 November 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 Stubble (noun)

Stubble - The very short hairs on someone's skin when they have not shaved recently,

The very short hairs on someone's skin when they have not shaved recently,

Hindi meaning: खूंटी

Synonyms: Shaggy, Unshaven, Barbate, Whiskered

Antonyms: Unbearded, Unhirsute, Uncover

Example: He is a slight man in middle age with short, grey hair and a <strong>stubble</strong> beard.

Trick: His stubble hairs cause trouble to him.

2 Defers (verb)

Defers - Postpone

Postpone

Hindi meaning: टालना

Synonyms: Delays, Waits, Remits, Suspends

Antonyms: Advance, Allow, Carry Out, Continue

Example: The court <strong>defers</strong> to precedent in cases like these.

Trick: Jo tum prefer karo, usse kabhi defer nahi karna chahiye.

3 Curb (noun)

Curb - A check or restraint on something.

A check or restraint on something.

Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण

Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Check, Brake

Antonyms: Loosen, Liberate, Unleash, Express

Example: He called for energy consumption to be <strong>curbed</strong>.

Trick: He has curb to not to disturb anyone.

4 Urge (verb)

Urge - 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.

5 Prompted (verb)

Prompted - To move to action.

To move to action.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित किया

Synonyms: Cause, Occasion, Elicit, Produce

Antonyms: Deter, Restrain, Slow

Example: The actor had to be <strong>prompted</strong> by someone who was standing offstage.

Trick: The man interrupted when the dog prompted.

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6 Appealed (verb)

Appealed - 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.

7 Severity (noun)

Severity - Intense

Intense

Hindi meaning: गंभीर

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused <strong>severe</strong> damage to the roof.

Trick: They prepare for the severe pain

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 Enforcement (noun)

Enforcement - The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Hindi meaning: प्रवर्तन

Synonyms: Imposition, Implementation, Application, Administration

Antonyms: Abandon, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Neglect

Example: The <strong>enforcement</strong> of such regulations may be difficult where monitoring is poor or testing is accessed from foreign jurisdictions.

Trick: The enforcement is the main requirement.

10 Incidents (noun)

Incidents - An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Hindi meaning: घटनाएं

Synonyms: Circumstance, Episode, Event, Fact

Antonyms: Cessation, Inaction, Inactivity, Stoppage

Example: Two people were shot yesterday in two separate <strong>incidents</strong>.

Trick: These incidents are subsequent.

11 Wounded (verb)

Wounded - Causing physical injury.

Causing physical injury.

Hindi meaning: घायल

Synonyms: Injure, Hurt, Damage, Harm

Antonyms: Mild, Nice, Complimentary, Flattering

Example: She suffered a knife <strong>wound</strong> to her thigh.

Trick: The wound of the leg extends.

12 Campaign (noun)

Campaign - A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.

A plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.

Hindi meaning: अभियान

Synonyms: Crusade, Drive, Push, Effort.

Antonyms: Inaction, Prevent, Hinder, Inhibit.

Example: I'd better get my <strong>campaign</strong> manager cracking.

Trick: This campaign held in different reign.

13 Escalated (verb)

Escalated - A rapid increase

A rapid increase

Hindi meaning: वृद्धि

Synonyms: Acceleration, Growth, Increase, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminishment, Lower, Fall

Example: Both countries mobilized their armies, but pressure from the international community averted further <strong>escalation</strong>.

Trick: His motivation speech gives escalation in their work.

14 Retaliated (verb)

Retaliated - 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.

15 Vowed (verb)

Vowed - Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

Hindi meaning: शपथ

Synonyms: Swear, Pledge, Promise, Affirm

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Break, Breach

Example: From that day on, she <strong>vowed</strong> never to trust him again.

Trick: The militants bowed and vowed for the nation.

16 Pledged (verb)

Pledged - Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.

Hindi meaning: गिरवी

Synonyms: Guaranteed, Promised, Enforced, Obligated

Antonyms: Break, Disagree, Disavow, Disobey

Example: He called to <strong>pledge</strong> money to the charity.

Trick: The soldiers pledged for the hedged of the country.

17 Crisis (noun)

Crisis - A time of intense difficulty or danger.

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

Hindi meaning: संकट

Synonyms: Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm, Emergency

Antonyms: Agreement, Benefit, Blessing, Breakthrough

Example: She was dealing with a family <strong>crisis</strong> at the time.

Trick: The hypnosis can cause crisis.

18 Overwhelmed (verb)

Overwhelmed - Very great in amount.

Very great in amount.

Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an <strong>overwhelming</strong> desire to have another child.

Trick: Party bhot overwhelming thi

19 Agenda (noun)

Agenda - A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

Hindi meaning: कार्यसूची

Synonyms: Calendar, Plan, Program, Schedule

Antonyms: Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity, Disinterest

Example: The committee set the <strong>agenda</strong> for the next several years of research.

Trick: Hume is agenda ka propaganda karna h.

20 Vast (adjective)

Vast - Of very great extent or quantity.

Of very great extent or quantity.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad

Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite

Example: She has a <strong>vast</strong> amount of knowledge on this subject.

Trick: The blast was vast.

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