20 new English words for 14 December 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 Assault (verb)

Assault - Make a physical attack on.

Make a physical attack on.

Hindi meaning: हमला

Synonyms: Aggression, Charge, Incursion, Invasion

Antonyms: Retreat, Decrease, Praise

Example: He was <strong>accused</strong> of assault.

Trick: The thief’s assault for the vault.

2 Bowed (noun)

Bowed - To express by bending the head, body, or knee.

To express by bending the head, body, or knee.

Hindi meaning: झुकना

Synonyms: Bend, Turning, Inclination, Curve

Antonyms: Straighten, Defend, Fight, Overpower

Example: He <strong>bowed</strong> slightly before taking her bag.

Trick: Hum bow karte hue hi grow hue h.

3 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.

4 Sparked (verb)

Sparked - Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Hindi meaning: चमकना

Synonyms: Flash, Gleam, Glimmer, Glint

Antonyms: Calm, Check, Discourage, Halt

Example: The fire is <strong>sparking</strong> dangerously.

Trick: The cracker was sparking in the parking.

5 Detained (verb)

Detained - To force someone officially to stay in a place.

To force someone officially to stay in a place.

Hindi meaning: नजरबंद

Synonyms: Circumscribed, Cramped, Imprisoned, Restrained

Antonyms: Healthy, Well, Free, Liberated

Example: They were <strong>detained</strong> by the police for questioning.

Trick: The criminal is detained and cannot be retained.

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6 Emerged (verb)

Emerged - Move out of or away from something and become visible.

Move out of or away from something and become visible.

Hindi meaning: प्रकट होना

Synonyms: Appear, Surface, Materialize, Come Out

Antonyms: Disappear, Drop, Leave, Finish

Example: The facts <strong>emerged</strong> after a lengthy investigation.

Trick: The plant emerges and merges with another.

7 Wounded (adjective)

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.

8 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

9 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.

10 Expanding (verb)

Expanding - To become or to make something bigger.

To become or to make something bigger.

Hindi meaning: फैलना या फैलाना

Synonyms: Enlarge, Swell, Dilate, Inflate.

Antonyms: Shrink, Contract, Condense, Scale Down.

Example: His business has <strong>expanded</strong> to serve the entire state.

Trick: The government expanded the eroded area.

11 Negotiated (verb)

Negotiated - 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.

12 Expresses (verb)

Expresses - To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

To show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.

Hindi meaning: व्यक्त

Synonyms: Communicate, Convey, Indicate, Show

Antonyms: Suppress, Restrict, Restrain, Stifle

Example: He <strong>expressed</strong> an interest in the product.

Trick: They expressed and suppressed their feeling.

13 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.

14 Deliberate (adjective)

Deliberate - Done consciously and intentionally.

Done consciously and intentionally.

Hindi meaning: सोचा-समझा

Synonyms: Intentional, Calculated, Conscious, Planned

Antonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Careless, Heedless

Example: She spoke in a clear, <strong>deliberate</strong> manner/way.

Trick: The deliberation is done by foundation.

15 Significantly (adverb)

Significantly - In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Notably, Remarkably, Importantly, Seriously

Antonyms: Slightly, Doubtfully, Apparently, Superficially

Example: Another store sold the game for a <strong>significantly</strong> lower price.

Trick: These soldiers are significant for this rampant people.

16 Insistence (noun)

Insistence - The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.

Hindi meaning: आग्रह

Synonyms: Insignificant, Relenting, Trivial, Unimportant

Antonyms: Demand, Bidding, Command, Dictate

Example: She was fired from her job at the <strong>insistence</strong> of the mayor.

Trick: The man was insisting for testing the project.

17 Pledge (noun)

Pledge - 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.

18 Tactic (noun)

Tactic - An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Hindi meaning: रणनीति

Synonyms: Approach, Campaign, Channels, Course

Antonyms: Impractical, Unwise, Injudicious, Imprudent

Example: Though she was not kc-mahei, she used the <strong>tactics</strong> of warfare to maintain her position of leadership.

Trick: Uske war tactic bahot authentic h.

19 Ambition (noun)

Ambition - 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.

20 Circumstances (noun)

Circumstances - A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Hindi meaning: हालत

Synonyms: Situation, Conditions, Things, Position

Antonyms: Debt, Poorness, Poverty.

Example: I can't imagine a <strong>circumstance</strong> in which I would do that.

Trick: Instances can help in some circumstances.

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