20 new English words for 23 January 2024, 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 Accompanied (verb)

Accompanied - Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Hindi meaning: के साथ

Synonyms: Abetted, Advised, Assisted, Backed

Antonyms: Discouraged, Harmed, Hindered, Impeded

Example: She will <strong>accompany</strong> me to the store.

Trick: He is accompanied by the pertained one.

2 Designated (verb)

Designated - Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.

Hindi meaning: नामित

Synonyms: Appoint, Nominate, Depute, Delegate

Antonyms: Avoidable, Unscheduled

Example: She has been <strong>designated</strong> to organize the meeting.

Trick: The client created the designated place.

3 Agitation (noun)

Agitation - Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Hindi meaning: घबरा देना

Synonyms: Alarming, Annoying, Creepy, Depressing

Antonyms: Agreeable, Auspicious, Comforting, Delightful

Example: Some members of the union have been <strong>agitating</strong> for a strike.

Trick: The trading makes him agitating.

4 Marching (verb)

Marching - Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Hindi meaning: यातायात

Synonyms: Stride, Walk, Pace, Tread

Antonyms: Halt, Retreat, Retrogress, Stay

Example: The soldiers <strong>marched</strong> behind the coffin.

Trick: The militants were marching and catching the lane.

5 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.

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6 Apprehensive (adjective)

Apprehensive - Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Hindi meaning: आशंका

Synonyms: Alarm, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Antonyms: Belief, Calm, Confidence, Certainty

Example: There is growing <strong>apprehension</strong> that fighting will begin again.

Trick: The expansion of apprehension can cause major issues.

7 Hurdle (noun)

Hurdle - One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Difficulty, Problem, Barrier

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Ease

Example: He won a medal in the high <strong>hurdles</strong>.

Trick: Despite of the hurdles he is humble.

8 Determination (noun)

Determination - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

9 Expectation (noun)

Expectation - Regarded as likely.

Regarded as likely.

Hindi meaning: अपेक्षित

Synonyms: Normal, Conventional, Familiar, Habitual

Antonyms: Unannounced, Unheralded, Unpredicted, Unexpected

Example: As <strong>expected</strong>, the election was very close.

Trick: The VIP is expected to be protected.

10 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.

11 Retain (verb)

Retain - 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.

12 Prevented (verb)

Prevented - Keep (something) from happening.

Keep (something) from happening.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Bar, Block

Antonyms: Approve, Assist, Continue, Encourage

Example: You can't <strong>prevent</strong> my leaving.

Trick: They helped us to prevent from this bad event.

13 Expand (verb)

Expand - 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.

14 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.

15 Established (adjective)

Established - The action of establishing something or being established.

The action of establishing something or being established.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठानों

Synonyms: Formation, Formulation, Founding, Inauguration

Antonyms: Abolition, Closing, Closure, Disbanding

Example: The <strong>establishment</strong> of a business.

Trick: The implementation of the plan for the establishment of this company is not perfect.

16 Submitted (verb)

Submitted - Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.

Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तुत

Synonyms: Succumbed, Conceded, Surrendered, Yielded

Antonyms: Resisted, Contended, Fought, Met

Example: The recall was prompted by test reports <strong>submitted</strong> by the company itself.

Trick: The submitted project was accepted.

17 Summons (noun)

Summons - Order (someone) to be present.

Order (someone) to be present.

Hindi meaning: बुलवाना

Synonyms: Ask, Assemble, Call, Convene

Antonyms: Answer, Cancel, Disperse, Divide

Example: He was incensed and <strong>summoned</strong> the villagers to appear before him.

Trick: His friends summoned the auction.

18 Exclusively (adverb)

Exclusively - Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Hindi meaning: छोड़ा गया

Synonyms: Shut Out, Debar, Reject, Ostracize

Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Approve

Example: The Academy <strong>excluded</strong> women from its classes.

Trick: The men was excluded as he was diluted

19 Refrain (verb)

Refrain - Stop oneself from doing something.

Stop oneself from doing something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबंधित किया

Synonyms: Abstain, Avoid, Cease, Curb

Antonyms: Carry On, Continue, Indulge, Keep On

Example: I was going to make a joke but I <strong>refrained</strong>.

Trick: Bahot baar sustained prayas karne parne bhi unhone suspect ko refrained kar diya.

20 Claiming (verb)

Claiming - 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.

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