20 new English words for 23 February 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 Faction (noun)

Faction - A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Hindi meaning: दल

Synonyms: Clan, Gang, Junta, Minority

Antonyms: Individual, Whole, Agreement, Conformity

Example: There are <strong>factions</strong> within groups and groups within factions.

Trick: Kuch sanction ki wajah se us faction ko roka gaya h.

2 Apparently (adjective)

Apparently - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent</strong> that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

3 Aimed (verb)

Aimed - Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Hindi meaning: उद्देश्य

Synonyms: Anticipated, Calculated, Designed, Directed

Antonyms: Dislike, Hate, Hatred, Aimlessness

Example: He <strong>aimed</strong> the gun carefully before shooting.

Trick: The few people claimed the things they aimed.

4 Allotted (adjective)

Allotted - A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

A plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

Hindi meaning: आवंटन

Synonyms: Assignment, Issuing, Awarding, Grant

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismissal, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The <strong>allotment</strong> of equity securities.

Trick: The government allotted the cultivated land.

5 Coalition (noun)

Coalition - A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

Hindi meaning: गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Affiliation, Caucus, Federation

Antonyms: Detachment, Disengagement, Disjoining, Dissolution

Example: The groups united to form a <strong>coalition</strong>.

Trick: Coalition is increasing questions on parties.

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6 Affidavit (noun)

Affidavit - A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

Hindi meaning: शपथपत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.

Example: The individual has provided a written <strong>affidavit</strong> to a lawyer confirming this.

Trick: The affidavit was not signed because of his habit.

7 Convene (verb)

Convene - To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

To come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.

Hindi meaning: आयोजित करना

Synonyms: Summon, Call, Order, Hold

Antonyms: Disperse, Divide, Scatter, Separate

Example: We <strong>convened</strong> at the hotel for a seminar.

Trick: We are urging for the convening of the party.

8 Resolve (verb)

Resolve - Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Hindi meaning: समाधान करना

Synonyms: decide, choose, figure, opt

Antonyms: refuse, reject, abstain, decline

Example: I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily <strong>resolved</strong>.

Trick: The teacher is involving himself for resolving the problem.

9 Arise (verb)

Arise - Emerge.

Emerge.

Hindi meaning: उठना

Synonyms: Appear, Begin, Crop Up, Derive

Antonyms: Cause, Disappear, End, Finish

Example: These problems <strong>arise</strong> when people try to avoid responsibility.

Trick: The man arises in the premise.

10 Violated (verb)

Violated - Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन

Synonyms: Contravene, Breach, Infringe, Infract

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Obey

Example: He was arrested for <strong>violating</strong> his parole.

Trick: The protestors are violating the ring.

11 Embark (verb)

Embark - Begin (a course of action).

Begin (a course of action).

Hindi meaning: प्रारंभ

Synonyms: Commence, Enter, Launch, Board

Antonyms: Cease, End, Finish, Stop

Example: She's <strong>embarking</strong> on a new career.

Trick: The wire embarks to spark.

12 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: Saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h.

13 Bagging (noun)

Bagging - Succeed in killing or catching (an animal).

Succeed in killing or catching (an animal).

Hindi meaning: शिकार करना

Synonyms: Apprehend, Capture, Collar, Gain

Antonyms: Fail, Forfeit, Free, Give

Example: The hunters <strong>bagged</strong> four deer.

Trick: The man bagged and dragged the deer.

14 Culminate (verb)

Culminate - To reach a final result.

To reach a final result.

Hindi meaning: समापन हुआ

Synonyms: Cap, Climax, Conclude, Terminate

Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Open, Start

Example: Today this campaign <strong>culminated</strong> in a mass rally in London.

Trick: The show was culminated and the participants were separated.

15 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.

16 Slammed (verb)

Slammed - Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

Hindi meaning: पराजित करना

Synonyms: Bang, Attacked, Scolded, Blasted

Antonyms: Loose, Open, Slack, Unsealed

Example: He <strong>slammed</strong> the door in my face.

Trick: They scammed their money and slammed them on the ground.

17 Proposed (verb)

Proposed - Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावित

Synonyms: Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended

Antonyms: Answer, Discourage, Dissuade, Ignore

Example: The scientists <strong>proposed</strong> a new theory.

Trick: The team proposed the opposed unit.

18 Resigns (verb)

Resigns - Leave a job or office.

Leave a job or office.

Hindi meaning: इस्तीफा

Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Waive

Antonyms: Assert, Begin, Claim, Come

Example: The senator was forced to <strong>resign</strong> his position.

Trick: The man signs and resigns the job.

19 Probe (noun)

Probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Investigation, Examination, Inquest, Scrutiny

Antonyms: Gentle, Idiotic, Kind, Nice.

Example: He didn't like the police <strong>probing</strong> him about his past.

Trick: You have to probe through this telescope.

20 Corruption (noun)

Corruption - Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Dishonest or immoral behaviour or activities.

Hindi meaning: भ्रष्‍टाचार

Synonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Deception, Duplicity.

Antonyms: Honesty, Decency, Goodness, Honor.

Example: I deplore the poverty and <strong>corruption</strong> of my country.

Trick: The demonetization had held the corruption.

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