20 new English words for 31 March 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 Speculation (noun)

Speculation - The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.

The activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.

Hindi meaning: अनुमान

Synonyms: Belief, Conjecture, Opinion, Thought

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Disdain, Disregard

Example: This is pure <strong>speculation</strong> on my part.

Trick: He has speculation about this creation.

2 Considering (verb)

Considering - By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent.

By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent.

Hindi meaning: काफी

Synonyms: Appreciably, Far, Greatly, Markedly

Antonyms: Insignificantly, Little, Slightly

Example: He's <strong>considerably</strong> fatter than he was when I knew him.

Trick: The amount is considering the managing department.

3 Contest (noun)

Contest - Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

Hindi meaning: चुनाव लड़ा

Synonyms: Debated, Argued, Challenged, Impugned

Antonyms: Agreement, Calm, Peace, Quiet

Example: It will have a <strong>contested</strong> election for executive director.

Trick: The teams contested and tested their ability

4 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation - 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.

5 Enhance (verb)

Enhance - Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ाने

Synonyms: Intensify, Magnify, Amplify, Inflate

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Discourage, Hurt

Example: You can <strong>enhance</strong> the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs.

Trick: Enhancement is must for development.

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6 Initiative (noun)

Initiative - Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Official action that is taken to solve a problem or improve a situation.

Hindi meaning: पहल

Synonyms: Enterprise, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness, Capability.

Antonyms: Cowardice, Idleness, Inactivity, Indifference.

Example: There's talk of a new peace <strong>initiative</strong>.

Trick: This is an active initiative

7 Committed (adjective)

Committed - The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबद्धता

Synonyms: Engagement, Guarantee, Need, Pledge

Antonyms: Break, Breach, Irresponsibility, Denial

Example: The church has a <strong>commitment</strong> to helping the poor.

Trick: The architect’s commitment is good for establishment.

8 Controversy (noun)

Controversy - Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much <strong>controversy</strong> among the students.

Trick: He never shows mercy in controversy.

9 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.

10 Incumbents (adjective)

Incumbents - Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Hindi meaning: अवलंबी

Synonyms: Binding, Obligatory, Mandatory, Necessary

Antonyms: Candidate, Applicant, Aspirant, Contender

Example: The <strong>incumbent</strong> president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

Trick: The agents are incumbents.

11 Intervention (noun)

Intervention - The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process.

The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process.

Hindi meaning: हस्‍तक्षेप

Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration

Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join

Example: Military <strong>intervention</strong> in the crisis.

Trick: He is doing the intervention during the inspection.

12 Recognized (verb)

Recognized - Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Hindi meaning: मान्यता-प्राप्त

Synonyms: Accepted, Identified, Known, Perceived

Antonyms: Deny, Forget, Ignore, Neglect

Example: I can always <strong>recognize</strong> him from far away by the way he walks.

Trick: The man was pressurized by the recognized authority.

13 Assurance (noun)

Assurance - Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Hindi meaning: आश्वासन

Synonyms: Encourage, Persuade, Reassure, Satisfy

Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade, Distress

Example: I can <strong>assure</strong> you that you won't be disappointed.

Trick: He assures the cure the disease.

14 Amendments (noun)

Amendments - Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.

Hindi meaning: हरजाना

Synonyms: Revise, Alter, Change, Modify

Antonyms: Lower, Worsen, Break, Decrease

Example: She tried to make <strong>amends</strong> by inviting him out to dinner.

Trick: Amendment dene se acha adjustment karna hoga.

15 Sought (verb)

Sought - To try to find or get something.

To try to find or get something.

Hindi meaning: तलाश करना

Synonyms: Search For, Try to Find, Look For.

Antonyms: Unwanted, Unwelcome, Unloved.

Example: No, I <strong>sought</strong> it out for the copies of his illustrations, not the words others have added.

Trick: He is trying to sought the reason why they fought.

16 Diplomatic (adjective)

Diplomatic - Of or concerning diplomacy.

Of or concerning diplomacy.

Hindi meaning: कूटनीतिक

Synonyms: Conciliatory, Gracious, Polite, Strategic

Antonyms: Rude, Artless, Impolite, Tactless

Example: The two countries have had no <strong>diplomatic</strong> relations since.

Trick: Is problem ko scientific nahi diplomatic way se solve kiya ja sakta h.

17 Reprieve (verb)

Reprieve - Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Hindi meaning: दण्डविराम

Synonyms: Abatement, Absolution, Amnesty, Clemency

Antonyms: Charge, Punish, Progress, Persistence

Example: The drug gives a <strong>reprieve</strong> from pain.

Trick: The case will be retrieved once it is retrieved.

18 Extradited (verb)

Extradited - Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

Hindi meaning: प्रत्यर्पित

Synonyms: Deportation, Expulsion, Displacement, Banishment

Antonyms: Repatriate, Reject, Expatriate, Refrain

Example: The criminal was <strong>extradited</strong>.

Trick: This extradited person was predicted to come soon.

19 Indictment (noun)

Indictment - Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.

Hindi meaning: अभियोग

Synonyms: Charge, Accusation, Arraignment, Citation

Antonyms: Acquit, Vindicate, Exonerate, Absolve

Example: An <strong>indictment</strong> was brought against me.

Trick: The indictment against the politician was clarified by the management.

20 Abetted (verb)

Abetted - To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal.

Hindi meaning: बढ़ावा

Synonyms: Supported, Promoted, Endorsed, Approved

Antonyms: Illegal, Wrongful, Unofficial, Illicit

Example: She <strong>abetted</strong> the thief in his getaway.

Trick: The manager bet to abet the staff.

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