20 new English words for 18 March 2025, 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.
Hindi meaning: जब्त
Synonyms: Confine, Limit, Restrict, Imprison
Antonyms: Emancipate, Enfranchise, Liberate, Discharge
Example: The police <strong>impounded</strong> her car because it was illegally parked.
Trick: Officers impound the car around them.
Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण
Synonyms: Breach, Crime, Error, Infringement
Antonyms: Behavior, Kindness, Obedience, Right
Example: But it soon became apparent that his <strong>infraction</strong> of discipline in crossing the Ohio was not forgiven.
Trick: Infraction is not a good action.
Hindi meaning: दमन
Synonyms: Restraint, Discipline, Suppression, Inhibition
Antonyms: Incontinence, Disinhibition, Gratification, Indulgence
Example: Peasant farmers face poverty and severe government <strong>repression</strong>.
Trick: The repression causes aggression among staff.
Hindi meaning: मतभेद करना
Synonyms: Discord, Strife, Friction, Conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, Peace, Harmony, Accord
Example: There were a couple of <strong>dissenting</strong> voices.
Trick: The dissent is destroying present.
Hindi meaning: मंज़ूरी
Synonyms: Approval, Acquiescence, Allowance, Approbation
Antonyms: Denial, Prohibition, Opposition, Refusal
Example: The government has <strong>sanctioned</strong> the use of force.
Trick: He is sanction for his action.
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Hindi meaning: चित्रित
Synonyms: Characterize, Depict, Describe, Illustrate
Antonyms: Confuse, Falsifying, Obscure, Distorting
Example: She held a photograph <strong>portraying</strong> her as a child of six.
Trick: He portrayed the betrayal.
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.
Hindi meaning: निगरानी
Synonyms: Observation, Scrutiny, Inspection, Monitoring.
Antonyms: Neglect, Carelessness, Ignorance.
Example: The bank robbery was recorded by <strong>surveillance</strong> video cameras.
Trick: The maintenance room doesn’t have surveillance camera.
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.
Hindi meaning: अपराधी
Synonyms: Damned, Doomed, Fated
Antonyms: Commend, Exonerate, Exculpate, Cite
Example: The plaintiff was<strong> convicted</strong> of the crime.
Trick: The conviction ends the prediction.
Hindi meaning: संचयी रूप से
Synonyms: Collectively, Aggregately, Jointly, Together
Antonyms: Individually, Separately, Singularly, Independently
Example: The small efforts made daily contributed <strong>cumulatively</strong> to their success.
Trick: Our relative has cumulative thoughts.
Hindi meaning: ठोस
Synonyms: Cogent, Persuasive, Powerful, Potent
Antonyms: Implausible, Impotent, Improbable, Ineffective
Example: Your argument isn't very <strong>convincing</strong>.
Trick: The man is convincing for placing the right thing.
Hindi meaning: प्रतीत हुआ
Synonyms: Imply, Look, Show, Sound
Antonyms: Deny, Gainsay, Conceal, Disclaim
Example: She <strong>seemed</strong> happy enough this morning.
Trick: They seemed to be redeemed.
Hindi meaning: बहाना
Synonyms: Drift, Glide, Hang, Hover
Antonyms: Drown, Sink, Rush
Example: They <strong>floated</strong> the logs down the river.
Trick: The boy floated on the coated floor.
Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Impressive, Striking, Arresting, Dramatic
Antonyms: Unimposing, Modest, Disorder, Displace
Example: Few struck such an <strong>imposing</strong> figure, either.
Trick: The act of chasing is not imposing.
Hindi meaning: नियंत्रण
Synonyms: Restraint, Restriction, Control, Regulate
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.
Hindi meaning: तेज़
Synonyms: Fast, Quick, Speedy, Swift
Antonyms: Slow, Gradual, Delayed, Sluggish
Example: The <strong>rapid</strong> growth of technology has transformed the industry.
Trick: The machine was solid and rapid.
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.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत
Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate
Antonyms: Decrease, Discourage, Disperse, Dissuade
Example: The administration hopes that such measures will <strong>consolidate</strong> its position.
Trick: This combination is consolidation.
Hindi meaning: खींचना
Synonyms: Ache, Anxiety, Bruise, Burden
Antonyms: Aid, Calmness, Ease, Health
Example: I <strong>strained</strong> my back trying to lift the couch.
Trick: The strain remains for a longer time.
