20 new English words for 19 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.

1 Stranded (adjective)

Stranded - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.

Hindi meaning: असहाय

Synonyms: Grounded, Helpless, Wrecked, Abandoned

Antonyms: Defended, Supported, Recovery, Occupied

Example: The ship was <strong>stranded</strong> on the beach.

Trick: The kid was stranded and handed to his family.

2 Reserved (adjective)

Reserved - To keep something for a particular purpose or time.

To keep something for a particular purpose or time.

Hindi meaning: बचा रखना

Synonyms: Retaining, Keeping, Holding, Preserving

Antonyms: Releasing, Yielding, Relinquishing, Abandoning

Example: I <strong>reserved</strong> a double room at the Lamb Hotel.

Trick: The chef reserves the serve.

3 Delayed (verb)

Delayed - Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

Hindi meaning: विलंब

Synonyms: Detain, Retard, Hinder, Hamper

Antonyms: Continuation, Advance, Assistance, Beginning.

Example: The doctor wants to <strong>delay</strong> surgery for a few weeks.

Trick: Tum clay collect karne me delay mat karo.

4 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.

5 Stalling (verb)

Stalling - Stop or cause to stop making progress.

Stop or cause to stop making progress.

Hindi meaning: ठप

Synonyms: Delayed, Negotiated, Postponed, Adjourned

Antonyms: Advanced, Forwarded, Furthered, Hastened

Example: I <strong>stalled</strong> the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.

Trick: The owner brawled at system and the police stalled the company.

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6 Attempt (verb)

Attempt - Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Hindi meaning: प्रयासित

Synonyms: Begun, Initiated, Launched, Started

Antonyms: Dropped, Quit, Gave Up, Quitted

Example: he would not have <strong>attempted</strong> the life of a friend.

Trick: The people are attempting for exempting the tax.

7 Extended (adjective)

Extended - Made larger.

Made larger.

Hindi meaning: विस्तारित

Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Lengthen

Antonyms: Reduce, Shrink, Narrow

Example: He <strong>extended</strong> a hand in greeting.

Trick: The doctor pretended that the patient had extended the flu.

8 Appreciate (verb)

Appreciate - To value or admire highly.

To value or admire highly.

Hindi meaning: अधिमूल्यित

Synonyms: Value, Respect, Prize, Cherish

Antonyms: Criticize, Decrease, Depreciate, Disparage

Example: I really <strong>appreciated</strong> the information you gave me.

Trick: The boy was appreciated as he created great project.

9 Exploration (noun)

Exploration - To investigate, study, or analyze.

To investigate, study, or analyze.

Hindi meaning: खोजना

Synonyms: Examine, Probe, Research, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Find, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook

Example: The town is small enough to be easily <strong>explored</strong> on foot.

Trick: The girl ignored rivers and explored mountains.

10 Initial (adjective)

Initial - At the beginning

At the beginning

Hindi meaning: शुरू में

Synonyms: Basic, Introductory, Original, Antecedent

Antonyms: Following, Last, Subordinate, Closing

Example: He <strong>initially</strong> told police he had bought the victim's goods from a homeless person.

Trick: Initially, the event was done occasionally.

11 Overwhelmingly (adverb)

Overwhelmingly - Very great in amount.

Very great in amount.

Hindi meaning: ज़बर्दस्त

Synonyms: Amazing, Astounding, Crushing, Devastating

Antonyms: Resistible, Temperate, Superficial, Moderate

Example: She felt an <strong>overwhelming</strong> desire to have another child.

Trick: Party bhot overwhelming thi.

12 Consensus (noun)

Consensus - Agreement among a group of people.

Agreement among a group of people.

Hindi meaning: सर्वसम्मति

Synonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Concurrence.

Antonyms: Disagreement, Denial, Dissension, Opposition.

Example: Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for <strong>consensus</strong>.

Trick: This consensus is precious.

13 Instances (noun)

Instances - An example or single occurrence of something.

An example or single occurrence of something.

Hindi meaning: उदाहरण

Synonyms: Detail, Example, Item, Occasion

Antonyms: Disassemble, Disjoin, Break

Example: These delays are just another <strong>instance</strong> of bureaucratic inefficiency.

Trick: They should five instances with the references.

14 Isolation (noun)

Isolation - The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

The state of feeling alone and without friends or help.

Hindi meaning: एकांत

Synonyms: Confinement, Desolation, Remoteness, Segregation

Antonyms: Attach, Combine, Connect, Couple

Example: The researchers work in <strong>isolation</strong>.

Trick: Isolation can cause depression

15 Primitive (adjective)

Primitive - Very simple and not developed

Very simple and not developed

Hindi meaning: प्राचीन

Synonyms: Ancient, Earliest, First, Prehistoric

Antonyms: Modern, Recent, Developed

Example: The camp had only a <strong>primitive</strong> outdoor toilet.

Trick: The group was primitive and effective.

16 Obsolete (adjective)

Obsolete - No longer in use; out of date or replaced by something newer.

No longer in use; out of date or replaced by something newer.

Hindi meaning: पुराना, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Outdated, Antiquated, Extinct, Disused

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Updated, New

Example: Typewriters have become <strong>obsolete</strong> with the rise of computers.

Trick: Renovation of obsolete substances is complete.

17 Derogatory (adjective)

Derogatory - Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक

Synonyms: Disparaging, Belittling, Diminishing, Slighting.

Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Praising.

Example: He refused to withdraw <strong>derogatory</strong> remarks made about his boss.

Trick: The derogatory words are not compulsory to say.

18 Overhauling (verb)

Overhauling - To repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should.

To repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should.

Hindi meaning: निरीक्षण करना

Synonyms: Improve, Modernize, Rebuild, Reconstruct

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Destroy, Hurt

Example: They are going to have to <strong>overhaul</strong> the welfare system.

Trick: He overhauls the tall stairs.

19 Assigned (verb)

Assigned - To give a particular job or piece of work to someone.

To give a particular job or piece of work to someone.

Hindi meaning: सौंपना

Synonyms: Allow, Appoint, Attach, Authorize

Antonyms: Deny, Disallow, Disapprove, Ignore

Example: She was <strong>assigned</strong> to the embassy in India.

Trick: He assigns the new design.

20 Assess (verb)

Assess - The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

The action or an instance of making a judgment about something.

Hindi meaning: आकलन

Synonyms: Appraisal, Estimate, Judgment, Computation

Antonyms: Apathy, Detachment, Disregard

Example: We must make an <strong>assessment</strong> of the cost of repairs.

Trick: The assessment was done by management.

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