20 new English words for 23 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 Concern (verb)

Concern - Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Worried, troubled, or anxious about something.

Hindi meaning: चिंतित

Synonyms: Worried, Anxious, Troubled, Distressed

Antonyms: Unconcerned, Carefree, Indifferent, Untroubled

Example: She was <strong>concerned</strong> about the safety of her children.

Trick: He was concerned with modern tools.

2 Reiterates (verb)

Reiterates - Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Hindi meaning: दोहराया

Synonyms: Repeat, Restate, Retell, Iterate

Antonyms: Differ, Oppose, Reverse.

Example: The government has <strong>reiterated</strong> its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

Trick: They reiterated the twisted work.

3 Assistance (noun)

Assistance - The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

The act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Hindi meaning: सहायता

Synonyms: Help, Aid, Support, Cooperation

Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Interference, Impediment

Example: The project was completed on time with the <strong>assistance</strong> of the entire team.

Trick: His assistance is an instance.

4 Refused (verb)

Refused - Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Hindi meaning: अस्वीकृत

Synonyms: Decline, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Take, Allowed, Permitted

Example: She was <strong>refused</strong> access to her children.

Trick: He refused that he infused to the people.

5 Refrained (verb)

Refrained - 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: The brain refrains itself.

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6 Referring (verb)

Referring - Mention or allude to.

Mention or allude to.

Hindi meaning: निर्दिष्ट

Synonyms: Assign, Attribute, Hint, Indicate

Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Remove, Insert

Example: I <strong>referred</strong> to my notes.

Trick: They prefer not to be referred to that person.

7 Moderates (noun)

Moderates - Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Hindi meaning: घटाना

Synonyms: Decreasing, Diminishing, Subsiding, Declining

Antonyms: Increasing, Growing, Rising, Expanding

Example: They <strong>moderated</strong> their demands when the police arrived.

Trick: The speed rate was moderate

8 Gathered (verb)

Gathered - To come or be brought together in a group

To come or be brought together in a group

Hindi meaning: इकट्ठा

Synonyms: Congregate, Convene, Assemble, Meet

Antonyms: Cancel, Disperse, Dissemble, Divide

Example: I <strong>gathered</strong> my hair up in a bun.

Trick: The teachers gathered the scattered students.

9 Severely (adverb)

Severely - Intense.

Intense.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर

Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical

Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable

Example: The storm caused <strong>severe</strong> damage to the roof.

Trick: They prepare for the severe pain

10 Regrettable (adjective)

Regrettable - Making you feel sad and sorry about something.

Making you feel sad and sorry about something.

Hindi meaning: खेदजनक

Synonyms: Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Disappointing

Antonyms: Cheerful, Comforting, Fortunate, Good

Example: His decision to quit is <strong>regrettable</strong>.

Trick: The owner is regrettable because his horse is unstable.

11 Evaluating (verb)

Evaluating - The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to <strong>evaluate</strong> these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Trick: The man evaluates the considerate amount.

12 Mitigate (verb)

Mitigate - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: शमन

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to <strong>mitigate</strong> the stench.

Trick: The action of mitigation can cause attraction

13 Specific (adjective)

Specific - For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

For a particular reason, purpose, etc.

Hindi meaning: विशेष रूप से

Synonyms: Clearly, Correctly, Definitely, Especially

Antonyms: Questionably, Broadly, Generally, Primarily

Example: I <strong>specifically</strong> told you not to do it.

Trick: Some specific places are terrific.

14 Affected (verb)

Affected - To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावित

Synonyms: Afflicted, Concerned, Damaged, Distressed

Antonyms: Calm, Collected, Happy, Sane

Example: I find her rather <strong>affected</strong>.

Trick: The virus acted and affected the patients.

15 Appropriate (adjective)

Appropriate - Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Hindi meaning: उचित

Synonyms: Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Relevant

Antonyms: Evil, Improper, Inappropriate, Incorrect

Example: It was thought <strong>appropriate</strong> to award her the prize.

Trick: They take appropriate decision to do their passionate work.

16 Adherence (noun)

Adherence - Believe in and follow the practices of.

Believe in and follow the practices of.

Hindi meaning: पालन

Synonyms: Comply, Heed, Obey, Observe

Antonyms: Disobey, Ignore, Overlook, Condemn

Example: They will <strong>adhere</strong> to the terms of the contract.

Trick: All the students are adhering towards the teaching.

17 Erosion (noun)

Erosion - Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

Hindi meaning: घिस

Synonyms: Corrode, Destroy, Abrade, Bite

Antonyms: Build, Ignore, Neglect, Preserve

Example: Crashing waves have <strong>eroded</strong> the cliffs along the beach.

Trick: The mountains were rated as eroded

18 Considered (verb)

Considered - Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Hindi meaning: विचार करना

Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated

Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked

Example: She carefully <strong>considered</strong> all the options before making her choice.

Trick: The murder was considered by the cops.

19 Impact (noun)

Impact - The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव

Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion

Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness

Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental <strong>impacts</strong> of all this construction.

Trick: This act gave the huge impact to audience.

20 Engaged (adjective)

Engaged - Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Involved in activity, occupied, or busy.

Hindi meaning: व्यस्त

Synonyms: Involved, Occupied, Committed, Betrothed

Antonyms: Uninvolved, Disengaged, Uncommitted, Free

Example: She is currently <strong>engaged</strong> in a project that requires her full attention.

Trick: They engaged ages ago.

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