20 new English words for 5 February 2026, 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 Adulterate (verb)

Adulterate - Make (something) impure by adding inferior or harmful substances.

Make (something) impure by adding inferior or harmful substances.

Hindi meaning: मिलावट करना

Synonyms: Contaminate, Dilute, Taint, Pollute

Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Refine, Sanitize

Example: Some vendors were caught trying to adulterate milk with water to increase profit.

Trick: Adult log profit ke chakkar me cheezon me adulterate karke milawat kar dete hain.

2 Anarchy (noun)

Anarchy - A state of disorder due to absence of government or authority.

A state of disorder due to absence of government or authority.

Hindi meaning: अराजकता

Synonyms: Chaos, Lawlessness, Disorder, Turmoil

Antonyms: Order, Stability, Government, Control

Example: After the sudden collapse of the administration, the city slipped into anarchy.

Trick: Authority hat jaaye to sab kuch an-archy ho jata hai, yani rule nahi, sirf chaos.

3 Asylum (noun)

Asylum - Protection given by a government to someone who has left their own country for safety.

Protection given by a government to someone who has left their own country for safety.

Hindi meaning: शरण

Synonyms: Refuge, Shelter, Sanctuary, Haven

Antonyms: Persecution, Extradition, Expulsion, Rejection

Example: The journalist sought asylum in another country after receiving threats at home.

Trick: Jab danger ho aur safety chahiye, tab country se asylum mangte hain—safe shelter.

4 Bestow (verb)

Bestow - Give or present (an honor, right, or gift).

Give or present (an honor, right, or gift).

Hindi meaning: प्रदान करना

Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Present, Award

Antonyms: Withhold, Deny, Take, Remove

Example: The university will bestow the highest honor upon the scientist for her contribution.

Trick: Best cheez kisi ko stow (de dena) = bestow, yani prize/honor gift kar dena.

5 Bleak (adjective)

Bleak - Lacking hope or showing a gloomy outlook.

Lacking hope or showing a gloomy outlook.

Hindi meaning: निराशाजनक

Synonyms: Gloomy, Desolate, Grim, Dreary

Antonyms: Hopeful, Bright, Cheerful, Optimistic

Example: After repeated failures, his future seemed bleak.

Trick: Bleak sunte hi dimag me black + weak feel aata hai—sab kuch gloomy aur hopeless.

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6 Brazen (adjective)

Brazen - Bold and shameless in behavior.

Bold and shameless in behavior.

Hindi meaning: निर्लज्ज

Synonyms: Shameless, Bold, Audacious, Impudent

Antonyms: Modest, Shy, Reserved, Humble

Example: He made a brazen attempt to lie even after being shown clear evidence.

Trick: Brave jaisa sound karta hai, par brazen means brave nahi—besharam boldness, full shameless.

7 Chronic (adjective)

Chronic - Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Hindi meaning: दीर्घकालिक

Synonyms: Long-standing, Persistent, Ongoing, Recurrent

Antonyms: Acute, Temporary, Short-term, Brief

Example: He has been suffering from chronic back pain for years.

Trick: Chrono = time; jo problem time ke saath chipak jaaye aur long time chale, wahi chronic.

8 Embark (verb)

Embark - Begin a journey or start a new project/activity.

Begin a journey or start a new project/activity.

Hindi meaning: आरंभ करना

Synonyms: Begin, Commence, Start, Undertake

Antonyms: Finish, Conclude, Abandon, Stop

Example: She decided to embark on a new career after completing her degree.

Trick: Em + bark = jaise dog bark karke move karta hai, waise hi tum move karke kisi journey/kaam ki शुरुआत karte ho—embark.

9 Replenish (verb)

Replenish - Fill something up again or restore to its former level.

Fill something up again or restore to its former level.

Hindi meaning: पुनः भरना

Synonyms: Refill, Restore, Renew, Refill

Antonyms: Deplete, Exhaust, Drain, Empty

Example: The workers had to replenish the water supply after the long summer.

Trick: Re- means again + plenish sounds like plenty—make it plenty again, yani refill/restore.

10 Strife (noun)

Strife - Angry or bitter conflict, especially for a long time.

Angry or bitter conflict, especially for a long time.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष

Synonyms: Conflict, Discord, Clash, Contention

Antonyms: Harmony, Peace, Agreement, Unity

Example: Years of political strife left the region unstable and divided.

Trick: Strife = strike + fight vibe—jab log ladte-jhagadte rahte hain, long conflict चलता है.

11 Accede (verb)

Accede - Agree or consent to a request or demand.

Agree or consent to a request or demand.

Hindi meaning: सहमति देना

Synonyms: Agree, Consent, Assent, Comply

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Deny, Oppose

Example: The minister agreed to accede to the demands of the protestors after long negotiations.

Trick: Pressure badhne par log finally accede kar lete hain, yani maan jaate hain.

12 August (adjective)

August - Respected and impressive; inspiring admiration.

Respected and impressive; inspiring admiration.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिष्ठित

Synonyms: Esteemed, Illustrious, Renowned, Eminent

Antonyms: Disreputable, Ignoble, Unknown, Ordinary

Example: The university honored an august scholar for his lifelong contributions to research.

Trick: AUGUST = A-GUest jo sabse special ho, sab usko respect dete hain—woh august person hota hai.

13 Breach (noun/verb)

Breach - (Noun) A break or violation of a law, duty, or agreement; (Verb) To break or violate something.

(Noun) A break or violation of a law, duty, or agreement; (Verb) To break or violate something.

Hindi meaning: उल्लंघन / तोड़ना

Synonyms: Violation, Break, Infringement, Rupture

Antonyms: Compliance, Observance, Adherence, Fulfillment

Example: The company faced a lawsuit for breach of contract after failing to deliver the goods on time.

Trick: Agreement ko break kar diya = breach; yaani deal tod di, rule ka ullanghan kar diya.

14 Debase (verb)

Debase - Reduce the quality or value of something; degrade.

Reduce the quality or value of something; degrade.

Hindi meaning: अवमूल्यन करना / नीचा दिखाना

Synonyms: Degrade, Demean, Cheapen, Corrupt

Antonyms: Elevate, Enhance, Improve, Refine

Example: Spreading lies can debase the reputation of an honest person.

Trick: De-base = kisi cheez ki base/value ko neeche gira dena, yani usko cheap aur low bana dena.

15 Decree (noun/verb)

Decree - (Noun) An official order issued by a legal authority; (Verb) To order officially.

(Noun) An official order issued by a legal authority; (Verb) To order officially.

Hindi meaning: आदेश / फरमान

Synonyms: Order, Edict, Mandate, Proclamation

Antonyms: Request, Appeal, Suggestion, Entreaty

Example: The court issued a decree to stop the illegal construction immediately.

Trick: Court ka direct declare type order = decree, yaani official hukum jisko maanna hi padta hai.

16 Deplore (verb)

Deplore - Feel or express strong disapproval or sorrow about something.

Feel or express strong disapproval or sorrow about something.

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना / दुःख प्रकट करना

Synonyms: Condemn, Lament, Regret, Denounce

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Admire, Celebrate

Example: Citizens deplore the violence and demand strict action against the offenders.

Trick: Deplore = Deeply poor feel — jab koi cheez bahut galat lage, toh uski ninda aur dukh dono express karte hain.

17 Desecrate (verb)

Desecrate - Treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; violate its holiness.

Treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; violate its holiness.

Hindi meaning: अपवित्र करना

Synonyms: Profane, Defile, Violate, Dishonor

Antonyms: Consecrate, Sanctify, Honor, Purify

Example: The vandals tried to desecrate the temple by damaging its idols.

Trick: De-sacred = sacred cheez ko sacred na rehne dena, yani usko apavitra kar dena.

18 Estrange (verb)

Estrange - Cause someone to become distant or no longer friendly; alienate.

Cause someone to become distant or no longer friendly; alienate.

Hindi meaning: अलग कर देना / दूरी पैदा करना

Synonyms: Alienate, Distance, Separate, Detach

Antonyms: Reconcile, Unite, Befriend, Connect

Example: Constant arguments can estrange close friends over time.

Trick: E-strange = kisi ko itna door kar do ki woh strange (ajnabi) lagne lage—yehi estrange hai.

19 Impose (verb)

Impose - Force something to be accepted; place a burden, rule, or duty on someone.

Force something to be accepted; place a burden, rule, or duty on someone.

Hindi meaning: थोपना / लागू करना

Synonyms: Enforce, Inflict, Levy, Compel

Antonyms: Remove, Lift, Relinquish, Withdraw

Example: The government may impose a new tax to control excessive consumption.

Trick: I’m pose nahi, impose = kisi par rule/tax/duty thop dena—maan-na hi padega.

20 Repeal (verb)

Repeal - Officially cancel or revoke a law.

Officially cancel or revoke a law.

Hindi meaning: कानून को निरस्त करना

Synonyms: Abolish, Revoke, Annul, Rescind

Antonyms: Enact, Pass, Approve, Implement

Example: The parliament voted to repeal the outdated law after public criticism.

Trick: Re-peel = law ki outer layer ko peel karke hata do, yani law ko officially hata dena = repeal.

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