20 new English words for 14 March 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 Fragile (adjective)

Fragile - Easily broken, damaged, or harmed.

Easily broken, damaged, or harmed.

Hindi meaning: नाज़ुक; आसानी से टूटने वाला

Synonyms: Delicate, Breakable, Brittle, Frail

Antonyms: Strong, Sturdy, Tough, Durable

Example: The glass vase is fragile, so handle it carefully.

Trick: Fragile cheez ko floor par giraya, aur wo turant toot gayi.

2 Bountiful (adjective)

Bountiful - Large in quantity; abundant and generous.

Large in quantity; abundant and generous.

Hindi meaning: प्रचुर; उदार

Synonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Generous, Ample

Antonyms: Scarce, Meagre, Limited, Insufficient

Example: The farmer was happy after a bountiful harvest.

Trick: Bountiful harvest means bahut zyada fasal, full quantity and khushi all around.

3 Vicious (adjective)

Vicious - Deliberately cruel or violent.

Deliberately cruel or violent.

Hindi meaning: क्रूर; दुष्ट

Synonyms: Cruel, Brutal, Savage, Malicious

Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Humane, Benevolent

Example: The villagers were terrified of the vicious dog.

Trick: Vicious person har baat par cruel reaction deta hai, isliye vicious = very dangerous and cruel.

4 Wretched (adjective)

Wretched - In a very unhappy, poor, or unpleasant condition.

In a very unhappy, poor, or unpleasant condition.

Hindi meaning: दुखी; दयनीय; अत्यंत खराब अवस्था में

Synonyms: Miserable, Pitiful, Sorrowful, Awful

Antonyms: Happy, Comfortable, Pleasant, Fortunate

Example: The refugees lived in wretched conditions without proper food and shelter.

Trick: Wretched sunte hi socho kisi ki condition itni bad ho ki wo miserable and helpless lag raha ho.

5 Submissive (adjective)

Submissive - Ready to obey others without questioning.

Ready to obey others without questioning.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञाकारी; दब्बू; अधीन रहने वाला

Synonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Docile, Yielding

Antonyms: Assertive, Dominant, Defiant, Rebellious

Example: He remained submissive in front of his strict manager.

Trick: Submissive banda hamesha bolta hai, jo aap kaho wahi karunga, so submissive = quietly obeying others.

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6 Spasmodic (adjective)

Spasmodic - Occurring suddenly for a short time and not regularly.

Occurring suddenly for a short time and not regularly.

Hindi meaning: अनियमित; रुक-रुक कर होने वाला

Synonyms: Intermittent, Irregular, Sporadic, Fitful

Antonyms: Regular, Continuous, Steady, Constant

Example: Due to heavy rain, the internet connection became spasmodic throughout the evening.

Trick: Spasmodic matlab koi cheez proper flow me na ho, kabhi ho aur kabhi band ho, like spasmodic network.

7 Impulsive (adjective)

Impulsive - Acting suddenly without careful thought.

Acting suddenly without careful thought.

Hindi meaning: आवेगी; बिना सोचे-समझे कार्य करने वाला

Synonyms: Hasty, Rash, Reckless, Spontaneous

Antonyms: Cautious, Careful, Thoughtful, Deliberate

Example: His impulsive decision to quit the job created many problems later.

Trick: Impulsive insan pehle action leta hai, baad me sochta hai, isliye impulsive = bina planning ke sudden kaam karna.

8 Temperate (adjective)

Temperate - Showing moderation and self-restraint; not extreme.

Showing moderation and self-restraint; not extreme.

Hindi meaning: संयमी; मध्यम; संतुलित

Synonyms: Moderate, Mild, Calm, Restrained

Antonyms: Extreme, Harsh, Violent, Excessive

Example: He remained temperate even during the heated argument.

Trick: Temperate person apna temper control me rakhta hai, isliye temperate = balanced and not extreme.

9 Clumsy (adjective)

Clumsy - Awkward in movement or handling things; not skillful.

Awkward in movement or handling things; not skillful.

Hindi meaning: अनाड़ी; भद्दा; असावधान

Synonyms: Awkward, Ungainly, Inept, Unskillful

Antonyms: Graceful, Skillful, Agile, Dexterous

Example: He was so clumsy that he dropped the cup while serving tea.

Trick: Clumsy banda chalne me bhi takra jata hai aur cheezein gira deta hai.

10 Ruinous (adjective)

Ruinous - Causing great damage, destruction, or loss.

Causing great damage, destruction, or loss.

Hindi meaning: विनाशकारी; बर्बादी लाने वाला

Synonyms: Destructive, Devastating, Harmful, Catastrophic

Antonyms: Beneficial, Helpful, Constructive, Profitable

Example: The company suffered ruinous losses after the sudden market crash.

Trick: Ruinous situation matlab aisi halat jo kisi ka kaam, paisa, ya life almost ruin kar de.

11 Despise (verb)

Despise - Feel contempt or deep dislike for someone or something.

Feel contempt or deep dislike for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: घृणा करना

Synonyms: Hate, Detest, Loathe, Scorn

Antonyms: Admire, Respect, Appreciate, Cherish

Example: He began to despise dishonesty and selfish behavior.

Trick: Jo kaam tum bilkul pasand na karo, usko tum despise karte ho.

12 Eccentric (adjective)

Eccentric - Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

Hindi meaning: सनकी

Synonyms: Odd, Peculiar, Unusual, Quirky

Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Conventional, Typical

Example: The professor was known for his eccentric dressing style and unusual habits.

Trick: Ek eccentric person center se hatke hota hai, isliye uska behavior bhi hatke aur unusual hota hai.

13 Grievous (adjective)

Grievous - Very severe, serious, or causing great sorrow.

Very severe, serious, or causing great sorrow.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर; दुःखद

Synonyms: Severe, Serious, Painful, Distressing

Antonyms: Mild, Trivial, Pleasant, Minor

Example: The accident caused grievous injuries to several passengers.

Trick: Grievous situation gives grave pain, so remember grievous = very serious or painful.

14 Defame (verb)

Defame - Damage the good reputation of someone by saying false or evil things about them.

Damage the good reputation of someone by saying false or evil things about them.

Hindi meaning: बदनाम करना

Synonyms: Slander, Malign, Vilify, Disgrace

Antonyms: Praise, Honor, Respect, Commend

Example: The politician claimed that his rivals were trying to defame him with false allegations.

Trick: False fame dena nahi, balki kisi ko bad name dena hi defame hota hai.

15 Banish (verb)

Banish - Order someone to leave a place or country, or get rid of something completely.

Order someone to leave a place or country, or get rid of something completely.

Hindi meaning: निर्वासित करना

Synonyms: Exile, Expel, Oust, Remove

Antonyms: Welcome, Keep, Retain, Admit

Example: The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.

Trick: Bad habit ko life se banish karo, tabhi growth ka chance badhega.

16 Blemish (noun/verb)

Blemish - A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance or quality of something.

A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance or quality of something.

Hindi meaning: दाग; दोष

Synonyms: Flaw, Defect, Imperfection, Spot

Antonyms: Perfection, Purity, Beauty, Advantage

Example: A small scratch was enough to blemish the surface of the new car.

Trick: Blemish sounds like black mark, so remember it as any spot or flaw that spoils beauty.

17 Persevere (verb)

Persevere - Continue steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or obstacles.

Continue steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or obstacles.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ता से लगे रहना

Synonyms: Persist, Endure, Continue, Strive

Antonyms: Quit, Surrender, Abandon, Give up

Example: She chose to persevere with her studies despite many hardships.

Trick: Tough time aaye tab bhi jo banda rukta nahi, woh persevere karta hai.

18 Commemorate (verb)

Commemorate - Recall and honor the memory of an important person, event, or action.

Recall and honor the memory of an important person, event, or action.

Hindi meaning: स्मरण करना

Synonyms: Remember, Honor, Celebrate, Memorialize

Antonyms: Forget, Ignore, Neglect, Disregard

Example: People gather every year to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.

Trick: Commemorate karo matlab kisi special event ko yaad karke honor karo.

19 Liberate (verb)

Liberate - Set free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

Set free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

Hindi meaning: मुक्त करना

Synonyms: Free, Release, Rescue, Emancipate

Antonyms: Imprison, Restrain, Confine, Oppress

Example: The soldiers fought to liberate the captured villagers.

Trick: Jab kisi ko bandhan se free karke azaad kiya jata hai, use liberate kehte hain.

20 Appall (verb)

Appall - Greatly shock or horrify someone.

Greatly shock or horrify someone.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत या स्तब्ध कर देना

Synonyms: Shock, Horrify, Dismay, Stun

Antonyms: Comfort, Reassure, Calm, Delight

Example: The news of the brutal crime did appall the entire community.

Trick: Aisi buri news jo sabko full shock de de, woh appall karti hai.

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