20 new English words for 18 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 Magisterial (adjective)

Magisterial - Having or showing great authority, dignity, and command.

Having or showing great authority, dignity, and command.

Hindi meaning: अधिकारपूर्ण; गरिमामय

Synonyms: Authoritative, Commanding, Dignified, Dominant

Antonyms: Humble, Submissive, Timid, Uncertain

Example: The principal gave a magisterial reply that ended the argument immediately.

Trick: Magisterial sounds like magistrate, and a magistrate speaks with full authority.

2 Terrestrial (adjective)

Terrestrial - Relating to the earth or land.

Relating to the earth or land.

Hindi meaning: स्थलीय; पृथ्वी से संबंधित

Synonyms: Earthly, Land-based, Grounded, Earthbound

Antonyms: Aquatic, Aerial, Celestial, Extraterrestrial

Example: Humans are terrestrial creatures who live mainly on land.

Trick: Terrestrial starts with terra, and terra means earth, so anything on land is terrestrial.

3 Macrocosm (noun)

Macrocosm - The whole of a complex structure, especially the universe, as opposed to a small representative part.

The whole of a complex structure, especially the universe, as opposed to a small representative part.

Hindi meaning: ब्रह्मांड; विशाल समष्टि

Synonyms: Universe, Cosmos, World, Whole

Antonyms: Microcosm, Part, Fragment, Segment

Example: The small village was seen as a macrocosm of the nation’s cultural diversity.

Trick: Macro means bada and cosmo means world, so macrocosm = bada world ya poora universe.

4 Unconscionable (adjective)

Unconscionable - Not right or reasonable; morally wrong and unacceptable.

Not right or reasonable; morally wrong and unacceptable.

Hindi meaning: अनैतिक; अत्यन्त अन्यायपूर्ण

Synonyms: Immoral, Unjust, Outrageous, Inexcusable

Antonyms: Fair, Just, Reasonable, Ethical

Example: The shop charged an unconscionable price for a basic necessity.

Trick: Unconscionable = aisa kaam jise dekhkar conscience bhi bole this is too wrong.

5 Posit (verb)

Posit - Assume or put forward as a fact or principle for the sake of argument.

Assume or put forward as a fact or principle for the sake of argument.

Hindi meaning: मान लेना; प्रतिपादित करना

Synonyms: Assume, Postulate, Presume, Assert

Antonyms: Deny, Disprove, Reject, Refute

Example: Scientists posit that dark matter exists because of its gravitational effects.

Trick: Posit ko aise yaad karo: pehle point ko posit karo, phir usko prove karo.

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6 Personable (adjective)

Personable - Having a pleasant and attractive personality.

Having a pleasant and attractive personality.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षक व्यक्तित्व वाला; मिलनसार

Synonyms: Charming, Amiable, Likeable, Affable

Antonyms: Unpleasant, Rude, Unfriendly, Aloof

Example: The new manager was so personable that everyone felt comfortable talking to him.

Trick: Personable = aisa person jiske saath sab comfortably baat karna chahein.

7 Imprimatur (noun)

Imprimatur - Official approval or authorization, especially from a person in authority.

Official approval or authorization, especially from a person in authority.

Hindi meaning: आधिकारिक स्वीकृति; अनुमोदन

Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Endorsement, Sanction

Antonyms: Disapproval, Rejection, Prohibition, Veto

Example: The new policy received the imprimatur of the higher authorities before implementation.

Trick: Imprimatur ko yaad karo as I print mature only after official approval, matlab authority ki green signal mil gayi.

8 Manifold (adjective)

Manifold - Many and various; having many different forms or parts.

Many and various; having many different forms or parts.

Hindi meaning: अनेक; बहुविध

Synonyms: Numerous, Multiple, Diverse, Varied

Antonyms: Single, Limited, Uniform, Few

Example: The project faced manifold challenges at every stage of implementation.

Trick: Manifold = many fold, matlab ek nahi balki bahut saare forms ya parts.

9 Comely (adjective)

Comely - Pleasant to look at; attractive.

Pleasant to look at; attractive.

Hindi meaning: सुंदर; मनोहर

Synonyms: Attractive, Beautiful, Graceful, Handsome

Antonyms: Ugly, Unattractive, Plain, Homely

Example: The actress was known for her comely appearance and graceful manner.

Trick: Comely = comes from calm beauty, matlab simple but sundar look wala person.

10 Spellbinding (adjective)

Spellbinding - So interesting or attractive that it holds your attention completely.

So interesting or attractive that it holds your attention completely.

Hindi meaning: मोहक; मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाला

Synonyms: Fascinating, Captivating, Enchanting, Mesmerizing

Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Uninteresting, Tedious

Example: The storyteller gave a spellbinding performance that kept the audience silent and amazed.

Trick: Spellbinding = jaise kisi ne aisa spell cast kar diya ho ki tum bas usi cheez ko dekhte raho.

11 Valedictory (adjective)

Valedictory - Serving as a farewell; expressing goodbye, especially in a formal speech or message.

Serving as a farewell; expressing goodbye, especially in a formal speech or message.

Hindi meaning: विदाई संबंधी

Synonyms: Farewell, Parting, Closing, Leave-taking

Antonyms: Introductory, Opening, Welcoming, Beginning

Example: The principal delivered a valedictory speech at the school farewell ceremony.

Trick: Valedictory sounds like victory at the end, so think of a final farewell speech before saying bye.

12 Potentate (noun)

Potentate - A monarch or ruler who has great power and authority.

A monarch or ruler who has great power and authority.

Hindi meaning: शक्तिशाली शासक

Synonyms: Monarch, Sovereign, Ruler, Despot

Antonyms: Subject, Follower, Servant, Commoner

Example: The potentate ruled his kingdom with absolute authority and strict discipline.

Trick: Potentate me potent yaad rakho, jo banda bahut powerful ho aur sab par raj kare, wahi potentate hota hai.

13 Luminary (noun)

Luminary - A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

Hindi meaning: प्रख्यात व्यक्तित्व

Synonyms: Celebrity, Eminence, Leader, Notable

Antonyms: Unknown, Nobody, Follower, Obscure person

Example: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is remembered as a luminary in the field of science and public life.

Trick: Luminary me lumi sunai deta hai, so think of a person who shines like light in society.

14 Permutation (noun)

Permutation - A way of arranging things in different possible orders.

A way of arranging things in different possible orders.

Hindi meaning: विन्यास

Synonyms: Arrangement, Order, Combination, Sequence

Antonyms: Sameness, Fixity, Stability, Uniformity

Example: The number of permutations of three different letters is six.

Trick: Per-mutation ko aise yaad karo: perfect order change karna means permutation.

15 Avocation (noun)

Avocation - A hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one’s main profession.

A hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one’s main profession.

Hindi meaning: शौक या सहायक व्यवसाय

Synonyms: Hobby, Pastime, Sideline, Recreation

Antonyms: Profession, Vocation, Occupation, Duty

Example: Teaching was her profession, but painting remained her favorite avocation.

Trick: A-vocation matlab main vocation ke alawa jo kaam ya hobby tum side me karte ho, wahi avocation hota hai.

16 Edifice (noun)

Edifice - A large and impressive building.

A large and impressive building.

Hindi meaning: भव्य भवन

Synonyms: Building, Structure, Monument, Hall

Antonyms: Hut, Shack, Ruin, Cottage

Example: The ancient temple was a magnificent edifice admired by all visitors.

Trick: Edifice ko aise yaad karo: ek difficult aur huge building ko dekhkar bolo, yeh kya grand edifice hai.

17 Primeval (adjective)

Primeval - Belonging to the earliest ages or ancient times; primitive.

Belonging to the earliest ages or ancient times; primitive.

Hindi meaning: आदिम, प्राचीन

Synonyms: Primitive, Ancient, Primordial, Original

Antonyms: Modern, Recent, New, Contemporary

Example: The forest had a primeval beauty, untouched by human civilization.

Trick: Primeval ko prime + old samjho, matlab world ke sabse purane aur earliest time se related cheez.

18 Guileless (adjective)

Guileless - Free from deceit; innocent and straightforward.

Free from deceit; innocent and straightforward.

Hindi meaning: निष्कपट, भोला

Synonyms: Innocent, Naive, Artless, Sincere

Antonyms: Cunning, Deceitful, Crafty, Sly

Example: Her guileless smile made everyone trust her instantly.

Trick: Guileless me less yaad rakho, matlab jiske andar guile yani chalak dhokebaazi less ho, woh guileless hota hai.

19 Kaleidoscopic (adjective)

Kaleidoscopic - Having complex patterns of colors; constantly changing or shifting.

Having complex patterns of colors; constantly changing or shifting.

Hindi meaning: रंगबिरंगा और निरंतर बदलने वाला

Synonyms: Multicolored, Variegated, Changing, Diverse

Antonyms: Monotonous, Uniform, Plain, Unchanging

Example: The festival lights created a kaleidoscopic scene across the entire street.

Trick: Kaleidoscopic ko yaad karo as kal-eye-do-scope, jaise aankhon ke saamne har second colors aur patterns change ho rahe ho.

20 Etymology (noun)

Etymology - The study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings.

The study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings.

Hindi meaning: शब्दों की उत्पत्ति और इतिहास का अध्ययन

Synonyms: Word history, Derivation, Linguistic origin, Philology

Antonyms: Misinterpretation, Distortion, Confusion, Inaccuracy

Example: The etymology of the word salary shows that it once had a connection with salt.

Trick: Etymology ko aise yaad karo: every term ki mythology jaisi history dhundhna = etymology.

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