20 new English words for 19 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 Iridescent (adjective)

Iridescent - Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Hindi meaning: इंद्रधनुषी चमक वाला

Synonyms: Shimmering, Lustrous, Opalescent, Glowing

Antonyms: Dull, Drab, Matte, Colorless

Example: The butterfly’s wings looked iridescent in the sunlight.

Trick: Iridescent sounds like rainbow in an instant — imagine instant changing colors on a bubble.

2 Hereditary (adjective)

Hereditary - Passed from parents to children through genes or family tradition.

Passed from parents to children through genes or family tradition.

Hindi meaning: वंशानुगत

Synonyms: Inherited, Ancestral, Genetic, Familial

Antonyms: Acquired, Nonhereditary, Unrelated, External

Example: Certain diseases are hereditary and can run in families.

Trick: Hereditary = heritage se aane wali cheez jo family se next generation tak jati hai.

3 Garrison (verb)

Garrison - Station troops in a place for its defense.

Station troops in a place for its defense.

Hindi meaning: छावनी में तैनात करना

Synonyms: Station, Deploy, Post, Quarter

Antonyms: Withdraw, Evacuate, Demilitarize, Abandon

Example: The army decided to garrison the border town to prevent enemy attacks.

Trick: Garrison = guard karne ke liye soldiers ko kisi jagah par station kar dena.

4 Protagonist (noun)

Protagonist - The main character in a story, play, or movie.

The main character in a story, play, or movie.

Hindi meaning: मुख्य पात्र

Synonyms: Hero, Lead, Central character, Principal figure

Antonyms: Antagonist, Opponent, Villain, Rival

Example: The protagonist of the novel struggles to overcome many hardships.

Trick: Protagonist = pro tag wala main person, matlab story ka sabse important character.

5 Apparition (noun)

Apparition - A ghostly figure or an unexpected appearance of someone or something.

A ghostly figure or an unexpected appearance of someone or something.

Hindi meaning: प्रेतात्मा या अचानक प्रकट होने वाली आकृति

Synonyms: Ghost, Phantom, Specter, Vision

Antonyms: Reality, Substance, Person, Certainty

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a mysterious apparition.

Trick: Apparition sounds like appear — jab koi achanak darawne tareeke se appear ho jaye.

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6 Tapestry (noun)

Tapestry - A piece of thick woven cloth with patterns or pictures, often used as a wall hanging or decoration.

A piece of thick woven cloth with patterns or pictures, often used as a wall hanging or decoration.

Hindi meaning: चित्रमय बुना हुआ वस्त्र

Synonyms: Hanging, Textile, Embroidery, Weaving

Antonyms: Plain cloth, Blank fabric, Simplicity, Bareness

Example: The old palace walls were decorated with a beautiful tapestry.

Trick: Tapestry = socho wall par tape ki tarah latka hua ek decorative history wala cloth.

7 Sacrament

Sacrament - A religious ceremony or rite regarded as an outward and visible sign of divine grace.

A religious ceremony or rite regarded as an outward and visible sign of divine grace.

Hindi meaning: धार्मिक संस्कार

Synonyms: Rite, Ceremony, Ritual, Ordinance

Antonyms: Profanity, Irreverence, Disrespect, Blasphemy

Example: Baptism is considered a sacrament in many Christian traditions.

Trick: Sacrament = sacred ceremony, yaad rakho sacred + moment jaisa religious ritual.

8 Chameleon (noun)

Chameleon - A person who easily changes ideas, behavior, or appearance according to the situation; also a type of lizard known for changing color.

A person who easily changes ideas, behavior, or appearance according to the situation; also a type of lizard known for changing color.

Hindi meaning: परिस्थिति के अनुसार आसानी से अपना व्यवहार, रूप या विचार बदलने वाला व्यक्ति; रंग बदलने वाली एक प्रकार की छिपकली

Synonyms: Shape-shifter, Imitator, Adaptor, Opportunist

Antonyms: Constant person, Steadfast person, Original, Unchanging person

Example: In the office, he was like a chameleon, changing his attitude to suit whoever was around him.

Trick: Chameleon = change-me-on — jo har situation me khud ko change kar le.

9 Barricade (noun)

Barricade - A barrier built across a road, door, or path to block passage or protect against danger.

A barrier built across a road, door, or path to block passage or protect against danger.

Hindi meaning: अवरोधक या रास्ता रोकने के लिए बनाई गई बाधा

Synonyms: Barrier, Blockade, Obstruction, Rampart

Antonyms: Opening, Passage, Entrance, Access

Example: The protesters placed a barricade across the street to stop the vehicles.

Trick: Barricade = barrier ka code yaad rakho, matlab aisi cheez jo rasta rok de.

10 Chronology (noun)

Chronology - The arrangement of events or dates in the order in which they happened.

The arrangement of events or dates in the order in which they happened.

Hindi meaning: कालक्रम

Synonyms: Sequence, Order, Timeline, Progression

Antonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Disorganization

Example: The historian explained the chronology of the empire very clearly.

Trick: Chronology = chrono + logic, matlab time ke hisaab se events ko logically arrange karna.

11 Symphony (noun)

Symphony - A long and complex musical composition for a full orchestra; a harmonious combination of sounds.

A long and complex musical composition for a full orchestra; a harmonious combination of sounds.

Hindi meaning: वाद्यवृंद के लिए लंबी और जटिल संगीत रचना; सुरों का सामंजस्य

Synonyms: Orchestral piece, Musical composition, Harmony, Melody

Antonyms: Cacophony, Discord, Disharmony, Noise

Example: The grand symphony filled the concert hall with powerful and beautiful music.

Trick: Symphony sounds like same-feel music, where many instruments play together in perfect harmony.

12 Mosaic (noun)

Mosaic - A picture or pattern made by fitting together small pieces of colored stone, glass, or tile; a mixture of diverse elements forming a whole.

A picture or pattern made by fitting together small pieces of colored stone, glass, or tile; a mixture of diverse elements forming a whole.

Hindi meaning: रंगीन पत्थर, कांच या टाइल के छोटे टुकड़ों को जोड़कर बनाई गई चित्रकारी या आकृति; विभिन्न तत्वों का मिश्रित समुच्चय

Synonyms: Pattern, Collage, Patchwork, Design

Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness, Plainness, Monotony

Example: The temple floor was decorated with a beautiful mosaic of colored tiles.

Trick: Mosaic yaad rakho as many small pieces join karke ek beautiful picture banate hain.

13 Estuary (noun)

Estuary - The wide part of a river where it meets the sea; a tidal river mouth.

The wide part of a river where it meets the sea; a tidal river mouth.

Hindi meaning: नदी का चौड़ा मुहाना जहाँ वह समुद्र से मिलती है; ज्वारीय नदीमुख

Synonyms: River mouth, Inlet, Bay

Antonyms: Source, Headwater, Origin, Interior

Example: Many migratory birds gather near the estuary because of its rich ecosystem.

Trick: Estuary ko yaad rakho as S-Tuary = sea touch area, jahan river jaakar sea se milti hai.

14 Dividend (noun)

Dividend - A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.

Hindi meaning: लाभांश

Synonyms: Profit share, Payout, Return, Distribution

Antonyms: Loss, Deficit, Debt, Expense

Example: The company declared a higher dividend for its shareholders this year.

Trick: Dividend yaad rakho as divide-end matlab company ke profit ka end me divided hissa shareholders ko milta hai.

15 Crusade (noun)

Crusade - A vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause.

A vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause.

Hindi meaning: किसी सामाजिक, राजनीतिक या धार्मिक उद्देश्य के लिए जोरदार अभियान

Synonyms: Campaign, Mission, Movement, Drive

Antonyms: Surrender, Inactivity, Indifference, Retreat

Example: he started a crusade against corruption in her city.

Trick: Crusade yaad rakho as a strong cause ke liye log full energy ke saath campaign chala rahe hote hain.

16 Insignia (noun)

Insignia - A badge, mark, or symbol that shows rank, office, membership, or authority.

A badge, mark, or symbol that shows rank, office, membership, or authority.

Hindi meaning: पद, अधिकार, सदस्यता या पहचान दर्शाने वाला चिन्ह

Synonyms: Emblem, Badge, Symbol, Crest

Antonyms: Plainness, Anonymity, Unimportance

Example: The officer wore the official insignia on his uniform with pride.

Trick: Insignia sounds like in-sign, matlab koi special sign jo rank ya identity dikhata hai.

17 Artifact (noun)

Artifact - An object made by humans, especially one of historical, cultural, or archaeological importance.

An object made by humans, especially one of historical, cultural, or archaeological importance.

Hindi meaning: मानव द्वारा बनाई गई वस्तु, विशेषकर ऐतिहासिक, सांस्कृतिक या पुरातात्विक महत्व की

Synonyms: Relic, Object, Antiquity, Remnant

Antonyms: Natural object, Natural formation, Raw material, Nature

Example: The museum displayed an ancient artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization.

Trick: Artifact = arti + fact, yaad rakho as a fact from art or history, matlab human-made old object.

18 Propaganda (noun)

Propaganda - Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Hindi meaning: पक्षपातपूर्ण या भ्रामक जानकारी जो किसी राजनीतिक उद्देश्य या विचारधारा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए फैलाई जाए

Synonyms: Publicity, Promotion, Indoctrination, Persuasion

Antonyms: Truth, Reality, Honesty, Fact

Example: The regime used propaganda to influence public opinion during the election.

Trick: Propaganda yaad rakho as proper-ganda info, matlab aisi biased ya misleading information jo logon ko influence karne ke liye failayi jati hai.

19 Marginalize (verb)

Marginalize - To treat a person, group, or idea as less important and push them to the edge of society or discussion.

To treat a person, group, or idea as less important and push them to the edge of society or discussion.

Hindi meaning: किसी व्यक्ति, समूह या विचार को कम महत्त्व देना और उसे समाज या चर्चा के किनारे कर देना

Synonyms: Exclude, Neglect, Ignore, Discriminate

Antonyms: Include, Accept, Support, Empower

Example: Poor communities are often marginalized in major policy decisions.

Trick: Marginalize yaad rakho as margin par daal dena, matlab kisi ko main group se side me kar dena.

20 Manifesto (noun)

Manifesto - A public declaration of aims, policies, or intentions, especially issued by a political party or leader.

A public declaration of aims, policies, or intentions, especially issued by a political party or leader.

Hindi meaning: घोषणापत्र

Synonyms: Declaration, Statement, Proclamation, Program

Antonyms: Secrecy, Concealment, Silence, Suppression

Example: The party released its manifesto before the general elections.

Trick: Manifesto yaad rakho as many-facts-to-show, matlab public ke saamne apne plans aur promises ko clearly show karna.

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