20 new English words for 20 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 Commandeer (verb)

Commandeer - To take possession of something by force or for official use.

To take possession of something by force or for official use.

Hindi meaning: जबरन अपने अधिकार में लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Confiscate, Appropriate, Requisition

Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Return, Release

Example: The army commandeered several trucks for emergency relief work.

Trick: Commander ne jeep ko command se commandeer kar liya.

2 Preeminent (adjective)

Preeminent - Surpassing all others; very distinguished or outstanding.

Surpassing all others; very distinguished or outstanding.

Hindi meaning: श्रेष्ठ

Synonyms: Eminent, Supreme, Foremost, Outstanding

Antonyms: Inferior, Ordinary, Insignificant, Mediocre

Example: She is one of the preeminent scholars in the field of economics.

Trick: Preeminent matlab pehle number par rehne wala, sabse prominent and excellent.

3 Unremitting (adjective)

Unremitting - Never stopping or becoming less intense; continuous and persistent.

Never stopping or becoming less intense; continuous and persistent.

Hindi meaning: अविराम

Synonyms: Relentless, Constant, Continuous, Persistent

Antonyms: Intermittent, Occasional, Irregular, Stopping

Example: She showed unremitting dedication toward her studies despite many difficulties.

Trick: Unremitting matlab jo without break chalta rahe, like unremitting hard work before exam.

4 Titular (adjective)

Titular - Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real authority.

Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real authority.

Hindi meaning: नाममात्र का

Synonyms: Nominal, Ceremonial, Formal, Token

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Substantial, Genuine

Example: He was the titular head of the company, while others made the real decisions.

Trick: Titular yaad rakho as title wala person, jiske paas bas title ho but real power na ho.

5 Megalomania (noun)

Megalomania - An obsession with power, greatness, or exaggerated self-importance.

An obsession with power, greatness, or exaggerated self-importance.

Hindi meaning: महानता का उन्माद

Synonyms: Delusion, Arrogance, Vanity, Grandiosity

Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Simplicity, Meekness

Example: His megalomania made him believe that he alone could rule the entire nation.

Trick: Mega + mania = itni badi self-importance ki aadmi khud ko sabse great samajhne lage.

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6 Ineradicable (adjective)

Ineradicable - Impossible to remove, destroy, or get rid of completely.

Impossible to remove, destroy, or get rid of completely.

Hindi meaning: उन्मूलन न किया जा सकने वाला

Synonyms: Indelible, Permanent, Deep-rooted, Unshakeable

Antonyms: Eradicable, Removable, Temporary, Fleeting

Example: The tragedy left an ineradicable impression on his mind.

Trick: Ineradicable matlab aisi cheez jo itni deeply root ho ki use erase ya remove karna possible na ho.

7 Unrelenting (adjective)

Unrelenting - Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination; harsh and persistent.

Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination; harsh and persistent.

Hindi meaning: अडिग और निरंतर

Synonyms: Relentless, Persistent, Stern, Unyielding

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Flexible, Merciful

Example: The unrelenting heat made it difficult for the workers to continue.

Trick: Unrelenting matlab jo bilkul relax na ho, pressure ya effort lagatar chalta rahe.

8 Oracular (adjective)

Oracular - Resembling an oracle; mysterious, wise, and often difficult to understand.

Resembling an oracle; mysterious, wise, and often difficult to understand.

Hindi meaning: रहस्यमय और भविष्यसूचक

Synonyms: Prophetic, Mystical, Enigmatic, Cryptic

Antonyms: Clear, Direct, Plain, Straightforward

Example: The sage gave an oracular reply that left everyone puzzled.

Trick: Oracular sounds like oracle, matlab aisi baat jo wise bhi lage aur thodi mysterious bhi ho.

9 Unfathomable (adjective)

Unfathomable - Impossible to understand fully; too deep, strange, or difficult to measure or comprehend.

Impossible to understand fully; too deep, strange, or difficult to measure or comprehend.

Hindi meaning: समझ से परे

Synonyms: Incomprehensible, Inscrutable, Mysterious, Immeasurable

Antonyms: Understandable, Clear, Comprehensible, Measurable

Example: The scientist tried to explain the unfathomable mystery of the universe.

Trick: Unfathomable = unable to fathom, matlab itna deep ya confusing ki samajh hi na aaye.

10 Prophetic (adjective)

Prophetic - Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.

Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.

Hindi meaning: भविष्यसूचक

Synonyms: Predictive, Visionary, Foretelling, Prescient

Antonyms: Unknowing, Ignorant, Unaware, Blind

Example: Her prophetic warning about the storm came true the very next day.

Trick: Prophetic matlab future ko pehle se predict kar dena, jaise kisi ki warning bilkul true ho jaye.

11 Temporize (verb)

Temporize - Avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer in order to gain time.

Avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer in order to gain time.

Hindi meaning: टालमटोल करना

Synonyms: Delay, Stall, Hesitate, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Decide, Commit, Resolve, Act

Example: Instead of answering firmly, the officer tried to temporize and avoid the issue.

Trick: Temporary talk se yaad rakho temporize matlab bas time pass ke liye baat ko taalna.

12 Browbeat (verb)

Browbeat - Intimidate or force someone to do something by bullying or being overbearing.

Intimidate or force someone to do something by bullying or being overbearing.

Hindi meaning: धमकाकर दबाव डालना

Synonyms: Bully, Intimidate, Coerce, Harass

Antonyms: Encourage, Comfort, Support, Reassure

Example: The manager tried to browbeat the workers into accepting the unfair decision.

Trick: Browbeat = brow + beat, matlab kisi ko aise pressure dena jaise sir ke upar khade hoke dara kar beat kar rahe ho.

13 Falsify (verb)

Falsify - Alter or present something falsely so that it no longer reflects the truth.

Alter or present something falsely so that it no longer reflects the truth.

Hindi meaning: मिथ्या सिद्ध करना / गलत साबित करना / जालसाजी करना

Synonyms: Forge, Distort, Misrepresent, Fabricate

Antonyms: Verify, Confirm, Validate, Authenticate

Example: The accountant was accused of falsifying the financial records of the company.

Trick: Falsify sounds like false hi kar diya, matlab sach ko jhooth me badal dena ya galat tarike se present karna.

14 Penalize (verb)

Penalize - Subject someone to a penalty or punishment for doing something wrong.

Subject someone to a penalty or punishment for doing something wrong.

Hindi meaning: दंडित करना

Synonyms: Punish, Fine, Discipline, Sanction

Antonyms: Reward, Pardon, Forgive, Excuse

Example: Players can be penalized for breaking the rules during the match.

Trick: Penalize yaad rakho penalty se, jab galti hoti hai to penalty lagti hai, yani penalize kar diya gaya.

15 Demolish (verb)

Demolish - Pull or knock down a building or structure; completely destroy.

Pull or knock down a building or structure; completely destroy.

Hindi meaning: ध्वस्त करना / गिरा देना

Synonyms: Destroy, Dismantle, Ruin, Wreck

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair

Example: The old unsafe building was demolished by the municipal authority.

Trick: Demolish sounds like de-mall-ish, imagine a mall being completely broken down, so demolish means totally destroy or gira dena.

16 Excommunicate (verb)

Excommunicate - Officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments or services of the Church; reject from a religious community.

Officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments or services of the Church; reject from a religious community.

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कृत करना

Synonyms: Expel, Oust, Exclude, Banish

Antonyms: Admit, Accept, Welcome, Include

Example: The priest decided to excommunicate the member for repeatedly violating the church’s rules.

Trick: Excommunicate = ex + communicate, matlab kisi ko community se bahar nikal dena so that normal religious connection is cut off.

17 Cultivate (verb)

Cultivate - Prepare and use land for crops or gardening; also develop or improve a skill, quality, or relationship.

Prepare and use land for crops or gardening; also develop or improve a skill, quality, or relationship.

Hindi meaning: खेती करना / विकसित करना

Synonyms: Nurture, Develop, Foster, Grow

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Abandon, Destroy

Example: She worked hard to cultivate good habits and improve her communication skills.

Trick: Cultivate ko culture se jodo, jo cheez ko care karke grow kare wahi cultivate karta hai.

18 Unveil (verb)

Unveil - Remove a cover from something; reveal or make something known for the first time.

Remove a cover from something; reveal or make something known for the first time.

Hindi meaning: अनावृत करना / उद्घाटित करना

Synonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Introduce

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress

Example: The company will unveil its new product at the annual event tomorrow.

Trick: Unveil = un + veil, matlab veil hata do and cheez sabke saamne reveal ho jaye.

19 Interrogate (verb)

Interrogate - Ask someone questions closely, aggressively, or formally in order to get information.

Ask someone questions closely, aggressively, or formally in order to get information.

Hindi meaning: पूछताछ करना

Synonyms: Question, Examine, Quiz, Cross-examine

Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Respond, Explain

Example: The police began to interrogate the suspect about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.

Trick: Interrogate = into the question gate, matlab kisi se detail me baar-baar questions puchhna to get truth out.

20 Stimulate (verb)

Stimulate - Encourage or increase the activity, growth, or development of something.

Encourage or increase the activity, growth, or development of something.

Hindi meaning: उत्तेजित करना / प्रोत्साहित करना

Synonyms: Encourage, Motivate, Inspire, Arouse

Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Suppress, Hinder

Example: Good teachers stimulate students to think creatively and ask questions.

Trick: Stimulate sounds like system ko activate, matlab kisi cheez ko energy dekar active ya motivated kar dena.

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