20 new English words for 23 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.
Hindi meaning: पूर्वाग्रहपूर्ण; पक्षपातपूर्ण
Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Cynical, Distorted
Antonyms: Fair, Impartial, Objective, Unbiased
Example: He gave a jaundiced opinion of the new policy without considering its benefits.
Trick: Jab kisi ki judgment already yellow filter se bhari ho, uski soch becomes jaundiced.
Hindi meaning: पक्षिविज्ञान
Synonyms: Avian science, Bird study, Zoology, Wildlife biology
Antonyms: Ignorance of birds, Neglect of bird study, Disinterest in birds, Unawareness of avian life
Example: She chose ornithology because she loved observing and studying birds in their natural habitat.
Trick: Ornithology sounds like orni-tho-logy = birds ki logic wali study, so remember it as the study of birds.
Hindi meaning: चीर देना; घायल करना
Synonyms: Tear, Rip, Mutilate, Injure
Antonyms: Heal, Mend, Soothe, Repair
Example: The sharp glass could lacerate the skin if handled carelessly.
Trick: Lace jaisi sharp cheez skin ko lacerate kar sakti hai, isliye lacerate = deeply tear or injure.
Hindi meaning: हिमानी जैसा ठंडा; अत्यंत धीमा या भावहीन
Synonyms: Icy, Frosty, Chilly, Aloof
Antonyms: Warm, Friendly, Swift, Cordial
Example: She gave him a glacial stare and walked away without saying a word.
Trick: Glacial sounds like glacier, and glacier is super cold and slow, so glacial = very cold, slow, or emotionally distant.
Hindi meaning: भूकंपीय; अत्यंत बड़ा या महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Earthshaking, Tremendous, Massive, Significant
Antonyms: Minor, Trivial, Slight, Insignificant
Example: The country witnessed a seismic change in its political system after the election.
Trick: Seismic sunte hi imagine karo zameen shake ho rahi hai, so seismic = earthquake jaisa powerful change.
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Hindi meaning: कुलमाता; परिवार या कबीले की प्रमुख महिला
Synonyms: Matron, Mother figure, Headwoman, Patriarch's female counterpart
Antonyms: Subordinate, Follower, Dependent, Inferior
Example: The matriarch of the family made all the important decisions during the festival preparations.
Trick: Matriarch = maa jaisi arch leader of family, so remember it as the main woman head of the house.
Hindi meaning: मिश्रण; विविध वस्तुओं का समूह
Synonyms: Mixture, Blend, Variety, Assortment
Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness, Order, Singleness
Example: The program ended with a medley of popular songs from old films.
Trick: Medley sounds like melody ka mixed version, so remember it as a mix of many different things together.
Hindi meaning: राजहत्या; राजा का हत्यारा
Synonyms: Kingslaying, Tyrannicide, Assassination, Murder
Antonyms: Protection, Preservation, Loyalty, Guardianship
Example: The regicide shocked the entire kingdom and led to political chaos.
Trick: Regi sounds like royal and cide means killing, so regicide = killing a king.
Hindi meaning: एकालाप
Synonyms: Soliloquy, Speech, Address, Oration
Antonyms: Dialogue, Conversation, Discussion, Exchange
Example: The actor delivered an emotional monologue at the end of the play.
Trick: Mono means one, so monologue = one person doing all the talking.
Hindi meaning: भूपर्पटी की संरचना और प्लेटों की गति से संबंधित; अत्यंत बड़ा और महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Geological, Structural, Earth-shifting, Transformative
Antonyms: Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Unimportant
Example: The region experienced tectonic activity that caused a powerful earthquake.
Trick: Tectonic ko earth ke technical movements se jodo, jab earth ki plates move karti hain to tectonic changes hote hain.
Hindi meaning: प्रारूप
Synonyms: Model, Sample, Pattern, Blueprint
Antonyms: Final product, Finished version, End product, Completed model
Example: The company built a prototype of the new car before starting mass production.
Trick: Prototype matlab pehla type, yani kisi bhi cheez ka first sample jo baad me final banega.
Hindi meaning: भंडार
Synonyms: Storehouse, Archive, Depot, Warehouse
Antonyms: Void, Emptiness, Waste, Outlet
Example: The library is a repository of knowledge and historical records.
Trick: Repository sounds like reposit story, yani jahan stories ya information store karke rakhi jati ho.
Hindi meaning: निगल लेना / चारों ओर से घेर लेना
Synonyms: Swallow, Envelop, Overwhelm, Consume
Antonyms: Release, Expose, Free, Uncover
Example: The huge waves threatened to engulf the small fishing boat.
Trick: Engulf sounds like in gulf, jab koi cheez itni buri tarah ghus jaye ya cover kar le ki sab kuch andar chala jaye.
Hindi meaning: कलन विधि
Synonyms: Procedure, Method, Formula, Process
Antonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Randomness
Example: The programmer created an algorithm to sort the data quickly and accurately.
Trick: Algorithm ko yaad rakho as algo + rhythm, yani problem solve karne ka step-by-step rhythm or method.
Hindi meaning: आधारशिला
Synonyms: Foundation, Basis, Bedrock, Pillar
Antonyms: Weakness, Hindrance, Obstacle, Liability
Example: Trust is the cornerstone of every strong relationship.
Trick: Cornerstone ko yaad rakho as corner ki stone, yani building ka sabse important base part jiske bina poori structure strong nahi hoti.
Hindi meaning: चक्कर आना
Synonyms: Dizziness, Giddiness, Lightheadedness, Unsteadiness
Antonyms: Balance, Stability, Steadiness, Equilibrium
Example: She felt a sudden attack of vertigo while looking down from the tall building.
Trick: Vertigo sounds like very go round, yani sab kuch itna ghoomta hua lage ki balance hi chala jaye.
Hindi meaning: बंद या संकरे स्थानों का भय
Synonyms: Fear, Panic, Anxiety, Dread
Antonyms: Calmness, Confidence, Composure, Ease
Example: She felt intense claustrophobia when the elevator stopped between floors.
Trick: Claustrophobia ko yaad rakho as closed room phobia, yani jab band ya tight jagah me jane se bahut dar lage.
Hindi meaning: भंगुर / आसानी से टूटने वाला
Synonyms: Fragile, Breakable, Delicate, Crisp
Antonyms: Tough, Flexible, Strong, Durable
Example: The old dry twig was so brittle that it snapped with a slight touch.
Trick: Brittle yaad rakho as little hit and break, yani jo cheez thodi si force se hi toot jaye.
Hindi meaning: प्रेरण / आगे बढ़ाने की शक्ति
Synonyms: Thrust, Drive, Impulsion, Momentum
Antonyms: Hindrance, Resistance, Obstruction, Retardation
Example: Jet engines provide the propulsion needed for an aircraft to take off and fly.
Trick: Propulsion sounds like push in motion, yani koi force jo kisi cheez ko aage move karaye.
Hindi meaning: वर्षानुसार ऐतिहासिक अभिलेख
Synonyms: Chronicles, Records, Archives, History
Antonyms: Fiction, Fantasy, Forgetfulness, Oblivion
Example: The annals of Rajasthan contain many stories of bravery and sacrifice.
Trick: Annals ko yaad rakho as annual records, yani har saal ya time order me likha gaya history ka record.
