20 new English words for 16 April 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 Miscellaneous (adjective)

Miscellaneous - Consisting of many different kinds of things that are not connected or do not belong to one group.

Consisting of many different kinds of things that are not connected or do not belong to one group.

Hindi meaning: विविध

Synonyms: Assorted, Varied, Diverse, Mixed

Antonyms: Uniform, Homogeneous, Similar, Identical

Example: The drawer was filled with miscellaneous papers, keys, and small tools.

Trick: Miscellaneous = mix wali cheezen ek saath, matlab different-different items in one group.

2 Homicide (noun)

Homicide - The killing of one person by another.

The killing of one person by another.

Hindi meaning: हत्या

Synonyms: Murder, Manslaughter, Slaying, Assassination

Antonyms: Protection, Preservation, Rescue, Lifesaving

Example: The police launched an investigation into the suspected homicide.

Trick: Homicide = human ki side khatam, yaani ek insan ki killing.

3 Decisive (adjective)

Decisive - Settling an issue clearly and effectively; producing a definite result.

Settling an issue clearly and effectively; producing a definite result.

Hindi meaning: निर्णायक

Synonyms: Determined, Resolute, Conclusive, Firm

Antonyms: Indecisive, Hesitant, Uncertain, Doubtful

Example: Her decisive action helped the team win the match.

Trick: Decisive = decision lene me fast and clear, bina confusion ke final step lena.

4 Hesitant (adjective)

Hesitant - Slow to act, speak, or decide because of doubt or uncertainty.

Slow to act, speak, or decide because of doubt or uncertainty.

Hindi meaning: हिचकिचाने वाला

Synonyms: Uncertain, Doubtful, Reluctant, Indecisive

Antonyms: Confident, Decisive, Certain, Resolute

Example: She was hesitant to speak in front of the large audience.

Trick: Hesitant = he isitant nahi, he is stopping because he is not sure what to do.

5 Astronomical (adjective)

Astronomical - Extremely large in amount or size; also related to astronomy or celestial objects.

Extremely large in amount or size; also related to astronomy or celestial objects.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक विशाल; खगोलीय

Synonyms: Enormous, Immense, Vast, Gigantic

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Moderate, Insignificant

Example: The company had to bear an astronomical loss after the project failed.

Trick: Astronomical = itna bada ki lage stars jaisa huge, ya phir directly space se related.

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6 Salvation (noun)

Salvation - Deliverance from harm, danger, suffering, or sin.

Deliverance from harm, danger, suffering, or sin.

Hindi meaning: उद्धार; मुक्ति

Synonyms: Redemption, Deliverance, Rescue, Preservation

Antonyms: Damnation, Condemnation, Ruin, Destruction

Example: Education became his salvation from a life of poverty.

Trick: Salvation = save wala action, jab koi cheez ya person tumhe danger ya problem se bacha le.

7 Magnificent (adjective)

Magnificent - Extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand.

Extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand.

Hindi meaning: भव्य; शानदार

Synonyms: Splendid, Grand, Majestic, Superb

Antonyms: Ordinary, Modest, Dull, Inferior

Example: The palace looked magnificent in the morning sunlight.

Trick: Magnificent = magna level ki beauty ya greatness, matlab bahut grand aur impressive cheez.

8 Herbivorous (adjective)

Herbivorous - Feeding on plants; eating only plant material.

Feeding on plants; eating only plant material.

Hindi meaning: शाकाहारी

Synonyms: Plant-eating, Vegetarian, Grazing, Phytophagous

Antonyms: Carnivorous, Omnivorous, Predatory, Flesh-eating

Example: A cow is a herbivorous animal that feeds mainly on grass.

Trick: Herbivorous = herb + vorous, yaani jo herbs ya plants khata ho. Think of a cow calmly eating green grass.

9 Bilingual (adjective)

Bilingual - Able to speak or use two languages equally well.

Able to speak or use two languages equally well.

Hindi meaning: द्विभाषी

Synonyms: Two-language, Multilingual, Fluent, Linguistic

Antonyms: Monolingual, Inarticulate, Unilingual, Tongue-tied

Example: She is bilingual and can speak both English and Hindi fluently.

Trick: Bilingual = bi means two, so a person who can handle two languages is bilingual.

10 Inadequate (adjective)

Inadequate - Not enough or not sufficient for a particular purpose.

Not enough or not sufficient for a particular purpose.

Hindi meaning: अपर्याप्त

Synonyms: Insufficient, Deficient, Lacking, Incomplete

Antonyms: Adequate, Sufficient, Enough, Satisfactory

Example: The food provided was inadequate for the large number of guests.

Trick: Inadequate = in + adequate, matlab jo cheez required level tak adequate hi na ho.

11 Precipice (noun)

Precipice - A very steep cliff or dangerous edge.

A very steep cliff or dangerous edge.

Hindi meaning: खड़ी चट्टान / खतरनाक किनारा

Synonyms: Cliff, Crag, Escarpment, Brink

Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Flatland, Level ground

Example: The hikers stopped near the precipice because one wrong step could have been fatal.

Trick: Precipice sounds like price of slip — ek slip and you may fall from a dangerous cliff.

12 Blockade (noun)

Blockade - An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Hindi meaning: नाकाबंदी / घेराबंदी

Synonyms: Barricade, Obstruction, Siege, Closure

Antonyms: Access, Opening, Passage, Clearance

Example: The army imposed a blockade around the city to stop supplies from reaching the enemy.

Trick: Blockade = block + aid, yaani jab kisi jagah ki help, goods, ya movement ko poori tarah rok diya jaye.

13 Riveting (adjective)

Riveting - Completely engrossing; very interesting and attention-holding.

Completely engrossing; very interesting and attention-holding.

Hindi meaning: मोहक / अत्यंत रोचक

Synonyms: Fascinating, Compelling, Captivating, Engrossing

Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Tedious, Uninteresting

Example: The speaker delivered such a riveting speech that the audience listened without distraction.

Trick: Riveting cheez wo hoti hai jo tumhari full attention ko rivet kar de, matlab aankhen aur mind dono usi par jam jayein.

14 Horrendous (adjective)

Horrendous - Extremely bad, shocking, or terrible.

Extremely bad, shocking, or terrible.

Hindi meaning: भयानक / अत्यंत खराब

Synonyms: Terrible, Appalling, Dreadful, Awful

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Wonderful, Excellent

Example: The village suffered horrendous damage during the storm.

Trick: Horrendous sounds like horror + tremendous, matlab itna terrible ki full horror wala feel aaye.

15 Choreography (noun)

Choreography - The art of designing and arranging dance movements and steps for a performance.

The art of designing and arranging dance movements and steps for a performance.

Hindi meaning: नृत्य-रचना / नृत्य-संयोजन

Synonyms: Dance composition, Dance arrangement, Staging, Direction

Antonyms: Improvisation, Spontaneity, Disorder, Disorganization

Example: The choreography of the stage performance impressed everyone with its grace and precision.

Trick: Choreography yaad rakho as choreo + graphy, matlab dance moves ko properly design karke likhne ya arrange karne ki art.

16 Archaeology (noun)

Archaeology - The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

Hindi meaning: पुरातत्त्व विज्ञान

Synonyms: Antiquarianism, Excavation study, Study of antiquity, Archaeological science

Antonyms: Futurology, Modernism, Innovation, Contemporary study

Example: Archaeology helps us understand how ancient civilizations lived, worked, and developed over time.

Trick: Archaeology = old cheezon ki study, yaad rakho archaeo sounds like ancient area, jahan purani civilizations ke remains milte hain.

17 Deflation (noun)

Deflation - A general decrease in the prices of goods and services in an economy.

A general decrease in the prices of goods and services in an economy.

Hindi meaning: मुद्रास्फीति-विपरीत स्थिति / सामान्य मूल्य-पतन

Synonyms: Price fall, Economic contraction, Reduction in prices, Depression

Antonyms: Inflation, Price rise, Reflation, Expansion

Example: Persistent deflation can reduce business profits and discourage investment in the economy.

Trick: Deflation = de + inflation, matlab inflation ka ulta, jab market me cheezon ke prices neeche girne lagen.

18 Quotient (noun)

Quotient - The result obtained by dividing one number by another.

The result obtained by dividing one number by another.

Hindi meaning: भागफल

Synonyms: Result, Answer, Division result, Ratio

Antonyms: Product, Sum, Difference, Remainder

Example: When 20 is divided by 4, the quotient is 5.

Trick: Quotient yaad rakho as question ka end result in division — jab divide karte ho, jo final answer aata hai wahi quotient hota hai.

19 Massacre (noun)

Massacre - The brutal and indiscriminate killing of many people.

The brutal and indiscriminate killing of many people.

Hindi meaning: नरसंहार / सामूहिक हत्या

Synonyms: Slaughter, Carnage, Butchery, Bloodbath

Antonyms: Rescue, Protection, Preservation, Salvation

Example: The massacre of innocent villagers shocked the entire nation.

Trick: Massacre sounds like mass + care gone wrong — jab bahut saare logon ki cruel killing ho, use massacre kehte hain.

20 Guerilla (noun)

Guerilla - A member of a small unofficial fighting group that attacks suddenly, especially against an official army or police force.

A member of a small unofficial fighting group that attacks suddenly, especially against an official army or police force.

Hindi meaning: छापामार योद्धा

Synonyms: Insurgent, Partisan, Irregular, Underground fighter

Antonyms: Civilian, Noncombatant, Regular soldier, Official soldier

Example: The guerilla fighters used sudden attacks and then disappeared into the forest before the army could respond.

Trick: Guerilla yaad rakho as group wala fighter — chhota unofficial group jo achanak attack karke nikal jata hai.

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