20 new English words for 30 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 Mortgage (noun/verb)

Mortgage - A legal agreement in which property is given as security for a loan; to give property as security for a loan.

A legal agreement in which property is given as security for a loan; to give property as security for a loan.

Hindi meaning: बंधक ऋण / गिरवी रखना

Synonyms: Pledge, Hypothecate, Pawn, Secure

Antonyms: Redeem, Release, Discharge, Free

Example: He had to mortgage his house to start a new business.

Trick: Mortgage means money ke liye ghar ko girvi rakhna.

2 Appellate (adjective)

Appellate - Relating to appeals or a court that has the power to review decisions of a lower court.

Relating to appeals or a court that has the power to review decisions of a lower court.

Hindi meaning: अपीलीय / अपील से संबंधित

Synonyms: Reviewing, Revisory, Judicial, Appeal-related

Antonyms: Original, Trial, Lower, Initial

Example: The appellate court reviewed the decision of the lower court.

Trick: Appellate sounds like appeal late; jab lower court ke decision ke baad appeal hoti hai, appellate court review karta hai.

3 Foreclosure (noun)

Foreclosure - The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a mortgaged property when the borrower fails to repay the loan.

The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a mortgaged property when the borrower fails to repay the loan.

Hindi meaning: बंधक संपत्ति की जब्ती

Synonyms: Repossession, Seizure, Forfeiture, Confiscation

Antonyms: Redemption, Release, Discharge, Reinstatement

Example: The bank started foreclosure proceedings after he failed to pay the mortgage installments.

Trick: Foreclosure means loan na chukane par property ka forceful closure by bank.

4 Underwrite (verb)

Underwrite - To accept financial responsibility for something, especially by guaranteeing payment, insurance, or investment.

To accept financial responsibility for something, especially by guaranteeing payment, insurance, or investment.

Hindi meaning: वित्तीय जिम्मेदारी लेना / बीमा या निवेश की गारंटी देना

Synonyms: Guarantee, Insure, Sponsor, Finance

Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Withdraw, Repudiate

Example: The bank agreed to underwrite the company’s new share issue.

Trick: Underwrite means under se write karke financial guarantee dena.

5 Depreciation (noun)

Depreciation - A decrease in the value of an asset over time, usually due to use, age, or wear and tear.

A decrease in the value of an asset over time, usually due to use, age, or wear and tear.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यह्रास / मूल्य में कमी

Synonyms: Devaluation, Decline, Reduction, Decrease

Antonyms: Appreciation, Increase, Rise, Enhancement

Example: The depreciation of machinery reduced the company’s asset value.

Trick: Depreciation means price ka down hona, like old car ki value time ke saath decrease ho jati hai.

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6 Rebate (noun/verb)

Rebate - A partial refund or reduction in the amount paid or owed.

A partial refund or reduction in the amount paid or owed.

Hindi meaning: छूट / आंशिक धनवापसी

Synonyms: Refund, Discount, Reduction, Allowance

Antonyms: Surcharge, Increase, Markup, Extra Charge

Example: The company offered a rebate on the purchase of the new washing machine.

Trick: Rebate means rate ko back karna, yani paid money ka kuch part wapas milna.

7 Stationary (adjective)

Stationary - Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Hindi meaning: स्थिर / अचल

Synonyms: Fixed, Still, Motionless, Immobile

Antonyms: Moving, Mobile, Active, Dynamic

Example: The car remained stationary at the traffic signal.

Trick: Stationary means station par ruki hui cheez, yani jo move nahi kar rahi.

8 Eviction (noun)

Eviction - The legal act of forcing someone to leave a property or land.

The legal act of forcing someone to leave a property or land.

Hindi meaning: बेदखली / निष्कासन

Synonyms: Expulsion, Removal, Ejection, Dispossession

Antonyms: Admission, Retention, Occupancy, Possession

Example: The tenant faced eviction after failing to pay rent for several months.

Trick: Eviction means exit from property, yani kisi ko ghar ya land se legally bahar nikalna.

9 Garnishment (noun)

Garnishment - A legal process by which money is taken directly from a person’s wages or bank account to pay a debt.

A legal process by which money is taken directly from a person’s wages or bank account to pay a debt.

Hindi meaning: वेतन या बैंक खाते से ऋण वसूली की कानूनी प्रक्रिया

Synonyms: Deduction, Seizure, Withholding, Attachment

Antonyms: Release, Refund, Exemption, Payment

Example: The court ordered wage garnishment to recover the unpaid debt.

Trick: Garnishment means salary se money garnish nahi, directly deduct hona.

10 Mausoleum (noun)

Mausoleum - A large and impressive tomb or building made to keep the dead body of an important person.

A large and impressive tomb or building made to keep the dead body of an important person.

Hindi meaning: मकबरा / समाधि भवन

Synonyms: Tomb, Sepulchre, Crypt, Shrine

Antonyms: Birthplace, Cradle, Nursery, Maternity Ward

Example: The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

Trick: Mausoleum sounds like mausam mein yaadgaar, yani kisi important person ki memory mein banaya gaya grand tomb.

11 Seethe (verb)

Seethe - To be extremely angry but often remain silent; to boil or foam.

To be extremely angry but often remain silent; to boil or foam.

Hindi meaning: क्रोध से उबलना; खौलना

Synonyms: Boil, Fume, Rage, Simmer

Antonyms: Calm, Cool, Relax, Pacify

Example: She tried to smile, but inside she was seething with anger.

Trick: Seethe sounds like see the anger boiling inside someone silently.

12 Blurt (verb)

Blurt - To say something suddenly and without thinking carefully.

To say something suddenly and without thinking carefully.

Hindi meaning: अचानक बोल देना

Synonyms: Utter, Exclaim, Reveal, Disclose

Antonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Withhold, Restrain

Example: He blurted out the secret during the meeting.

Trick: Blurt sounds like burst; when words burst out of your mouth suddenly, you blurt.

13 Fluster (verb)

Fluster - To make someone confused, nervous, or upset, especially in a sudden situation.

To make someone confused, nervous, or upset, especially in a sudden situation.

Hindi meaning: घबरा देना; व्याकुल कर देना

Synonyms: Agitate, Confuse, Unnerve, Disturb

Antonyms: Calm, Compose, Soothe, Reassure

Example: The sudden question flustered him during the interview.

Trick: Fluster sounds like full stress; when someone is in full stress, they become flustered.

14 Fret (verb)

Fret - To worry or feel anxious about something, especially for a long time.

To worry or feel anxious about something, especially for a long time.

Hindi meaning: चिंता करना; व्याकुल होना

Synonyms: Worry, Brood, Agonize, Fuss

Antonyms: Relax, Calm, Soothe, Reassure

Example: Do not fret about small mistakes during your preparation.

Trick: Fret sounds like full regret; when you keep regretting something, you start to fret.

15 Hoard (verb)

Hoard - To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or unnecessarily.

To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or unnecessarily.

Hindi meaning: जमा करना; संचय करना

Synonyms: Accumulate, Stockpile, Amass, Store

Antonyms: Distribute, Share, Spend, Scatter

Example: Some people hoard food and medicines during a crisis.

Trick: Hoard sounds like hold hard; when you hold things hard and do not share them, you hoard.

16 Quarrel (verb/noun)

Quarrel - To argue angrily with someone; an angry disagreement.

To argue angrily with someone; an angry disagreement.

Hindi meaning: झगड़ा करना; विवाद

Synonyms: Argue, Dispute, Squabble, Wrangle

Antonyms: Agree, Reconcile, Harmonize, Cooperate

Example: The two brothers began to quarrel over a small issue.

Trick: Quarrel sounds like war; when a small argument becomes like a mini war, it is a quarrel.

17 Stern (adjective)

Stern - Serious, strict, and showing strong disapproval.

Serious, strict, and showing strong disapproval.

Hindi meaning: कठोर; सख्त

Synonyms: Strict, Severe, Harsh, Firm

Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Kind, Mild

Example: The teacher gave a stern warning to the careless students.

Trick: Stern sounds like stone; a stern person behaves hard and strict like a stone.

18 Vain (adjective)

Vain - Too proud of oneself or one’s appearance; producing no useful result.

Too proud of oneself or one’s appearance; producing no useful result.

Hindi meaning: घमंडी; व्यर्थ

Synonyms: Conceited, Arrogant, Proud, Futile

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Useful, Effective

Example: He made a vain attempt to convince the officer.

Trick: Vain sounds like vein; too much pride running in your vein can make you vain.

19 Leery (adjective)

Leery - Cautious or suspicious about someone or something.

Cautious or suspicious about someone or something.

Hindi meaning: संदेहशील; सतर्क

Synonyms: Wary, Cautious, Suspicious, Distrustful

Antonyms: Trusting, Confident, Unwary, Gullible

Example: She was leery of accepting help from a stranger.

Trick: Leery sounds like look carefully; when you look carefully because you do not fully trust something, you are leery.

20 Jarring (adjective)

Jarring - Shocking, unpleasant, or disturbing because it is sudden or does not fit well with something.

Shocking, unpleasant, or disturbing because it is sudden or does not fit well with something.

Hindi meaning: अप्रिय रूप से चौंकाने वाला; असंगत

Synonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Shocking, Disturbing

Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmonious, Soothing, Agreeable

Example: The loud noise was jarring in the silent classroom.

Trick: Jarring sounds like jar hit; when a jar suddenly hits the floor, the harsh sound feels jarring.

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