20 new English words for 7 May 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 Skyrocket (verb)

Skyrocket - To increase very quickly and suddenly.

To increase very quickly and suddenly.

Hindi meaning: बहुत तेजी से बढ़ना

Synonyms: Soar, Surge, Escalate, Rise

Antonyms: Plummet, Decline, Drop, Decrease

Example: The prices of vegetables began to skyrocket after the heavy rainfall.

Trick: Skyrocket ko yaad rakho as rocket ki tarah sky mein tezi se upar jana, meaning something increasing very fast.

2 Navigate (verb)

Navigate - To find or direct the way through a place, route, or situation.

To find or direct the way through a place, route, or situation.

Hindi meaning: मार्ग ढूँढना या मार्गदर्शन करना

Synonyms: Steer, Guide, Direct, Pilot

Antonyms: Misguide, Misdirect, Confuse, Mislead

Example: The captain had to navigate the ship through the stormy sea.

Trick: Navigate ko nav + gate se yaad rakho: jaise gate tak pahunchne ke liye right way find karna.

3 Endanger (verb)

Endanger - To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Hindi meaning: खतरे में डालना

Synonyms: Imperil, Jeopardize, Threaten, Risk

Antonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Preserve

Example: Cutting down forests can endanger many wild animals.

Trick: Endanger ko in danger se yaad rakho; jab kisi ko danger mein daalte hain, we endanger them.

4 Slump (verb)

Slump - To fall or decrease suddenly and sharply.

To fall or decrease suddenly and sharply.

Hindi meaning: अचानक और तेजी से गिरना

Synonyms: Decline, Drop, Plunge, Fall

Antonyms: Rise, Increase, Improve, Recover

Example: The company’s sales began to slump after the new competitor entered the market.

Trick: Slump ko sleepy lump se yaad rakho; jaise tired body neeche gir jati hai, waise hi prices ya performance suddenly down ho jate hain.

5 Hurdle (noun)

Hurdle - A difficulty or obstacle that must be overcome.

A difficulty or obstacle that must be overcome.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Barrier, Difficulty, Hindrance

Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Advantage, Support

Example: Lack of funds was the biggest hurdle in completing the project.

Trick: Hurdle ko hard deal se yaad rakho; jo kaam ko hard bana de, wahi hurdle hota hai.

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6 Resistance (noun)

Resistance - The act of opposing or refusing to accept something.

The act of opposing or refusing to accept something.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिरोध

Synonyms: Opposition, Defiance, Obstruction, Rebellion

Antonyms: Acceptance, Compliance, Submission, Support

Example: The villagers showed strong resistance against the construction of the factory.

Trick: Resistance ko resist se yaad rakho; jab koi kisi cheez ko accept nahi karta aur oppose karta hai, that is resistance.

7 Indicator (noun)

Indicator - A sign, measure, or signal that shows the condition or level of something.

A sign, measure, or signal that shows the condition or level of something.

Hindi meaning: संकेतक

Synonyms: Sign, Signal, Measure, Index

Antonyms: Concealer, Distractor, Misdirector, Obscurer

Example: Literacy rate is an important indicator of social development.

Trick: Indicator ko indicate se yaad rakho; jo kisi cheez ki condition ya direction indicate kare, wahi indicator hota hai.

8 Privatize (verb)

Privatize - To transfer ownership or control of a business, industry, or service from the government to private individuals or companies.

To transfer ownership or control of a business, industry, or service from the government to private individuals or companies.

Hindi meaning: निजीकरण करना

Synonyms: Commercialize, Denationalize, Deregulate, Liberalize

Antonyms: Nationalize, Socialize, Regulate, Publicize

Example: The government decided to privatize several state-owned companies to improve efficiency.

Trick: Privatize ko private se yaad rakho; jab government ki cheez private company ke control mein chali jaye, use privatize kehte hain.

9 Guideline (noun)

Guideline - A general rule, principle, or instruction that tells how something should be done.

A general rule, principle, or instruction that tells how something should be done.

Hindi meaning: दिशानिर्देश

Synonyms: Direction, Instruction, Rule, Recommendation

Antonyms: Misdirection, Confusion, Disorder, Disorganization

Example: The school issued new guidelines for the annual examination.

Trick: Guideline ko guide line se yaad rakho; jo line ya rule hume guide kare, wahi guideline hoti hai.

10 Roadmap (noun)

Roadmap - A detailed plan or strategy that shows the steps needed to achieve a goal.

A detailed plan or strategy that shows the steps needed to achieve a goal.

Hindi meaning: कार्ययोजना

Synonyms: Plan, Strategy, Blueprint, Framework

Antonyms: Confusion, Disorder, Disorganization, Aimlessness

Example: The government prepared a roadmap for improving digital education in rural areas.

Trick: Roadmap ko road + map se yaad rakho; jaise map road ka direction batata hai, waise roadmap goal tak pahunchne ka plan batata hai.

11 Autodidact (noun)

Autodidact - A person who teaches himself or herself without formal instruction.

A person who teaches himself or herself without formal instruction.

Hindi meaning: स्वशिक्षित व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Self-learner, Self-taught person, Independent learner, Self-educator

Antonyms: Pupil, Trainee, Apprentice, Dependent learner

Example: He became an autodidact by reading books and learning new skills on his own.

Trick: Auto + didact = jo auto mode par khud padhkar seekhe, woh autodidact hota hai.

12 Bestial (adjective)

Bestial - Like an animal; cruel, violent, or lacking human feelings.

Like an animal; cruel, violent, or lacking human feelings.

Hindi meaning: पशुवत, क्रूर

Synonyms: Brutal, Savage, Animalistic, Ferocious

Antonyms: Humane, Civilized, Gentle, Kind

Example: The bestial attack shocked the entire village.

Trick: Bestial sounds like beast, and beast jaisa cruel or animal-like behaviour bestial hota hai.

13 Cipher (noun)

Cipher - A secret way of writing a message in code.

A secret way of writing a message in code.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त संकेत-लिपि

Synonyms: Code, Cryptogram, Encryption, Secret writing

Antonyms: Plaintext, Clear text, Plain language, Decoded message

Example: The spy sent the important information in a cipher.

Trick: Cipher sounds like secret file; jab message secret code mein ho, use cipher bolte hain.

14 Confidant (noun)

Confidant - A trusted person with whom one shares private matters or secrets.

A trusted person with whom one shares private matters or secrets.

Hindi meaning: विश्वसनीय व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Adviser, Companion, Intimate, Trusted friend

Antonyms: Stranger, Enemy, Opponent, Betrayer

Example: She regarded her elder sister as her closest confidant.

Trick: Confidant sounds like confidence; jis par confidence ho aur jisse secrets share kar sako, woh confidant hota hai.

15 Dissimulate (verb)

Dissimulate - To hide or disguise one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions.

To hide or disguise one’s true feelings, thoughts, or intentions.

Hindi meaning: छिपाना या भेष बदलना

Synonyms: Conceal, Disguise, Feign, Mask

Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Unmask

Example: He tried to dissimulate his fear during the interview.

Trick: Dissimulate sounds like disguise; jab koi apni real feelings ko disguise kare, woh dissimulate karta hai.

16 Hobnob (verb)

Hobnob - To spend time and talk in a friendly way with someone, especially with important or influential people.

To spend time and talk in a friendly way with someone, especially with important or influential people.

Hindi meaning: मित्रतापूर्वक मेलजोल करना

Synonyms: Socialize, Mingle, Fraternize, Associate

Antonyms: Avoid, Shun, Ignore, Alienate

Example: The young businessman got a chance to hobnob with several industry leaders at the conference.

Trick: Hobnob sounds like hub mein nob people; jab important logon ke hub mein friendly talk karo, use hobnob kehte hain.

17 Immure (verb)

Immure - To enclose or imprison someone within walls or a confined place.

To enclose or imprison someone within walls or a confined place.

Hindi meaning: दीवारों या बंद स्थान में कैद करना

Synonyms: Imprison, Confine, Enclose, Incarcerate

Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Emancipate

Example: The prisoner was immured in a dark cell for many years.

Trick: Immure sounds like in wall; jab kisi ko walls ke andar band kar diya jaye, use immure kehte hain.

18 Intangible (adjective)

Intangible - Something that cannot be touched or physically measured, but can be felt or understood.

Something that cannot be touched or physically measured, but can be felt or understood.

Hindi meaning: अमूर्त, अस्पृश्य

Synonyms: Impalpable, Abstract, Untouchable, Incorporeal

Antonyms: Tangible, Concrete, Physical, Material

Example: Trust is an intangible quality that is very important in any relationship.

Trick: Intangible = in + tangible; jo tangible ya touchable na ho, jaise trust or feeling, woh intangible hota hai.

19 Rapporteur (noun)

Rapporteur - A person appointed to prepare reports or summaries of meetings, discussions, or proceedings.

A person appointed to prepare reports or summaries of meetings, discussions, or proceedings.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिवेदक

Synonyms: Reporter, Recorder, Secretary, Chronicler

Antonyms: Listener, Attendee, Audience, Observer

Example: The committee appointed a rapporteur to summarize the main points of the discussion.

Trick: Rapporteur sounds like reporter; jo meeting ki report prepare kare, woh rapporteur hota hai.

20 Actuary (noun)

Actuary - A professional who calculates financial risks, especially in insurance and pension plans, using mathematics and statistics.

A professional who calculates financial risks, especially in insurance and pension plans, using mathematics and statistics.

Hindi meaning: बीमा और पेंशन योजनाओं में वित्तीय जोखिमों की गणना करने वाला विशेषज्ञ

Synonyms: Risk analyst, Insurance statistician, Financial analyst, Pension analyst

Antonyms: Gambler, Speculator, Risk-taker, Non-specialist

Example: The actuary calculated the company’s future pension liabilities.

Trick: Actuary sounds like actual risk; jo actual financial risk calculate kare, woh actuary hota hai.

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