20 new English words for 14 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 Dolorous (adjective)

Dolorous - Feeling or expressing great sorrow or pain.

Feeling or expressing great sorrow or pain.

Hindi meaning: शोकपूर्ण / दुखद

Synonyms: Sorrowful, Mournful, Woeful, Plaintive

Antonyms: Joyful, Cheerful, Happy, Blissful

Example: The dolorous song reminded everyone of the tragedy.

Trick: Dolorous sounds like dard-lorous; jab kisi situation me bahut dard aur sorrow ho, it becomes dolorous.

2 Primacy (noun)

Primacy - The state of being first, most important, or superior in rank.

The state of being first, most important, or superior in rank.

Hindi meaning: प्रधानता / सर्वोच्चता

Synonyms: Supremacy, Priority, Precedence, Dominance

Antonyms: Inferiority, Subordination, Insignificance, Posteriority

Example: The Constitution gives primacy to the rule of law.

Trick: Primacy sounds like prime seat; jis cheez ko prime seat milti hai, uski primacy hoti hai.

3 Colonialism (noun)

Colonialism - The policy or practice of controlling another country or region and exploiting it politically and economically.

The policy or practice of controlling another country or region and exploiting it politically and economically.

Hindi meaning: उपनिवेशवाद

Synonyms: Imperialism, Expansionism, Domination, Subjugation

Antonyms: Independence, Sovereignty, Self-rule, Decolonization

Example: Colonialism deeply affected the political and economic structure of many Asian and African countries.

Trick: Colonialism me ek country dusri country ko colony bana kar control karti hai.

4 Exploit (verb)

Exploit - To use someone or something unfairly for one’s own benefit.

To use someone or something unfairly for one’s own benefit.

Hindi meaning: शोषण करना

Synonyms: Utilize, Harness, Leverage, Abuse

Antonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Neglect, Underuse

Example: The factory owner tried to exploit the workers by paying them very low wages.

Trick: Exploit sounds like extra profit; jab koi kisi ka unfair use karke extra profit kamata hai, he exploits that person.

5 Dislodge (verb)

Dislodge - To force or knock something out of its place or position.

To force or knock something out of its place or position.

Hindi meaning: हटा देना / उखाड़ देना

Synonyms: Remove, Evict, Uproot, Displace

Antonyms: Lodge, Fix, Secure, Anchor

Example: The strong wind dislodged several tiles from the roof.

Trick: Dislodge sounds like dis + lodge; jo cheez lodge ya fixed hai, use place se hata dena means dislodge.

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6 Majestic (adjective)

Majestic - Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur.

Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur.

Hindi meaning: भव्य / राजसी

Synonyms: Grand, Magnificent, Regal, Splendid

Antonyms: Ordinary, Humble, Plain, Unimpressive

Example: The majestic palace attracted tourists from all over the world.

Trick: Majestic sounds like maha-royal; jo cheez royal, grand aur impressive lage, woh majestic hoti hai.

7 Scholastic (adjective)

Scholastic - Related to schools, education, or academic learning.

Related to schools, education, or academic learning.

Hindi meaning: शैक्षिक / विद्यालय-संबंधी

Synonyms: Academic, Educational, Scholarly, Pedagogical

Antonyms: Nonacademic, Noneducational, Unscholarly, Practical

Example: The school organized a scholastic competition to improve students’ academic skills.

Trick: Scholastic sounds like school + classic; jo cheez school aur studies se related ho, woh scholastic hoti hai.

8 Hibernation (noun)

Hibernation - A state of deep sleep or inactivity in which some animals spend the winter.

A state of deep sleep or inactivity in which some animals spend the winter.

Hindi meaning: शीतनिद्रा

Synonyms: Dormancy, Torpor, Inactivity, Winter sleep

Antonyms: Activity, Wakefulness, Alertness, Arousal

Example: Bears enter hibernation during the cold winter months.

Trick: Hibernation sounds like winter vacation; animals winter vacation me deep sleep mode me chale jate hain.

9 Theatrical (adjective)

Theatrical - Related to theatre or acting; also, exaggerated and dramatic in behaviour.

Related to theatre or acting; also, exaggerated and dramatic in behaviour.

Hindi meaning: रंगमंच-संबंधी / नाटकीय

Synonyms: Dramatic, Stagey, Histrionic, Exaggerated

Antonyms: Natural, Undramatic, Realistic, Unaffected

Example: His theatrical speech impressed the audience.

Trick: Theatrical sounds like theatre; jo behavior theatre jaisa dramatic ho, woh theatrical hota hai.

10 Testy (adjective)

Testy - Easily annoyed or irritated.

Easily annoyed or irritated.

Hindi meaning: चिड़चिड़ा

Synonyms: Irritable, Cranky, Touchy, Peevish

Antonyms: Calm, Patient, Pleasant, Easygoing

Example: He became testy when people repeatedly interrupted him.

Trick: Testy sounds like test; exam test ke pressure me kai students testy, yani irritable, ho jate hain.

11 Disinformation (noun)

Disinformation - False information deliberately spread to deceive people.

False information deliberately spread to deceive people.

Hindi meaning: जानबूझकर फैलाई गई झूठी या भ्रामक सूचना

Synonyms: Propaganda, Falsehood, Fabrication, Hoax

Antonyms: Truth, Fact, Accuracy, Honesty

Example: The government warned people not to believe disinformation spread on social media.

Trick: Disinformation means information ko dishonest way me spread karna to confuse people.

12 Governance (noun)

Governance - The way a country, organization, or institution is controlled, managed, and directed.

The way a country, organization, or institution is controlled, managed, and directed.

Hindi meaning: शासन और प्रशासन की प्रक्रिया

Synonyms: Administration, Management, Control, Regulation

Antonyms: Misrule, Anarchy, Disorder, Lawlessness

Example: Good governance is essential for the development of any country.

Trick: Governance means government ka proper management aur control system.

13 Dissertation (noun)

Dissertation - A long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

A long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

Hindi meaning: किसी विशेष विषय पर लिखा गया विस्तृत औपचारिक शोध-लेख

Synonyms: Thesis, Treatise, Paper, Essay

Antonyms: Summary, Abstract, Outline, Precis

Example: She submitted her dissertation on Indian economic reforms.

Trick: Dissertation means degree ke liye detail me likha hua discussion wala research paper.

14 Editorial (noun)

Editorial - An article in a newspaper, magazine, or website that gives the opinion of the editor or publication.

An article in a newspaper, magazine, or website that gives the opinion of the editor or publication.

Hindi meaning: संपादक या प्रकाशन की राय व्यक्त करने वाला लेख

Synonyms: Commentary, Column, Article, Opinion Piece

Antonyms: News Report, Factual Report, Objective Account, Neutral Report

Example: The editorial strongly criticized the new education policy.

Trick: Editorial means editor ka opinion wala article.

15 Inventory (noun)

Inventory - A complete list of goods, items, or materials available in a store, business, or place.

A complete list of goods, items, or materials available in a store, business, or place.

Hindi meaning: उपलब्ध वस्तुओं या सामग्री की पूरी सूची

Synonyms: Stock, Supply, Catalogue, Register

Antonyms: Shortage, Scarcity, Lack, Deficit

Example: The shopkeeper checked the inventory before ordering new products.

Trick: Inventory means items ki entry wali list, jisse store ka stock easily check ho jata hai.

16 Glisten (verb)

Glisten - To shine with a sparkling or wet-looking light.

To shine with a sparkling or wet-looking light.

Hindi meaning: चमकना या झिलमिलाना

Synonyms: Sparkle, Glitter, Gleam, Shimmer

Antonyms: Dull, Fade, Dim, Darken

Example: The leaves began to glisten after the rain.

Trick: Glisten sounds like glitter, so remember it as something that shines or sparkles.

17 Flicker (verb)

Flicker - To shine unsteadily or keep changing quickly in brightness.

To shine unsteadily or keep changing quickly in brightness.

Hindi meaning: अनियमित रूप से टिमटिमाना या चमकना

Synonyms: Flutter, Waver, Glimmer, Quiver

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Continue, Persist

Example: The candle began to flicker in the strong wind.

Trick: Flicker means light ka baar-baar fluctuate karna, jaise candle hawa me hilkar shine karti hai.

18 Splinter (noun)

Splinter - A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off from a larger piece.

A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off from a larger piece.

Hindi meaning: लकड़ी, कांच या धातु का टूटा हुआ छोटा, पतला और नुकीला टुकड़ा

Synonyms: Fragment, Shard, Chip, Sliver

Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Mass, Unity

Example: A tiny splinter of wood got stuck in his finger.

Trick: Splinter ko split se yaad karo; jab koi cheez split hoti hai, to uske small sharp pieces ban jate hain.

19 Decompose (verb)

Decompose - To break down into smaller parts or decay gradually.

To break down into smaller parts or decay gradually.

Hindi meaning: छोटे भागों में टूटना या धीरे-धीरे सड़ना

Synonyms: Decay, Rot, Disintegrate, Break down

Antonyms: Compose, Combine, Assemble, Preserve

Example: Dead plants decompose and enrich the soil.

Trick: Decompose means kisi cheez ka parts me break down hona, jaise dead leaves soil me milkar decompose ho jati hain.

20 Bulletin (noun)

Bulletin - A short official report or announcement giving news or information.

A short official report or announcement giving news or information.

Hindi meaning: समाचार या जानकारी देने वाली संक्षिप्त आधिकारिक सूचना

Synonyms: Report, Notice, Announcement, Newsletter

Antonyms: Secrecy, Concealment, Suppression, Silence

Example: The school issued a bulletin about the upcoming examination schedule.

Trick: Bulletin means bullet points me diya gaya short official information update.

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