20 new English words for 18 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 Mendacious (adjective)

Mendacious - Not telling the truth; habitually dishonest.

Not telling the truth; habitually dishonest.

Hindi meaning: झूठा

Synonyms: Dishonest, Deceitful, Untruthful, Deceptive

Antonyms: Truthful, Honest, Sincere, Candid

Example: The mendacious politician made hollow promises before every election season.

Trick: Mendacious people mend the truth with lies to hide reality.

2 Proliferate (verb)

Proliferate - To increase rapidly in number; to spread or multiply.

To increase rapidly in number; to spread or multiply.

Hindi meaning: तेजी से बढ़ना

Synonyms: Multiply, Expand, Spread, Burgeon

Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Contract

Example: Misinformation tends to proliferate quickly on social media platforms.

Trick: Pro + life + rate = life ka rate badh raha hai, yani things are multiplying fast.

3 Turbulent (adjective)

Turbulent - Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Hindi meaning: अशांत

Synonyms: Chaotic, Tumultuous, Stormy, Tempestuous

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Stable, Serene

Example: The nation went through a turbulent phase after the sudden collapse of its government.

Trick: Turbulent sounds like trouble-lent, yani a situation full of trouble and disorder.

4 Venerate (verb)

Venerate - To regard with great respect and reverence.

To regard with great respect and reverence.

Hindi meaning: आदर करना

Synonyms: Revere, Respect, Honor, Worship

Antonyms: Disrespect, Despise, Condemn, Dishonor

Example: People across the country venerate the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives.

Trick: Venerate ko highest rate do, because it means giving someone highest respect.

5 Zealous (adjective)

Zealous - Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Fervent, Passionate, Eager

Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic, Lethargic

Example: She was a zealous supporter of women's education in rural areas.

Trick: Zealous people apne goal ke liye full zeal aur energy lagate hain.

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6 Prudent (adjective)

Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical matters.

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical matters.

Hindi meaning: विवेकशील

Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Judicious, Cautious

Antonyms: Imprudent, Reckless, Foolish, Rash

Example: It is prudent to save money regularly rather than depending on a single income source.

Trick: Prudent people future ke liye proper planning karte hain, isliye problems se bach jaate hain.

7 Astute (adjective)

Astute - Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people; cleverly perceptive and shrewd.

Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people; cleverly perceptive and shrewd.

Hindi meaning: चतुर

Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Clever, Perceptive

Antonyms: Naive, Foolish, Obtuse, Gullible

Example: The astute investor identified the market opportunity before anyone else did.

Trick: Astute people situation ko accurately study karke smart decision lete hain.

8 Scrutiny (noun)

Scrutiny - Close and detailed examination or investigation of something.

Close and detailed examination or investigation of something.

Hindi meaning: जांच

Synonyms: Examination, Investigation, Inspection, Analysis

Antonyms: Negligence, Oversight, Inattention, Carelessness

Example: The financial records of the company were placed under intense scrutiny by the auditors.

Trick: Scrutiny mein screw ki tarah har detail ko tightly check kiya jata hai.

9 Adamant (adjective)

Adamant - Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; completely firm and unyielding.

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; completely firm and unyielding.

Hindi meaning: अडिग

Synonyms: Firm, Resolute, Inflexible, Unyielding

Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Compliant, Persuadable

Example: Despite repeated requests from his family, he remained adamant about his career choice.

Trick: Adamant person apni jagah se move nahi karta, chahe kitna bhi persuade karo.

10 Resilient (adjective)

Resilient - Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and capable of withstanding hardship.

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and capable of withstanding hardship.

Hindi meaning: लचीला/दृढ़

Synonyms: Tough, Adaptable, Flexible, Hardy

Antonyms: Fragile, Weak, Vulnerable, Brittle

Example: The resilient farmers rebuilt their lives after the devastating floods destroyed their crops.

Trick: Resilient people baar-baar girne ke baad bhi jaldi recover karke khade ho jaate hain.

11 Evasive (adjective)

Evasive - Avoiding a direct answer or action.

Avoiding a direct answer or action.

Hindi meaning: टालमटोल करने वाला

Synonyms: Avoidant, Elusive, Equivocal, Shifty

Antonyms: Direct, Frank, Honest, Straightforward

Example: The minister gave an evasive reply to the difficult question.

Trick: Evasive person always tries to escape the main question.

12 Invasive (adjective)

Invasive - Spreading into an area in a harmful or unwanted way.

Spreading into an area in a harmful or unwanted way.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमणकारी

Synonyms: Intrusive, Encroaching, Aggressive, Trespassing

Antonyms: Noninvasive, Native, Harmless, Nonintrusive

Example: Invasive plants can damage the natural balance of an ecosystem.

Trick: Invasive means jo bina permission ke invade kare.

13 Persuasive (adjective)

Persuasive - Able to convince someone to believe or do something.

Able to convince someone to believe or do something.

Hindi meaning: प्रभावशाली ढंग से समझाने वाला

Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Influential, Cogent

Antonyms: Unconvincing, Ineffective, Weak, Implausible

Example: Her persuasive speech changed the opinion of many people.

Trick: Persuasive speech kisi person ko easily persuade kar deta hai.

14 Customary (adjective)

Customary - According to usual practice or tradition.

According to usual practice or tradition.

Hindi meaning: परंपरागत

Synonyms: Usual, Traditional, Conventional, Habitual

Antonyms: Unusual, Rare, Unconventional, Exceptional

Example: It is customary to greet elders with respect.

Trick: Customary means jo custom ke according hota hai.

15 Prolong (verb)

Prolong - To make something last longer.

To make something last longer.

Hindi meaning: लंबा करना

Synonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Continue, Stretch

Antonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Reduce, Abbreviate

Example: Heavy rain may prolong the rescue operation.

Trick: Prolong means problem ko long time tak kheenchna.

16 Broaden (verb)

Broaden - To make or become wider or more extensive.

To make or become wider or more extensive.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत करना

Synonyms: Widen, Expand, Enlarge, Extend

Antonyms: Narrow, Restrict, Reduce, Contract

Example: Reading books can broaden your knowledge.

Trick: Broaden means broad banana.

17 Adoration (noun)

Adoration - Deep love, respect, or worship.

Deep love, respect, or worship.

Hindi meaning: गहरी श्रद्धा

Synonyms: Worship, Devotion, Reverence, Admiration

Antonyms: Hatred, Disrespect, Contempt, Dislike

Example: The child looked at his mother with pure adoration.

Trick: Adoration means kisi ko adore karna with deep respect.

18 Inverse (adjective/noun)

Inverse - Opposite in order, position, or effect.

Opposite in order, position, or effect.

Hindi meaning: विपरीत

Synonyms: Opposite, Reverse, Contrary, Inverted

Antonyms: Same, Similar, Direct, Identical

Example: There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

Trick: Inverse means order ko reverse kar dena.

19 Expectant (adjective)

Expectant - Hoping or waiting for something to happen.

Hoping or waiting for something to happen.

Hindi meaning: अपेक्षा रखने वाला

Synonyms: Hopeful, Anticipating, Awaiting, Eager

Antonyms: Hopeless, Doubtful, Uninterested, Indifferent

Example: The expectant crowd waited for the leader’s arrival.

Trick: Expectant person kuch good expect karta hai.

20 Modify (verb)

Modify - To make partial changes to something.

To make partial changes to something.

Hindi meaning: संशोधित करना

Synonyms: Alter, Change, Adjust, Revise

Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Retain, Keep

Example: The teacher asked him to modify the answer before submission.

Trick: Modify means model ko thoda change karna.

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