20 new English words for 20 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 Verve (noun)

Verve - Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in doing something.

Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in doing something.

Hindi meaning: जोश

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Vigor, Vitality, Spirit

Antonyms: Lethargy, Dullness, Apathy, Lifelessness

Example: She performed the dance with great verve and confidence.

Trick: Verve sounds like wave; a strong wave of energy means verve.

2 Legion (noun)

Legion - A very large number of people or things.

A very large number of people or things.

Hindi meaning: बड़ी संख्या

Synonyms: Multitude, Host, Horde, Throng

Antonyms: Few, Handful, Minority, Scarcity

Example: The leader had a legion of supporters across the country.

Trick: Legion sounds like large region; a large region full of people means legion.

3 Revelation (noun)

Revelation - The act of making something known that was hidden or secret.

The act of making something known that was hidden or secret.

Hindi meaning: प्रकटीकरण

Synonyms: Disclosure, Exposure, Unveiling, Discovery

Antonyms: Concealment, Secrecy, Suppression, Hiding

Example: The report brought a shocking revelation about the company.

Trick: Revelation means reveal karna; hidden truth ko reveal karna is revelation.

4 Constancy (noun)

Constancy - The quality of being faithful, steady, and unchanging.

The quality of being faithful, steady, and unchanging.

Hindi meaning: स्थिरता

Synonyms: Steadfastness, Faithfulness, Stability, Loyalty

Antonyms: Inconstancy, Instability, Disloyalty, Changeability

Example: Her constancy in difficult times earned everyone’s respect.

Trick: Constancy means constant rehna; jo badalta nahi, usme constancy hoti hai.

5 Valor (noun)

Valor - Great courage, especially in danger or battle.

Great courage, especially in danger or battle.

Hindi meaning: वीरता

Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Gallantry

Antonyms: Cowardice, Fear, Timidity, Weakness

Example: The soldier was awarded for his valor on the battlefield.

Trick: Valor sounds like war; war mein bravery dikhana is valor.

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6 Heritage (noun)

Heritage - Traditions, culture, property, or values passed down from earlier generations.

Traditions, culture, property, or values passed down from earlier generations.

Hindi meaning: विरासत

Synonyms: Legacy, Inheritance, Tradition, Patrimony

Antonyms: Loss, Disinheritance, Modernity, Abandonment

Example: Rajasthan has a rich cultural heritage of forts, music, and art.

Trick: Heritage means what we inherit; jo ancestors se mile, wahi heritage hai.

7 Torment (noun/verb)

Torment - Severe physical or mental suffering; to cause great pain or distress.

Severe physical or mental suffering; to cause great pain or distress.

Hindi meaning: यातना देना

Synonyms: Agony, Torture, Misery, Distress

Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Peace, Pleasure

Example: The memories of failure continued to torment him.

Trick: Torment sounds like torture moment; a painful moment of torture is torment.

8 Void (noun/adjective)

Void - An empty space; completely empty or lacking something.

An empty space; completely empty or lacking something.

Hindi meaning: खालीपन

Synonyms: Emptiness, Vacuum, Blank, Gap

Antonyms: Fullness, Presence, Substance, Occupancy

Example: His sudden departure left a void in the team.

Trick: Void sounds like avoid; when everything is avoided or removed, space becomes void.

9 Lineage (noun)

Lineage - The line of descent or ancestry of a person, family, or group.

The line of descent or ancestry of a person, family, or group.

Hindi meaning: वंशावली

Synonyms: Ancestry, Descent, Pedigree, Family

Antonyms: Offspring, Descendant, Individual, Nonlineal

Example: The prince belonged to a noble lineage.

Trick: Lineage means family line; apni family ki line of ancestors is lineage.

10 Exponent (noun)

Exponent - A person who supports, explains, or represents an idea; in mathematics, a number showing power.

A person who supports, explains, or represents an idea; in mathematics, a number showing power.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिपादक

Synonyms: Advocate, Supporter, Proponent, Champion

Antonyms: Opponent, Critic, Adversary, Detractor

Example: He was a strong exponent of social reform.

Trick: Exponent sounds like explain point; jo kisi point ko explain and support kare, woh exponent hota hai.

11 Haggle (verb)

Haggle - Bargain or argue, especially about the price of something.

Bargain or argue, especially about the price of something.

Hindi meaning: मोल-भाव करना

Synonyms: Bargain, Negotiate, Barter, Dicker

Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Comply, Concede

Example: She tried to haggle with the shopkeeper over the price of the bag.

Trick: Haggle sounds like handle; price ko smartly handle karne ke liye haggle karna padta hai.

12 Moxie (noun)

Moxie - Courage, confidence, and determination.

Courage, confidence, and determination.

Hindi meaning: साहस

Synonyms: Courage, Grit, Nerve, Determination

Antonyms: Timidity, Cowardice, Fearfulness, Weakness

Example: She showed great moxie while speaking in front of a large crowd.

Trick: Moxie sounds like maxi energy; jis ke paas maxi energy aur courage ho, usme moxie hoti hai.

13 Tome (noun)

Tome - A large, heavy, and serious book.

A large, heavy, and serious book.

Hindi meaning: बड़ी पुस्तक

Synonyms: Volume, Book, Work, Treatise

Antonyms: Pamphlet, Leaflet, Booklet, Brochure

Example: He carried a thick tome on ancient history.

Trick: Tome sounds like ton; jo book ton jaisi heavy lage, wo tome hoti hai.

14 Vista (noun)

Vista - A beautiful view, especially seen through a long narrow opening.

A beautiful view, especially seen through a long narrow opening.

Hindi meaning: सुंदर दृश्य

Synonyms: View, Panorama, Outlook, Prospect

Antonyms: Obstruction, Blockage, Concealment, Enclosure

Example: The hilltop offered a breathtaking vista of the valley.

Trick: Vista sounds like view-star; star jaisa beautiful view means vista.

15 Ethos (noun)

Ethos - The main beliefs, values, and spirit of a person, group, or culture.

The main beliefs, values, and spirit of a person, group, or culture.

Hindi meaning: मूल मूल्य और भावना

Synonyms: Spirit, Character, Culture, Values

Antonyms: Immorality, Corruption, Disharmony, Degeneration

Example: Discipline and honesty are central to the ethos of this institution.

Trick: Ethos sounds like ethics; kisi group ki ethics aur values hi uska ethos hoti hain.

16 Flair (noun)

Flair - A natural talent or stylish quality.

A natural talent or stylish quality.

Hindi meaning: स्वाभाविक प्रतिभा

Synonyms: Talent, Skill, Style, Aptitude

Antonyms: Inability, Clumsiness, Awkwardness, Ineptitude

Example: She has a flair for writing powerful speeches.

Trick: Flair sounds like flare; talent jab flare ki tarah shine kare, use flair kehte hain.

17 Niche (noun)

Niche - A suitable place, role, or position for someone or something.

A suitable place, role, or position for someone or something.

Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त स्थान

Synonyms: Position, Role, Place, Specialty

Antonyms: Generality, Misfit, Unsuitability, Irrelevance

Example: He found his niche in digital marketing.

Trick: Niche sounds like need; jahan tumhari need perfectly fit ho, wahi tumhara niche hai.

18 Gait (noun)

Gait - A person’s manner or style of walking.

A person’s manner or style of walking.

Hindi meaning: चाल

Synonyms: Walk, Stride, Pace, Step

Antonyms: Stillness, Halt, Immobility, Rest

Example: The soldier’s confident gait impressed everyone.

Trick: Gait sounds like gate; gate se enter karte waqt jo walking style dikhe, wo gait hai.

19 Quip (noun)

Quip - A clever or witty remark.

A clever or witty remark.

Hindi meaning: चतुर टिप्पणी

Synonyms: Joke, Jest, Wisecrack, Remark

Antonyms: Praise, Seriousness, Flattery, Compliment

Example: His funny quip made the whole class laugh.

Trick: Quip sounds like quick; quick and witty remark means quip.

20 Lurk (verb)

Lurk - To stay hidden, usually while waiting secretly.

To stay hidden, usually while waiting secretly.

Hindi meaning: छिपकर रहना

Synonyms: Hide, Sneak, Skulk, Loiter

Antonyms: Appear, Emerge, Reveal, Surface

Example: The thief continued to lurk behind the wall.

Trick: Lurk sounds like low-ruk; low profile me rukna means lurk.

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