20 new English words for 26 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 Bystander (noun)

Bystander - A person who is present at an event but does not take part in it.

A person who is present at an event but does not take part in it.

Hindi meaning: दर्शक

Synonyms: Onlooker, Spectator, Observer, Witness

Antonyms: Participant, Actor, Doer, Contributor

Example: A bystander helped the injured man after the accident.

Trick: Bystander means jo side par stand karke sirf dekhta hai, participate nahi karta.

2 Outbreak (noun)

Outbreak - A sudden start or spread of something harmful, such as disease, violence, or war.

A sudden start or spread of something harmful, such as disease, violence, or war.

Hindi meaning: प्रकोप

Synonyms: Eruption, Flare-up, Epidemic, Upsurge

Antonyms: Containment, Suppression, Cessation, Abatement

Example: The outbreak of disease created fear among the villagers.

Trick: Outbreak means problem suddenly break out ho jana.

3 Eavesdrop (verb)

Eavesdrop - To secretly listen to another person’s private conversation.

To secretly listen to another person’s private conversation.

Hindi meaning: छिपकर सुनना

Synonyms: Overhear, Snoop, Spy, Listen in

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Tune out, Overlook

Example: He tried to eavesdrop on their private discussion.

Trick: Eavesdrop means ears drop karke secretly kisi ki baat sunna.

4 Nuisance (noun)

Nuisance - A person, thing, or situation that causes trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience.

A person, thing, or situation that causes trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience.

Hindi meaning: उपद्रव

Synonyms: Annoyance, Bother, Irritant, Pest

Antonyms: Help, Benefit, Convenience, Pleasure

Example: Loud traffic became a nuisance for the residents.

Trick: Nuisance sounds like new sense, but actually it creates no sense, only trouble.

5 Durability (noun)

Durability - The ability of something to last for a long time without damage.

The ability of something to last for a long time without damage.

Hindi meaning: टिकाऊपन

Synonyms: Endurance, Resilience, Toughness, Longevity

Antonyms: Fragility, Weakness, Impermanence, Perishability

Example: The durability of this bag makes it suitable for daily use.

Trick: Durability means durable quality, jo cheez long time tak chale.

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6 Excursion (noun)

Excursion - A short journey or trip, especially for pleasure or education.

A short journey or trip, especially for pleasure or education.

Hindi meaning: भ्रमण

Synonyms: Trip, Outing, Tour, Jaunt

Antonyms: Stay, Halt, Return, Settlement

Example: The students went on an excursion to the museum.

Trick: Excursion means exit karke short trip par jana.

7 Afterthought (noun)

Afterthought - An idea, remark, or decision that comes later after the main matter has already been considered.

An idea, remark, or decision that comes later after the main matter has already been considered.

Hindi meaning: बाद में आया विचार

Synonyms: Reconsideration, Addendum, Postscript, Belated idea

Antonyms: Forethought, Plan, Intention, Preparation

Example: His apology seemed like an afterthought.

Trick: Afterthought means thought jo baad me aaye.

8 Intermission (noun)

Intermission - A short break between two parts of a play, movie, event, or activity.

A short break between two parts of a play, movie, event, or activity.

Hindi meaning: मध्यांतर

Synonyms: Interval, Break, Pause, Recess

Antonyms: Continuation, Continuity, Resumption, Progression

Example: We bought snacks during the intermission of the movie.

Trick: Intermission means mission ke beech ka short break.

9 Urbanization (noun)

Urbanization - The process by which towns and cities grow as more people move to urban areas.

The process by which towns and cities grow as more people move to urban areas.

Hindi meaning: शहरीकरण

Synonyms: City growth, Urban development, Urban spread, Metropolitanization

Antonyms: Ruralization, De-urbanization, Village life, Rural development

Example: Rapid urbanization has increased pressure on city infrastructure.

Trick: Urbanization means urban areas ka expansion and growth.

10 Extremism (noun)

Extremism - Belief in and support for ideas or actions that are very extreme, especially in politics or religion.

Belief in and support for ideas or actions that are very extreme, especially in politics or religion.

Hindi meaning: अतिवाद

Synonyms: Radicalism, Fanaticism, Zealotry, Militancy

Antonyms: Moderation, Tolerance, Balance, Restraint

Example: Extremism can disturb peace and social harmony.

Trick: Extremism means extreme ideas ko blindly support karna.

11 Accomplish (verb)

Accomplish - To complete or achieve something successfully.

To complete or achieve something successfully.

Hindi meaning: सफलतापूर्वक पूरा करना

Synonyms: Achieve, Complete, Fulfill, Execute

Antonyms: Fail, Abandon, Neglect, Miss

Example: She worked hard to accomplish her goal.

Trick: Accomplish sounds like a complete finish; jab kaam complete finish ho jaye, it means accomplish.

12 Confine (verb)

Confine - To keep someone or something within limits or boundaries.

To keep someone or something within limits or boundaries.

Hindi meaning: सीमित करना

Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Imprison, Restrain

Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Expand

Example: The patient was confined to bed for a week.

Trick: Confine sounds like keep in fine line; kisi ko ek line ya boundary ke andar rakhna means confine.

13 Defy (verb)

Defy - To openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something.

To openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something.

Hindi meaning: अवज्ञा करना

Synonyms: Resist, Challenge, Oppose, Disobey

Antonyms: Obey, Submit, Comply, Surrender

Example: The students decided to defy the unfair rule.

Trick: Defy sounds like deny; jab koi rule ko deny karke oppose kare, it means defy.

14 Dismiss (verb)

Dismiss - To reject, remove, or send someone away.

To reject, remove, or send someone away.

Hindi meaning: खारिज करना

Synonyms: Reject, Discharge, Remove, Disregard

Antonyms: Accept, Appoint, Retain, Consider

Example: The manager dismissed the complaint as false.

Trick: Dismiss = dis + miss; kisi baat ko miss karke ignore kar dena means dismiss.

15 Emphasize (verb)

Emphasize - To give special importance or attention to something.

To give special importance or attention to something.

Hindi meaning: ज़ोर देना

Synonyms: Stress, Highlight, Underline, Accentuate

Antonyms: Ignore, Downplay, Minimize, Neglect

Example: The teacher emphasized the need for regular practice.

Trick: Emphasize means extra focus; jab kisi point par extra focus diya jaye, it means emphasize.

16 Malpractice (noun)

Malpractice - Illegal, careless, or improper professional behavior.

Illegal, careless, or improper professional behavior.

Hindi meaning: कदाचार

Synonyms: Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Negligence, Corruption

Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Propriety, Ethics

Example: The doctor was punished for medical malpractice.

Trick: Mal means bad and practice means work; bad professional practice means malpractice.

17 Automation (noun)

Automation - The use of machines or technology to do work automatically.

The use of machines or technology to do work automatically.

Hindi meaning: स्वचालन

Synonyms: Mechanization, Computerization, Robotization, Automatic Operation

Antonyms: Manual Work, Human Operation, Hand Processing, Manual Control

Example: Automation has reduced the need for manual labor in factories.

Trick: Automation sounds like automatic; jab kaam automatic ho jaye, it is automation.

18 Outcast (noun)

Outcast - A person who is rejected or excluded from society or a group.

A person who is rejected or excluded from society or a group.

Hindi meaning: बहिष्कृत व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Exile, Pariah, Reject, Outsider

Antonyms: Insider, Member, Favorite, Accepted Person

Example: He felt like an outcast among his classmates.

Trick: Outcast = out + cast; jo group se out kar diya gaya ho, he is an outcast.

19 Remarkable (adjective)

Remarkable - Worthy of attention because of being unusual or excellent.

Worthy of attention because of being unusual or excellent.

Hindi meaning: उल्लेखनीय

Synonyms: Extraordinary, Notable, Exceptional, Striking

Antonyms: Ordinary, Common, Average, Unremarkable

Example: She made remarkable progress in English.

Trick: Remarkable means remark karne layak; jo cheez notice karne layak ho, it is remarkable.

20 Controversy (noun)

Controversy - A public disagreement or debate about something.

A public disagreement or debate about something.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Debate, Argument, Disagreement

Antonyms: Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Accord

Example: The new law created a major controversy.

Trick: Controversy sounds like contra views; jab opposite views takra jayein, controversy hoti hai.

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