20 new English words for 27 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 Mainstay (noun)

Mainstay - A person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support.

A person or thing on which something else mainly depends for support.

Hindi meaning: मुख्य आधार

Synonyms: Backbone, Pillar, Support, Cornerstone

Antonyms: Weakness, Liability, Hindrance, Drawback

Example: Agriculture is the mainstay of the rural economy.

Trick: Mainstay means main stay, jo kisi system ko stay yani support karta h.

2 Shenanigans (noun)

Shenanigans - Secret or dishonest activities, tricks, or playful mischief.

Secret or dishonest activities, tricks, or playful mischief.

Hindi meaning: शरारत या छल-कपट

Synonyms: Mischief, Antics, Trickery, Pranks

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Seriousness, Integrity

Example: The children were punished for their shenanigans in the classroom.

Trick: Shenanigans sounds like shady actions, so yaad rakho it means tricks or mischief.

3 Gigantic (adjective)

Gigantic - Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

Hindi meaning: विशाल

Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Massive, Colossal

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature, Minute

Example: A gigantic statue stood in the middle of the city.

Trick: Gigantic sounds like giant, and giant means bahut bada.

4 Spacious (adjective)

Spacious - Having a lot of space; large and roomy.

Having a lot of space; large and roomy.

Hindi meaning: विशाल और खुला

Synonyms: Roomy, Expansive, Ample, Commodious

Antonyms: Cramped, Narrow, Confined, Crowded

Example: They moved into a spacious apartment near the park.

Trick: Spacious comes from space, so jahan zyada space ho, it is spacious.

5 Blizzard (noun)

Blizzard - A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

Hindi meaning: तेज बर्फीला तूफान

Synonyms: Snowstorm, Snowfall, Tempest, Storm

Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Sunshine, Clear Weather

Example: The blizzard blocked all the roads in the mountain region.

Trick: Blizzard sounds like blast of snow, so yaad rakho it is a strong snowstorm.

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6 Aquarium (noun)

Aquarium - A glass tank or building where fish and water animals are kept.

A glass tank or building where fish and water animals are kept.

Hindi meaning: मछलीघर

Synonyms: Fish Tank, Marine Tank, Fishbowl, Water Tank

Antonyms: Desert, Dry Land, Wasteland, Arid Place

Example: The children watched colorful fish swimming in the aquarium.

Trick: Aqua means water, so aquarium is a place where water animals are kept.

7 Taskmaster (noun)

Taskmaster - A person who gives work to others, often in a strict manner.

A person who gives work to others, often in a strict manner.

Hindi meaning: कठोर कार्य-नियंत्रक

Synonyms: Supervisor, Overseer, Disciplinarian, Foreman

Antonyms: Subordinate, Underling, Follower, Assistant

Example: The coach was a strict taskmaster during training sessions.

Trick: Taskmaster means task ka master, jo dusron se kaam karwata h.

8 Boulevard (noun)

Boulevard - A wide road in a city, usually with trees along the sides.

A wide road in a city, usually with trees along the sides.

Hindi meaning: वृक्षों से घिरी चौड़ी सड़क

Synonyms: Avenue, Road, Thoroughfare, Street

Antonyms: Alley, Lane, Path, Trail

Example: They walked along the beautiful boulevard in the evening.

Trick: Boulevard ko big road se connect karo; city ki wide and beautiful road.

9 Assassin (noun)

Assassin - A person who murders an important person, usually for political or money-related reasons.

A person who murders an important person, usually for political or money-related reasons.

Hindi meaning: हत्यारा

Synonyms: Murderer, Killer, Slayer, Executioner

Antonyms: Protector, Guardian, Defender, Savior

Example: The king was killed by an assassin.

Trick: Assassin sounds serious; yaad rakho assassin important person ko secretly kill karta h.

10 Lieutenant (noun)

Lieutenant - An officer who acts under a senior officer, especially in the army, navy, or police.

An officer who acts under a senior officer, especially in the army, navy, or police.

Hindi meaning: सहायक अधिकारी

Synonyms: Deputy, Assistant, Aide, Subordinate

Antonyms: Chief, Leader, Commander, Superior

Example: The lieutenant gave instructions to the soldiers.

Trick: Lieutenant ko left tenant se yaad karo; senior officer ke left side par kaam karne wala assistant officer.

11 Afforestation (noun)

Afforestation - The process of planting trees on land to create a forest.

The process of planting trees on land to create a forest.

Hindi meaning: वनीकरण

Synonyms: Forestation, Tree Planting, Reforestation, Plantation

Antonyms: Deforestation, Clearance, Denudation, Desertification

Example: Afforestation helps in reducing soil erosion and improving the environment.

Trick: Afforestation means adding a forest to an area.

12 Imperceptible (adjective)

Imperceptible - So slight or small that it is difficult or impossible to notice.

So slight or small that it is difficult or impossible to notice.

Hindi meaning: अगोचर

Synonyms: Unnoticeable, Indiscernible, Faint, Invisible

Antonyms: Noticeable, Obvious, Perceptible, Conspicuous

Example: There was an imperceptible change in his expression.

Trick: Imperceptible means impossible to perceive clearly.

13 Prophylactic (noun/adjective)

Prophylactic - Intended to prevent disease or infection.

Intended to prevent disease or infection.

Hindi meaning: रोगनिरोधक

Synonyms: Preventive, Protective, Precautionary, Preventative

Antonyms: Curative, Remedial, Therapeutic, Corrective

Example: The doctor suggested a prophylactic medicine before the journey.

Trick: Prophylactic is something that protects before the problem starts.

14 Hyperinflation (noun)

Hyperinflation - An extremely rapid and uncontrolled rise in prices.

An extremely rapid and uncontrolled rise in prices.

Hindi meaning: अति मुद्रास्फीति

Synonyms: Runaway Inflation, Galloping Inflation, Soaring Prices, Monetary Collapse

Antonyms: Deflation, Disinflation, Price Stability, Low Inflation

Example: Hyperinflation made basic goods unaffordable for ordinary people.

Trick: Hyper means too much, so hyperinflation means too much inflation.

15 Desertification (noun)

Desertification - The process by which fertile land becomes desert.

The process by which fertile land becomes desert.

Hindi meaning: मरुस्थलीकरण

Synonyms: Land Degradation, Aridification, Soil Degradation, Dryland Degradation

Antonyms: Afforestation, Reforestation, Land Restoration, Greening

Example: Overgrazing and deforestation can lead to desertification.

Trick: Desertification means land slowly turning into desert.

16 Extraterrestrial (noun/adjective)

Extraterrestrial - Existing or coming from outside the Earth.

Existing or coming from outside the Earth.

Hindi meaning: पृथ्वी से बाहर का

Synonyms: Alien, Otherworldly, Cosmic, Space-Born

Antonyms: Terrestrial, Earthly, Earthbound, Human

Example: Scientists are searching for signs of extraterrestrial life.

Trick: Extra + terrestrial means outside the Earth.

17 Funambulist (noun)

Funambulist - A person who walks on a tightrope.

A person who walks on a tightrope.

Hindi meaning: रस्सी पर चलने वाला व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Tightrope Walker, Ropewalker, Acrobat, Balancer

Antonyms: Spectator, Onlooker, Observer, Watcher

Example: The funambulist crossed the rope with perfect balance.

Trick: Funambulist is the one who has fun while balancing on a rope.

18 Cerulean (noun/adjective)

Cerulean - Deep blue in color, like a clear sky.

Deep blue in color, like a clear sky.

Hindi meaning: गहरा आसमानी नीला

Synonyms: Azure, Sky-Blue, Blue, Sapphire

Antonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Red, Ruby

Example: The artist painted the sky in a beautiful cerulean shade.

Trick: Cerulean sounds like clear-sky blue.

19 Serenade (noun/verb)

Serenade - A song or piece of music sung or played for someone, usually as a mark of affection.

A song or piece of music sung or played for someone, usually as a mark of affection.

Hindi meaning: प्रेमगीत गाना

Synonyms: Song, Ballad, Melody, Love Song

Antonyms: Insult, Criticism, Abuse, Rebuke

Example: He decided to serenade her under the balcony.

Trick: Serenade means singing a sweet song for someone special.

20 Disarmament (noun)

Disarmament - The reduction or removal of weapons, especially by a country or group.

The reduction or removal of weapons, especially by a country or group.

Hindi meaning: निःशस्त्रीकरण

Synonyms: Demilitarization, Arms Reduction, Weapon Removal, Demobilization

Antonyms: Armament, Militarization, Rearmament, Weaponization

Example: The treaty focused on nuclear disarmament.

Trick: Disarmament means removing arms or weapons.

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