10 new English words for 31 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 Precept (noun)

Precept - A general rule, principle, or instruction for behavior.

A general rule, principle, or instruction for behavior.

Hindi meaning: नियम या सिद्धांत

Synonyms: Principle, Rule, Maxim, Doctrine

Antonyms: Lawlessness, Disobedience, Misconduct, Misrule

Example: The teacher gave a moral precept about honesty and discipline.

Trick: Precept ko pre + concept se yaad karo; pehle se bana hua concept ya rule hi precept hota h.

2 Seminal (adjective)

Seminal - Highly original, influential, and important in future development.

Highly original, influential, and important in future development.

Hindi meaning: अत्यंत प्रभावशाली और मौलिक

Synonyms: Influential, Groundbreaking, Formative, Original

Antonyms: Unimportant, Derivative, Trivial, Insignificant

Example: His seminal work changed the direction of modern science.

Trick: Seminal ko seed se connect karo; jo idea future growth ka seed ban jaye, wo seminal hota h.

3 Penance (noun)

Penance - Self-punishment or suffering accepted to show regret for wrongdoing.

Self-punishment or suffering accepted to show regret for wrongdoing.

Hindi meaning: प्रायश्चित

Synonyms: Atonement, Repentance, Expiation, Self-punishment

Antonyms: Impenitence, Defiance, Remorselessness, Nonrepentance

Example: He performed penance for his past mistakes.

Trick: Penance sounds like punishment; galti ke baad khud ko punish karna penance hota h.

4 Indemnity (noun)

Indemnity - Protection against financial loss or compensation for damage.

Protection against financial loss or compensation for damage.

Hindi meaning: क्षतिपूर्ति

Synonyms: Compensation, Reimbursement, Restitution, Insurance

Antonyms: Liability, Penalty, Loss, Forfeiture

Example: The company promised indemnity against any damage during transport.

Trick: Indemnity ko damage money se yaad karo; loss hone par jo money mile, wo indemnity h.

5 Triage (noun/verb)

Triage - The process of sorting people or things according to urgency or importance.

The process of sorting people or things according to urgency or importance.

Hindi meaning: प्राथमिकता के आधार पर छँटाई

Synonyms: Prioritization, Sorting, Classification, Screening

Antonyms: Disorder, Neglect, Randomization, Disorganization

Example: Doctors used triage to treat the most serious patients first.

Trick: Triage me three levels socho; urgent, less urgent, and normal sorting.

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6 Transpose (verb)

Transpose - To change the position, order, or arrangement of something.

To change the position, order, or arrangement of something.

Hindi meaning: स्थान या क्रम बदलना

Synonyms: Switch, Reverse, Shift, Rearrange

Antonyms: Maintain, Preserve, Fix, Stabilize

Example: Please transpose the first and second lines of the paragraph.

Trick: Transpose means position transfer; kisi cheez ki position badal dena.

7 Peerless (adjective)

Peerless - Having no equal; better than all others.

Having no equal; better than all others.

Hindi meaning: अतुलनीय

Synonyms: Matchless, Unrivaled, Incomparable, Supreme

Antonyms: Inferior, Ordinary, Mediocre, Common

Example: She gave a peerless performance in the final match.

Trick: Peer means equal; peerless means jiska koi peer ya equal na ho.

8 Prospectus (noun)

Prospectus - A printed or digital document giving details about a school, college, company, or investment plan.

A printed or digital document giving details about a school, college, company, or investment plan.

Hindi meaning: विवरण-पत्र

Synonyms: Brochure, Pamphlet, Catalogue, Booklet

Antonyms: Summary, Concealment, Omission, Secrecy

Example: The college prospectus contains details about courses and fees.

Trick: Prospectus me prospects ka status hota h; college ya company ka full detail document.

9 Sobriety (noun)

Sobriety - The state of being serious, calm, or not affected by alcohol.

The state of being serious, calm, or not affected by alcohol.

Hindi meaning: संयम या गंभीरता

Synonyms: Temperance, Seriousness, Moderation, Restraint

Antonyms: Drunkenness, Frivolity, Intoxication, Excess

Example: His speech was marked by sobriety and maturity.

Trick: Sobriety ko sober se yaad karo; sober person controlled aur serious hota h.

10 Disaffection (noun)

Disaffection - A feeling of dissatisfaction, disloyalty, or loss of support.

A feeling of dissatisfaction, disloyalty, or loss of support.

Hindi meaning: असंतोष या विमुखता

Synonyms: Dissatisfaction, Discontent, Alienation, Disloyalty

Antonyms: Loyalty, Affection, Satisfaction, Devotion

Example: Disaffection among workers increased after the salary cut.

Trick: Dis + affection means affection gone; jab support aur liking khatam ho jaye, wo disaffection h.

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