20 new English words for 1 June 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 Sabbatical (noun/adjective)

Sabbatical - A period of leave from work or duty, usually for rest, study, or research.

A period of leave from work or duty, usually for rest, study, or research.

Hindi meaning: अध्ययन, विश्राम या शोध के लिए लिया गया अवकाश

Synonyms: Leave, Furlough, Break, Hiatus

Antonyms: Duty, Work, Service, Attendance

Example: The professor took a sabbatical to complete his research.

Trick: Sabbatical sounds like sab se tactical break — jab work se planned break lena ho.

2 Escrow (verb/noun)

Escrow - A legal arrangement in which money or property is held by a third party until certain conditions are fulfilled.

A legal arrangement in which money or property is held by a third party until certain conditions are fulfilled.

Hindi meaning: शर्त पूरी होने तक तीसरे पक्ष के पास रखी गई धन या संपत्ति की कानूनी अमानत व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Trust, Deposit, Custody, Holding

Antonyms: Release, Withdrawal, Delivery, Transfer

Example: The buyer’s money was kept in escrow until the property papers were verified.

Trick: Escrow means safe grow — paisa safe jagah grow nahi, hold hota hai jab tak condition complete na ho.

3 Subsidiary (noun/adjective)

Subsidiary - Less important than something else; a company controlled by another larger company.

Less important than something else; a company controlled by another larger company.

Hindi meaning: सहायक या अधीनस्थ कंपनी/वस्तु

Synonyms: Subordinate, Auxiliary, Secondary, Ancillary

Antonyms: Principal, Primary, Main, Independent

Example: The company opened a subsidiary in Singapore.

Trick: Subsidiary means sub side par — main nahi, side/supporting role mein.

4 Probation (noun)

Probation - A trial period during which a person’s performance or conduct is tested.

A trial period during which a person’s performance or conduct is tested.

Hindi meaning: परीक्षण अवधि

Synonyms: Trial, Test, Internship, Apprenticeship

Antonyms: Confirmation, Permanence, Approval, Finalization

Example: She was on probation for six months before becoming a permanent employee.

Trick: Probation means prove-bation — apne aap ko prove karne ka time.

5 Pathology (noun)

Pathology - The scientific study of diseases, their causes, nature, and effects.

The scientific study of diseases, their causes, nature, and effects.

Hindi meaning: रोगों के कारण, स्वरूप और प्रभाव का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन

Synonyms: Disease Study, Morbid Anatomy, Medical Science, Diagnostics

Antonyms: Health, Wellness, Normality, Soundness

Example: The doctor sent the sample to the pathology lab for testing.

Trick: Pathology sounds like path of illness — disease ka path samajhna.

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6 Aperture (noun)

Aperture - An opening, hole, or gap, especially one through which light enters a camera.

An opening, hole, or gap, especially one through which light enters a camera.

Hindi meaning: छिद्र या प्रकाश प्रवेश करने का द्वार

Synonyms: Opening, Hole, Gap, Orifice

Antonyms: Closure, Blockage, Seal, Obstruction

Example: The photographer adjusted the aperture to let in more light.

Trick: Aperture means a picture entry — camera mein light enter karne ka opening.

7 Lattice (noun)

Lattice - A structure made of crossed strips or bars with spaces between them.

A structure made of crossed strips or bars with spaces between them.

Hindi meaning: जालीदार संरचना

Synonyms: Grid, Network, Framework, Grating

Antonyms: Solid, Block, Wall, Mass

Example: The garden fence was made of wooden lattice.

Trick: Lattice sounds like let us see — jali ke through thoda-thoda dikhai deta hai.

8 Bailiff (noun)

Bailiff - A court officer who maintains order and carries out official duties in a court.

A court officer who maintains order and carries out official duties in a court.

Hindi meaning: न्यायालय का अधिकारी

Synonyms: Court Officer, Marshal, Sheriff, Warden

Antonyms: Defendant, Accused, Civilian, Offender

Example: The bailiff asked everyone to stand when the judge entered.

Trick: Bailiff sounds like bail office — court mein order maintain karne wala officer.

9 Parable (noun)

Parable - A simple story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson.

A simple story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson.

Hindi meaning: नैतिक या आध्यात्मिक शिक्षा देने वाली छोटी कथा

Synonyms: Fable, Allegory, Tale, Moral Story

Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Truth, History

Example: The teacher told a parable to explain the value of honesty.

Trick: Parable means para + able — ek paragraph jaisi story jo lesson dene mein able ho.

10 Montage (noun)

Montage - A collection of pictures, scenes, or short clips arranged together to form a single sequence.

A collection of pictures, scenes, or short clips arranged together to form a single sequence.

Hindi meaning: चित्रों या दृश्यों का संयोजन

Synonyms: Collage, Compilation, Sequence, Assemblage

Antonyms: Single Shot, Separation, Fragment, Isolation

Example: The movie began with a montage of the hero’s childhood memories.

Trick: Montage means moments attached — different moments ko jodkar ek scene banana.

11 Cauldron (noun)

Cauldron - A large metal pot used for cooking or boiling, often over an open fire.

A large metal pot used for cooking or boiling, often over an open fire.

Hindi meaning: बड़ी धातु की कड़ाही

Synonyms: Kettle, Pot, Vat, Vessel

Antonyms: Plate, Saucer, Shallow Pan, Small Bowl

Example: The soup was boiling in a huge cauldron over the fire.

Trick: Cauldron sounds like cold drink, but imagine a big hot pot instead of a cold drink.

12 Preface (verb/noun)

Preface - An introduction to a book, speech, or formal statement.

An introduction to a book, speech, or formal statement.

Hindi meaning: प्रस्तावना

Synonyms: Introduction, Foreword, Prologue, Preamble

Antonyms: Epilogue, Afterword, Conclusion, Postscript

Example: The author wrote a short preface before the first chapter.

Trick: Preface means pre-face yani book ka face shuru hone se pehle.

13 Mystify (verb)

Mystify - To confuse someone or make something difficult to understand.

To confuse someone or make something difficult to understand.

Hindi meaning: भ्रमित करना

Synonyms: Confuse, Puzzle, Bewilder, Perplex

Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Simplify

Example: The magician’s trick mystified the audience.

Trick: Mystery wali cheez hamesha mystify karti h.

14 Communique (noun)

Communique - An official announcement or statement, especially to the public or press.

An official announcement or statement, especially to the public or press.

Hindi meaning: आधिकारिक घोषणा

Synonyms: Announcement, Bulletin, Statement, Notification

Antonyms: Silence, Secrecy, Concealment, Suppression

Example: The government issued a communique after the meeting.

Trick: Communique sounds like communication; official communication hi communique hota h.

15 Overblown (adjective)

Overblown - Made to seem more important, serious, or impressive than it really is.

Made to seem more important, serious, or impressive than it really is.

Hindi meaning: अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Exaggerated, Inflated, Excessive, Overstated

Antonyms: Understated, Modest, Restrained, Subtle

Example: The media gave an overblown account of the minor incident.

Trick: Overblown means baat ko balloon ki tarah zyada inflate kar dena.

16 Bibliography (noun)

Bibliography - A list of books, articles, or sources used in writing a book, article, or research work.

A list of books, articles, or sources used in writing a book, article, or research work.

Hindi meaning: संदर्भ सूची

Synonyms: Reference List, Catalogue, Source List, Reading List

Antonyms: Main Text, Body, Narrative, Content

Example: The student added a bibliography at the end of the project.

Trick: Biblio means books, graphy means writing; bibliography means books/sources ki list.

17 Tributary (noun/adjective)

Tributary - A small river or stream that flows into a larger river.

A small river or stream that flows into a larger river.

Hindi meaning: सहायक नदी

Synonyms: Stream, Brook, Branch, Feeder

Antonyms: Main River, Distributary, Outlet, Mainstream

Example: The Chambal is an important tributary of the Yamuna.

Trick: Tributary gives tribute to a bigger river by joining it.

18 Stampede (noun/verb)

Stampede - A sudden uncontrolled rush of people or animals.

A sudden uncontrolled rush of people or animals.

Hindi meaning: भगदड़

Synonyms: Rush, Charge, Panic, Onrush

Antonyms: Calm, Order, Stillness, Control

Example: A loud noise caused a stampede in the crowded market.

Trick: Stampede means sab log stamp-stamp karte hue ek saath bhaagna.

19 Dysphemism (noun)

Dysphemism - A harsh or unpleasant word used instead of a polite or neutral word.

A harsh or unpleasant word used instead of a polite or neutral word.

Hindi meaning: कठोर या अप्रिय अभिव्यक्ति

Synonyms: Insult, Abuse, Slur, Derogatory Expression

Antonyms: Euphemism, Politeness, Compliment, Soft Expression

Example: Calling an old person a fossil is an example of dysphemism.

Trick: Dys means bad; dysphemism means bad or harsh expression.

20 Vertex (noun)

Vertex - The highest point, top, or point where two lines meet to form an angle.

The highest point, top, or point where two lines meet to form an angle.

Hindi meaning: शीर्ष बिंदु

Synonyms: Apex, Summit, Peak, Pinnacle

Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Foot, Nadir

Example: The vertex of the triangle is marked at the top.

Trick: Vertex sounds like very top; vertex means top point.

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