20 new English words for 2 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 Temptation (noun)

Temptation - A strong desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

A strong desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

Hindi meaning: प्रलोभन

Synonyms: Allurement, Enticement, Lure, Attraction

Antonyms: Dislike, Repulsion, Resistance, Deterrence

Example: He resisted the temptation to cheat in the examination.

Trick: Temptation sounds like tempt; jab koi cheez tumhe galat kaam ke liye tempt kare, that is temptation.

2 Reflection (noun)

Reflection - Serious thought or consideration; an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.

Serious thought or consideration; an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिबिंब; विचार

Synonyms: Thought, Contemplation, Meditation, Image

Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect, Disregard, Carelessness

Example: The calm lake showed the reflection of the mountains.

Trick: Reflection means mirror ka re-flexion; jo image wapas reflect ho, that is reflection.

3 Declaration (noun)

Declaration - A formal or clear statement made publicly or officially.

A formal or clear statement made publicly or officially.

Hindi meaning: घोषणा

Synonyms: Announcement, Proclamation, Statement, Assertion

Antonyms: Denial, Silence, Concealment, Secrecy

Example: The leader made a declaration of peace.

Trick: Declaration sounds like declare; jab kuch officially declare kiya jaye, it becomes a declaration.

4 Motivation (noun)

Motivation - The reason or desire that makes a person act or work towards something.

The reason or desire that makes a person act or work towards something.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरणा

Synonyms: Drive, Incentive, Encouragement, Stimulus

Antonyms: Discouragement, Laziness, Deterrence, Disinterest

Example: His motivation to succeed helped him work hard every day.

Trick: Motivation means motive + action; jab motive action karne par majboor kare, that is motivation.

5 Inspiration (noun)

Inspiration - A feeling or idea that encourages someone to do something creative or good.

A feeling or idea that encourages someone to do something creative or good.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरणा

Synonyms: Encouragement, Influence, Motivation, Stimulation

Antonyms: Discouragement, Demotivation, Disheartenment, Depression

Example: Her teacher was a great inspiration for her career.

Trick: Inspiration means in-spirit; jo andar spirit bhar de, that is inspiration.

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6 Consent (verb/noun)

Consent - Permission or agreement for something to happen.

Permission or agreement for something to happen.

Hindi meaning: सहमति

Synonyms: Permission, Approval, Agreement, Assent

Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Disapproval, Rejection

Example: The project cannot begin without the consent of the authorities.

Trick: Consent sounds like con + sent; jab dono sides se permission sent ho jaye, that is consent.

7 Wreckage (noun)

Wreckage - The broken remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

The broken remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

Hindi meaning: मलबा

Synonyms: Debris, Ruins, Remains, Rubble

Antonyms: Construction, Creation, Restoration, Repair

Example: Rescue workers searched through the wreckage after the accident.

Trick: Wreckage comes from wreck; jab kuch wreck ho jaye, uska broken material is wreckage.

8 Dictatorship (noun)

Dictatorship - A form of government in which one person has complete power and rules without public freedom.

A form of government in which one person has complete power and rules without public freedom.

Hindi meaning: तानाशाही

Synonyms: Autocracy, Tyranny, Despotism, Absolutism

Antonyms: Democracy, Liberty, Freedom, Republic

Example: People suffered under the harsh dictatorship.

Trick: Dictatorship means dictator ki ship; jahan poori ship ek dictator control kare, that is dictatorship.

9 Curiosity (noun)

Curiosity - A strong desire to know, learn, or discover something.

A strong desire to know, learn, or discover something.

Hindi meaning: जिज्ञासा

Synonyms: Interest, Inquisitiveness, Wonder, Eagerness

Antonyms: Indifference, Disinterest, Apathy, Unconcern

Example: The child’s curiosity made him ask many questions.

Trick: Curiosity means curious-city; jab mind questions ki city ban jaye, that is curiosity.

10 Pathetic (adjective)

Pathetic - Causing pity or sadness; very poor or weak in quality.

Causing pity or sadness; very poor or weak in quality.

Hindi meaning: दया उत्पन्न करने वाला; अत्यंत कमजोर

Synonyms: Pitiful, Miserable, Poor, Wretched

Antonyms: Admirable, Excellent, Strong, Impressive

Example: His pathetic excuse failed to convince anyone.

Trick: Pathetic sounds like pity; jo cheez pity feel karaye ya very poor lage, that is pathetic.

11 Mechanism (noun)

Mechanism - A system, process, or method through which something works or is done.

A system, process, or method through which something works or is done.

Hindi meaning: तंत्र/कार्यप्रणाली

Synonyms: System, Process, Method, Procedure

Antonyms: Disorder, Chaos, Disorganization, Randomness

Example: The mechanism of the machine was difficult to understand.

Trick: Mechanism ko machine ka system samjho, jo batata hai ki cheez kaise kaam karti hai.

12 Frequency (noun)

Frequency - The rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period.

The rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period.

Hindi meaning: आवृत्ति

Synonyms: Occurrence, Regularity, Repetition, Recurrence

Antonyms: Infrequency, Rarity, Scarcity, Irregularity

Example: The frequency of road accidents increases during heavy rain.

Trick: Frequency means how frequently koi cheez repeat hoti hai.

13 Destination (noun)

Destination - The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

Hindi meaning: गंतव्य

Synonyms: Goal, Target, Endpoint, Terminus

Antonyms: Origin, Source, Starting Point, Departure Point

Example: Jaipur was our final destination for the trip.

Trick: Destination means jahan tumhari journey end hoti hai.

14 Exploration (noun)

Exploration - The act of travelling through or studying something to discover more about it.

The act of travelling through or studying something to discover more about it.

Hindi meaning: अन्वेषण/खोज

Synonyms: Investigation, Discovery, Research, Examination

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignorance, Avoidance, Inattention

Example: Space exploration has increased human understanding of the universe.

Trick: Exploration means explore karna, yani kisi unknown cheez ki khoj karna.

15 Imagination (noun)

Imagination - The ability to form new ideas, images, or situations in the mind.

The ability to form new ideas, images, or situations in the mind.

Hindi meaning: कल्पना

Synonyms: Creativity, Fantasy, Innovation, Vision

Antonyms: Reality, Dullness, Unimaginativeness, Practicality

Example: Children often have a powerful imagination.

Trick: Imagination means image ko mind me create karna.

16 Brilliance (noun)

Brilliance - Great brightness, intelligence, or excellence.

Great brightness, intelligence, or excellence.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिभा/चमक

Synonyms: Excellence, Genius, Brightness, Splendour

Antonyms: Dullness, Stupidity, Mediocrity, Darkness

Example: Her brilliance in mathematics impressed everyone.

Trick: Brilliance ko brilliant performance se yaad rakho.

17 Guidance (noun)

Guidance - Help, advice, or direction given to someone.

Help, advice, or direction given to someone.

Hindi meaning: मार्गदर्शन

Synonyms: Advice, Direction, Instruction, Counseling

Antonyms: Misguidance, Misdirection, Neglect, Confusion

Example: Students need proper guidance to choose the right career.

Trick: Guidance means guide ki help lena

18 Wisdom (noun)

Wisdom - The ability to make good decisions using knowledge and experience.

The ability to make good decisions using knowledge and experience.

Hindi meaning: बुद्धिमत्ता/विवेक

Synonyms: Intelligence, Judgement, Insight, Prudence

Antonyms: Foolishness, Ignorance, Stupidity, Imprudence

Example: His wisdom helped the family solve the problem peacefully.

Trick: Wisdom means wise decision lene ki quality.

19 Independence (noun)

Independence - Freedom from control, support, or influence of others.

Freedom from control, support, or influence of others.

Hindi meaning: स्वतंत्रता

Synonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Autonomy, Sovereignty

Antonyms: Dependence, Subordination, Control, Captivity

Example: India gained independence in 1947.

Trick: Independence means kisi par depend na hona.

20 Transaction (noun)

Transaction - An exchange, deal, or business activity between two or more people.

An exchange, deal, or business activity between two or more people.

Hindi meaning: लेन-देन

Synonyms: Deal, Exchange, Trade, Bargain

Antonyms: Refusal, Cancellation, Reversal, Inaction

Example: The bank recorded every transaction carefully.

Trick: Transaction means transfer of money ya goods in an action.

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