20 new English words for 6 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 Voyage (noun/verb)

Voyage - A long journey, especially by sea or in space.

A long journey, especially by sea or in space.

Hindi meaning: समुद्री या अंतरिक्ष की लंबी यात्रा

Synonyms: Journey, Expedition, Cruise, Trip

Antonyms: Stay, Halt, Rest, Stop

Example: The sailors began their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.

Trick: Voyage sounds like go age; old-age people also dream of a long voyage.

2 Mockery (noun)

Mockery - The act of laughing at someone or something in a cruel or insulting way.

The act of laughing at someone or something in a cruel or insulting way.

Hindi meaning: उपहास

Synonyms: Ridicule, Derision, Scorn, Insult

Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Admiration, Approval

Example: His mistake became a subject of mockery among his classmates.

Trick: Mockery means making a mock of someone in front of others.

3 Minion (noun)

Minion - A follower or servant of a powerful person, especially one who obeys orders blindly.

A follower or servant of a powerful person, especially one who obeys orders blindly.

Hindi meaning: आज्ञाकारी सेवक

Synonyms: Servant, Follower, Underling, Lackey

Antonyms: Leader, Master, Superior, Chief

Example: The king sent his minions to collect taxes from the villagers.

Trick: Minion movie wale characters hamesha boss ke orders follow karte hain.

4 Doldrums (noun)

Doldrums - A state of sadness, inactivity, or lack of progress.

A state of sadness, inactivity, or lack of progress.

Hindi meaning: उदासी या ठहराव की स्थिति

Synonyms: Gloom, Depression, Stagnation, Slump

Antonyms: Excitement, Progress, Activity, Cheerfulness

Example: The business was in the doldrums after the sudden fall in demand.

Trick: Doldrums sounds like dull drums; jab drums dull ho jayein, mood bhi low ho jata hai.

5 Writhe (verb)

Writhe - To twist the body because of pain, discomfort, or strong emotion.

To twist the body because of pain, discomfort, or strong emotion.

Hindi meaning: दर्द से शरीर मरोड़ना

Synonyms: Squirm, Twist, Contort, Wiggle

Antonyms: Straighten, Relax, Still, Unwind

Example: The injured man began to writhe in pain.

Trick: Writhe sounds like right; pain me body right-left twist hone lagti hai.

Unlock all 20 words for 6 June 2026

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Knotty (adjective)

Knotty - Very difficult to solve, understand, or deal with; full of knots.

Very difficult to solve, understand, or deal with; full of knots.

Hindi meaning: जटिल या गांठदार

Synonyms: Complicated, Difficult, Intricate, Tangled

Antonyms: Simple, Easy, Clear, Straightforward

Example: The lawyer faced a knotty legal problem in the case.

Trick: Knotty means full of knots; knot kholna difficult hota hai.

7 Friable (adjective)

Friable - Easily broken into small pieces or powder.

Easily broken into small pieces or powder.

Hindi meaning: आसानी से चूर-चूर होने वाला

Synonyms: Crumbly, Brittle, Fragile, Powdery

Antonyms: Firm, Solid, Tough, Hard

Example: The friable soil quickly broke into small pieces.

Trick: Friable sounds like fry-able; fried papad ki tarah easily tootne wala.

8 Willowy (adjective)

Willowy - Tall, thin, graceful, and flexible.

Tall, thin, graceful, and flexible.

Hindi meaning: लंबा, पतला और सुंदर

Synonyms: Slender, Graceful, Lithe, Supple

Antonyms: Stout, Stocky, Stiff, Clumsy

Example: The dancer had a willowy figure and graceful movements.

Trick: Willowy comes from willow tree, which is long, thin, and flexible.

9 Ransom (noun/verb)

Ransom - Money demanded or paid to free a kidnapped person or captured property.

Money demanded or paid to free a kidnapped person or captured property.

Hindi meaning: फिरौती

Synonyms: Payment, Price, Redemption, Release-money

Antonyms: Freedom, Release, Rescue, Liberation

Example: The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for the businessman’s release.

Trick: Ransom means return sum; kisi ko return karne ke liye sum of money dena padta hai.

10 Smolder (verb)

Smolder - To burn slowly with smoke but without flame; to feel a strong emotion quietly.

To burn slowly with smoke but without flame; to feel a strong emotion quietly.

Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे सुलगना

Synonyms: Burn, Smoke, Glow, Fume

Antonyms: Extinguish, Quench, Cool, Douse

Example: The fire continued to smolder under the ashes.

Trick: Smolder means smoke ke saath slowly burn hona.

11 Summons (noun)

Summons - An official order to appear in a court or before an authority.

An official order to appear in a court or before an authority.

Hindi meaning: आदेश-पत्र / न्यायालय में उपस्थित होने का आदेश

Synonyms: Subpoena, Notice, Citation, Call

Antonyms: Dismissal, Discharge, Release, Cancellation

Example: The court issued a summons to the witness.

Trick: Summons sounds like someone; when court calls someone, it sends a summons.

12 Condolence (noun)

Condolence - Sympathy expressed to someone after a loss or death.

Sympathy expressed to someone after a loss or death.

Hindi meaning: शोक-संवेदना

Synonyms: Sympathy, Commiseration, Compassion, Solace

Antonyms: Congratulation, Indifference, Apathy, Cruelty

Example: He sent a letter of condolence to the bereaved family.

Trick: Condolence means console; jab kisi ko loss ho, we console them with condolence.

13 Ballot (noun)

Ballot - A secret vote or the paper used for voting.

A secret vote or the paper used for voting.

Hindi meaning: मतपत्र / गुप्त मतदान

Synonyms: Vote, Poll, Election, Voting Paper

Antonyms: Abstention, Disenfranchisement, Appointment, Imposition

Example: The voters marked their choices on the ballot.

Trick: Ballot box me vote daalte hain, so ballot means voting paper or secret vote.

14 Deliverance (noun)

Deliverance - Rescue or freedom from danger, suffering, or trouble.

Rescue or freedom from danger, suffering, or trouble.

Hindi meaning: मुक्ति / उद्धार

Synonyms: Rescue, Liberation, Salvation, Freedom

Antonyms: Captivity, Imprisonment, Bondage, Enslavement

Example: The villagers prayed for deliverance from the flood.

Trick: Deliverance means being delivered from danger.

15 Infatuation (noun)

Infatuation - A strong but foolish or short-lived attraction toward someone or something.

A strong but foolish or short-lived attraction toward someone or something.

Hindi meaning: मोह / आसक्ति

Synonyms: Obsession, Crush, Fascination, Passion

Antonyms: Indifference, Detachment, Aversion, Repulsion

Example: His infatuation with fame made him ignore reality.

Trick: Infatuation is like instant fascination that may not last long.

16 Idiom (noun)

Idiom - A phrase whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.

A phrase whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.

Hindi meaning: मुहावरा

Synonyms: Expression, Phrase, Locution, Saying

Antonyms: Literalness, Plain Speech, Direct Expression, Standard Wording

Example: Break the ice is an idiom meaning to start a conversation.

Trick: Idiom ko word by word mat samjho; iska hidden meaning hota hai.

17 Revolt (noun/verb)

Revolt - A rebellion against authority or to rise against authority.

A rebellion against authority or to rise against authority.

Hindi meaning: विद्रोह करना / विद्रोह

Synonyms: Rebellion, Uprising, Insurrection, Mutiny

Antonyms: Obedience, Submission, Compliance, Loyalty

Example: The people began to revolt against the unjust ruler.

Trick: Revolt means rule ke against revolt karna.

18 Descendant (noun)

Descendant - A person, animal, or plant that comes from a particular ancestor.

A person, animal, or plant that comes from a particular ancestor.

Hindi meaning: वंशज

Synonyms: Offspring, Heir, Successor, Progeny

Antonyms: Ancestor, Forefather, Predecessor, Originator

Example: She is a descendant of a famous warrior family.

Trick: Descendant comes down from ancestors in the family line.

19 Stronghold (noun)

Stronghold - A strongly protected place or an area where a group has great influence.

A strongly protected place or an area where a group has great influence.

Hindi meaning: गढ़ / मजबूत केंद्र

Synonyms: Fortress, Bastion, Citadel, Fort

Antonyms: Weakness, Vulnerable Place, Open Area, Unprotected Zone

Example: The hill fort was the enemy’s last stronghold.

Trick: Stronghold means a place that strongly holds power.

20 Trance (noun)

Trance - A half-conscious state in which a person is not fully aware of surroundings.

A half-conscious state in which a person is not fully aware of surroundings.

Hindi meaning: सम्मोहन जैसी अवस्था / अर्धचेतन अवस्था

Synonyms: Daze, Stupor, Hypnosis, Spell

Antonyms: Awareness, Alertness, Consciousness, Wakefulness

Example: The music put the audience into a trance.

Trick: Trance means a state where mind is trapped in a strange dance-like daze.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!