20 new English words for 9 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 Repentant (adjective)

Repentant - Feeling or showing sincere regret for doing something wrong.

Feeling or showing sincere regret for doing something wrong.

Hindi meaning: पश्चातापी

Synonyms: Remorseful, Sorry, Contrite, Regretful

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Remorseless, Defiant, Shameless

Example: The repentant thief apologized for his mistake.

Trick: Repentant person apni galti ke liye genuinely sorry hota hai.

2 Muffle (verb)

Muffle - To make a sound quieter or less clear, or to cover something warmly.

To make a sound quieter or less clear, or to cover something warmly.

Hindi meaning: आवाज़ दबाना; लपेटना

Synonyms: Mute, Deaden, Soften, Suppress

Antonyms: Amplify, Intensify, Clarify, Uncover

Example: The thick curtains helped to muffle the noise from outside.

Trick: Muffle means mouth ko cover karke sound ko soft kar dena.

3 Ashen (adjective)

Ashen - Very pale, especially because of illness, fear, or shock.

Very pale, especially because of illness, fear, or shock.

Hindi meaning: राख जैसा पीला

Synonyms: Pale, Pallid, Wan, Grayish

Antonyms: Rosy, Flushed, Colorful, Ruddy

Example: His face turned ashen after hearing the bad news.

Trick: Ashen ko ash se yaad karo; ash jaisa pale face.

4 Trough (noun)

Trough - A long narrow container used for feeding animals; also a low point between two high points.

A long narrow container used for feeding animals; also a low point between two high points.

Hindi meaning: नाँद; निम्न स्तर

Synonyms: Basin, Channel, Hollow, Depression

Antonyms: Peak, Crest, Summit, High Point

Example: The cattle drank water from the trough.

Trick: Trough sounds like through; paani through a long container flow kar raha hai.

5 Ravine (noun)

Ravine - A deep narrow valley with steep sides.

A deep narrow valley with steep sides.

Hindi meaning: गहरी संकरी घाटी

Synonyms: Gorge, Canyon, Gully, Chasm

Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Ridge, Flatland

Example: The river flowed through a deep ravine.

Trick: Ravine ko river line se yaad karo; river ke flow se deep narrow valley ban jati hai.

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6 Postpone (verb)

Postpone - To delay an event or action until a later time.

To delay an event or action until a later time.

Hindi meaning: स्थगित करना

Synonyms: Delay, Defer, Adjourn, Suspend

Antonyms: Advance, Hasten, Expedite, Bring Forward

Example: The school decided to postpone the exam due to heavy rain.

Trick: Postpone means plan ko post karke baad ke time par rakh dena.

7 Cavalry (noun)

Cavalry - Soldiers who fight on horseback or in fast-moving military vehicles.

Soldiers who fight on horseback or in fast-moving military vehicles.

Hindi meaning: घुड़सवार सेना

Synonyms: Horsemen, Mounted Troops, Horse Soldiers, Mounted Soldiers

Antonyms: Infantry, Foot Soldiers, Dismounted Troops, Noncombatants

Example: The cavalry charged across the battlefield.

Trick: Cavalry ko caval se yaad karo; cavalry means horse-riding soldiers.

8 Plump (adjective/verb)

Plump - Having a full, rounded, slightly fat shape; to make something fuller.

Having a full, rounded, slightly fat shape; to make something fuller.

Hindi meaning: मोटा-ताजा; भरना

Synonyms: Chubby, Rounded, Fleshy, Stout

Antonyms: Thin, Lean, Skinny, Gaunt

Example: The baby had soft, plump cheeks

Trick: Plump sounds like pump; pump karke cheez full and round ho gayi.

9 Guttural (adjective)

Guttural - A rough sound produced from the throat.

A rough sound produced from the throat.

Hindi meaning: गले से निकली कर्कश ध्वनि

Synonyms: Throaty, Harsh, Hoarse, Gruff

Antonyms: Melodious, Soft, Smooth, Clear

Example: He spoke in a deep guttural voice.

Trick: Guttural means gut or throat se nikli rough voice.

10 Befriend (verb)

Befriend - To become a friend of someone, especially by being kind and helpful.

To become a friend of someone, especially by being kind and helpful.

Hindi meaning: मित्रता करना

Synonyms: Support, Help, Assist, Accompany

Antonyms: Ignore, Avoid, Oppose, Alienate

Example: She tried to befriend the new student in class.

Trick: Befriend means kisi ko friend banana.

11 Limber (adjective/verb)

Limber - Flexible and able to bend easily; to make the body flexible.

Flexible and able to bend easily; to make the body flexible.

Hindi meaning: लचीला / लचीला बनाना

Synonyms: Flexible, Supple, Pliable, Agile

Antonyms: Stiff, Rigid, Inflexible, Unbending

Example: The dancer did stretching exercises to keep her body limber.

Trick: Limber sounds like limb — jiski limbs easily bend ho jaye, wo limber hota h.

12 Caliber (noun)

Caliber - The quality, ability, or standard of a person or thing.

The quality, ability, or standard of a person or thing.

Hindi meaning: क्षमता / स्तर

Synonyms: Ability, Quality, Standard, Capacity

Antonyms: Inability, Inferiority, Weakness, Mediocrity

Example: The company needs employees of high caliber.

Trick: Caliber ko quality level se connect karo — high caliber means high quality person.

13 Outwit (verb)

Outwit - To defeat someone by using cleverness or intelligence.

To defeat someone by using cleverness or intelligence.

Hindi meaning: चतुराई से हराना

Synonyms: Outsmart, Trick, Deceive, Outmaneuver

Antonyms: Be Fooled, Lose, Miscalculate, Surrender

Example: The clever fox managed to outwit the hunters.

Trick: Outwit = out + wit; apni wit se kisi ko out kar dena.

14 Motif (noun)

Motif - A repeated idea, theme, design, or pattern in art, literature, or music.

A repeated idea, theme, design, or pattern in art, literature, or music.

Hindi meaning: मुख्य आवर्ती विचार / रूपांकन

Synonyms: Theme, Pattern, Design, Idea

Antonyms: Randomness, Disorder, Irregularity, Variation

Example: The lotus motif is common in Indian temple architecture.

Trick: Motif ko main theme yaad rakho — movie, music ya design ka repeated idea.

15 Etch (verb)

Etch - To cut, carve, or mark something on a surface; to fix deeply in the mind.

To cut, carve, or mark something on a surface; to fix deeply in the mind.

Hindi meaning: उकेरना / अंकित करना

Synonyms: Engrave, Carve, Inscribe, Imprint

Antonyms: Erase, Remove, Smooth, Obliterate

Example: His name was etched on the trophy.

Trick: Etch sounds like scratch — surface par scratch karke design banana is etch.

16 Plush (noun/adjective)

Plush - Luxurious, rich, soft, and comfortable.

Luxurious, rich, soft, and comfortable.

Hindi meaning: आलीशान / मुलायम

Synonyms: Luxurious, Lavish, Soft, Sumptuous

Antonyms: Plain, Rough, Sparse, Austere

Example: They stayed in a plush hotel during their vacation.

Trick: Plush sounds like plus — comfort plus luxury means plush.

17 Snag (noun/verb)

Snag - An unexpected problem or difficulty; to catch or tear on something.

An unexpected problem or difficulty; to catch or tear on something.

Hindi meaning: अचानक बाधा / फँसना

Synonyms: Problem, Obstacle, Hitch, Catch

Antonyms: Solution, Advantage, Aid, Ease

Example: We faced a small snag in the project, but solved it quickly.

Trick: Snag sounds like snake tag — raste me snake aa gaya, ek snag aa gaya.

18 Reap (verb)

Reap - To cut and collect a crop; to receive a result or reward.

To cut and collect a crop; to receive a result or reward.

Hindi meaning: फसल काटना / फल प्राप्त करना

Synonyms: Harvest, Gather, Obtain, Gain

Antonyms: Sow, Plant, Lose, Forfeit

Example: Students who work hard will reap success in exams.

Trick: Pehle sow karo, phir reap karo — jo boya hai, wahi kaatoge.

19 Shield (noun/verb)

Shield - A protective cover; to protect someone or something from harm.

A protective cover; to protect someone or something from harm.

Hindi meaning: ढाल / रक्षा करना

Synonyms: Protect, Guard, Defend, Cover

Antonyms: Expose, Endanger, Attack, Harm

Example: The umbrella shielded him from the rain.

Trick: Shield ko safety field samjho — jo protect kare, wo shield.

20 Sleek (adjective)

Sleek - Smooth, shiny, stylish, and well-designed.

Smooth, shiny, stylish, and well-designed.

Hindi meaning: चिकना / आकर्षक

Synonyms: Smooth, Glossy, Stylish, Polished

Antonyms: Rough, Dull, Clumsy, Untidy

Example: The company launched a sleek new smartphone.

Trick: Sleek sounds like silk — silk jaisa smooth and stylish means sleek.

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