20 new English words for 22 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 Caravan (noun)

Caravan - A group of people, animals, or vehicles travelling together.

A group of people, animals, or vehicles travelling together.

Hindi meaning: यात्रियों, पशुओं या वाहनों का साथ चलने वाला समूह

Synonyms: Convoy, Procession, Train, Motorcade

Antonyms: Individual, Lone Traveler, Single Vehicle, Solitary Journey

Example: The caravan moved slowly across the desert.

Trick: Caravan sounds like car van — jab bahut saari cars aur vans saath chalti hain, it becomes a caravan.

2 Engrave (verb)

Engrave - To cut or carve words, designs, or pictures on a hard surface.

To cut or carve words, designs, or pictures on a hard surface.

Hindi meaning: उकेरना

Synonyms: Carve, Etch, Inscribe, Imprint

Antonyms: Erase, Efface, Delete, Smooth

Example: His name was engraved on the trophy.

Trick: Engrave means in grave nahi, stone ya metal ke andar design carve karna.

3 Deafening (adjective)

Deafening - Extremely loud.

Extremely loud.

Hindi meaning: कान फोड़ने वाला

Synonyms: Thunderous, Ear-splitting, Blasting, Booming

Antonyms: Quiet, Silent, Soft, Faint

Example: The crowd made a deafening noise after the victory.

Trick: Deafening sound itna loud hota hai ki temporarily deaf jaisa feel ho.

4 Freight (noun)

Freight - Goods transported by ship, train, truck, or aircraft.

Goods transported by ship, train, truck, or aircraft.

Hindi meaning: माल ढुलाई का सामान

Synonyms: Cargo, Shipment, Load, Goods

Antonyms: Passenger, Traveler, Empty Load, Personal Luggage

Example: The freight train carried coal across the state.

Trick: Freight sounds like weight — heavy weight goods are carried as freight.

5 Flutter (verb)

Flutter - To move lightly and quickly up and down or from side to side.

To move lightly and quickly up and down or from side to side.

Hindi meaning: फड़फड़ाना

Synonyms: Flap, Wave, Quiver, Flicker

Antonyms: Steady, Settle, Stabilize, Calm

Example: The flag fluttered in the wind.

Trick: Butterfly ke wings jab fast move karte hain, they flutter.

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6 Intact (adjective)

Intact - Complete and not damaged.

Complete and not damaged.

Hindi meaning: सुरक्षित और बिना क्षति के

Synonyms: Undamaged, Whole, Unbroken, Complete

Antonyms: Damaged, Broken, Incomplete, Impaired

Example: The ancient statue was found intact.

Trick: Intact means in touch and complete — kuch bhi broken nahi.

7 Battalion (noun)

Battalion - A large organized group of soldiers.

A large organized group of soldiers.

Hindi meaning: सैनिकों की बड़ी टुकड़ी

Synonyms: Troop, Regiment, Brigade, Unit

Antonyms: Individual, Civilian, Single Soldier, Disbanded Group

Example: A battalion was sent to guard the border.

Trick: Battalion sounds like battle — battle ke liye soldiers ka bada group is a battalion.

8 Recite (verb)

Recite - To say something aloud from memory.

To say something aloud from memory.

Hindi meaning: कंठस्थ करके सुनाना

Synonyms: Repeat, Narrate, Rehearse, Declaim

Antonyms: Forget, Conceal, Suppress, Withhold

Example: She recited a poem in the school assembly.

Trick: Recite means repeat by sight or memory — poem ya lesson yaad karke bolna.

9 Fertile (adjective)

Fertile - Able to produce crops, plants, or offspring.

Able to produce crops, plants, or offspring.

Hindi meaning: उपजाऊ

Synonyms: Productive, Fruitful, Rich, Prolific

Antonyms: Barren, Sterile, Infertile, Unproductive

Example: The fertile land produced a good harvest.

Trick: Fertile field gives full tiles of crops — poora khet crops se bhar jata hai.

10 Pamper (verb)

Pamper - To treat someone with too much care, comfort, or attention.

To treat someone with too much care, comfort, or attention.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक लाड़-प्यार करना

Synonyms: Indulge, Spoil, Coddle, Cosset

Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Mistreat, Deprive

Example: Parents should not pamper their children too much.

Trick: Pamper sounds like papa-mummy pamper — bachchon ko zyada comfort aur care dena.

11 Tragedy (noun)

Tragedy - A very sad event or a serious disaster.

A very sad event or a serious disaster.

Hindi meaning: त्रासदी

Synonyms: Disaster, Catastrophe, Calamity, Misfortune

Antonyms: Comedy, Blessing, Fortune, Success

Example: The sudden flood was a great tragedy for the village.

Trick: Tragedy sounds like tragic day; a tragic day is full of sadness.

12 Felony (noun)

Felony - A serious crime, usually punishable by severe legal punishment.

A serious crime, usually punishable by severe legal punishment.

Hindi meaning: गंभीर अपराध

Synonyms: Crime, Offence, Misdeed, Transgression

Antonyms: Innocence, Legality, Virtue, Lawfulness

Example: Robbery is considered a felony in many legal systems.

Trick: Felony sounds like fail in law; a person who commits felony fails to follow the law.

13 Thrust (verb)

Thrust - Push suddenly or forcefully in a particular direction.

Push suddenly or forcefully in a particular direction.

Hindi meaning: जोर से धक्का देना

Synonyms: Push, Shove, Propel, Drive

Antonyms: Pull, Drag, Withdraw, Retract

Example: He thrust the door open and entered the room.

Trick: Thrust sounds like throw with trust; you thrust something when you push it with force.

14 Digest (verb)

Digest - Break down food in the body or understand information fully.

Break down food in the body or understand information fully.

Hindi meaning: पचाना / समझना

Synonyms: Absorb, Assimilate, Comprehend, Process

Antonyms: Reject, Misunderstand, Disgorge, Ignore

Example: It took him some time to digest the shocking news.

Trick: Digest means di-gest; daily food ko digest karna zaroori hota h.

15 Cleanse (verb)

Cleanse - Make something completely clean or pure.

Make something completely clean or pure.

Hindi meaning: शुद्ध करना

Synonyms: Purify, Wash, Sanitize, Detoxify

Antonyms: Dirty, Pollute, Contaminate, Soil

Example: The doctor advised him to cleanse the wound properly.

Trick: Cleanse comes from clean; cleanse means to make something clean and pure.

16 Bribe (noun)

Bribe - Money or a gift given to someone to make them act dishonestly.

Money or a gift given to someone to make them act dishonestly.

Hindi meaning: रिश्वत

Synonyms: Kickback, Payoff, Inducement, Sweetener

Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Justice

Example: The officer was arrested for taking a bribe.

Trick: Bribe sounds like bright buy; kuch log kaam galat tareeke se buy karne ke liye bribe dete h.

17 Citation (noun)

Citation - A reference to a source of information or an official mention for praise.

A reference to a source of information or an official mention for praise.

Hindi meaning: उद्धरण / प्रशस्ति-पत्र

Synonyms: Reference, Quotation, Mention, Commendation

Antonyms: Misquotation, Omission, Disregard, Condemnation

Example: The article included a citation from a famous book.

Trick: Citation sounds like site mention; citation means kisi source ya site ka mention.

18 Graceful (adjective)

Graceful - Moving or behaving in a smooth, attractive, and elegant way.

Moving or behaving in a smooth, attractive, and elegant way.

Hindi meaning: सुरुचिपूर्ण

Synonyms: Elegant, Stylish, Refined, Poised

Antonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Ungainly, Rough

Example: The dancer made a graceful movement on the stage.

Trick: Graceful means full of grace; graceful person ka movement elegant hota h.

19 Determined (adjective)

Determined - Having a strong decision to do something and not giving up easily.

Having a strong decision to do something and not giving up easily.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चयी

Synonyms: Resolute, Firm, Persistent, Steadfast

Antonyms: Uncertain, Hesitant, Weak, Irresolute

Example: She was determined to pass the exam this year.

Trick: Determined means decision already made; determined person apne goal se peeche nahi hatta h.

20 Plead (verb)

Plead - Request something seriously or argue a case in a court.

Request something seriously or argue a case in a court.

Hindi meaning: विनती करना / दलील देना

Synonyms: Beg, Appeal, Request, Implore

Antonyms: Demand, Refuse, Deny, Reject

Example: The lawyer pleaded for mercy on behalf of his client.

Trick: Plead sounds like please; jab aap strongly please karte ho, you plead.

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