20 new English words for 24 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 Barter (verb/noun)

Barter - Exchange goods or services without using money.

Exchange goods or services without using money.

Hindi meaning: वस्तु-विनिमय करना

Synonyms: Exchange, Trade, Swap, Bargain

Antonyms: Buy, Purchase, Sell, Retain

Example: The villagers used to barter grain for cloth.

Trick: Barter sounds like badal kar — paisa nahi, samaan badal kar trade karna.

2 Toll (noun/verb)

Toll - A fee paid for using a road or bridge; to cause suffering or loss.

A fee paid for using a road or bridge; to cause suffering or loss.

Hindi meaning: शुल्क / क्षति पहुंचाना

Synonyms: Fee, Charge, Tax, Levy

Antonyms: Refund, Rebate, Exemption, Free Passage

Example: The new highway toll is quite expensive.

Trick: Toll plaza par road use karne ke liye fee deni padti hai.

3 Trigger (verb/noun)

Trigger - To cause something to start or happen.

To cause something to start or happen.

Hindi meaning: प्रेरित करना / शुरू करना

Synonyms: Cause, Provoke, Activate, Spark

Antonyms: Prevent, Stop, Suppress, Inhibit

Example: Loud noise can trigger fear in animals.

Trick: Trigger dabate hi gun start hoti hai; trigger means kisi cheez ko start karna.

4 Sly (adjective)

Sly - Clever in a secretive or dishonest way.

Clever in a secretive or dishonest way.

Hindi meaning: चालाक / कपटी

Synonyms: Cunning, Crafty, Sneaky, Deceptive

Antonyms: Honest, Frank, Straightforward, Open

Example: The sly fox tricked the crow.

Trick: Sly person smile karke bhi secretly plan bana sakta hai.

5 Salvo (noun)

Salvo - A sudden firing of many guns or a sudden attack of words.

A sudden firing of many guns or a sudden attack of words.

Hindi meaning: एक साथ दागी गई गोलियों की बौछार

Synonyms: Barrage, Volley, Blast, Attack

Antonyms: Silence, Ceasefire, Truce, Pause

Example: The soldiers fired a salvo at the enemy post.

Trick: Salvo sounds like sab low nahi, sab fire — ek saath firing.

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6 Tinker (verb/noun)

Tinker - To make small changes or repairs, often in an experimental way.

To make small changes or repairs, often in an experimental way.

Hindi meaning: छोटी-मोटी मरम्मत करना

Synonyms: Repair, Adjust, Fiddle, Mend

Antonyms: Break, Damage, Neglect, Ruin

Example: He likes to tinker with old radios.

Trick: Tinker means tiny repair — chhoti chhoti cheezon ko fix karna.

7 Wobble (verb/noun)

Wobble - To move unsteadily from side to side.

To move unsteadily from side to side.

Hindi meaning: डगमगाना

Synonyms: Shake, Sway, Totter, Tremble

Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Balance, Settle

Example: The table began to wobble on the uneven floor.

Trick: Wobble sounds like wavy bubble — bubble ki tarah idhar-udhar hilna.

8 Unsung (adjective)

Unsung - Not praised or recognized, though deserving respect.

Not praised or recognized, though deserving respect.

Hindi meaning: अप्रशंसित / जिसकी प्रशंसा न हुई हो

Synonyms: Unpraised, Uncelebrated, Unrecognized, Forgotten

Antonyms: Celebrated, Praised, Famous, Acclaimed

Example: Nurses are often the unsung heroes of society.

Trick: Unsung means jiske liye song nahi gaya gaya — praise nahi mili.

9 Rabid (adjective)

Rabid - Extremely enthusiastic or fanatical; affected with rabies.

Extremely enthusiastic or fanatical; affected with rabies.

Hindi meaning: उन्मादी / रेबीज़ से ग्रस्त

Synonyms: Fanatical, Extreme, Furious, Frenzied

Antonyms: Moderate, Calm, Rational, Mild

Example: He is a rabid supporter of his team.

Trick: Rabid dog ya rabid fan — dono extreme behavior dikhate hain.

10 Detour (noun/verb)

Detour - A longer or different route taken to avoid something.

A longer or different route taken to avoid something.

Hindi meaning: वैकल्पिक मार्ग / चक्करदार रास्ता

Synonyms: Bypass, Diversion, Deviation, Reroute

Antonyms: Direct Route, Main Route, Shortcut, Straight Path

Example: We had to take a detour because the bridge was closed.

Trick: Detour means direct tour nahi, thoda ghoom kar jaana.

11 Straddle (verb)

Straddle - Sit or stand with one leg on each side of something; extend across both sides.

Sit or stand with one leg on each side of something; extend across both sides.

Hindi meaning: दोनों ओर टाँगें फैलाकर बैठना या खड़ा होना; दोनों ओर फैलना

Synonyms: Bestride, Span, Mount, Extend

Antonyms: Dismount, Alight, Separate, Avoid

Example: The rider had to straddle the horse carefully.

Trick: Straddle sounds like saddle; horse ki saddle par dono side legs karke baithna means straddle.

12 Halo (noun)

Halo - A circle of light shown around the head of a holy person or around the sun or moon.

A circle of light shown around the head of a holy person or around the sun or moon.

Hindi meaning: प्रभामंडल

Synonyms: Aura, Nimbus, Glory, Radiance

Antonyms: Darkness, Gloom, Shadow, Dullness

Example: The saint was painted with a golden halo around his head.

Trick: Halo sounds like hello; imagine heaven saying hello with a glowing ring.

13 Feisty (adjective)

Feisty - Lively, brave, and ready to argue or fight.

Lively, brave, and ready to argue or fight.

Hindi meaning: जोशीला और लड़ाकू

Synonyms: Spirited, Plucky, Lively, Combative

Antonyms: Meek, Timid, Passive, Submissive

Example: The feisty player refused to give up till the last minute.

Trick: Feisty sounds like fighty; jo fight karne ko ready ho, woh feisty hota h.

14 Tamper (verb)

Tamper - Interfere with something secretly or improperly.

Interfere with something secretly or improperly.

Hindi meaning: छेड़छाड़ करना

Synonyms: Meddle, Interfere, Alter, Manipulate

Antonyms: Preserve, Protect, Repair, Restore

Example: Someone tried to tamper with the evidence.

Trick: Tamper sounds like temper; gusse me cheezon se chhed-chhad karna means tamper.

15 Awning (noun)

Awning - A sheet of canvas or other material stretched outside a door or window to give shade or shelter.

A sheet of canvas or other material stretched outside a door or window to give shade or shelter.

Hindi meaning: छज्जा या शामियाना

Synonyms: Canopy, Shade, Shelter, Cover

Antonyms: Exposure, Openness, Uncovering, Bare Area

Example: We stood under the awning during the rain.

Trick: Awning sounds like owning shade; shop ke bahar shade own karna is awning.

16 Bulky (adjective)

Bulky - Large and difficult to carry or handle.

Large and difficult to carry or handle.

Hindi meaning: भारी-भरकम

Synonyms: Large, Heavy, Massive, Cumbersome

Antonyms: Small, Light, Compact, Slim

Example: The bulky suitcase was hard to carry upstairs.

Trick: Bulky sounds like bulk; jisme bahut bulk ho, woh bulky hota h.

17 Sparkle (verb)

Sparkle - Shine brightly with small flashes of light.

Shine brightly with small flashes of light.

Hindi meaning: चमकना

Synonyms: Glitter, Shine, Twinkle, Gleam

Antonyms: Dull, Fade, Dim, Darken

Example: The stars sparkle in the clear night sky.

Trick: Sparkle has spark; small sparks ki tarah shine karna means sparkle.

18 Huddle (verb)

Huddle - Crowd together closely, usually for warmth, safety, or discussion.

Crowd together closely, usually for warmth, safety, or discussion.

Hindi meaning: एक साथ सटकर इकट्ठा होना

Synonyms: Gather, Cluster, Crowd, Assemble

Antonyms: Scatter, Disperse, Separate, Spread

Example: The players huddled before the final round.

Trick: Huddle sounds like cuddle; thand me close group banana means huddle.

19 Skeletal (adjective)

Skeletal - Related to bones or looking very thin like a skeleton.

Related to bones or looking very thin like a skeleton.

Hindi meaning: अस्थि-संबंधी या कंकाल जैसा

Synonyms: Bony, Thin, Emaciated, Gaunt

Antonyms: Fleshy, Plump, Stout, Robust

Example: The starving dog looked skeletal.

Trick: Skeletal comes from skeleton; skeleton jaisa thin body means skeletal.

20 Stun (verb)

Stun - Shock or surprise someone so much that they cannot react for a short time.

Shock or surprise someone so much that they cannot react for a short time.

Hindi meaning: स्तब्ध कर देना

Synonyms: Shock, Amaze, Startle, Daze

Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Soothe, Reassure

Example: The sudden news stunned everyone in the room.

Trick: Stun sounds like stone; shock se insaan stone ki tarah still ho jaye means stun.

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