20 new English words for 26 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 Spectator (noun)

Spectator - A person who watches an event, show, or game.

A person who watches an event, show, or game.

Hindi meaning: दर्शक

Synonyms: Viewer, Observer, Onlooker, Witness

Antonyms: Participant, Player, Performer, Contestant

Example: The spectators cheered loudly during the final match.

Trick: Spectator means someone who only sees the spectacle.

2 Watchful (adjective)

Watchful - Carefully observing something to notice danger or changes.

Carefully observing something to notice danger or changes.

Hindi meaning: सतर्क

Synonyms: Alert, Vigilant, Attentive, Observant

Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Inattentive, Unobservant

Example: The guard remained watchful throughout the night.

Trick: Watchful means full-time watching mode on.

3 Contestant (noun)

Contestant - A person who takes part in a competition.

A person who takes part in a competition.

Hindi meaning: प्रतियोगी

Synonyms: Competitor, Participant, Challenger, Player

Antonyms: Spectator, Observer, Onlooker, Nonparticipant

Example: Each contestant was given five minutes to perform.

Trick: Contestant is the person who enters a contest.

4 Uplift (verb)

Uplift - To raise someone’s mood, level, or position.

To raise someone’s mood, level, or position.

Hindi meaning: ऊपर उठाना

Synonyms: Raise, Elevate, Encourage, Inspire

Antonyms: Lower, Depress, Discourage, Degrade

Example: Good words can uplift a tired mind.

Trick: Lift your mood up means uplift.

5 Garment (noun)

Garment - A piece of clothing.

A piece of clothing.

Hindi meaning: वस्त्र

Synonyms: Clothing, Apparel, Attire, Dress

Antonyms: Nakedness, Nudity, Bareness, Exposure

Example: The shop sells traditional garments for festivals.

Trick: Garment means kapde, jo body ko cover karte hain.

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6 Intersect (verb)

Intersect - To cross or meet at a point.

To cross or meet at a point.

Hindi meaning: काटना या प्रतिच्छेद करना

Synonyms: Cross, Meet, Overlap, Cut

Antonyms: Separate, Diverge, Avoid, Bypass

Example: The two roads intersect near the market.

Trick: Intersect means two lines interact and cross.

7 Superb (adjective)

Superb - Extremely good or excellent.

Extremely good or excellent.

Hindi meaning: उत्कृष्ट

Synonyms: Excellent, Outstanding, Magnificent, Splendid

Antonyms: Poor, Inferior, Mediocre, Bad

Example: She gave a superb performance on stage.

Trick: Superb sounds like super, so it means super excellent.

8 Skillful (adjective)

Skillful - Having or showing great ability or expertise.

Having or showing great ability or expertise.

Hindi meaning: कुशल

Synonyms: Expert, Talented, Proficient, Capable

Antonyms: Unskilled, Clumsy, Inept, Awkward

Example: He is a skillful carpenter.

Trick: Skillful means full of skill.

9 Blossom (verb)

Blossom - To develop, grow, or produce flowers.

To develop, grow, or produce flowers.

Hindi meaning: खिलना

Synonyms: Bloom, Flower, Flourish, Develop

Antonyms: Wither, Fade, Decline, Shrivel

Example: The garden begins to blossom in spring.

Trick: Blossom means flower ka bloom hona.

10 Routine (noun)

Routine - A regular way of doing things.

A regular way of doing things.

Hindi meaning: नियमित क्रम

Synonyms: Schedule, Habit, Practice, Procedure

Antonyms: Change, Variation, Novelty, Irregularity

Example: Exercise is part of my daily routine.

Trick: Routine means roz ka fixed route.

11 Frantic (adjective)

Frantic - Extremely worried, frightened, or excited.

Extremely worried, frightened, or excited.

Hindi meaning: घबराया हुआ

Synonyms: Hysterical, Frenzied, Panicked, Desperate

Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Relaxed, Peaceful

Example: She made a frantic search for her lost phone.

Trick: Frantic sounds like fanatic; a fanatic fan can become frantic in excitement.

12 Permanent (adjective)

Permanent - Lasting for a long time or forever; not temporary.

Lasting for a long time or forever; not temporary.

Hindi meaning: स्थायी

Synonyms: Lasting, Enduring, Perpetual, Stable

Antonyms: Temporary, Brief, Transient, Short-lived

Example: He got a permanent job in the company.

Trick: Permanent marker ka mark easily remove nahi hota, so permanent means sthayi.

13 Affordable (adjective)

Affordable - Not too expensive; reasonably priced.

Not too expensive; reasonably priced.

Hindi meaning: किफायती

Synonyms: Inexpensive, Reasonable, Economical, Cheap

Antonyms: Expensive, Costly, Overpriced, Unaffordable

Example: The shop sells affordable clothes for students.

Trick: Affordable means something you can afford without stress.

14 Recognize (verb)

Recognize - To identify someone or something known before.

To identify someone or something known before.

Hindi meaning: पहचानना

Synonyms: Identify, Detect, Acknowledge, Know

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Misidentify, Deny

Example: I could not recognize him after so many years.

Trick: Recognize means re + cognize, yani kisi ko dobara dekh kar pehchan lena.

15 Meditate (verb)

Meditate - To think deeply or focus the mind in silence.

To think deeply or focus the mind in silence.

Hindi meaning: ध्यान करना

Synonyms: Contemplate, Reflect, Ponder, Concentrate

Antonyms: Distract, Ignore, Neglect, Disregard

Example: He meditates every morning to calm his mind.

Trick: Meditate karne se mind middle state me calm ho jata hai.

16 Subscribe (verb)

Subscribe - To pay or register to receive something regularly.

To pay or register to receive something regularly.

Hindi meaning: सदस्यता लेना

Synonyms: Register, Enroll, Sign up, Join

Antonyms: Cancel, Unsubscribe, Withdraw, Discontinue

Example: I subscribed to an online newspaper.

Trick: Subscribe means sub se judna for regular service or content.

17 Philosophy (noun)

Philosophy - The study of knowledge, life, truth, and existence.

The study of knowledge, life, truth, and existence.

Hindi meaning: दर्शनशास्त्र

Synonyms: Wisdom, Ideology, Doctrine, Outlook

Antonyms: Ignorance, Illiteracy, Thoughtlessness, Practicality

Example: His philosophy of life is simple and positive.

Trick: Philosophy asks why about life, knowledge, and truth.

18 Sculpture (noun)

Sculpture - The art of making figures or objects by carving or shaping materials.

The art of making figures or objects by carving or shaping materials.

Hindi meaning: मूर्तिकला

Synonyms: Statue, Carving, Figurine, Model

Antonyms: Destruction, Demolition, Ruin, Damage

Example: The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture.

Trick: Sculpture means stone ya clay ko shape karke statue banana.

19 Medicine (noun)

Medicine - A substance used to treat or prevent illness.

A substance used to treat or prevent illness.

Hindi meaning: दवा

Synonyms: Drug, Remedy, Cure, Medication

Antonyms: Poison, Toxin, Disease, Harm

Example: Take this medicine twice a day after meals.

Trick: Medicine means medi help karta hai disease ko end karne me.

20 Substitute (noun/verb)

Substitute - A person or thing used in place of another; to replace.

A person or thing used in place of another; to replace.

Hindi meaning: विकल्प/स्थानापन्न करना

Synonyms: Replacement, Alternative, Proxy, Stand-in

Antonyms: Original, Permanent, Principal, Essential

Example: Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar.

Trick: Substitute means kisi cheez ke place par sub option use karna.

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