20 new English words for 27 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 Interfere (verb)

Interfere - To get involved in a situation where one is not wanted or needed.

To get involved in a situation where one is not wanted or needed.

Hindi meaning: हस्तक्षेप करना

Synonyms: Meddle, Intrude, Intervene, Interrupt

Antonyms: Ignore, Avoid, Leave, Withdraw

Example: Do not interfere in other people’s personal matters.

Trick: Interfere sounds like enter fear — kisi ke matter mein enter karke fear create karna means interfere.

2 Ricochet (verb)

Ricochet - To hit a surface and bounce off in another direction.

To hit a surface and bounce off in another direction.

Hindi meaning: टकराकर उछलना

Synonyms: Rebound, Bounce, Glance, Deflect

Antonyms: Stick, Stop, Lodge, Settle

Example: The bullet ricocheted off the wall.

Trick: Ricochet sounds like re-catch — ball wall se takra kar wapas catch karne layak aa jaye.

3 Measly (adjective)

Measly - Very small, poor, or not enough.

Very small, poor, or not enough.

Hindi meaning: बहुत कम या तुच्छ

Synonyms: Tiny, Inadequate, Paltry, Insignificant

Antonyms: Abundant, Ample, Substantial, Generous

Example: He was paid a measly amount for all his hard work.

Trick: Measly sounds like missly — jo amount itna kam ho ki need miss ho jaye.

4 Unison (noun)

Unison - The act of doing or saying something together at the same time.

The act of doing or saying something together at the same time.

Hindi meaning: एक स्वर या एक साथ होना

Synonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Accord, Unity

Antonyms: Discord, Disagreement, Disharmony, Disunity

Example: The students answered the question in unison.

Trick: Unison sounds like uni-son — one sound, sabka same sound.

5 Staple (noun)

Staple - A basic or main item used regularly.

A basic or main item used regularly.

Hindi meaning: मुख्य या आवश्यक वस्तु

Synonyms: Essential, Mainstay, Necessity, Basic

Antonyms: Luxury, Extra, Nonessential, Supplement

Example: Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries.

Trick: Staple food means stable food — jo daily life mein stable and important ho.

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6 Pollute (verb)

Pollute - To make air, water, or land dirty and harmful.

To make air, water, or land dirty and harmful.

Hindi meaning: प्रदूषित करना

Synonyms: Contaminate, Taint, Dirty, Poison

Antonyms: Purify, Cleanse, Sanitize, Decontaminate

Example: Factories should not pollute rivers with chemicals.

Trick: Pollute sounds like pollu-late — pollution late samajh aata hai, par damage pehle ho jata hai.

7 Spirited (adjective)

Spirited - Full of energy, courage, and enthusiasm.

Full of energy, courage, and enthusiasm.

Hindi meaning: उत्साही

Synonyms: Lively, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Vigorous

Antonyms: Dull, Lifeless, Sluggish, Apathetic

Example: The team gave a spirited performance in the final match.

Trick: Spirited means full of spirit — energy aur enthusiasm se full.

8 Serf (noun)

Serf - A poor farmer in the past who was forced to work on land owned by a lord.

A poor farmer in the past who was forced to work on land owned by a lord.

Hindi meaning: बंधुआ किसान

Synonyms: Peasant, Bondsman, Villein, Servant

Antonyms: Lord, Master, Freeman, Noble

Example: The serf worked all day on his master’s land.

Trick: Serf sounds like serve — jo lord ko serve karta tha, he was a serf.

9 Ledger (noun)

Ledger - A book or digital record in which financial accounts are written.

A book or digital record in which financial accounts are written.

Hindi meaning: लेखा-बही

Synonyms: Account Book, Register, Record, Journal

Antonyms: Disorder, Misrecord, Unrecorded Data, Oral Account

Example: The accountant entered all transactions in the ledger.

Trick: Ledger sounds like legal record — paiso ka legal record is ledger.

10 Sidestep (verb)

Sidestep - To avoid dealing with a question, problem, or difficulty.

To avoid dealing with a question, problem, or difficulty.

Hindi meaning: बचना या टालना

Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Bypass, Dodge

Antonyms: Face, Confront, Address, Tackle

Example: The minister tried to sidestep the difficult question.

Trick: Sidestep means side mein step lena — problem ke saamne na jaakar side se nikal jana.

11 Eject (verb)

Eject - Force or throw something out.

Force or throw something out.

Hindi meaning: बाहर निकालना

Synonyms: Expel, Oust, Remove, Evict

Antonyms: Admit, Include, Accept, Retain

Example: The pilot had to eject from the aircraft during the emergency.

Trick: Eject sounds like exit; jab kisi ko forcefully exit karaya jaye, it means eject.

12 Threat (noun)

Threat - A sign or warning of possible danger or harm.

A sign or warning of possible danger or harm.

Hindi meaning: धमकी

Synonyms: Danger, Menace, Warning, Risk

Antonyms: Safety, Protection, Assurance, Security

Example: Pollution is a serious threat to public health.

Trick: Threat means treat nahi, danger ki warning hoti hai.

13 Racket (noun)

Racket - A loud unpleasant noise.

A loud unpleasant noise.

Hindi meaning: शोर-शराबा

Synonyms: Noise, Din, Clamor, Uproar

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Calm, Peace

Example: The children made a terrible racket in the classroom.

Trick: Racket se ball hit karoge to loud sound hoga, so racket means noise.

14 Glee (noun)

Glee - Great happiness or joy.

Great happiness or joy.

Hindi meaning: अत्यधिक खुशी

Synonyms: Joy, Delight, Happiness, Pleasure

Antonyms: Sorrow, Misery, Sadness, Gloom

Example: The children shouted with glee after winning the match.

Trick: Glee sounds like glow; happiness mein face glow karta hai.

15 Charm (noun/verb)

Charm - The quality of attracting or pleasing someone.

The quality of attracting or pleasing someone.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षण

Synonyms: Allure, Appeal, Attract, Captivate

Antonyms: Repel, Disgust, Bore, Offend

Example: Her polite behavior added to her charm.

Trick: Charm means aisa attraction jo kisi ko easily impress kar de.

16 Uneasy (adjective)

Uneasy - Worried, uncomfortable, or not relaxed.

Worried, uncomfortable, or not relaxed.

Hindi meaning: बेचैन

Synonyms: Anxious, Restless, Nervous, Worried

Antonyms: Calm, Relaxed, Comfortable, Confident

Example: He felt uneasy before the interview.

Trick: Uneasy = un + easy, matlab situation easy nahi lag rahi.

17 Petty (adjective)

Petty - Of little importance; small-minded.

Of little importance; small-minded.

Hindi meaning: तुच्छ

Synonyms: Trivial, Minor, Insignificant, Small-minded

Antonyms: Important, Significant, Major, Generous

Example: They wasted time arguing over petty issues.

Trick: Petty issues are small packet type problems, not big matters.

18 Idle (adjective/verb)

Idle - Not working or active; to spend time doing nothing.

Not working or active; to spend time doing nothing.

Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय

Synonyms: Inactive, Lazy, Unused, Unemployed

Antonyms: Active, Busy, Working, Employed

Example: The factory machines remained idle during the strike.

Trick: Idle sounds like I dull; jab kaam nahi karte, life dull ho jati hai.

19 Despair (noun/verb)

Despair - Complete loss of hope.

Complete loss of hope.

Hindi meaning: निराशा

Synonyms: Hopelessness, Misery, Anguish, Gloom

Antonyms: Hope, Confidence, Optimism, Joy

Example: He was in despair after failing the exam.

Trick: Despair means hope disappear ho jana.

20 Shock (noun/verb)

Shock - A sudden strong feeling of surprise, fear, or upset.

A sudden strong feeling of surprise, fear, or upset.

Hindi meaning: सदमा

Synonyms: Jolt, Surprise, Trauma, Blow

Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Reassurance, Composure

Example: The news of the accident gave everyone a shock.

Trick: Shock means sudden jhatka, emotionally ya physically.

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