20 new English words for 4 July 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 Approachable (adjective)

Approachable - Friendly and easy to talk to.

Friendly and easy to talk to.

Hindi meaning: मिलनसार

Synonyms: Friendly, Accessible, Welcoming, Amiable

Antonyms: Unfriendly, Distant, Cold, Unapproachable

Example: The teacher is very approachable, so students freely ask questions.

Trick: Approachable person ko approach karna easy hota hai.

2 Sorrowful (adjective)

Sorrowful - Feeling or showing deep sadness.

Feeling or showing deep sadness.

Hindi meaning: दुखी

Synonyms: Sad, Grief-stricken, Mournful, Melancholy

Antonyms: Joyful, Cheerful, Happy, Glad

Example: She gave a sorrowful smile after hearing the bad news.

Trick: Sorrowful sounds like sorrow full, yani sadness se full.

3 Rueful (adjective)

Rueful - Feeling or showing regret or sorrow.

Feeling or showing regret or sorrow.

Hindi meaning: पछतावे से भरा

Synonyms: Regretful, Remorseful, Repentant, Sorry

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Shameless, Proud, Satisfied

Example: He gave a rueful look after realizing his mistake.

Trick: Rueful means regretful; dono me regret wali feeling hoti hai.

4 Stumble (verb)

Stumble - To trip or lose balance while walking or moving.

To trip or lose balance while walking or moving.

Hindi meaning: लड़खड़ाना

Synonyms: Trip, Slip, Falter, Totter

Antonyms: Balance, Steady, Stabilize, Advance

Example: He stumbled on the stone but did not fall.

Trick: Stumble matlab steps me trouble.

5 Roam (verb)

Roam - To move or travel around without a fixed purpose or direction.

To move or travel around without a fixed purpose or direction.

Hindi meaning: भटकना

Synonyms: Wander, Ramble, Rove, Stray

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Settle, Halt

Example: The tourists roamed around the old city.

Trick: Roam means room se bahar nikal kar bina fixed plan ghoomna.

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6 Construct (verb)

Construct - To build or make something.

To build or make something.

Hindi meaning: निर्माण करना

Synonyms: Build, Create, Erect, Form

Antonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin, Dismantle

Example: The workers constructed a bridge over the river.

Trick: Construct means concrete structure banana.

7 Barrier (noun)

Barrier - Something that blocks or prevents movement, progress, or access.

Something that blocks or prevents movement, progress, or access.

Hindi meaning: बाधा

Synonyms: Obstacle, Blockade, Hurdle, Fence

Antonyms: Passage, Opening, Access, Gateway

Example: Language can become a barrier to communication.

Trick: Barrier sounds like bar, jo rasta bar kar deta hai.

8 Foundation (noun)

Foundation - The base on which something is built or supported.

The base on which something is built or supported.

Hindi meaning: आधार

Synonyms: Base, Basis, Groundwork, Support

Antonyms: Top, Roof, Superstructure, Surface

Example: A strong foundation is necessary for a tall building.

Trick: Foundation is the base that keeps the full station strong.

9 Horrific (adjective)

Horrific - Extremely frightening, shocking, or unpleasant.

Extremely frightening, shocking, or unpleasant.

Hindi meaning: भयानक

Synonyms: Terrible, Frightful, Dreadful, Appalling

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Comforting, Wonderful

Example: The village witnessed a horrific accident last night.

Trick: Horrific means full of horror.

10 Sensible (adjective)

Sensible - Having or showing good judgment and practical understanding.

Having or showing good judgment and practical understanding.

Hindi meaning: समझदार

Synonyms: Wise, Practical, Reasonable, Judicious

Antonyms: Foolish, Senseless, Irrational, Unwise

Example: It is sensible to save money for emergencies.

Trick: Sensible person uses sense before taking action.

11 Hollow (adjective)

Hollow - Having a hole or empty space inside.

Having a hole or empty space inside.

Hindi meaning: खोखला

Synonyms: Empty, Vacant, Void, Sunken

Antonyms: Solid, Full, Filled, Complete

Example: The old tree was hollow from inside.

Trick: Hollow sounds like hole low — something with a hole inside is hollow.

12 Embrace (verb)

Embrace - To accept something willingly or to hold someone closely in arms.

To accept something willingly or to hold someone closely in arms.

Hindi meaning: अपनाना / गले लगाना

Synonyms: Accept, Adopt, Hug, Welcome

Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Avoid, Abandon

Example: She decided to embrace the new changes in her life.

Trick: Embrace means accept with grace.

13 Tactic (noun)

Tactic - A planned method used to achieve a particular goal.

A planned method used to achieve a particular goal.

Hindi meaning: रणनीति / युक्ति

Synonyms: Strategy, Plan, Method, Approach

Antonyms: Carelessness, Disorder, Ignorance, Imprudence

Example: The coach used a clever tactic to win the match.

Trick: Tactic means task ko smart trick se complete karne ka plan.

14 Ridicule (noun/verb)

Ridicule - The act of mocking or making fun of someone.

The act of mocking or making fun of someone.

Hindi meaning: उपहास करना / मजाक उड़ाना

Synonyms: Mockery, Taunt, Derision, Teasing

Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Admiration, Approval

Example: We should never ridicule someone for their mistakes.

Trick: Ridicule means kisi ko rude way me cool banne ke liye mock karna.

15 Complain (verb)

Complain - To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

Hindi meaning: शिकायत करना

Synonyms: Protest, Grumble, Object, Lament

Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Appreciate, Accept

Example: The students complained about the poor facilities.

Trick: Complain means company ko pain batana.

16 Terrify (verb)

Terrify - To make someone feel extremely afraid.

To make someone feel extremely afraid.

Hindi meaning: भयभीत करना

Synonyms: Frighten, Scare, Alarm, Horrify

Antonyms: Comfort, Calm, Reassure, Encourage

Example: The loud explosion terrified the villagers.

Trick: Terrify sounds like terror — terror feel karwana means terrify.

17 Consume (verb)

Consume - To use, eat, drink, or spend something.

To use, eat, drink, or spend something.

Hindi meaning: उपभोग करना / खपत करना

Synonyms: Use, Eat, Devour, Spend

Antonyms: Save, Preserve, Conserve, Produce

Example: This machine consumes a lot of electricity.

Trick: Consume means use karna — consumer products ko consume karta hai.

18 Obvious (adjective)

Obvious - Easy to see, understand, or recognize.

Easy to see, understand, or recognize.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Clear, Evident, Apparent, Plain

Antonyms: Hidden, Unclear, Doubtful, Ambiguous

Example: It was obvious that he was telling the truth.

Trick: Obvious means Oh, visible! — jo clearly visible ho, woh obvious hai.

19 Pitiless (adjective)

Pitiless - Showing no pity, mercy, or kindness.

Showing no pity, mercy, or kindness.

Hindi meaning: निर्दयी

Synonyms: Merciless, Cruel, Ruthless, Heartless

Antonyms: Kind, Merciful, Compassionate, Sympathetic

Example: The pitiless ruler punished innocent people.

Trick: Pitiless means pity less — jisme pity bilkul kam ya na ho.

20 Struggle (noun/verb)

Struggle - To make great effort to do something difficult.

To make great effort to do something difficult.

Hindi meaning: संघर्ष करना / संघर्ष

Synonyms: Fight, Effort, Battle, Endeavor

Antonyms: Ease, Peace, Surrender, Idleness

Example: He had to struggle hard to achieve success.

Trick: Struggle means strong banne ke liye daily hustle.

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