10 new English words for 5 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 Scurry (verb)

Scurry - Move quickly with short steps, especially in a hurried or frightened way.

Move quickly with short steps, especially in a hurried or frightened way.

Hindi meaning: जल्दी-जल्दी भागना

Synonyms: Hurry, Rush, Scamper, Scuttle

Antonyms: Stroll, Dawdle, Linger, Saunter

Example: The mice began to scurry across the floor when the lights came on.

Trick: Scurry sounds like hurry, so scurry means to hurry quickly.

2 Crater (noun)

Crater - A large bowl-shaped hole in the ground or on the surface of a planet.

A large bowl-shaped hole in the ground or on the surface of a planet.

Hindi meaning: विवर

Synonyms: Cavity, Hollow, Pit, Depression

Antonyms: Mound, Hill, Rise, Elevation

Example: The meteor created a huge crater in the desert.

Trick: Crater ko yaad rakho as a crash ke baad ground par bana bada hole.

3 Favoritism (noun)

Favoritism - Unfair support or preference given to one person or group.

Unfair support or preference given to one person or group.

Hindi meaning: पक्षपात

Synonyms: Bias, Partiality, Nepotism, Preference

Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Neutrality, Objectivity

Example: The manager was accused of favoritism in promotions.

Trick: Favorite person ko extra favor dena hi favoritism hota hai.

4 Aural (adjective)

Aural - Related to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Related to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Hindi meaning: श्रवण संबंधी

Synonyms: Auditory, Acoustic, Hearing, Sonic

Antonyms: Visual, Optical, Non-auditory, Written

Example: The teacher used aural exercises to improve students’ listening skills.

Trick: Aural sounds like ear-al, so it is related to ears and hearing.

5 Plumb (verb)

Plumb - To measure the depth of something or understand something completely.

To measure the depth of something or understand something completely.

Hindi meaning: गहराई नापना

Synonyms: Measure, Gauge, Probe, Fathom

Antonyms: Ignore, Misjudge, Estimate, Overlook

Example: Scientists tried to plumb the depths of the ocean.

Trick: Plumb ko plumber se yaad rakho, plumber pipe ki depth aur line check karta hai.

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6 Brood (verb)

Brood - To think deeply and unhappily about something for a long time.

To think deeply and unhappily about something for a long time.

Hindi meaning: चिंता में डूबे रहना

Synonyms: Worry, Ponder, Dwell, Mourn

Antonyms: Rejoice, Forget, Ignore, Celebrate

Example: He continued to brood over his failure.

Trick: Bad mood mein baar-baar sochna means brood karna.

7 Swamp (noun)

Swamp - An area of soft, wet land; also, to overwhelm someone with too much work.

An area of soft, wet land; also, to overwhelm someone with too much work.

Hindi meaning: दलदल

Synonyms: Marsh, Bog, Wetland, Mire

Antonyms: Desert, Dryland, Upland, Plain

Example: The heavy rain turned the field into a swamp.

Trick: Swamp sounds like damp, and swamp is always wet and muddy.

8 Trowel (noun)

Trowel - A small hand tool used for spreading, digging, or smoothing materials like cement or soil.

A small hand tool used for spreading, digging, or smoothing materials like cement or soil.

Hindi meaning: खुरपी

Synonyms: Spade, Shovel, Scoop, Tool

Antonyms: Container, Surface, Machine, Weapon

Example: The gardener used a trowel to plant the flowers.

Trick: Trowel ko tool se yaad rakho; it is a small hand tool for soil or cement.

9 Smear (verb)

Smear - To spread a liquid or soft substance messily over a surface.

To spread a liquid or soft substance messily over a surface.

Hindi meaning: लेपना

Synonyms: Spread, Coat, Smudge, Stain

Antonyms: Clean, Wipe, Remove, Purify

Example: The child smeared paint on the wall.

Trick: Smear means cream ya paint ko surface par spread kar dena.

10 Strategic (adjective)

Strategic - Related to a careful plan made to achieve a particular goal.

Related to a careful plan made to achieve a particular goal.

Hindi meaning: रणनीतिक

Synonyms: Planned, Tactical, Calculated, Deliberate

Antonyms: Unplanned, Random, Accidental, Careless

Example: The army made a strategic move to protect the border.

Trick: Strategic means strategy ke according planned action.

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