20 new English words for 6 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 Fresco (noun)

Fresco - A painting made on a wall or ceiling, especially on wet plaster.

A painting made on a wall or ceiling, especially on wet plaster.

Hindi meaning: भित्ति चित्र

Synonyms: Mural, Wall Painting, Painting, Artwork

Antonyms: Bare Wall, Blank Surface, Plain Wall, Unpainted Surface

Example: The old palace was decorated with a beautiful fresco.

Trick: Fresco ko fresh wall painting se yaad rakho, kyunki fresco wall par banaya jata hai.

2 Lobby (verb)

Lobby - To try to influence a person, government, or organization to support a decision.

To try to influence a person, government, or organization to support a decision.

Hindi meaning: प्रभाव डालना

Synonyms: Influence, Persuade, Campaign, Pressure

Antonyms: Oppose, Resist, Discourage, Dissuade

Example: Farmers decided to lobby the government for better prices.

Trick: Lobby mein log policy ke liye pressure banate hain.

3 Hovel (noun)

Hovel - A small, dirty, and poor house.

A small, dirty, and poor house.

Hindi meaning: झोपड़ी

Synonyms: Shack, Hut, Shanty, Cabin

Antonyms: Mansion, Palace, Villa, Manor

Example: The poor family lived in a tiny hovel near the river.

Trick: Hovel sounds like horrible level house, yani bahut poor condition wala house.

4 Joust (verb)

Joust - To fight or compete, especially in a formal contest.

To fight or compete, especially in a formal contest.

Hindi meaning: प्रतियोगिता में लड़ना

Synonyms: Duel, Contest, Clash, Combat

Antonyms: Agree, Cooperate, Reconcile, Surrender

Example: The two knights prepared to joust in the tournament.

Trick: Joust sounds like just fight, yani contest mein ladna.

5 Lease (verb)

Lease - To rent property, land, or equipment for a fixed period.

To rent property, land, or equipment for a fixed period.

Hindi meaning: पट्टे पर देना या लेना

Synonyms: Rent, Hire, Charter, Let

Antonyms: Own, Buy, Purchase, Sell

Example: They decided to lease a shop for five years.

Trick: Lease means let use, yani kisi cheez ko rent par use karna.

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6 Bliss (noun)

Bliss - Perfect happiness or great joy.

Perfect happiness or great joy.

Hindi meaning: परमानंद

Synonyms: Joy, Happiness, Delight, Ecstasy

Antonyms: Misery, Sorrow, Sadness, Agony

Example: She felt pure bliss while listening to her favorite music.

Trick: Bliss ko blessing wali happiness se yaad rakho.

7 Halt (verb)

Halt - To stop or bring something to a stop.

To stop or bring something to a stop.

Hindi meaning: रोकना

Synonyms: Stop, Pause, Cease, Discontinue

Antonyms: Start, Continue, Proceed, Resume

Example: The police ordered the driver to halt immediately.

Trick: Halt sounds like hold, yani kisi cheez ko rok kar hold karna.

8 Siren (noun)

Siren - A device that makes a loud warning sound.

A device that makes a loud warning sound.

Hindi meaning: सायरन

Synonyms: Alarm, Warning Signal, Alert, Horn

Antonyms: Silence, Calm, Quiet, Peace

Example: The siren warned people about the fire.

Trick: Siren sunte hi alert ho jao, kyunki ye warning sound hoti hai.

9 Tame (adjective)

Tame - Not wild or dangerous; trained to live with humans.

Not wild or dangerous; trained to live with humans.

Hindi meaning: पालतू

Synonyms: Domesticated, Trained, Gentle, Submissive

Antonyms: Wild, Fierce, Savage, Untamed

Example: The children played with the tame rabbit.

Trick: Tame means trained animal, jo wild nahi hota.

10 Stray (verb)

Stray - To move away from the correct place, path, or group.

To move away from the correct place, path, or group.

Hindi meaning: भटकना

Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Drift, Deviate

Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Follow, Return

Example: The child was warned not to stray from the path.

Trick: Stray sounds like straight se hat jana, yani correct path se bhatak jana.

11 Gravel (noun)

Gravel - Small loose stones, often used on paths or roads.

Small loose stones, often used on paths or roads.

Hindi meaning: कंकड़-पत्थर

Synonyms: Pebbles, Shingle, Grit, Stones

Antonyms: Smooth Surface, Pavement, Concrete, Asphalt

Example: The road was covered with gravel after the repair work.

Trick: Gravel road par chhote-chhote stones hote hain.

12 Clench (verb)

Clench - To close or hold something tightly.

To close or hold something tightly.

Hindi meaning: कसकर पकड़ना या भींचना

Synonyms: Grip, Grasp, Clutch, Squeeze

Antonyms: Release, Loosen, Free, Unclasp

Example: He clenched his fists in anger.

Trick: Clench sounds like clutch; dono ka meaning tight pakadna hota hai.

13 Pestle (noun)

Pestle - A heavy tool used to crush or grind things in a mortar.

A heavy tool used to crush or grind things in a mortar.

Hindi meaning: मूसल

Synonyms: Grinder, Crusher, Pounder, Masher

Antonyms: Preserver, Protector, Whole Piece, Uncrushed Object

Example: She used a pestle to crush the spices.

Trick: Pestle ko paste se yaad karo; spices ka paste banane ke liye pestle use hota hai.

14 Phantom (noun)

Phantom - A ghost or something that appears to exist but is not real.

A ghost or something that appears to exist but is not real.

Hindi meaning: भूत या काल्पनिक आकृति

Synonyms: Ghost, Spirit, Apparition, Specter

Antonyms: Reality, Human, Body, Substance

Example: The villagers believed that a phantom lived in the old house.

Trick: Phantom means ghost; fan-tom socho, ek ghost fan ke paas dikh gaya.

15 Stalk (verb)

Stalk - To follow someone secretly and usually with bad intention.

To follow someone secretly and usually with bad intention.

Hindi meaning: चुपके से पीछा करना

Synonyms: Follow, Track, Pursue, Shadow

Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore, Leave, Abandon

Example: The hunter stalked the deer through the forest.

Trick: Stalk sounds like walk; kisi ke peeche secretly walk karna means stalk.

16 Drape (verb)

Drape - To cover or hang cloth loosely over something.

To cover or hang cloth loosely over something.

Hindi meaning: कपड़ा ढकना या लपेटना

Synonyms: Cover, Hang, Wrap, Adorn

Antonyms: Uncover, Expose, Remove, Bare

Example: She draped a shawl over her shoulders.

Trick: Drape means cloth ko drop nahi, stylishly cover karna.

17 Prune (verb)

Prune - To cut off extra branches or parts of a plant.

To cut off extra branches or parts of a plant.

Hindi meaning: छांटना

Synonyms: Trim, Cut, Clip, Crop

Antonyms: Grow, Expand, Extend, Increase

Example: The gardener pruned the rose bushes.

Trick: Prune plants ko proper shape dene ke liye cut karna hota hai.

18 Gully (noun)

Gully - A narrow channel or small valley made by flowing water.

A narrow channel or small valley made by flowing water.

Hindi meaning: नाली या संकीर्ण जल-मार्ग

Synonyms: Ditch, Channel, Ravine, Trench

Antonyms: Hill, Ridge, Mound, Rise

Example: Rainwater flowed through the gully beside the road.

Trick: Gully ko gali se yaad karo; narrow path jaisa channel.

19 Bleary (adjective)

Bleary - Tired and unable to see clearly.

Tired and unable to see clearly.

Hindi meaning: धुंधली आंखों वाला

Synonyms: Blurred, Dim, Hazy, Drowsy

Antonyms: Clear, Bright, Alert, Sharp

Example: After studying all night, his eyes looked bleary.

Trick: Bleary eyes means blurry eyes after no sleep.

20 Dank (adjective)

Dank - Unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty.

Unpleasantly damp, cold, and musty.

Hindi meaning: सीलनयुक्त और ठंडा

Synonyms: Damp, Musty, Moist, Clammy

Antonyms: Dry, Fresh, Warm, Airy

Example: The basement was dark and dank.

Trick: Dank room mein damp smell hoti hai.

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