20 new English words for 9 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 Prorate (verb)

Prorate - Divide or distribute something proportionally.

Divide or distribute something proportionally.

Hindi meaning: अनुपात के अनुसार बाँटना

Synonyms: Apportion, Allocate, Distribute, Divide

Antonyms: Misallocate, Withhold, Combine, Overcharge

Example: The company will prorate the annual fee if you join in the middle of the year.

Trick: Pro + rate = rate ke proportion ke hisab se amount ko divide karna.

2 Downcast (adjective)

Downcast - Sad, disappointed, or looking downward.

Sad, disappointed, or looking downward.

Hindi meaning: उदास या निराश

Synonyms: Dejected, Gloomy, Despondent, Crestfallen

Antonyms: Cheerful, Elated, Upbeat, Joyful

Example: She looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

Trick: Downcast means mood down ho jana.

3 Smattering (noun)

Smattering - A small amount of knowledge or information about something.

A small amount of knowledge or information about something.

Hindi meaning: थोड़ा-सा ज्ञान

Synonyms: Little, Sprinkling, Trace, Modicum

Antonyms: Abundance, Expertise, Mastery, Profusion

Example: He has only a smattering of French.

Trick: Smattering sounds like small mattering, yani kisi cheez ka bas small knowledge.

4 Disband (verb)

Disband - Break up or dissolve an organized group.

Break up or dissolve an organized group.

Hindi meaning: किसी समूह को भंग करना

Synonyms: Dissolve, Dismiss, Disperse, Break up

Antonyms: Assemble, Organize, Unite, Form

Example: The committee decided to disband after completing its work.

Trick: Dis + band = band ko tod dena, yani group ko dissolve kar dena.

5 Voluptuous (adjective)

Voluptuous - Attractive in a full, graceful way or giving luxurious pleasure.

Attractive in a full, graceful way or giving luxurious pleasure.

Hindi meaning: आकर्षक और विलासी

Synonyms: Sensual, Curvaceous, Luxurious, Sensuous

Antonyms: Austere, Plain, Ascetic, Lean

Example: The palace was filled with voluptuous furniture and rich decorations.

Trick: Voluptuous sounds like volume + beauty, yani full graceful beauty or luxury.

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6 Endogenous (adjective)

Endogenous - Originating from within an organism, system, or process.

Originating from within an organism, system, or process.

Hindi meaning: अंदर से उत्पन्न होने वाला

Synonyms: Internal, Inborn, Innate, Intrinsic

Antonyms: Exogenous, External, Extrinsic, Foreign

Example: Some diseases are caused by endogenous factors within the body.

Trick: Endo means inside, so endogenous means inside se generate hone wala.

7 Thesaurus (noun)

Thesaurus - A book or tool that lists words with their synonyms and related meanings.

A book or tool that lists words with their synonyms and related meanings.

Hindi meaning: पर्यायवाची शब्दों का संग्रह

Synonyms: Wordbook, Lexicon, Dictionary, Vocabulary

Antonyms: Glossary, Index, Wordlist, Catalogue

Example: She used a thesaurus to find a better word for happy.

Trick: Thesaurus is like treasure of words.

8 Greenhorn (noun)

Greenhorn - A person who is new, inexperienced, or immature in a field.

A person who is new, inexperienced, or immature in a field.

Hindi meaning: अनुभवहीन व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Beginner, Novice, Amateur, Rookie

Antonyms: Expert, Veteran, Professional, Master

Example: As a greenhorn, he made several mistakes during his first week at work.

Trick: Greenhorn means fresh green person, yani new and inexperienced.

9 Diarchy (noun)

Diarchy - A system of government in which power is shared by two authorities.

A system of government in which power is shared by two authorities.

Hindi meaning: द्वैध शासन व्यवस्था

Synonyms: Dual rule, Joint rule, Co-rule, Dyarchy

Antonyms: Monarchy, Autocracy, Unitary rule, Single rule

Example: Diarchy was introduced in provinces under the Government of India Act, 1919.

Trick: Di means two and archy means rule, so diarchy means two rulers ka system.

10 Beget (verb)

Beget - To cause something to happen or to produce offspring.

To cause something to happen or to produce offspring.

Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न करना

Synonyms: Generate, Produce, Cause, Create

Antonyms: Destroy, End, Prevent, Halt

Example: Hard work can beget success.

Trick: Beget sounds like be-get, yani kisi cheez ko get or create karna.

11 Cherubic (adjective)

Cherubic - Having a sweet, innocent, and childlike beauty.

Having a sweet, innocent, and childlike beauty.

Hindi meaning: देवदूत जैसा सुंदर और मासूम

Synonyms: Angelic, Innocent, Sweet, Seraphic

Antonyms: Devilish, Wicked, Sinister, Harsh

Example: The child had a cherubic smile that everyone loved.

Trick: Cherubic sounds like cherub; imagine a cute angel-like baby with an innocent face.

12 Flurry (noun)

Flurry - A sudden brief rush of activity, excitement, or light snowfall.

A sudden brief rush of activity, excitement, or light snowfall.

Hindi meaning: अचानक हलचल या हल्की बर्फबारी

Synonyms: Rush, Burst, Commotion, Gust

Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Peace, Quiet

Example: A flurry of messages arrived after the announcement.

Trick: Flurry sounds like hurry; jab sab log hurry me ho, tab flurry of activity hoti hai.

13 Oblong (adjective)

Oblong - Having a long rectangular or oval shape.

Having a long rectangular or oval shape.

Hindi meaning: लंबोतरा

Synonyms: Elongated, Rectangular, Oval, Lengthened

Antonyms: Round, Circular, Square, Short

Example: She placed the cake on an oblong tray.

Trick: Oblong me long chhupa hai; jo shape long ho, use oblong yaad rakho.

14 Scenario (noun)

Scenario - A possible situation or sequence of events.

A possible situation or sequence of events.

Hindi meaning: संभावित परिस्थिति

Synonyms: Situation, Circumstance, Possibility, Outline

Antonyms: Reality, Actuality, Fact, Certainty

Example: The worst-case scenario is that the project may be delayed.

Trick: Scenario sounds like scene; kisi bhi scene ki possible story scenario hoti hai.

15 Throes (noun)

Throes - Intense pain, struggle, or difficulty.

Intense pain, struggle, or difficulty.

Hindi meaning: तीव्र पीड़ा या संघर्ष

Synonyms: Agony, Anguish, Pain, Struggle

Antonyms: Comfort, Ease, Relief, Calm

Example: The country was in the throes of a severe economic crisis.

Trick: Throes sounds like throws; life jab pain aur struggle throw kare, you are in throes.

16 Default (verb)

Default - Fail to fulfill an obligation, especially payment or duty.

Fail to fulfill an obligation, especially payment or duty.

Hindi meaning: चूक करना

Synonyms: Fail, Neglect, Omit, Forfeit

Antonyms: Fulfill, Pay, Perform, Comply

Example: The borrower may default on the loan if he misses more payments.

Trick: Default means duty me fault; jab duty ya payment me fault ho, that is default.

17 Infest (verb)

Infest - To be present in large numbers and cause harm or trouble.

To be present in large numbers and cause harm or trouble.

Hindi meaning: कीटों या हानिकारक जीवों से भर जाना

Synonyms: Overrun, Swarm, Invade, Plague

Antonyms: Cleanse, Purify, Clear, Disinfect

Example: The old house was infested with termites.

Trick: Infest sounds like insects fest; jab insects ka festival ho jaye, place infest ho jata hai.

18 Remand (verb)

Remand - To send an accused person back into custody or send a case back to a lower court.

To send an accused person back into custody or send a case back to a lower court.

Hindi meaning: हिरासत में वापस भेजना

Synonyms: Detain, Imprison, Return, Recommit

Antonyms: Release, Free, Discharge, Acquit

Example: The judge decided to remand the accused to police custody.

Trick: Remand sounds like re + mand; court ne bola re-send him back to custody, that is remand.

19 Octave (noun)

Octave - A series of eight musical notes.

A series of eight musical notes.

Hindi meaning: संगीत के आठ स्वरों का समूह

Synonyms: Eight-note Scale, Musical Range, Scale, Register

Antonyms: Monotone, Single Note, Discord, Silence

Example: The singer’s voice covered more than one octave.

Trick: Octa means eight; octave means eight notes in music.

20 Vintage (adjective)

Vintage - Old, classic, and of high quality, especially from a past period.

Old, classic, and of high quality, especially from a past period.

Hindi meaning: पुराना, उत्कृष्ट और शास्त्रीय

Synonyms: Classic, Antique, Old-fashioned, Traditional

Antonyms: Modern, New, Contemporary, Recent

Example: He bought a vintage watch from an antique shop.

Trick: Vintage sounds like wine age; old wine ki tarah old and classic cheez vintage hoti hai.

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