20 new English words for 29 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 Triangulate (verb)

Triangulate - Determine the position of something by measuring angles from known points; also, verify information using multiple sources.

Determine the position of something by measuring angles from known points; also, verify information using multiple sources.

Hindi meaning: त्रिकोणमिति द्वारा स्थिति निर्धारित करना; विभिन्न स्रोतों से सत्यापित करना

Synonyms: Locate, Measure, Verify, Cross-check

Antonyms: Miscalculate, Misjudge, Distort, Falsify

Example: The researchers triangulated the data from three independent surveys.

Trick: Use three angles or three sources to triangulate the correct answer.

2 Lithosphere (noun)

Lithosphere - The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and uppermost mantle.

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and uppermost mantle.

Hindi meaning: स्थलमंडल

Synonyms: Earth’s Crust, Outer Shell, Rocky Layer, Solid Layer

Antonyms: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Asthenosphere

Example: The lithosphere is divided into several tectonic plates.

Trick: Litho means stone, so lithosphere is the Earth’s solid rocky layer.

3 Stately (adjective)

Stately - Impressive, dignified, and grand in appearance or manner.

Impressive, dignified, and grand in appearance or manner.

Hindi meaning: भव्य और गरिमापूर्ण

Synonyms: Majestic, Dignified, Grand, Imposing

Antonyms: Undignified, Unimpressive, Humble, Shabby

Example: The queen entered the hall with a stately manner.

Trick: A stately building looks so grand that it seems fit for a royal state.

4 Folio (noun)

Folio - A large sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves, or a page of a manuscript or book.

A large sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves, or a page of a manuscript or book.

Hindi meaning: पुस्तक या पांडुलिपि का पृष्ठ

Synonyms: Page, Leaf, Sheet, Manuscript Page

Antonyms: Cover, Binding, Spine, Blankness

Example: The ancient folio contained beautifully illustrated pages.

Trick: Folio sounds like full page, so remember it as a page or sheet of a book.

5 Cyclone (noun)

Cyclone - A violent storm with strong winds rotating around a low-pressure centre.

A violent storm with strong winds rotating around a low-pressure centre.

Hindi meaning: चक्रवात

Synonyms: Hurricane, Typhoon, Tempest, Whirlwind

Antonyms: Calm, Stillness, Tranquillity, Clear Weather

Example: The coastal villages were evacuated before the cyclone arrived.

Trick: A cyclone moves in a circular cycle of powerful winds.

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6 Everlasting (adjective)

Everlasting - Lasting forever or for a very long time.

Lasting forever or for a very long time.

Hindi meaning: चिरस्थायी

Synonyms: Eternal, Permanent, Endless, Perpetual

Antonyms: Temporary, Brief, Fleeting, Short-lived

Example: The monument represents the everlasting bond between the two nations.

Trick: Ever + lasting means something that keeps lasting forever.

7 Imprison (verb)

Imprison - Put or keep someone in prison or restrict their freedom.

Put or keep someone in prison or restrict their freedom.

Hindi meaning: कारावास में डालना

Synonyms: Incarcerate, Confine, Detain, Jail

Antonyms: Release, Free, Liberate, Discharge

Example: The court decided to imprison the criminal for ten years.

Trick: Imprison means to put someone in prison.

8 Petite (adjective)

Petite - Small, delicate, and attractively built, especially referring to a woman.

Small, delicate, and attractively built, especially referring to a woman.

Hindi meaning: छोटी और नाजुक कद-काठी वाली

Synonyms: Small, Dainty, Delicate, Slender

Antonyms: Tall, Large, Stout, Massive

Example: She was a petite woman with a graceful appearance.

Trick: Petite sounds like petite size, which means small and delicately built.

9 Pyramid (noun)

Pyramid - A solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides meeting at a point; also, a monumental structure of this shape.

A solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides meeting at a point; also, a monumental structure of this shape.

Hindi meaning: पिरामिड; त्रिकोणीय पार्श्वों वाली ठोस आकृति

Synonyms: Monument, Structure, Tetrahedron, Triangular Solid

Antonyms: Sphere, Cylinder, Cube, Flat Surface

Example: The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the wonders of the ancient world.

Trick: A pyramid has a broad base and rises to one sharp point.

10 Suture (noun/verb)

Suture - A stitch or row of stitches used to close a wound; to sew a wound together.

A stitch or row of stitches used to close a wound; to sew a wound together.

Hindi meaning: घाव को बंद करने वाला टांका; टांका लगाना

Synonyms: Stitch, Seam, Sew, Fasten

Antonyms: Cut, Tear, Open, Separate

Example: The surgeon used a fine suture to close the wound.

Trick: Suture means sew the injury to close a wound.

11 Litmus (noun)

Litmus - A dye used as a chemical indicator to test whether a substance is acidic or alkaline.

A dye used as a chemical indicator to test whether a substance is acidic or alkaline.

Hindi meaning: लिटमस परीक्षण-पदार्थ

Synonyms: Indicator, Reagent, Test, Measure

Antonyms: Uncertainty, Ambiguity, Concealment, Indeterminacy

Example: The scientist dipped litmus paper into the solution to test its acidity.

Trick: Litmus lets us know whether a liquid is acidic or basic.

12 Telecast (verb)

Telecast - To broadcast a television programme or event.

To broadcast a television programme or event.

Hindi meaning: दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारित करना

Synonyms: Broadcast, Transmit, Air, Televise

Antonyms: Suppress, Withhold, Conceal, Censor

Example: The final match will be telecast live across the country.

Trick: Tele + cast means casting or sending something through television.

13 Launder (verb)

Launder - To wash and iron clothes, or to conceal the illegal origin of money.

To wash and iron clothes, or to conceal the illegal origin of money.

Hindi meaning: कपड़े धोना या अवैध धन को वैध दिखाना

Synonyms: Wash, Clean, Purify, Legitimize

Antonyms: Soil, Stain, Dirty, Expose

Example: The hotel launders hundreds of bed sheets every day.

Trick: Laundry mein kapde launder kiye jaate hain.

14 Voucher (noun)

Voucher - A document that can be exchanged for goods, services, or proof of payment.

A document that can be exchanged for goods, services, or proof of payment.

Hindi meaning: वस्तु, सेवा या भुगतान के प्रमाण हेतु दिया गया प्रपत्र

Synonyms: Coupon, Receipt, Token, Certificate

Antonyms: Invoice, Debt, Liability, Charge

Example: She used a gift voucher to purchase a new bag.

Trick: A voucher gives you value or proof for a purchase.

15 Maroon (verb)

Maroon - To leave someone trapped and isolated in a remote place.

To leave someone trapped and isolated in a remote place.

Hindi meaning: किसी को निर्जन स्थान पर फँसा छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Abandon, Strand, Desert, Isolate

Antonyms: Rescue, Save, Recover, Accompany

Example: The storm marooned the travellers on a remote island.

Trick: Maroon means leaving someone all alone, with no way home.

16 Equilateral (adjective)

Equilateral - Having all sides of equal length.

Having all sides of equal length.

Hindi meaning: समान भुजाओं वाला

Synonyms: Equal-Sided, Isometric, Uniform, Symmetrical

Antonyms: Unequal, Irregular, Asymmetrical, Scalene

Example: An equilateral triangle has three sides of equal length.

Trick: Equi means equal and lateral means sides, so all sides are equal.

17 Monochrome (noun)

Monochrome - A picture or design made using only one colour or shades of one colour.

A picture or design made using only one colour or shades of one colour.

Hindi meaning: एक ही रंग या उसके विभिन्न रूपों से बना चित्र

Synonyms: Monotone, Grayscale, Single-Colour, Black-and-White

Antonyms: Multicolour, Polychrome, Colourful, Variegated

Example: The photographer displayed a striking monochrome portrait.

Trick: Mono means one and chrome means colour, so monochrome means one colour.

18 Bellow (verb)

Bellow - To shout loudly in a deep and powerful voice.

To shout loudly in a deep and powerful voice.

Hindi meaning: ऊँची और भारी आवाज़ में चिल्लाना

Synonyms: Roar, Shout, Yell, Booming

Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Mumble, Speak Softly

Example: The angry coach bellowed instructions at the players.

Trick: A bull bellows with a booming voice.

19 Discharge (verb)

Discharge - To release, dismiss, or allow someone to leave a duty, hospital, or responsibility.

To release, dismiss, or allow someone to leave a duty, hospital, or responsibility.

Hindi meaning: मुक्त करना या कार्य से हटाना

Synonyms: Release, Dismiss, Free, Expel

Antonyms: Detain, Retain, Employ, Confine

Example: The doctor discharged the patient after a complete recovery.

Trick: Discharge means duty ya hospital se charge hata kar free kar dena.

20 Locomotive (noun)

Locomotive - A railway engine that pulls or pushes a train.

A railway engine that pulls or pushes a train.

Hindi meaning: रेलगाड़ी को खींचने या धकेलने वाला इंजन

Synonyms: Engine, Railway Engine, Train Engine, Motive Unit

Antonyms: Carriage, Wagon, Trailer, Stationary Vehicle

Example: The powerful locomotive pulled the heavy freight train uphill.

Trick: Loco means place and motion means movement; a locomotive moves a train from place to place.

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