20 new English words for 30 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 Maze (noun)

Maze - A complicated network of paths or passages that is difficult to navigate.

A complicated network of paths or passages that is difficult to navigate.

Hindi meaning: भूलभुलैया

Synonyms: Labyrinth, Puzzle, Tangle, Network

Antonyms: Straightway, Simplicity, Clarity, Order

Example: The children struggled to find their way out of the hedge maze.

Trick: Maze sounds like main phase, where you may get confused about which way to go.

2 Parse (verb)

Parse - To examine or separate a sentence, data, or information into its component parts for analysis.

To examine or separate a sentence, data, or information into its component parts for analysis.

Hindi meaning: विश्लेषण करना

Synonyms: Analyze, Examine, Interpret, Deconstruct

Antonyms: Combine, Confuse, Integrate, Synthesize

Example: The software can parse large amounts of textual data within seconds.

Trick: Parse means parts—break something into parts to understand it.

3 Bloated (adjective)

Bloated - Swollen, excessively large, or unnecessarily filled with too many things.

Swollen, excessively large, or unnecessarily filled with too many things.

Hindi meaning: फूला हुआ

Synonyms: Swollen, Inflated, Distended, Bulging

Antonyms: Shrunken, Deflated, Contracted, Slim

Example: His stomach felt bloated after the heavy meal.

Trick: Bloated sounds like a balloon that has become too full of air.

4 Checkmate (noun/verb)

Checkmate - A position in chess in which a king is trapped and cannot escape defeat.

A position in chess in which a king is trapped and cannot escape defeat.

Hindi meaning: शह और मात

Synonyms: Defeat, Conquest, Victory, Rout

Antonyms: Escape, Victory, Survival, Stalemate

Example: The young player surprised the champion by delivering checkmate.

Trick: Checkmate means the king is checked and has no escape—game over.

5 Cusp (noun)

Cusp - The point at which something is about to change from one state or condition to another.

The point at which something is about to change from one state or condition to another.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तन का निर्णायक बिंदु

Synonyms: Brink, Threshold, Verge, Turning Point

Antonyms: Middle, Continuation, Stability, Interior

Example: The company is on the cusp of a major technological breakthrough.

Trick: Cusp means change us—a point where something is about to change.

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6 Frostbite (noun)

Frostbite - An injury caused by the freezing of the skin and underlying tissues due to extreme cold.

An injury caused by the freezing of the skin and underlying tissues due to extreme cold.

Hindi meaning: शीतदंश

Synonyms: Cold Injury, Freezing Injury, Chilblain, Tissue Damage

Antonyms: Warmth, Protection, Heating, Recovery

Example: The mountaineer suffered frostbite on his fingers during the expedition.

Trick: Frost bites the skin in extreme cold, causing frostbite.

7 Gilded (adjective)

Gilded - Covered with a thin layer of gold or made to appear rich and attractive.

Covered with a thin layer of gold or made to appear rich and attractive.

Hindi meaning: सुनहरी परत चढ़ा हुआ

Synonyms: Golden, Gold-Plated, Ornate, Luxurious

Antonyms: Plain, Unadorned, Tarnished, Modest

Example: The palace contained several gilded mirrors and decorative frames.

Trick: Gilded sounds like golded—something covered with gold.

8 Nestle (verb)

Nestle - To settle or lie comfortably and closely in a protected position.

To settle or lie comfortably and closely in a protected position.

Hindi meaning: आराम से सटकर बैठना

Synonyms: Snuggle, Cuddle, Huddle, Nuzzle

Antonyms: Separate, Withdraw, Distance, Dislodge

Example: The kitten nestled against its mother for warmth.

Trick: Nestle means to settle comfortably like a bird in its nest.

9 Prance (verb)

Prance - To move with exaggerated, lively, or high steps, especially like a horse.

To move with exaggerated, lively, or high steps, especially like a horse.

Hindi meaning: उछलते हुए चलना

Synonyms: Strut, Skip, Cavort, Frolic

Antonyms: Trudge, Plod, Crawl, Stumble

Example: The horse began to prance excitedly around the field.

Trick: Prance sounds like a proud prince walking with lively, showy steps.

10 Husky (adjective)

Husky - Strong and heavily built, or having a deep and slightly rough voice.

Strong and heavily built, or having a deep and slightly rough voice.

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत और भारी-भरकम

Synonyms: Burly, Sturdy, Brawny, Robust

Antonyms: Frail, Skinny, Weak, Slender

Example: The husky guard easily lifted the heavy wooden box.

Trick: A husky person is healthy, sturdy, and strongly built.

11 Squadron (noun)

Squadron - A unit of an air force consisting of several aircraft and their crews.

A unit of an air force consisting of several aircraft and their crews.

Hindi meaning: वायुसेना की टुकड़ी

Synonyms: Unit, Formation, Fleet, Division

Antonyms: Individual, Civilian, Disbandment, Separation

Example: The squadron flew over the city during the military parade.

Trick: A squadron is a squad of aircraft flying together.

12 Tabulate (verb)

Tabulate - Arrange information systematically in rows and columns.

Arrange information systematically in rows and columns.

Hindi meaning: सारणीबद्ध करना

Synonyms: Arrange, Classify, Organize, Systematize

Antonyms: Disorder, Scatter, Confuse, Disorganize

Example: The researchers tabulated the survey results for easy comparison.

Trick: Tabulate means data ko table ke form mein arrange karna.

13 Solar (adjective)

Solar - Relating to or obtained from the sun.

Relating to or obtained from the sun.

Hindi meaning: सूर्य संबंधी

Synonyms: Sunlit, Sun-Powered, Heliacal, Photovoltaic

Antonyms: Lunar, Terrestrial, Artificial, Nocturnal

Example: The village uses solar energy to generate electricity.

Trick: Solar sounds like sun power, so solar means related to the sun.

14 Bombard (verb)

Bombard - Attack continuously with bombs, shells, questions or criticism.

Attack continuously with bombs, shells, questions or criticism.

Hindi meaning: लगातार आक्रमण करना

Synonyms: Attack, Shell, Pelt, Barrage

Antonyms: Defend, Protect, Shield, Spare

Example: Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

Trick: Bombard means bomb ya questions ki baarish kar dena.

15 Cruel (adjective)

Cruel - Causing pain or suffering without showing sympathy.

Causing pain or suffering without showing sympathy.

Hindi meaning: निर्दयी

Synonyms: Brutal, Merciless, Ruthless, Inhumane

Antonyms: Kind, Compassionate, Merciful, Humane

Example: It was cruel to leave the injured animal without help.

Trick: A cruel person has no care for another person's pain.

16 Invoice (noun)

Invoice - A document listing goods or services supplied and the amount to be paid.

A document listing goods or services supplied and the amount to be paid.

Hindi meaning: बीजक

Synonyms: Bill, Statement, Account, Receipt

Antonyms: Payment, Refund, Credit, Settlement

Example: The company sent an invoice for the completed repair work.

Trick: Invoice is the bill that tells you what amount you owe.

17 Picket (noun)

Picket - A person or group stationed outside a place to protest, guard or prevent entry.

A person or group stationed outside a place to protest, guard or prevent entry.

Hindi meaning: पहरेदार या प्रदर्शनकारी दल

Synonyms: Guard, Sentinel, Watchman, Protester

Antonyms: Intruder, Attacker, Participant, Supporter

Example: A picket stood outside the factory during the workers' strike.

Trick: Picket means gate par khada protester ya guard.

18 Coup (noun)

Coup - A sudden and illegal seizure of political power from a government.

A sudden and illegal seizure of political power from a government.

Hindi meaning: तख्तापलट

Synonyms: Overthrow, Takeover, Revolt, Usurpation

Antonyms: Restoration, Stability, Continuity, Succession

Example: The military attempted a coup against the elected government.

Trick: Coup means power ko suddenly capture karke government palat dena.

19 Draft (noun)

Draft - A preliminary version of a document that may be revised later.

A preliminary version of a document that may be revised later.

Hindi meaning: प्रारूप

Synonyms: Outline, Sketch, Blueprint, Version

Antonyms: Final, Completion, Publication, Finished Copy

Example: She prepared the first draft of her speech.

Trick: A draft is the first rough version before the final copy.

20 Boastful (adjective)

Boastful - Showing excessive pride by talking too much about one's achievements.

Showing excessive pride by talking too much about one's achievements.

Hindi meaning: डींग मारने वाला

Synonyms: Arrogant, Conceited, Bragging, Vainglorious

Antonyms: Modest, Humble, Unassuming, Reserved

Example: His boastful remarks annoyed the other players.

Trick: A boastful person baar-baar apni achievements ki tareef karta hai.

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