20 new English words for 25 August 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 Mycology (noun)

Mycology - The scientific study of fungi.

The scientific study of fungi.

Hindi meaning: कवक विज्ञान

Synonyms: Fungology, Fungal Science, Fungal Biology, Study of Fungi

Antonyms: Bacteriology, Virology, Zoology, Botany

Example: She studied mycology to learn about different species of fungi.

Trick: Myco means fungus, so Mycology is the study of fungi.

2 Humid (adjective)

Humid - Having a high level of moisture in the air.

Having a high level of moisture in the air.

Hindi meaning: आर्द्र

Synonyms: Damp, Moist, Muggy, Sultry

Antonyms: Dry, Arid, Parched, Dehumidified

Example: The weather was extremely humid after the heavy rain.

Trick: Humid weather makes you feel moist and sweaty.

3 Choke (verb)

Choke - To have difficulty breathing because the throat or airway is blocked.

To have difficulty breathing because the throat or airway is blocked.

Hindi meaning: दम घुटना

Synonyms: Suffocate, Strangle, Gag, Smother

Antonyms: Breathe, Unblock, Clear, Free

Example: He began to choke after a piece of food got stuck in his throat.

Trick: Choke means jab saans lene ka rasta block ho jaye.

4 Autopsy (noun)

Autopsy - A medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

A medical examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Hindi meaning: शव-परीक्षण

Synonyms: Postmortem, Necropsy, Dissection, Examination

Antonyms: Burial, Cremation, Interment, Preservation

Example: The doctor performed an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Trick: Autopsy = after death body ki medical examination.

5 Gasp (verb)

Gasp - To take a sudden short breath, especially because of surprise, pain or difficulty in breathing.

To take a sudden short breath, especially because of surprise, pain or difficulty in breathing.

Hindi meaning: हांफना

Synonyms: Pant, Wheeze, Puff, Gulp

Antonyms: Exhale, Breathe, Relax, Sigh

Example: She gasped in surprise when she saw the magnificent palace.

Trick: Gasp means suddenly hawa ko andar kheenchna due to shock or breathlessness.

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6 Homologous (adjective)

Homologous - Similar in structure, position or origin, especially because of a common ancestry.

Similar in structure, position or origin, especially because of a common ancestry.

Hindi meaning: समजात

Synonyms: Corresponding, Similar, Equivalent, Related

Antonyms: Dissimilar, Unrelated, Nonhomologous, Heterologous

Example: The forelimbs of humans and whales are homologous structures.

Trick: Homo means same, so homologous things have a similar origin or structure.

7 Anglophile (noun)

Anglophile - A person who greatly admires England, its people or its culture.

A person who greatly admires England, its people or its culture.

Hindi meaning: इंग्लैंड-प्रेमी

Synonyms: England-Lover, Britophile, Admirer, Enthusiast

Antonyms: Anglophobe, Britophobe, Critic, Detractor

Example: As an Anglophile, he was fascinated by British history and literature.

Trick: Anglo + phile = England + lover, so Anglophile means a lover of English culture.

8 Parched (adjective)

Parched - Extremely dry, especially because of heat or lack of water.

Extremely dry, especially because of heat or lack of water.

Hindi meaning: अत्यंत शुष्क

Synonyms: Dry, Arid, Scorched, Dehydrated

Antonyms: Moist, Damp, Wet, Saturated

Example: After walking for hours in the desert, the travellers were completely parched.

Trick: Parched = pani ki kami se completely dry.

9 Perspire (verb)

Perspire - To produce sweat through the skin, especially because of heat or physical activity.

To produce sweat through the skin, especially because of heat or physical activity.

Hindi meaning: पसीना बहाना

Synonyms: Sweat, Exude, Transpire, Secrete

Antonyms: Cool, Chill, Dry, Dehydrate

Example: We began to perspire heavily while exercising in the hot sun.

Trick: Perspire means body se perspiration yani sweat nikalna.

10 Cemetery (noun)

Cemetery - A place where dead people are buried.

A place where dead people are buried.

Hindi meaning: कब्रिस्तान

Synonyms: Graveyard, Burial Ground, Necropolis, Churchyard

Antonyms: Birthplace, Nursery, Maternity Ward, Cradle

Example: The old cemetery contained graves dating back hundreds of years.

Trick: Cemetery is the place where graves are kept and dead people are buried.

11 Astigmatism (noun)

Astigmatism - A defect in the eye caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, resulting in blurred or distorted vision.

A defect in the eye caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, resulting in blurred or distorted vision.

Hindi meaning: दृष्टिवैषम्य

Synonyms: Visual Defect, Refractive Error, Optical Defect, Vision Disorder

Antonyms: Normal Vision, Clear Vision, Emmetropia, Visual Acuity

Example: Her blurred vision was caused by astigmatism.

Trick: Astigmatism = eye ka shape irregular, so vision becomes blurred.

12 Aerate (verb)

Aerate - To introduce air into a substance, especially soil, water, or a liquid.

To introduce air into a substance, especially soil, water, or a liquid.

Hindi meaning: हवा मिलाना

Synonyms: Ventilate, Oxygenate, Air, Aerify

Antonyms: Suffocate, Seal, Smother, Deoxygenate

Example: Farmers aerate the soil to improve the growth of plant roots.

Trick: Aerate sounds like air-eight — imagine adding air again and again.

13 Bibulous (adjective)

Bibulous - Excessively fond of drinking alcoholic beverages.

Excessively fond of drinking alcoholic beverages.

Hindi meaning: मद्यपान का अत्यधिक शौकीन

Synonyms: Drunken, Boozy, Alcoholic, Inebriate

Antonyms: Sober, Abstinent, Temperate, Teetotal

Example: His bibulous habits often caused embarrassment at social gatherings.

Trick: Bibulous = bottle lover — someone who loves drinking too much.

14 Banister (noun)

Banister - A handrail supported by posts along the side of a staircase.

A handrail supported by posts along the side of a staircase.

Hindi meaning: सीढ़ियों की रेलिंग

Synonyms: Handrail, Railing, Balustrade, Rail

Antonyms: Opening, Gap, Passage, Unbarred Space

Example: She held the banister firmly while walking down the stairs.

Trick: Banister = stairs ke side wali railing jise pakad kar chalte hain.

15 Billow (verb)

Billow - To swell outward or move in a large flowing mass, especially because of wind.

To swell outward or move in a large flowing mass, especially because of wind.

Hindi meaning: लहराना

Synonyms: Swell, Surge, Balloon, Undulate

Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Flatten, Subside

Example: The curtains began to billow in the strong wind.

Trick: Billow = big waves jaisa phoolna aur lehrana.

16 Berserk (adjective)

Berserk - Wildly uncontrolled with anger, excitement, or violent emotion.

Wildly uncontrolled with anger, excitement, or violent emotion.

Hindi meaning: उन्मत्त

Synonyms: Frenzied, Crazed, Manic, Uncontrolled

Antonyms: Calm, Controlled, Composed, Peaceful

Example: The crowd went berserk after their team scored the winning goal.

Trick: Berserk = burst with anger — completely out of control.

17 Chlorophyll (noun)

Chlorophyll - The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

Hindi meaning: पर्णहरित

Synonyms: Leaf Green, Green Pigment, Plant Pigment, Photosynthetic Pigment

Antonyms: Chlorosis, Etiolation, Depigmentation, Achlorophyllousness

Example: Chlorophyll enables plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

Trick: Chlorophyll = plant ka green pigment jo sunlight ko absorb karta hai.

18 Bayonet (noun)

Bayonet - A long pointed blade designed to be attached to the muzzle of a rifle.

A long pointed blade designed to be attached to the muzzle of a rifle.

Hindi meaning: संगीन

Synonyms: Blade, Dagger, Spear, Knife

Antonyms: Shield, Armour, Defence, Protection

Example: The soldier fixed a bayonet to the end of his rifle.

Trick: Bayonet = rifle ke aage lagne wali sharp blade.

19 Ceramic (adjective)

Ceramic - Made from clay that has been shaped and hardened by heating.

Made from clay that has been shaped and hardened by heating.

Hindi meaning: मृत्तिका से निर्मित

Synonyms: Earthenware, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay-Based

Antonyms: Metallic, Wooden, Plastic, Organic

Example: The kitchen floor was covered with ceramic tiles.

Trick: Ceramic = clay ko heat karke banaya gaya hard material.

20 Autograph (noun)

Autograph - A person’s signature, especially that of a famous person, given as a keepsake.

A person’s signature, especially that of a famous person, given as a keepsake.

Hindi meaning: हस्ताक्षर

Synonyms: Signature, Inscription, Signing, Endorsement

Antonyms: Anonymity, Unsigned Mark, Forgery, Facsimile

Example: The young fan asked the actor for his autograph.

Trick: Autograph = famous person ka auto-sign jo woh khud karta hai.

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