20 new English words for 27 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 Riposte (noun/verb)

Riposte - A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism; also, a quick counterattack.

A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism; also, a quick counterattack.

Hindi meaning: तीखा प्रत्युत्तर / जवाबी वार

Synonyms: Retort, Rejoinder, Comeback, Counterattack

Antonyms: Agreement, Acquiescence, Silence, Submission

Example: She responded to the criticism with a witty riposte.

Trick: Riposte = Reply + Post attack; jab koi attack kare, turant clever reply karo.

2 Exfiltrate (verb)

Exfiltrate - To remove people, information, or materials secretly from a place or system.

To remove people, information, or materials secretly from a place or system.

Hindi meaning: गुप्त रूप से बाहर निकालना

Synonyms: Extract, Evacuate, Withdraw, Remove

Antonyms: Infiltrate, Insert, Introduce, Implant

Example: The rescue team managed to exfiltrate the trapped agents safely.

Trick: EX-filtrate = secretly EXIT karwana.

3 Herpetology (noun)

Herpetology - The branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians.

The branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians.

Hindi meaning: सरीसृपों और उभयचरों का अध्ययन

Synonyms: Herpetological Science, Reptile-and-Amphibian Zoology, Herpetological Zoology, Study of Reptiles and Amphibians

Antonyms: No direct antonyms; Ornithology, Ichthyology, Mammalogy, Entomology are contrasting zoological fields

Example: She studied herpetology to learn more about snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders.

Trick: Herpetology sounds like her pet lizard — reptiles and amphibians ka study.

4 Seep (verb)

Seep - To pass or flow slowly through small openings or porous material.

To pass or flow slowly through small openings or porous material.

Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे रिसना

Synonyms: Percolate, Ooze, Leak, Filter

Antonyms: Pour, Gush, Flood, Rush

Example: Rainwater began to seep through the cracks in the roof.

Trick: Seep means slow leak — paani silently seep karta hua andar aa gaya.

5 Faustian (adjective)

Faustian - Involving the sacrifice of moral values for power, knowledge, success, or material gain.

Involving the sacrifice of moral values for power, knowledge, success, or material gain.

Hindi meaning: लाभ या शक्ति के लिए नैतिक मूल्यों का त्याग करने वाला

Synonyms: Unscrupulous, Corrupt, Unprincipled, Immoral

Antonyms: Principled, Ethical, Virtuous, Upright

Example: The businessman made a Faustian bargain that brought him wealth at the cost of his integrity.

Trick: Faustian bargain = success ke liye morals ko sacrifice kar dena.

Unlock all 20 words for 27 August 2026

The first 5 words are free. Prime opens every word, every day — with tricks, quizzes and the full editorial vocabulary.

Get Prime Open in the Vocab24 app

6 Iatrogenic (adjective)

Iatrogenic - Caused unintentionally by medical treatment, diagnosis, or a healthcare professional.

Caused unintentionally by medical treatment, diagnosis, or a healthcare professional.

Hindi meaning: चिकित्सकीय उपचार या प्रक्रिया के कारण उत्पन्न

Synonyms: Treatment-induced, Medically-induced, Physician-caused, Therapy-induced

Antonyms: Spontaneous, Idiopathic, Congenital, Naturally-occurring

Example: The patient developed an iatrogenic infection after the medical procedure.

Trick: Iatrogenic = illness generated by medical treatment itself.

7 Oligopsony (noun)

Oligopsony - A market situation in which there are only a few buyers but many sellers.

A market situation in which there are only a few buyers but many sellers.

Hindi meaning: ऐसी बाजार स्थिति जिसमें खरीदार कम और विक्रेता अधिक हों

Synonyms: Few-buyer Market, Buyer Concentration, Concentrated Buying Market, Limited-buyer Market

Antonyms: Oligopoly, Monopoly, Monopolistic Supply, Seller Concentration

Example: Farmers may have little bargaining power in an oligopsony dominated by a few large purchasers.

Trick: Oligopsony = OLIGO means few + OPSONY means buying; only a few buyers.

8 Plenipotentiary (noun/adjective)

Plenipotentiary - A person, especially a diplomat, having full authority to act on behalf of a government; possessing full powers.

A person, especially a diplomat, having full authority to act on behalf of a government; possessing full powers.

Hindi meaning: पूर्ण अधिकार प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि

Synonyms: Envoy, Ambassador, Emissary, Delegate

Antonyms: Subordinate, Assistant, Deputy, Underling

Example: The government appointed a plenipotentiary to negotiate and sign the treaty.

Trick: PLENI = plenty + POTENT = power; plenipotentiary has plenty of power.

9 Churn (verb/noun)

Churn - To move or mix something vigorously; also, to undergo frequent replacement or turnover.

To move or mix something vigorously; also, to undergo frequent replacement or turnover.

Hindi meaning: तेजी से मथना / बार-बार बदलाव होना

Synonyms: Agitate, Stir, Mix, Turnover

Antonyms: Settle, Stabilize, Calm, Retain

Example: Constant staff churn made it difficult for the company to maintain an experienced team.

Trick: Churn yaad karo butter banate waqt milk ko continuously stir karna.

10 Eclat (noun)

Eclat - Brilliant success, impressive achievement, or enthusiastic public acclaim.

Brilliant success, impressive achievement, or enthusiastic public acclaim.

Hindi meaning: शानदार सफलता / प्रसिद्धि

Synonyms: Acclaim, Glory, Distinction, Renown

Antonyms: Disgrace, Obscurity, Failure, Ignominy

Example: The young musician performed with great eclat and won the admiration of the audience.

Trick: Eclat sounds like a clap — great success ke baad everyone claps.

11 Escheat (noun/verb)

Escheat - The reversion of property to the State when a person dies without legal heirs or a valid will.

The reversion of property to the State when a person dies without legal heirs or a valid will.

Hindi meaning: राज्य को संपत्ति का प्रत्यावर्तन

Synonyms: Reversion, Forfeiture, Repossession, Confiscation

Antonyms: Inheritance, Succession, Bequest, Transfer

Example: The estate may escheat to the State if no lawful heir can be found.

Trick: No heir for the estate? It may escheat to the State.

12 Campanile (noun)

Campanile - A bell tower, especially one standing separately from a church or other building.

A bell tower, especially one standing separately from a church or other building.

Hindi meaning: घंटाघर

Synonyms: Bell Tower, Belfry, Steeple, Bell Tower Structure

Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Crypt, Low-rise Structure

Example: The ancient campanile stood beside the cathedral and dominated the skyline.

Trick: Campanile sounds like campan bell — think of a tall tower carrying bells.

13 Brumal (adjective)

Brumal - Relating to winter or characteristic of winter.

Relating to winter or characteristic of winter.

Hindi meaning: शीतकालीन

Synonyms: Wintry, Hibernal, Chilly, Frosty

Antonyms: Summery, Tropical, Warm, Hot

Example: The valley remained covered in a brumal mist throughout the cold morning.

Trick: Brumal = winter mood, full of cold, frost and fog.

14 Catafalque (noun)

Catafalque - A decorated raised platform on which a coffin is placed during a funeral ceremony.

A decorated raised platform on which a coffin is placed during a funeral ceremony.

Hindi meaning: अंत्येष्टि के समय ताबूत रखने का सुसज्जित ऊँचा मंच

Synonyms: Bier, Funeral Platform, Coffin Stand, Funeral Stand

Antonyms: Cradle, Bed, Seat, Bench

Example: The coffin rested upon an elaborate catafalque during the memorial service.

Trick: Catafalque = coffin ka special platform at a grand funeral.

15 Gewgaw (noun)

Gewgaw - A showy but inexpensive and usually useless ornament or object.

A showy but inexpensive and usually useless ornament or object.

Hindi meaning: भड़कीली किंतु कम मूल्य की सजावटी वस्तु

Synonyms: Trinket, Bauble, Knickknack, Ornament

Antonyms: Essential, Necessity, Treasure, Valuable

Example: The shelf was crowded with colourful gewgaws collected from tourist markets.

Trick: Gewgaw looks wow but has little real value.

16 Carmine (noun/adjective)

Carmine - A vivid deep-red colour or pigment.

A vivid deep-red colour or pigment.

Hindi meaning: गहरा चमकीला लाल रंग

Synonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Red, Vermilion

Antonyms: Pale, Colourless, Drab, Dull

Example: The artist used carmine to give the flowers a rich red appearance.

Trick: Carmine = car mein bright red colour imagine karo.

17 Faineant (noun/adjective)

Faineant - An idle or ineffective person; lazy and unwilling to work.

An idle or ineffective person; lazy and unwilling to work.

Hindi meaning: आलसी और अकर्मण्य

Synonyms: Idle, Lazy, Indolent, Slothful

Antonyms: Industrious, Diligent, Energetic, Hardworking

Example: The faineant employee constantly avoided even the simplest responsibilities.

Trick: Faineant sounds like fine, I ain't working — a perfect lazy person.

18 Blackguard (noun/verb)

Blackguard - A dishonest, dishonourable or contemptible person.

A dishonest, dishonourable or contemptible person.

Hindi meaning: दुष्ट या नीच व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Scoundrel, Rogue, Villain, Rascal

Antonyms: Gentleman, Hero, Saint, Benefactor

Example: The blackguard deceived several innocent people for his own profit.

Trick: A blackguard is a bad guard of character — dishonest and disgraceful.

19 Wreathe (verb)

Wreathe - To surround, cover or decorate something by twisting or arranging something around it.

To surround, cover or decorate something by twisting or arranging something around it.

Hindi meaning: चारों ओर लपेटना या सजाना

Synonyms: Encircle, Garland, Entwine, Enwrap

Antonyms: Unwrap, Uncover, Strip, Disentangle

Example: They wreathed the doorway with flowers and green leaves for the celebration.

Trick: Wreathe = wreath ko kisi cheez ke around wrap karna.

20 Encamp (verb)

Encamp - To settle or lodge temporarily in a camp.

To settle or lodge temporarily in a camp.

Hindi meaning: शिविर लगाना

Synonyms: Camp, Bivouac, Lodge, Settle

Antonyms: Depart, Evacuate, Disperse, Decamp

Example: The soldiers decided to encamp near the river for the night.

Trick: Encamp = enter a place and make a temporary camp there.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!