Meaning – book

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Source: Root word of the day · 13 Jun 2026

About BIBLIO: The root in various English words “BIBLIO” came from Greek Word “BIBLION”, which means “book”. And surprisingly the meaning of the words derived from this root do not necessarily possess the “Reading” attribute. Hence meaning also possess Literally meanings of “Pertaining to Book”. Words: Bibliography (noun) - A list of books used as sources; Bibliomania (noun) - An extreme love of books; Bibliophile (noun) - A person who loves books Bibliology (noun) - History and science of books as physical objects Bibliography (noun) - List of books Bibliophobia (noun) - Dread or hatred of books Biblioklept (noun) - One who steals books Bibliobibulus (noun) - People who read too much, and so are oblivious of the real world. Biblioclasm (noun) - Destruction of books, especially the Bible Bibliogenesis (noun) - The art of producing and publishing books. Bibliographer (noun) - Anyone who writes about books, describing their authorships and their printings, publications, etc. Bibliolatry (noun) - An extravagant admiration of a book or of books in general.

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Alchemy (noun)

A seemingly magical process of transformation or creation. रूपांतरण की रहस्यमयी विद्या

Synonyms: Magic, Sorcery, Transformation, Mysticism

Antonyms: Science, Reality, Stagnation, Plainness

Example: The artist’s skill turned ordinary colors into visual alchemy.

Crimson (noun/adjective)

Deep red in color. गहरा लाल रंग

Synonyms: Scarlet, Ruby, Vermilion, Red

Antonyms: Pale, Colorless, White, Ashen

Example: The sky turned crimson during sunset.

Elephantine (adjective)

Very large, heavy, or clumsy like an elephant. हाथी जैसा विशाल और भारी

Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Gigantic, Colossal

Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature, Petite

Example: The elephantine statue stood at the entrance of the palace.

Folklore (noun)

Traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community. लोककथाएँ और लोक-परंपराएँ

Synonyms: Mythology, Legend, Tradition, Lore

Antonyms: Fact, History, Reality, Truth

Example: The village festival was based on ancient folklore.

Hijack (verb)

To illegally seize control of a vehicle, aircraft, or situation. बलपूर्वक नियंत्रण छीन लेना

Synonyms: Seize, Commandeer, Capture, Kidnap

Antonyms: Release, Free, Surrender, Return

Example: The criminals tried to hijack the truck carrying valuables.

Obelisk (noun)

A tall, narrow, four-sided stone pillar, usually ending in a pointed top. ऊँचा नुकीला पत्थर का स्तंभ

Synonyms: Pillar, Monument, Monolith, Column

Antonyms: Pit, Hollow, Depression, Trench

Example: An ancient obelisk stood in the center of the square.

Smother (verb)

To cover completely, suffocate, or suppress something. दम घोंटना या पूरी तरह ढक देना

Synonyms: Suffocate, Choke, Suppress, Cover

Antonyms: Expose, Reveal, Uncover, Release

Example: The mother tried to smother the fire with a thick blanket.

Twinkle (verb/noun)

To shine with a flickering or sparkling light. टिमटिमाना

Synonyms: Sparkle, Glitter, Gleam, Shimmer

Antonyms: Fade, Darken, Dull, Dim

Example: The stars began to twinkle in the night sky.

Uncharted (adjective)

Not mapped, explored, or known before. अज्ञात या अन्वेषित न किया हुआ

Synonyms: Unknown, Unexplored, Undiscovered, Unmapped

Antonyms: Known, Explored, Mapped, Familiar

Example: The sailors entered uncharted waters.

Varnish (noun/verb)

A liquid coating used to give a hard, shiny surface; to cover with such a coating. चमकदार परत चढ़ाना

Synonyms: Polish, Lacquer, Coating, Gloss

Antonyms: Strip, Scrape, Dullness, Roughness

Example: The carpenter applied varnish to the wooden table.

Thoroughfare (noun)

A main road or public passage used for travelling through a place. मुख्य मार्ग

Synonyms: Road, Highway, Route, Passage

Antonyms: Dead End, Cul-de-sac, Blockage, Barrier

Example: The market street is the busiest thoroughfare in the city.

Preserve (verb)

To protect something and keep it in its original or good condition. संरक्षित करना

Synonyms: Protect, Conserve, Safeguard, Maintain

Antonyms: Destroy, Damage, Neglect, Waste

Example: We must preserve historical monuments for future generations.

Canyon (noun)

A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a river. गहरी घाटी

Synonyms: Gorge, Ravine, Chasm, Gulch

Antonyms: Hill, Ridge, Peak, Mound

Example: The river flowed through a narrow canyon.

Lagoon (noun)

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sand, rocks, or coral. लैगून / समुद्र से अलग उथला जलाशय

Synonyms: Pool, Inlet, Bay, Backwater

Antonyms: Desert, Dryland, Mainland, Upland

Example: The island had a beautiful blue lagoon near the shore.

Broker (noun)

A person who buys and sells things for others, especially shares, property, or goods. दलाल / मध्यस्थ

Synonyms: Agent, Dealer, Middleman, Negotiator

Antonyms: Buyer, Seller, Principal, Owner

Example: The broker helped them buy a new house.

Optical (adjective)

Related to sight, light, or the eyes. दृष्टि या प्रकाश संबंधी

Synonyms: Visual, Ocular, Visible, Optic

Antonyms: Auditory, Aural, Tactile, Nonvisual

Example: The scientist studied optical instruments in the laboratory.

Thermal (adjective)

Related to heat or temperature. ऊष्मा या ताप संबंधी

Synonyms: Heat, Hot, Caloric, Warm

Antonyms: Cold, Chilly, Freezing, Frigid

Example: Thermal energy is produced by heat.

Enlist (verb)

To join or make someone join an organization, army, or cause. भर्ती करना / नाम दर्ज कराना

Synonyms: Recruit, Join, Register, Enroll

Antonyms: Discharge, Dismiss, Exclude, Demobilize

Example: Many young people decided to enlist in the army.

Operate (verb)

To work, function, or control a machine, system, or organization. संचालित करना / कार्य करना

Synonyms: Run, Function, Control, Manage

Antonyms: Stop, Cease, Halt, Fail

Example: The technician knows how to operate the machine.

Clerical (adjective)

Related to office work, records, filing, or administrative duties. लिपिकीय / कार्यालय संबंधी

Synonyms: Administrative, Secretarial, Office, Paperwork

Antonyms: Manual, Field, Technical, Executive

Example: She was responsible for clerical work in the department.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Canyon

2. Antonym of Enlist

3. Synonym of Smother

4. Antonym of Operate

5. Synonym of Hijack

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