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Source: Root word of the day · 14 Jul 2026

About EXO: The root in various English words “ENDO” Taken from the Greek Language Which means “Outside”. This root generally used as a prefix in English words, and has opposite traits of “ENDO” root words. Words: Exotic (adjective) - Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country. Exoteric (adjective) - Intended for or likely to be understood by the general public. Exothermal (adjective) - Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which heat is released. External (adjective) - Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something. Exocrine (adjective) - Relating to or denoting glands which secrete their products through ducts opening on to an epithelium rather than directly into the blood. Exoskeleton (noun) - A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods. Exobiology (noun) - The branch of science that deals with the possibility and likely nature of life on other planets or in space. Exocellular (adjective) - That occurs outside of a cell. Exocentric (adjective) - Denoting or being a construction which has no explicit head.

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Sciolist (noun)

A person who pretends to be knowledgeable but has only superficial learning. अल्पज्ञानी

Synonyms: Dabbler, Smatterer, Pretender, Dilettante

Antonyms: Expert, Scholar, Authority, Specialist

Example: The sciolist confidently discussed the subject despite knowing very little about it.

Fluvial (adjective)

Relating to rivers or produced by the action of flowing water. नदी संबंधी

Synonyms: Riverine, Riparian, Alluvial, Potamic

Antonyms: Marine, Oceanic, Terrestrial, Aerial

Example: The fluvial deposits made the river valley extremely fertile.

Henchman (noun)

A loyal follower who carries out unpleasant, dishonest, or illegal tasks for a powerful person. गुर्गा

Synonyms: Minion, Underling, Accomplice, Cohort

Antonyms: Leader, Chief, Master, Opponent

Example: The gangster ordered his henchman to threaten the shopkeeper.

Vatic (adjective)

Describing or predicting what will happen in the future; prophetic. भविष्यसूचक

Synonyms: Prophetic, Oracular, Predictive, Divinatory

Antonyms: Unprophetic, Mundane, Retrospective, Nonpredictive

Example: The poet’s vatic words appeared to predict the coming revolution.

Descant (verb)

To speak or write at length about a particular subject. विस्तार से चर्चा करना

Synonyms: Discourse, Expatiate, Declaim, Elaborate

Antonyms: Abbreviate, Condense, Summarize, Curtail

Example: The professor began to descant on the importance of classical literature.

Donnybrook (noun)

A noisy, uncontrolled fight or public quarrel involving several people. हंगामेदार लड़ाई

Synonyms: Brawl, Melee, Fracas, Ruckus

Antonyms: Peace, Truce, Harmony, Concord

Example: A minor argument at the stadium soon turned into a donnybrook.

Treacly (adjective)

Excessively sweet or sentimental in an unpleasant or artificial way. अत्यधिक भावुक या मीठा

Synonyms: Saccharine, Sentimental, Maudlin, Cloying

Antonyms: Unsentimental, Austere, Restrained, Bitter

Example: The film’s treacly ending failed to move the audience.

Ablate (verb)

To remove or destroy tissue or material by cutting, erosion, heat, or evaporation. काटकर या नष्ट करके हटाना

Synonyms: Remove, Excise, Eradicate, Vaporize

Antonyms: Add, Attach, Preserve, Restore

Example: The surgeon used a laser to ablate the abnormal tissue.

Debauch (verb)

To corrupt someone morally through excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. नैतिक रूप से भ्रष्ट करना

Synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Deprave, Pervert

Antonyms: Purify, Reform, Elevate, Ennoble

Example: Sudden wealth and unchecked power began to debauch the young ruler.

Declaim (verb)

To deliver a speech or recite something loudly, formally, and dramatically. ओजपूर्ण ढंग से भाषण देना

Synonyms: Orate, Harangue, Proclaim, Recite

Antonyms: Whisper, Mutter, Mumble, Understate

Example: The actor began to declaim the famous lines with great passion.

Cimmerian (adjective)

Extremely dark, gloomy, or depressing. घोर अंधकारमय या उदास

Synonyms: Dark, Gloomy, Murky, Tenebrous

Antonyms: Bright, Luminous, Radiant, Cheerful

Example: The explorers entered a Cimmerian cave where no sunlight could penetrate.

Dudgeon (noun)

A feeling or state of anger and indignation caused by an insult. रोष या आक्रोश

Synonyms: Indignation, Resentment, Umbrage, Pique

Antonyms: Pleasure, Approval, Delight, Contentment

Example: She left the meeting in high dudgeon after her proposal was mocked.

Carouse (verb)

To drink alcohol and celebrate noisily and excessively. अत्यधिक मदिरापान करते हुए धूमधाम से उत्सव मनाना

Synonyms: Revel, Roister, Binge, Wassail

Antonyms: Abstain, Refrain, Moderate, Avoid

Example: The soldiers caroused late into the night after their victory.

Perdition (noun)

Eternal punishment in hell or complete spiritual ruin. नरक की शाश्वत यातना या पूर्ण आध्यात्मिक विनाश

Synonyms: Damnation, Hell, Inferno, Ruin

Antonyms: Salvation, Redemption, Heaven, Paradise

Example: The villain believed that his crimes had condemned him to eternal perdition.

Transfuse (verb)

To transfer blood or another fluid into the vein of a person or animal. रक्त या किसी अन्य द्रव को नस में चढ़ाना

Synonyms: Infuse, Inject, Transfer, Transmit

Antonyms: Withdraw, Extract, Drain, Remove

Example: Doctors had to transfuse blood into the injured patient immediately.

Humbug (noun)

Deceptive or insincere talk, behaviour, or a fraudulent person. कपटपूर्ण बात या धोखेबाज़ व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Deception, Fraud, Nonsense, Sham

Antonyms: Truth, Honesty, Sincerity, Authenticity

Example: The expert dismissed the advertised miracle cure as complete humbug.

Canorous (adjective)

Pleasant, melodious, and musical in sound. मधुर और संगीतपूर्ण

Synonyms: Melodious, Musical, Harmonious, Sonorous

Antonyms: Discordant, Harsh, Cacophonous, Unmelodious

Example: The canorous voice of the singer filled the entire hall.

Dysphoric (adjective)

Feeling very unhappy, uneasy, dissatisfied, or distressed. अत्यंत दुखी, बेचैन या असंतुष्ट

Synonyms: Unhappy, Uneasy, Distressed, Discontented

Antonyms: Euphoric, Happy, Contented, Cheerful

Example: He felt dysphoric and restless after receiving the disappointing news.

Orotund (adjective)

Having a voice that is full, strong, clear, and resonant. गंभीर, प्रभावशाली और गूँजदार स्वर वाला

Synonyms: Sonorous, Resonant, Booming, Full-bodied

Antonyms: Thin, Weak, Faint, Inaudible

Example: The actor’s orotund voice carried clearly across the theatre.

Caterwaul (verb)

To make a loud, shrill, and unpleasant wailing sound or complaint. ज़ोर से कर्कश स्वर में विलाप या शिकायत करना

Synonyms: Yowl, Wail, Screech, Howl

Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Hush, Quiet

Example: The stray cats began to caterwaul outside the window at midnight.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Sciolist

2. Antonym of Canorous

3. Synonym of Ablate

4. Antonym of Humbug

5. Synonym of Dudgeon

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