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Source: Root word of the day · 17 Apr 2026

About: The root word “Sist” is taken from the Latin word “Sistere” which means “take one's stand by”. A sense of “support” (by something) is always exhibited from derived words, simple words with overt sense are derived from this root.

Assist (verb): Help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

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Luminescence (noun)

The emission of light by a substance without heat. ऊष्मा के बिना प्रकाश का उत्सर्जन

Synonyms: Glow, Radiance, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence

Antonyms: Darkness, Dullness, Gloom, Opacity

Example: The blue luminescence of the jellyfish amazed the scientists in the dark ocean.

Promontory (noun)

A high point of land that juts out into a sea, river, or other body of water. समुद्र या जलराशि में निकला हुआ ऊँचा भूभाग

Synonyms: Headland, Cape, Foreland, Bluff

Antonyms: Valley, Lowland, Plain, Depression

Example: The lighthouse stood on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea.

Philology (noun)

The study of language in written historical sources; the study of the development of languages and texts. भाषाओं और प्राचीन ग्रंथों के ऐतिहासिक अध्ययन का विज्ञान

Synonyms: Linguistic study, Textual scholarship, Etymology, Language study

Antonyms: Illiteracy, Ignorance, Uneducation, Inarticulacy

Example: Her interest in philology led her to study ancient Sanskrit and Greek manuscripts.

Inestimable (adjective)

Too great to be calculated; extremely valuable or priceless. अमूल्य; जिसका मूल्य या परिमाण नहीं आंका जा सके

Synonyms: Immeasurable, Priceless, Incalculable, Boundless

Antonyms: Measurable, Calculable, Negligible, Trivial

Example: The support of her family was of inestimable value during difficult times.

Burlesque (noun)

A ridiculous or exaggerated imitation, usually done for comedy or satire. हास्य या व्यंग्य के लिए की गई अतिरंजित नकल

Synonyms: Parody, Mockery, Satire, Caricature

Antonyms: Seriousness, Sincerity, Solemnity, Respect

Example: The play was a burlesque of royal politics, making the audience laugh at every exaggerated scene.

Potpourri (noun)

A mixture of many different things; a collection of diverse items. विविध वस्तुओं या विचारों का मिश्रण

Synonyms: Mixture, Medley, Assortment, Miscellany

Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness, Homogeneity, Consistency

Example: The book is a potpourri of poems, essays, and short stories.

Assonance (noun)

Repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds in adjacent words. स्वर-साम्य

Synonyms: Vowel rhyme, Vocalic rhyme, Sound harmony, Phonetic resemblance

Antonyms: Dissonance, Cacophony, Discord, Harshness

Example: In the line the early bird catches the worm, the repeated vowel sounds create assonance.

Inflection (noun)

A change in the tone or pitch of the voice, or a change in the form of a word to express grammar. स्वर के उतार-चढ़ाव या व्याकरण व्यक्त करने हेतु शब्द-रूप में परिवर्तन

Synonyms: Intonation, Modulation, Accent, Variation

Antonyms: Monotone, Flatness, Uniformity, Invariance

Example: Her inflection changed when she asked the question, making her voice rise at the end.

Superannuated (adjective)

Retired because of having reached the age limit for service; too old for regular work. सेवा की आयु-सीमा पूरी होने के कारण सेवानिवृत्त

Synonyms: Retired, Pensioned, Aged, Emeritus

Antonyms: Employed, Working, Active, Serving

Example: The superannuated officer was honored for his long years of dedicated service.

Inconsolable (adjective)

Too sad or disappointed to be comforted. जिसे सांत्वना न दी जा सके; अत्यंत दुखी

Synonyms: Heartbroken, Grief-stricken, Devastated, Miserable

Antonyms: Comforted, Reassured, Cheerful, Content

Example: She was inconsolable after hearing about the loss of her pet.

Logistics (noun)

The detailed coordination and management of the movement of goods, people, or resources. रसद व्यवस्था / आपूर्ति प्रबंधन

Synonyms: Coordination, Distribution, Supply, Organization

Antonyms: Disorganization, Chaos, Mismanagement, Confusion

Example: Good logistics helped the company deliver all the products on time.

Barometer (noun)

An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure; also something that indicates or shows changes in a situation. वायुदाबमापी / सूचक

Synonyms: Gauge, Indicator, Measure, Index

Antonyms: Concealment, Obscurity, Uncertainty, Distortion

Example: Rising prices are often seen as a barometer of inflation in the economy.

Portfolio (noun)

A collection of work, documents, or investments kept together for presentation or management. कार्य-संग्रह / निवेश-संग्रह

Synonyms: Collection, Compilation, Dossier, File

Antonyms: Single item, Fragment, Disorganization, Scattering

Example: She showed her design portfolio during the interview.

Dissect (verb)

Cut up or separate into parts for careful examination or analysis. विच्छेदन करना / बारीकी से जांच करना

Synonyms: Analyze, Examine, Disassemble, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Combine, Unite, Assemble, Merge

Example: The scientist dissected the specimen to study its internal structure.

Enthusiasm (noun)

Intense excitement, interest, or eagerness for something. उत्साह / उमंग

Synonyms: Excitement, Zeal, Passion, Eagerness

Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Reluctance, Dullness

Example: She showed great enthusiasm while participating in the debate competition.

Magnetism (noun)

The power of attracting, either physically like a magnet or personally through charm. चुंबकत्व / आकर्षण शक्ति

Synonyms: Attraction, Charm, Charisma, Allure

Antonyms: Repulsion, Unattractiveness, Dullness, Aversion

Example: Her magnetism made everyone in the room pay attention to her.

Yardstick (noun)

A standard used for comparison, judgment, or measurement. मापदंड / मानक

Synonyms: Benchmark, Standard, Criterion, Measure

Antonyms: Guesswork, Improvisation, Disorder, Inconsistency

Example: Honesty is often used as a yardstick to judge a person’s character.

Boundary (noun)

A line or limit that marks the edge or border of something. सीमा / मर्यादा

Synonyms: Border, Limit, Edge, Frontier

Antonyms: Center, Middle, Interior, Infinity

Example: The fence marked the boundary between the two farms.

Meridian (noun)

The highest point or peak of something; also an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole on the earth. चरम बिंदु / देशांतर रेखा

Synonyms: Zenith, Apex, Summit, Peak

Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Base, Lowest point

Example: At the meridian of his career, he was admired across the country.

Syllabus (noun)

An outline of the subjects, topics, or course content to be studied. पाठ्यक्रम / पाठ्यविवरण

Synonyms: Curriculum, Outline, Program, Course plan

Antonyms: Improvisation, Disorder, Disorganization, Randomness

Example: The teacher completed the entire syllabus before the final examination.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

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

1. Synonym of Logistics

2. Antonym of Dissect

3. Synonym of Inestimable

4. Antonym of Portfolio

5. Synonym of Promontory

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