20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Commandeer (verb)
To take possession of something by force or for official use. जबरन अपने अधिकार में लेना
Synonyms: Seize, Confiscate, Appropriate, Requisition
Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Return, Release
Example: The army commandeered several trucks for emergency relief work.
Preeminent (adjective)
Surpassing all others; very distinguished or outstanding. श्रेष्ठ
Synonyms: Eminent, Supreme, Foremost, Outstanding
Antonyms: Inferior, Ordinary, Insignificant, Mediocre
Example: She is one of the preeminent scholars in the field of economics.
Unremitting (adjective)
Never stopping or becoming less intense; continuous and persistent. अविराम
Synonyms: Relentless, Constant, Continuous, Persistent
Antonyms: Intermittent, Occasional, Irregular, Stopping
Example: She showed unremitting dedication toward her studies despite many difficulties.
Titular (adjective)
Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real authority. नाममात्र का
Synonyms: Nominal, Ceremonial, Formal, Token
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Substantial, Genuine
Example: He was the titular head of the company, while others made the real decisions.
Megalomania (noun)
An obsession with power, greatness, or exaggerated self-importance. महानता का उन्माद
Synonyms: Delusion, Arrogance, Vanity, Grandiosity
Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Simplicity, Meekness
Example: His megalomania made him believe that he alone could rule the entire nation.
Ineradicable (adjective)
Impossible to remove, destroy, or get rid of completely. उन्मूलन न किया जा सकने वाला
Synonyms: Indelible, Permanent, Deep-rooted, Unshakeable
Antonyms: Eradicable, Removable, Temporary, Fleeting
Example: The tragedy left an ineradicable impression on his mind.
Unrelenting (adjective)
Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination; harsh and persistent. अडिग और निरंतर
Synonyms: Relentless, Persistent, Stern, Unyielding
Antonyms: Lenient, Gentle, Flexible, Merciful
Example: The unrelenting heat made it difficult for the workers to continue.
Oracular (adjective)
Resembling an oracle; mysterious, wise, and often difficult to understand. रहस्यमय और भविष्यसूचक
Synonyms: Prophetic, Mystical, Enigmatic, Cryptic
Antonyms: Clear, Direct, Plain, Straightforward
Example: The sage gave an oracular reply that left everyone puzzled.
Unfathomable (adjective)
Impossible to understand fully; too deep, strange, or difficult to measure or comprehend. समझ से परे
Synonyms: Incomprehensible, Inscrutable, Mysterious, Immeasurable
Antonyms: Understandable, Clear, Comprehensible, Measurable
Example: The scientist tried to explain the unfathomable mystery of the universe.
Prophetic (adjective)
Accurately predicting what will happen in the future. भविष्यसूचक
Synonyms: Predictive, Visionary, Foretelling, Prescient
Antonyms: Unknowing, Ignorant, Unaware, Blind
Example: Her prophetic warning about the storm came true the very next day.
Temporize (verb)
Avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer in order to gain time. टालमटोल करना
Synonyms: Delay, Stall, Hesitate, Procrastinate
Antonyms: Decide, Commit, Resolve, Act
Example: Instead of answering firmly, the officer tried to temporize and avoid the issue.
Browbeat (verb)
Intimidate or force someone to do something by bullying or being overbearing. धमकाकर दबाव डालना
Synonyms: Bully, Intimidate, Coerce, Harass
Antonyms: Encourage, Comfort, Support, Reassure
Example: The manager tried to browbeat the workers into accepting the unfair decision.
Falsify (verb)
Alter or present something falsely so that it no longer reflects the truth. मिथ्या सिद्ध करना / गलत साबित करना / जालसाजी करना
Synonyms: Forge, Distort, Misrepresent, Fabricate
Antonyms: Verify, Confirm, Validate, Authenticate
Example: The accountant was accused of falsifying the financial records of the company.
Penalize (verb)
Subject someone to a penalty or punishment for doing something wrong. दंडित करना
Synonyms: Punish, Fine, Discipline, Sanction
Antonyms: Reward, Pardon, Forgive, Excuse
Example: Players can be penalized for breaking the rules during the match.
Demolish (verb)
Pull or knock down a building or structure; completely destroy. ध्वस्त करना / गिरा देना
Synonyms: Destroy, Dismantle, Ruin, Wreck
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Repair
Example: The old unsafe building was demolished by the municipal authority.
Excommunicate (verb)
Officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments or services of the Church; reject from a religious community. बहिष्कृत करना
Synonyms: Expel, Oust, Exclude, Banish
Antonyms: Admit, Accept, Welcome, Include
Example: The priest decided to excommunicate the member for repeatedly violating the church’s rules.
Cultivate (verb)
Prepare and use land for crops or gardening; also develop or improve a skill, quality, or relationship. खेती करना / विकसित करना
Synonyms: Nurture, Develop, Foster, Grow
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Abandon, Destroy
Example: She worked hard to cultivate good habits and improve her communication skills.
Unveil (verb)
Remove a cover from something; reveal or make something known for the first time. अनावृत करना / उद्घाटित करना
Synonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Introduce
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress
Example: The company will unveil its new product at the annual event tomorrow.
Interrogate (verb)
Ask someone questions closely, aggressively, or formally in order to get information. पूछताछ करना
Synonyms: Question, Examine, Quiz, Cross-examine
Antonyms: Answer, Reply, Respond, Explain
Example: The police began to interrogate the suspect about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.
Stimulate (verb)
Encourage or increase the activity, growth, or development of something. उत्तेजित करना / प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: Encourage, Motivate, Inspire, Arouse
Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Suppress, Hinder
Example: Good teachers stimulate students to think creatively and ask questions.
The editorial
Source: Test - Root word of the day · 20 Mar 2026About: The root word “Test” used in many English words is derived from Latin word “Testis” which means “to Witness something”. A sense of “see, observe, watch, look on at, be a witness to, view, note, notice” is always exhibited from derived words.
Contest (verb) -Engage in competition to attain (a position of power).
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1. Synonym of Unveil
2. Antonym of Falsify
3. Synonym of Browbeat
4. Antonym of Interrogate
5. Synonym of Megalomania
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