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Phrasal Verb of the Day

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Bohemian (adjective/noun)

Socially unconventional in an artistic way; a person who lives an unconventional artistic life. अपरंपरागत कलात्मक जीवनशैली वाला / बोहेमियन

Synonyms: Unconventional, Artistic, Nonconformist, Eccentric

Antonyms: Conventional, Traditional, Conforming, Conservative

Example: She loved the bohemian lifestyle of artists, music, and free thinking.

Purloin (verb)

Steal something, especially in a secret or dishonest way. चोरी करना

Synonyms: Steal, Pilfer, Swipe, Filch

Antonyms: Return, Give, Offer, Surrender

Example: He tried to purloin confidential documents from the office.

Saunter (verb)

Walk in a slow, relaxed manner. धीरे-धीरे टहलना

Synonyms: Stroll, Amble, Wander, Meander

Antonyms: Rush, Run, Hurry, Sprint

Example: He began to saunter through the park on a pleasant evening.

Renegade (noun/adjective)

A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles; rebellious or traitorous. देशद्रोही / बागी

Synonyms: Traitor, Rebel, Defector, Turncoat

Antonyms: Loyalist, Supporter, Follower, Patriot

Example: The soldier was branded a renegade after joining the enemy side.

Truant (noun/adjective)

A student who stays away from school without permission; absent without permission. अनुपस्थित रहने वाला / बिना अनुमति स्कूल से गायब रहने वाला

Synonyms: Absentee, Shirker, Skiver, Defaulter

Antonyms: Attendee, Participant, Regular, Diligent

Example: The teacher warned the truant student about missing classes repeatedly.

Commotion (noun)

A state of confused and noisy disturbance. हंगामा / कोलाहल

Synonyms: Uproar, Tumult, Disturbance, Chaos

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Order, Silence

Example: The sudden announcement caused a commotion in the classroom.

Cartel (noun)

An association of independent businesses formed to control prices and limit competition. कार्टेल / मूल्य और प्रतिस्पर्धा को नियंत्रित करने वाला व्यापारिक गठबंधन

Synonyms: Alliance, Syndicate, Consortium, Combine

Antonyms: Competition, Rivalry, Independence, Separation

Example: The companies were accused of forming a cartel to fix the prices of essential goods.

Arboreal (adjective)

Living in trees or relating to trees. वृक्षों में रहने वाला / वृक्षों से संबंधित

Synonyms: Tree-dwelling, Woodland, Forestal, Sylvan

Antonyms: Grounded, Terrestrial, Earthbound, Nonarboreal

Example: Monkeys are highly arboreal animals and move easily from branch to branch.

Misandry (noun)

Hatred of men. पुरुषों से घृणा

Synonyms: Man-hatred, Prejudice, Hostility, Contempt

Antonyms: Affection, Respect, Admiration, Fondness

Example: The novel explored themes of anger and misandry in response to years of injustice.

Plumage (noun)

The feathers that cover a bird’s body. पक्षियों के पंखों का आवरण

Synonyms: Feathers, Down, Quills, Coat

Antonyms: Bareness, Nakedness, Baldness, Featherlessness

Example: The peacock displayed its colorful plumage during the dance.

Archaic (adjective)

Very old or old-fashioned; no longer in everyday use. प्राचीन, पुरातन, अप्रचलित

Synonyms: Antiquated, Obsolete, Old-fashioned, Outdated

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Contemporary, New

Example: The book was filled with archaic words that are rarely used today.

Complaisant (adjective)

Willing to please others; politely agreeable and eager to satisfy. प्रसन्न करने के लिए तत्पर, विनम्रतापूर्वक सहमत होने वाला

Synonyms: Obliging, Accommodating, Compliant, Agreeable

Antonyms: Uncooperative, Defiant, Stubborn, Disagreeable

Example: He was so complaisant that he agreed to every request without any complaint.

Fulsome (adjective)

Excessively flattering or praising in a way that seems insincere. अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण प्रशंसात्मक, चापलूस

Synonyms: Flattering, Excessive, Overdone, Unctuous

Antonyms: Sincere, Modest, Genuine, Restrained

Example: The actor was embarrassed by the fulsome praise he received after the performance.

Pathos (noun)

A quality that evokes pity, sadness, or sympathy. करुणा, दया या विषाद उत्पन्न करने वाली भावनात्मक शक्ति

Synonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Pity, Compassion

Antonyms: Cheerfulness, Joy, Indifference, Unfeelingness

Example: The speech was full of pathos and moved the audience to tears.

Unstinting (adjective)

Very generous with time, effort, money, or praise; giving without holding back. उदार, बिना कंजूसी के देने वाला

Synonyms: Generous, Lavish, Liberal, Openhanded

Antonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Selfish, Restrained

Example: She gave unstinting support to her team during the difficult project.

Unalloyed (adjective)

Pure and complete; not mixed with anything else, especially in a positive or negative sense. विशुद्ध, शुद्ध, पूर्णतः मिश्रणरहित

Synonyms: Pure, Absolute, Complete, Undiluted

Antonyms: Mixed, Impure, Partial, Diluted

Example: She felt unalloyed joy after hearing the good news.

Recrimination (noun)

A counter-accusation made in response to an accusation. प्रत्यारोप, प्रत्यारोपात्मक आरोप

Synonyms: Countercharge, Retaliation, Accusation, Blame

Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Agreement, Acceptance

Example: The debate soon turned into bitter recrimination between the two leaders.

Gerontocracy (noun)

A system of government or rule by old people, especially elderly leaders. वृद्धतंत्र, बुज़ुर्गों द्वारा शासन

Synonyms: Eldership, Oligarchy, Senior rule, Rule by elders

Antonyms: Democracy, Youth rule, Egalitarianism, Meritocracy

Example: Some critics described the party leadership as a gerontocracy dominated by very old politicians.

Apiary (noun)

A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives. मधुमक्खी पालन स्थल, मधुमक्खियों के छत्तों का स्थान

Synonyms: Beehive, Bee yard, Hive house, Bee farm

Antonyms: Wilderness, Forest, Desert, Barren land

Example: The farmer built an apiary at the edge of his field to produce honey.

Pyromania (noun)

An uncontrollable impulse to start fires deliberately. जानबूझकर आग लगाने की अनियंत्रित प्रवृत्ति

Synonyms: Fire-setting obsession, Arson impulse, Compulsion, Mania

Antonyms: Self-control, Restraint, Calmness, Discipline

Example: The doctors treated his pyromania as a serious psychological disorder.

The editorial

Source: Phrasal Verb of the Day · 9 Mar 2026

Meaning: To abuse, to insult. Examples: Calling names is a bad habit. He was punished for calling his teacher names.

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1. Synonym of Bohemian

2. Antonym of Apiary

3. Synonym of Fulsome

4. Antonym of Unstinting

5. Synonym of Cartel

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