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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Gestation (noun)

The period or process during which an idea, plan, or baby develops before completion or birth. गर्भावधि; विकास की अवधि

Synonyms: Development, Incubation, Formation, Maturation

Antonyms: Birth, Completion, Culmination, Realization

Example: The ambitious project remained in gestation for nearly three years.

Faze (verb)

To disturb, confuse, or make someone lose confidence. विचलित करना

Synonyms: Disturb, Disconcert, Unnerve, Rattle

Antonyms: Calm, Reassure, Encourage, Compose

Example: Even the hostile questions did not faze the experienced diplomat.

Modish (adjective)

Conforming to or following the latest fashion or style. फैशनेबल; आधुनिक शैली का

Synonyms: Fashionable, Stylish, Trendy, Chic

Antonyms: Unfashionable, Outdated, Antiquated, Old-fashioned

Example: She arrived at the ceremony wearing a modish blue outfit.

Junket (noun)

A pleasure trip, especially one made at public expense under the guise of official work. सरकारी खर्च पर की गई आनंद-यात्रा

Synonyms: Excursion, Jaunt, Outing, Pleasure Trip

Antonyms: Work, Duty, Labour, Toil

Example: Critics described the delegation’s foreign visit as an extravagant junket.

Docket (verb)

To enter a case, matter, or event on an official list or schedule. आधिकारिक सूची में दर्ज करना

Synonyms: Register, Record, Schedule, List

Antonyms: Delete, Erase, Remove, Omit

Example: The court docketed the petition for a hearing next Monday.

Gallivant (verb)

To travel or roam from place to place in search of pleasure or entertainment. मौज-मस्ती के लिए इधर-उधर घूमना

Synonyms: Roam, Wander, Jaunt, Ramble

Antonyms: Remain, Stay, Settle, Work

Example: He spent the summer gallivanting across Europe with his friends.

Wry (adjective)

Using dry, mocking, or subtly ironic humour. व्यंग्यपूर्ण; विडंबनापूर्ण

Synonyms: Ironic, Sardonic, Mocking, Dry

Antonyms: Sincere, Earnest, Straightforward, Solemn

Example: She gave a wry smile when her prediction proved completely wrong.

Boondoggle (noun)

An unnecessary, wasteful, or impractical project, often involving public money. धन और समय की बर्बादी वाली निरर्थक परियोजना

Synonyms: Waste, Folly, Extravagance, White Elephant

Antonyms: Necessity, Economy, Efficiency, Thrift

Example: The abandoned highway project was condemned as a costly boondoggle.

Whitewash (verb)

To conceal faults, wrongdoing, or unpleasant facts in order to protect someone’s reputation. दोषों या गलत कार्यों को छिपाना

Synonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Exonerate, Gloss Over

Antonyms: Expose, Reveal, Disclose, Condemn

Example: The committee was accused of trying to whitewash the corruption scandal.

Mogul (noun)

A very powerful, wealthy, and influential person in a particular industry or field. अत्यंत शक्तिशाली और प्रभावशाली उद्योगपति

Synonyms: Magnate, Tycoon, Baron, Industrialist

Antonyms: Subordinate, Underling, Nobody, Nonentity

Example: The media mogul controlled several television channels and newspapers.

Purge (verb)

To remove unwanted people or things completely; to cleanse or eliminate. शुद्ध करना; पूरी तरह हटाना

Synonyms: Cleanse, Eliminate, Eradicate, Expel

Antonyms: Admit, Preserve, Retain, Welcome

Example: The organization decided to purge all outdated records from its database.

Sleuth (noun)

A person who investigates crimes or mysteries; a detective. जासूस; खोजी व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Detective, Investigator, Inspector, Tracker

Antonyms: Culprit, Criminal, Offender, Suspect

Example: The clever sleuth uncovered the truth by examining every minor clue.

Shackle (verb)

To restrain someone with chains or severely restrict their freedom. बेड़ियों से जकड़ना; स्वतंत्रता सीमित करना

Synonyms: Bind, Chain, Fetter, Restrain

Antonyms: Free, Liberate, Release, Unbind

Example: Fear can shackle a person’s ability to make bold decisions.

Cosmic (adjective)

Relating to the universe, outer space, or the cosmos. ब्रह्मांड संबंधी

Synonyms: Astronomical, Celestial, Galactic, Universal

Antonyms: Earthly, Local, Mundane, Terrestrial

Example: Scientists are studying cosmic radiation arriving from distant galaxies.

Inkling (noun)

A slight idea, vague understanding, or faint suspicion about something. आभास; हल्का संकेत

Synonyms: Hint, Notion, Suspicion, Intimation

Antonyms: Certainty, Knowledge, Proof, Conviction

Example: She had no inkling that her colleagues were planning a surprise celebration.

Lascivious (adjective)

Showing or expressing strong and inappropriate sexual desire. कामुक; वासनापूर्ण

Synonyms: Lewd, Lustful, Salacious, Licentious

Antonyms: Chaste, Decent, Modest, Pure

Example: The editor removed the lascivious remarks because they were inappropriate for publication.

Poise (noun)

Calmness, confidence, and graceful self-control in one’s behaviour. आत्मसंयम; गरिमापूर्ण संतुलन

Synonyms: Composure, Confidence, Equanimity, Grace

Antonyms: Agitation, Awkwardness, Nervousness, Uneasiness

Example: She answered every difficult question with remarkable poise.

Array (noun)

An impressive or orderly arrangement of people or things. सुव्यवस्थित समूह; क्रमबद्ध सजावट

Synonyms: Arrangement, Assortment, Display, Formation

Antonyms: Disarray, Disorder, Mess, Scarcity

Example: The exhibition presented an impressive array of traditional paintings.

Swoop (verb)

To move rapidly downwards through the air, especially in order to attack or seize something. तेजी से नीचे झपटना

Synonyms: Dive, Descend, Pounce, Plunge

Antonyms: Ascend, Climb, Rise, Soar

Example: The eagle swooped down and seized the fish from the river.

Hermit (noun)

A person who lives alone and avoids contact with other people, often for religious reasons. एकांतवासी; संन्यासी

Synonyms: Anchorite, Recluse, Solitary, Eremite

Antonyms: Extrovert, Socialite, Companion, Gregarious Person

Example: The old hermit lived peacefully in a small hut deep inside the forest.

The editorial

Source: Root word of the day · 20 Jul 2026

About EQU: The root in various English words “EQU” derived from the Latin word “AEQUUS”, Which means “Equal”. Generally this root is used as a prefix in English words. However the Literal or figurative meaning of this root always possess “Equality”. Some other Latin words also lie in the vicinity of “AEQUUS”, but generally will have similar meanings. Words: Equal (adjective) - Having the same measure, quantity or number. Equate (verb) - To make equal, to make the same in amount. Equator (noun) - Imaginary line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres into equal parts; imaginary line around Earth that is equally distant from the poles. Equiangular (adjective) - Having all angles equal in size. Equilateral (adjective) - Having all sides equal in length. Equinox (noun) - One of two times a year when the day and night are nearly equal in length. Equivalent (adjective) - Having the same amount; equal in force or value. Equanimity (noun) - A state of the mind being “equal” or peaceful. Equilibrium (noun) - A state of being “equally” or evenly balanced. Equation (noun) - The process of equating one thing with another.

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3. Synonym of Modish

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