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Tawny (adjective)

Of a yellowish-brown or orange-brown colour. पीताभ-भूरे रंग का

Synonyms: Fawn, Tan, Brownish, Golden-brown

Antonyms: Pale, Colourless, Ashen, Whitish

Example: A tawny owl rested silently on the tree branch.

Grizzled (adjective)

Having grey or partly grey hair, especially because of age. सफेद या धूसर बालों वाला

Synonyms: Grey-haired, Hoary, Silver-haired, Weathered

Antonyms: Young, Youthful, Unaged, Smooth-faced

Example: The grizzled old sailor told us stories of distant seas.

Lanky (adjective)

Unusually tall and thin, often with awkward movements. असामान्य रूप से लंबा और दुबला

Synonyms: Gangly, Lean, Spindly, Rangy

Antonyms: Stocky, Stout, Compact, Muscular

Example: The lanky basketball player easily reached the high shelf.

Flagellate (verb)

To whip or beat someone severely. कोड़े मारना

Synonyms: Whip, Flog, Lash, Scourge

Antonyms: Caress, Soothe, Comfort, Protect

Example: In ancient times, prisoners were sometimes flagellated as punishment.

Engorge (verb)

To fill something excessively with food, blood, or another substance. अत्यधिक भर देना

Synonyms: Gorge, Stuff, Swell, Overfill

Antonyms: Empty, Drain, Deflate, Deplete

Example: The hungry animal engorged itself on the available food.

Chaperone (noun)

A person who accompanies and supervises another person or group. साथ रहकर निगरानी करने वाला व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Escort, Guardian, Supervisor, Attendant

Antonyms: Abandoner, Deserter, Neglector, Absentee

Example: A teacher acted as a chaperone during the school trip.

Turret (noun)

A small tower projecting from the wall or roof of a building. भवन की दीवार या छत से निकली छोटी मीनार

Synonyms: Tower, Watchtower, Bastion, Minaret

Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Foundation, Ground-level

Example: The guard watched the surrounding land from the castle turret.

Warren (noun)

A connected network of underground passages where rabbits live. खरगोशों के रहने की भूमिगत सुरंगों का जाल

Synonyms: Burrow, Den, Labyrinth, Tunnel-system

Antonyms: Clearing, Open-space, Plain, Expanse

Example: The rabbits disappeared quickly into their underground warren.

Gaggle (noun)

A group of geese, especially when they are on the ground or water. हंसों का झुंड

Synonyms: Flock, Group, Cluster, Crowd

Antonyms: Individual, Singleton, Solitude, Separation

Example: A gaggle of geese gathered beside the pond.

Pavilion (noun)

A large, often open-sided structure used for shelter, entertainment, or public events. आश्रय, मनोरंजन या सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रमों के लिए बना मंडप

Synonyms: Gazebo, Canopy, Marquee, Shelter

Antonyms: Exposure, Outdoors, Open-air, Uncovered-space

Example: The guests gathered in the garden pavilion for the ceremony.

Lupine (adjective)

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a wolf. भेड़िये जैसा

Synonyms: Wolfish, Wolflike, Ferine, Predatory

Antonyms: Gentle, Tame, Docile, Peaceful

Example: The animal’s lupine features made it look fierce and dangerous.

Filigree (noun)

Delicate ornamental work made from fine wires of gold, silver, or another material. महीन तारों से बनी सजावटी कारीगरी

Synonyms: Lacework, Tracery, Ornamentation, Openwork

Antonyms: Plainness, Simplicity, Coarseness, Solidity

Example: The antique necklace was decorated with intricate silver filigree.

Decant (verb)

Pour a liquid carefully from one container into another, usually without disturbing the sediment. तरल पदार्थ को सावधानीपूर्वक दूसरे पात्र में उँडेलना

Synonyms: Pour, Transfer, Siphon, Transfuse

Antonyms: Fill, Retain, Keep, Preserve

Example: She carefully decanted the wine into a glass container.

Epaulet (noun)

An ornamental shoulder piece worn on a military or ceremonial uniform. सैनिक वर्दी के कंधे पर लगा सजावटी चिह्न

Synonyms: Shoulderpiece, Shoulder Mark, Insignia, Ornament

Antonyms: Bareness, Plainness, Simplicity, Unadornment

Example: The officer’s golden epaulets indicated his senior rank.

Centurion (noun)

An officer who commanded a unit of about one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army. प्राचीन रोमन सेना में लगभग सौ सैनिकों का अधिकारी

Synonyms: Commander, Captain, Officer, Leader

Antonyms: Subordinate, Private, Recruit, Civilian

Example: The centurion ordered his soldiers to defend the Roman fort.

Whittle (verb)

Cut small pieces from wood or gradually reduce something in size or number. लकड़ी को छीलकर आकार देना या धीरे-धीरे कम करना

Synonyms: Carve, Pare, Shave, Reduce

Antonyms: Enlarge, Increase, Expand, Augment

Example: He whittled the piece of wood into the shape of a bird.

Pearlescent (adjective)

Having a soft, shining, iridescent appearance resembling a pearl. मोती जैसी चमक वाला

Synonyms: Pearly, Iridescent, Lustrous, Opalescent

Antonyms: Dull, Matte, Lusterless, Noniridescent

Example: The seashell had a beautiful pearlescent surface.

Hew (verb)

Chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with an axe or another tool. कुल्हाड़ी या औजार से काटना या तराशना

Synonyms: Chop, Hack, Cleave, Carve

Antonyms: Join, Attach, Unite, Mend

Example: The workers hewed large blocks of stone from the mountain.

Tympanum (noun)

The thin membrane inside the ear that vibrates when sound waves strike it; the eardrum. कान के भीतर ध्वनि से कंपन करने वाली झिल्ली

Synonyms: Eardrum, Tympanic Membrane, Drumhead, Auditory Membrane

Antonyms: Deafness, Silence, Soundlessness, Muting

Example: A severe infection damaged the patient’s tympanum.

Vulcanize (verb)

Treat rubber with heat and chemicals to make it stronger, harder, and more durable. रबर को ताप और रसायनों से अधिक मजबूत बनाना

Synonyms: Harden, Cure, Strengthen, Toughen

Antonyms: Soften, Weaken, Loosen, Deteriorate

Example: Manufacturers vulcanize rubber before using it to produce durable tyres.

The editorial

Source: Root word of the day · 24 Jul 2026

About CAV: The root in various English words “CAV” derived from the Latin word “CAVUS”, Which means “Hollow”. No matter where the root word is used (at the beginning or in mid) it will always retain its form in meaning either literally or figuratively. Words: Cavity (noun) - An empty space within a solid object. Concave (noun) - Having an outline or surface that curves inwards like the interior of a circle or sphere. Excavate (verb) - Make (a hole or channel) by digging. Excavation (noun) - The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site. Cavernous (adjective) - Giving the impression of vast, dark depths. Cavicorn – Having hollow horns. Cave (noun) - A natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff. Cavetto (noun) - A concave molding having a curve that approximates a quarter circle.

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