Meaning – joint jointed indicating a joint

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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Acculturate (verb)

To adopt or adapt to the culture, customs, or social practices of another group. संस्कृति के अनुसार ढलना

Synonyms: Assimilate, Adapt, Integrate, Socialize

Antonyms: Isolate, Separate, Alienate, Segregate

Example: Immigrants often acculturate gradually to the customs of their new country.

Antiquarian (noun/adjective)

A person who studies, collects, or deals in old and rare objects; related to antiques. प्राचीन वस्तुओं का अध्ययन या संग्रह करने वाला व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Antiquary, Collector, Historian, Connoisseur

Antonyms: Modernist, Futurist, Innovator, Contemporary

Example: The antiquarian spent years collecting ancient coins and manuscripts.

Appendage (noun)

A part attached to something larger, especially a limb or extension. जुड़ा हुआ अतिरिक्त अंग या भाग

Synonyms: Attachment, Extension, Adjunct, Limb

Antonyms: Core, Main Part, Trunk, Center

Example: The tail is an important appendage for many animals.

Cessation (noun)

The act of stopping or coming to an end. समापन या रुकावट

Synonyms: Stoppage, Halt, Termination, Suspension

Antonyms: Continuation, Beginning, Resumption, Persistence

Example: The cessation of heavy rainfall brought relief to the villagers.

Aseptic (adjective)

Free from germs, infection, or contamination. कीटाणुरहित

Synonyms: Sterile, Germ-free, Disinfected, Uncontaminated

Antonyms: Septic, Contaminated, Infected, Unsterile

Example: Doctors used aseptic instruments during the surgery.

Askance (adverb)

With suspicion, doubt, or disapproval. संदेह या अस्वीकृति के भाव से

Synonyms: Suspiciously, Distrustfully, Skeptically, Disapprovingly

Antonyms: Trustingly, Approvingly, Favorably, Openly

Example: The teacher looked askance at the student’s unusual excuse.

Ballast (verb/noun)

Heavy material used to make a ship, vehicle, or structure stable; to make something steady. स्थिरता देने वाला भार

Synonyms: Weight, Counterweight, Stabilizer, Support

Antonyms: Instability, Lightness, Imbalance, Weakness

Example: The ship carried ballast to remain steady in rough water.

Decennial (adjective)

Happening every ten years or lasting for ten years. दस वर्ष में एक बार होने वाला

Synonyms: Ten-year, Ten-yearly, Decadal, Decade-long

Antonyms: Annual, Monthly, Weekly, Daily

Example: The government conducted a decennial census to collect population data.

Carcinogen (noun)

A substance that can cause cancer. कैंसर उत्पन्न करने वाला पदार्थ

Synonyms: Carcinogenic Agent, Cancer-causing Substance, Cancer-producing Agent, Tumor-inducing Agent

Antonyms: Anticarcinogen, Cancer-preventive Substance, Protective Agent, Chemopreventive Agent

Example: Tobacco smoke contains carcinogens that can damage the lungs.

Careen (verb)

To move quickly and uncontrollably, often while swaying or tilting. अनियंत्रित रूप से तेज़ी से चलना या झुकना

Synonyms: Lurch, Swerve, Veer, Sway

Antonyms: Stabilize, Straighten, Steady, C

Example: The bus began to careen down the slippery road.

Abound (verb)

Exist in large numbers or great quantity. प्रचुर मात्रा में होना

Synonyms: Flourish, Teem, Overflow, Proliferate

Antonyms: Lack, Dwindle, Decrease, Disappear

Example: Wild animals abound in this forest.

Brawny (adjective)

Physically strong and muscular. गठीला और बलशाली

Synonyms: Muscular, Strong, Sturdy, Powerful

Antonyms: Weak, Frail, Feeble, Delicate

Example: The brawny wrestler lifted the heavy box easily.

Contort (verb)

Twist or bend something out of its normal shape. मरोड़ना या विकृत करना

Synonyms: Twist, Deform, Distort, Warp

Antonyms: Straighten, Align, Untwist, Smooth

Example: His face contorted in pain after the injury.

Cower (verb)

Bend down or move back because of fear. डर से झुक जाना या पीछे हटना

Synonyms: Cringe, Shrink, Tremble, Quail

Antonyms: Confront, Face, Resist, Brave

Example: The child began to cower when the dog barked loudly.

Denote (verb)

Be a sign of something; indicate or represent. दर्शाना या सूचित करना

Synonyms: Indicate, Signify, Represent, Mean

Antonyms: Conceal, Misrepresent, Confuse, Obscure

Example: A red light usually denotes danger.

Fodder (noun)

Food given to farm animals. पशुओं का चारा

Synonyms: Feed, Forage, Hay, Provender

Antonyms: Poison, Starvation, Deprivation, Scarcity

Example: The farmer stored fodder for the cattle.

Grimace (noun/verb)

An ugly expression on the face showing pain, disgust, or dislike; to make such an expression. पीड़ा या घृणा से बना चेहरे का विकृत भाव

Synonyms: Frown, Scowl, Sneer, Face

Antonyms: Smile, Grin, Beam, Laugh

Example: She made a grimace after tasting the bitter medicine.

Mishap (noun)

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event. दुर्घटना या दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना

Synonyms: Accident, Misfortune, Disaster, Setback

Antonyms: Success, Fortune, Blessing, Benefit

Example: The journey was delayed because of a small mishap.

Scowl (verb/noun)

An angry or displeased look; to look angrily. क्रोध या नाराज़गी से घूरना

Synonyms: Glare, Frown, Grimace, Lower

Antonyms: Smile, Grin, Beam, Approve

Example: The teacher scowled at the noisy students.

Tremor (noun)

A slight shaking movement, especially because of fear, weakness, or earthquake. हल्का कंपन या झटका

Synonyms: Shake, Quiver, Vibration, Shudder

Antonyms: Stillness, Stability, Calmness, Steadiness

Example: A small tremor was felt in the city at night.

The editorial

Source: Root word of the day · 5 Jun 2026

About ARTHRO: The root “ARTHRO” id taken from Greek word “ARTHRON” which means “joint”. The root “ARTHRON” made its way to English language via Latin in the Mid of 16th century. The words formed with root will have “separateness” as a common subset.

Arthropod (noun) - Invertebrates with jointed legs, like spiders, crustaceans, insects.

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