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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Biosphere (noun)

The part of the earth where living organisms exist. जीवमंडल

Synonyms: Ecosphere, Living world, Life zone, Ecosystem

Antonyms: Lifeless zone, Dead zone, Nonliving world, Abiotic realm

Example: The biosphere includes land, water, and air where life is found.

Purchase (verb/noun)

To buy something by paying money. खरीदना

Synonyms: Buy, Acquire, Obtain, Procure

Antonyms: Sell, Dispose, Give away, Surrender

Example: She decided to purchase a new laptop for her studies.

Heroic (adjective)

Showing great courage and bravery. वीरतापूर्ण

Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Gallant

Antonyms: Cowardly, Fearful, Timid, Unheroic

Example: The soldier made a heroic effort to save the villagers.

Murmur (verb/noun)

To speak very softly or in a low voice. धीरे-धीरे बोलना

Synonyms: Whisper, Mutter, Mumble, Murmur

Antonyms: Shout, Yell, Scream, Roar

Example: The students began to murmur during the lecture.

Stride (verb/noun)

To walk with long, confident steps. लंबे डग भरना

Synonyms: Step, Pace, March, Walk

Antonyms: Crawl, Creep, Shuffle, Stumble

Example: He strode confidently into the interview room.

Miniature (adjective/noun)

Very small in size; a small copy or model of something. लघु रूप

Synonyms: Tiny, Small, Diminutive, Little

Antonyms: Huge, Gigantic, Massive, Enormous

Example: The museum displayed a miniature model of the fort.

Review (verb/noun)

To examine, check, or assess something again. समीक्षा करना

Synonyms: Examine, Assess, Evaluate, Inspect

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard

Example: The teacher asked us to review the chapter before the test.

Faculty (noun)

The teaching staff of a school, college, or university. शिक्षक मंडल

Synonyms: Teachers, Professors, Lecturers, Instructors

Antonyms: Students, Pupils, Learners, Trainees

Example: The college faculty organized a seminar for students.

Represent (verb)

To stand for, symbolize, or act on behalf of someone or something. प्रतिनिधित्व करना

Synonyms: Depict, Portray, Symbolize, Stand for

Antonyms: Misrepresent, Distort, Conceal, Suppress

Example: The flag represents the pride of the nation.

Logical (adjective)

Based on clear reason and sensible thinking. तर्कसंगत

Synonyms: Rational, Reasonable, Sensible, Coherent

Antonyms: Illogical, Irrational, Absurd, Unreasonable

Example: His answer was logical and easy to understand.

Retail (noun/verb)

The sale of goods directly to customers in small quantities. खुदरा बिक्री

Synonyms: Sell, Vend, Merchandise, Market

Antonyms: Wholesale, Buy, Purchase, Hoard

Example: The company plans to retail its products through online stores.

Export (verb/noun)

Send goods or services to another country for sale. निर्यात करना

Synonyms: Ship, Transport, Send, Trade

Antonyms: Import, Receive, Bring in, Buy in

Example: India exports spices to many countries.

Sector (noun)

A particular area, part, or division of an economy, activity, or society. क्षेत्र

Synonyms: Division, Segment, Section, Zone

Antonyms: Whole, Totality, Entirety, Aggregate

Example: The private sector plays an important role in economic growth.

Tenant (noun)

A person who rents and occupies land, a house, or a room. किरायेदार

Synonyms: Occupant, Renter, Lessee, Resident

Antonyms: Landlord, Owner, Lessor, Freeholder

Example: The tenant paid the rent on time.

Vendor (noun)

A person or company that sells goods or services. विक्रेता

Synonyms: Seller, Trader, Dealer, Merchant

Antonyms: Buyer, Customer, Purchaser, Consumer

Example: The vendor sold fresh fruits near the school.

Extract (verb/noun)

Remove or take out something, especially by effort or force. निकालना

Synonyms: Remove, Draw out, Obtain, Derive

Antonyms: Insert, Add, Implant, Put in

Example: The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

Silent (adjective)

Not making or accompanied by any sound. मौन

Synonyms: Quiet, Mute, Still, Noiseless

Antonyms: Noisy, Loud, Vocal, Talkative

Example: The classroom became silent after the teacher entered.

Lunar (adjective)

Related to the moon. चंद्र संबंधी

Synonyms: Moonlike, Moonlit, Selenic, Moon-related

Antonyms: Solar, Terrestrial, Earthly, Tellurian

Example: Scientists studied the lunar surface carefully.

Overcome (verb)

Succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty. पर विजय पाना

Synonyms: Conquer, Defeat, Master, Surmount

Antonyms: Surrender, Yield, Lose, Succumb

Example: She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.

Gallery (noun)

A room, building, or space used for displaying works of art. प्रदर्शनी कक्ष

Synonyms: Museum, Exhibition hall, Showroom, Display room

Antonyms: Storeroom, Warehouse, Hidden room, Private collection

Example: We visited an art gallery during our trip.

The editorial

Source: Root word of the day · 30 Jun 2026

About DEMO: The root “DEMO” used in many English words came from Greek word “Demos” which means “The People”. The generally the meaning of the words derived from this root tells “Traits” of “People”. Some words are explained below. Words: Demagogue (noun) - A rabble-rouser; a leader who rouses the prejudices of mobs. Demagogism (noun) - The creed of the demagogue. Democracy (noun) - Government of the people, by the people. Democrat (noun) - One who believes in democracy. Democratically (adverb) - In the manner of a democracy. Democratifiable (adjective) - Able to be made into a democrat. Democratism (noun) - Theory or system of democracy. Democratize (noun) - Shape into a democracy. Pandemic (adjective) - (of a disease) Prevalent over a whole country or the world.

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1. Synonym of Overcome

2. Antonym of Extract

3. Synonym of Logical

4. Antonym of Stride

5. Synonym of Miniature

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