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Absurd (adjective)

Completely unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous. बेतुका

Synonyms: Ridiculous, Foolish, Illogical, Silly

Antonyms: Sensible, Logical, Reasonable, Rational

Example: His idea of finishing the whole project in one hour was absurd.

Appoint (verb)

To choose someone officially for a job or responsibility. नियुक्त करना

Synonyms: Assign, Nominate, Designate, Select

Antonyms: Dismiss, Remove, Discharge, Reject

Example: The government decided to appoint a new officer for the district.

Athlete (noun)

A person who is trained in sports or physical activities. खिलाड़ी

Synonyms: Sportsperson, Player, Competitor, Sportsman

Antonyms: Nonathlete, Spectator, Onlooker, Inactive person

Example: The athlete trained daily to improve his performance.

Dreadful (adjective)

Very bad, unpleasant, or frightening. भयानक

Synonyms: Terrible, Horrible, Awful, Frightening

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Wonderful, Comforting

Example: The villagers were scared by the dreadful storm.

Hilarious (adjective)

Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter. अत्यंत हास्यास्पद

Synonyms: Funny, Amusing, Comical, Humorous

Antonyms: Serious, Sad, Dull, Unfunny

Example: His hilarious story made everyone laugh loudly.

Mentor (noun/verb)

An experienced person who guides, advises, or trains someone. मार्गदर्शक

Synonyms: Adviser, Guide, Coach, Tutor

Antonyms: Student, Pupil, Trainee, Novice

Example: A good mentor helps students choose the right career path.

Pierce (verb)

To make a hole through something with a sharp object. छेदना

Synonyms: Puncture, Penetrate, Prick, Stab

Antonyms: Seal, Close, Mend, Patch

Example: The sharp nail pierced the tyre.

Recruit (verb/noun)

To hire or select someone for a job, army, team, or organization. भर्ती करना

Synonyms: Enlist, Hire, Employ, Select

Antonyms: Dismiss, Discharge, Reject, Fire

Example: The company plans to recruit new employees next month.

Rescue (verb/noun)

To save someone from danger or difficulty. बचाना

Synonyms: Save, Protect, Deliver, Recover

Antonyms: Abandon, Endanger, Desert, Imperil

Example: The firefighters rescued the child from the burning house.

Sponsor (noun/verb)

A person or organization that supports an event, activity, or person financially or officially. प्रायोजक

Synonyms: Supporter, Patron, Backer, Financier

Antonyms: Opponent, Critic, Blocker, Rival

Example: A local company agreed to sponsor the school sports event.

Absorb (verb)

Take in or soak up liquid, information, or energy. अवशोषित करना

Synonyms: Soak up, Take in, Assimilate, Ingest

Antonyms: Release, Emit, Expel, Discharge

Example: Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots.

Compute (verb)

Calculate or find out by using numbers. गणना करना

Synonyms: Calculate, Reckon, Determine, Estimate

Antonyms: Miscalculate, Guess, Ignore, Disregard

Example: The computer can compute large sums very quickly.

Transfer (verb)

Move something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another. स्थानांतरित करना

Synonyms: Move, Shift, Convey, Transmit

Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Hold, Preserve

Example: She decided to transfer money to her brother’s account.

Distribute (verb)

Give or share something among several people. वितरित करना

Synonyms: Allocate, Dispense, Spread, Disseminate

Antonyms: Collect, Gather, Hoard, Withhold

Example: The teacher distributed notebooks among the students.

Promote (verb)

Support, encourage, or raise someone to a higher position. प्रोत्साहित करना / पदोन्नति देना

Synonyms: Encourage, Advance, Elevate, Advertise

Antonyms: Demote, Hinder, Discourage, Suppress

Example: Good performance can promote an employee to a higher post.

Virtual (adjective)

Existing or happening online or by computer, not physically. आभासी

Synonyms: Digital, Online, Simulated, Apparent

Antonyms: Physical, Real, Actual, Tangible

Example: Students attended a virtual class from their homes.

Abstract (adjective)

Existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a physical thing. अमूर्त

Synonyms: Theoretical, Conceptual, Intangible, Nonphysical

Antonyms: Concrete, Physical, Tangible, Practical

Example: Freedom is an abstract idea that cannot be touched.

Concrete (adjective)

Real, definite, and existing in a physical form. ठोस

Synonyms: Solid, Tangible, Real, Definite

Antonyms: Abstract, Imaginary, Theoretical, Vague

Example: The police found concrete evidence against the thief.

Orbit (noun)

The curved path followed by a planet, moon, or satellite around another object. कक्षा

Synonyms: Path, Trajectory, Course, Circuit

Antonyms: Stillness, Rest, Deviation, Departure

Example: The Earth moves in an orbit around the Sun.

Texture (noun)

The feel, appearance, or surface quality of something. बनावट

Synonyms: Surface, Grain, Feel, Fabric

Antonyms: Smoothness, Plainness, Evenness, Softness

Example: The wall had a rough texture.

The editorial

Source: Root word of the day · 15 Jun 2026

About Bell: The root in many English words “Bell” came from Latin word “Bellum” Which means “War”. The meanings of the words derived from this root literally don’t possess “Warlike” situation. But they have some common traits like “Hostility”, “Oppose”, “Absence of concord” etc. Words: Bellicose (adjective) - Warlike. Belligerent (adjective) - Hostile, ready to fight. Belligerence (noun) - The quality of being hostile, ready to start a fight, or ready to go to war. Rebel (adjective) - Person who opposes and fights. Rebellion (noun) - An act of armed resistance to an established government or leader. Antebellum (adjective) - Occurring or existing before a particular war. Postbellum (adjective) - Occurring or existing after a war. Bellicism (noun) - War-mindedness. Bellicosity (noun) - Characterized by being in favor of or inclined to start quarrels or wars. Bellipotent (adjective) – Mighty in war.

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1. Synonym of Mentor

2. Antonym of Sponsor

3. Synonym of Appoint

4. Antonym of Concrete

5. Synonym of Promote

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