10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Censure (verb)
Express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement. निंदा करना
Synonyms: Condemn, Reprimand, Rebuke, Criticize
Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Endorse
Example: The committee decided to censure the officer for his irresponsible behavior.
Oblique (adjective)
Not straight or direct; slanting in direction or position, or expressed in an indirect way. तिरछा
Synonyms: Slanting, Sloping, Inclined, Indirect
Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Perpendicular, Explicit
Example: The politician gave an oblique answer instead of addressing the question directly.
Salvage (verb)
To save something from being lost, damaged, or destroyed. बचाना / सुरक्षित करना
Synonyms: Rescue, Recover, Retrieve, Save
Antonyms: Lose, Abandon, Destroy, Damage
Example: Firefighters managed to salvage important documents from the burning building.
Dismantle (verb)
Take (a machine or structure) to pieces; to destroy the integrity or functioning of something. टुकड़े-टुकड़े करके हटाना / विघटित करना
Synonyms: Disassemble, Demolish, Break down, Take apart
Antonyms: Assemble, Construct, Build, Restore
Example: The workers had to dismantle the old bridge before starting the new construction.
Retort (verb)
To reply sharply, angrily, or wittily to a remark; give a quick and clever response. तुरंत और तीखा उत्तर देना
Synonyms: Reply, Respond, Counter, Rejoin
Antonyms: Ask, Question, Request, Agree
Example: When accused of lying, she quickly retorted that she had proof for everything she said.
Commence (verb)
Begin; start an activity, process, or event. प्रारंभ करना
Synonyms: Begin, Initiate, Start, Inaugurate
Antonyms: End, Conclude, Finish, Terminate
Example: The meeting will commence at 10 a.m. sharp.
Dejected (adjective)
Sad and depressed; feeling low in spirits. उदास / निराश
Synonyms: Disheartened, Downcast, Depressed, Despondent
Antonyms: Cheerful, Elated, Encouraged, Optimistic
Example: After failing the exam, he sat alone in a dejected mood, avoiding everyone.
Alienate (verb)
Make someone feel isolated, unfriendly, or no longer connected; to turn away someone’s affection or support. पराया कर देना / दूर कर देना
Synonyms: Estrange, Isolate, Distance, Sever
Antonyms: Reconcile, Unite, Befriend, Engage
Example: His constant criticism started to alienate his colleagues at the office.
Derelict (adjective)
In a very poor condition because of disuse or neglect; abandoned. उपेक्षित / परित्यक्त
Synonyms: Neglected, Abandoned, Dilapidated, Ruined
Antonyms: Maintained, Cared-for, Preserved, Restored
Example: The derelict building at the end of the street has been empty for more than ten years.
Stupendous (adjective)
Extremely impressive, large, or powerful; amazing in scale or degree. अद्भुत / आश्चर्यजनक / अत्यधिक विशाल
Synonyms: Astonishing, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Amazing
Antonyms: Ordinary, Insignificant, Mediocre, Unimpressive
Example: The team’s stupendous performance in the final match left the audience speechless.
The editorial
Source: Root Word of the Day · 1 Dec 2025Origin: The word MELAN originated from the Greek word MELAS which is derived from MELANOS means Black or Dark. The words derived from this possess the above meaning. Words: Amelanism = It is a pigmentation abnormality characterized by the lack of pigments called melanin. Eumelanin = The most abundant type of human melanin, found in brown and black skin and hair. Hypermelanic = A person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator. Melancholic = Feeling or expressing pensive sadness. Melanesia = It is a region extending from the western side of the eastern Pacific to the Arafura Sea, north and northeast of Australia. Melanin = It is a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals. Melanoma = A tumour of melanin-forming cells, especially a malignant tumour associated with skin cancer. Melanophore = A chromatophore especially of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles that contains melanin. Medieval = Relating to the Middle Ages Mediocre = Of only average quality; not very good. Multimedia = Using more than one medium of expression or communication.
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1. Synonym of Derelict
2. Antonym of Alienate
3. Synonym of Stupendous
4. Antonym of Dismantle
5. Synonym of Oblique
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