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Root Word of the Day

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Acquiesce (verb)

To accept something reluctantly but without protest. अनिच्छापूर्वक बिना विरोध किसी बात को मान लेना

Synonyms: Consent, Comply, Yield, Submit

Antonyms: Resist, Oppose, Refuse, Disagree

Example: Under pressure from his family, he finally acquiesced to their demands.

Cumbersome (adjective)

Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient. भारी-भरकम या झंझट वाला, जिसे संभालना या उपयोग करना मुश्किल हो

Synonyms: Unwieldy, Bulky, Clumsy, Awkward

Antonyms: Handy, Light, Convenient, Manageable

Example: The old computer system was so cumbersome that it slowed down the entire office work.

To succeed in understanding, interpreting, or making sense of something difficult to understand; to convert a code or unclear text into normal language. किसी मुश्किल या गुप्त चीज़ को समझ लेना या कोड को सामान्य भाषा में बदल देना

Synonyms: Decode, Interpret, Unravel, Demystify

Antonyms: Encode, Confuse, Obscure, Mystify

Example: Experts were called in to decipher the secret message found in the old diary.

Engender (verb)

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition. किसी भावना, स्थिति या परिणाम को उत्पन्न करना या जन्म देना

Synonyms: Generate, Produce, Foster, Induce

Antonyms: Halt, Prevent, Suppress, Discourage

Example: Careless comments can engender unnecessary conflicts in a team.

Guile (noun)

Clever but dishonest behaviour used to deceive someone. धोखा देने के लिए इस्तेमाल की गई चालाकी या धूर्तता

Synonyms: Cunning, Deceit, Craftiness, Slyness

Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Candor, Openness

Example: He used all his guile to win their trust and then cheated them.

Illicit (adjective)

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not allowed or approved. गैरकानूनी, अवैध या नियमों के विरुद्ध

Synonyms: Illegal, Unlawful, Prohibited, Forbidden

Antonyms: Legal, Lawful, Permissible, Authorized

Example: He was arrested for his involvement in illicit drug trade.

Permeate (verb)

To spread through or pass into every part of something. पूरी तरह फैल जाना या किसी चीज़ के हर हिस्से में प्रवेश कर जाना

Synonyms: Penetrate, Saturate, Imbue, Diffuse

Antonyms: Block, Prevent, Contain, Repel

Example: The smell of fresh coffee permeated the entire house.

Germane (adjective)

Relevant and closely connected to the subject being considered. विषय से सीधा और महत्वपूर्ण सम्बन्ध रखने वाला, प्रासंगिक

Synonyms: Relevant, Pertinent, Applicable, Apposite

Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Unrelated, Extraneous

Example: His remarks were not germane to the topic of the discussion.

Hackneyed (adjective)

Lacking originality or freshness because it has been used too often; overfamiliar. बार-बार इस्तेमाल होने से घिसा-पिटा, साधारण और बेमज़ा हो जाना

Synonyms: Trite, Banal, Clichéd, Overused

Antonyms: Original, Fresh, Novel, Innovative

Example: The movie’s story was full of hackneyed dialogues that the audience had heard many times before.

Colossal (adjective)

Extremely large or great in size, degree, or extent. बहुत ही विशाल, अत्यधिक बड़ा

Synonyms: Massive, Gigantic, Immense, Monumental

Antonyms: Tiny, Minute, Small, Insignificant

Example: The company suffered a colossal loss due to the sudden market crash.

Adulate (verb)

To praise or flatter someone excessively; to admire in an over-the-top way. अत्यधिक प्रशंसा करना / चापलूसी करना

Synonyms: Flatter, Fawn (over), Idolize, Worship

Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Disparage, Detest

Example: The manager was quick to adulate the new CEO in hopes of getting a promotion.

Beleaguer (verb)

To surround or besiege; to cause persistent trouble or harassment. घेर लेना / लगातार परेशान करना

Synonyms: Besiege, Harass, Pester, Badger

Antonyms: Support, Aid, Assist, Encourage

Example: The small startup was beleaguered by constant legal challenges and financial problems.

Nonplussed (adjective)

So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react. हक्का-बक्का / घबरा कर उलझन में पड़ जाना

Synonyms: Perplexed, Bewildered, Confounded, Flabbergasted

Antonyms: Unfazed, Composed, Confident, Assured

Example: He was completely nonplussed when the interviewer asked an unexpected personal question.

Oblivion (noun)

A state of being completely forgotten or unaware of what is happening. विस्मृति / भुला दिया जाना / अचेत स्थिति

Synonyms: Forgetfulness, Unawareness, Unconsciousness, Nothingness

Antonyms: Awareness, Recognition, Fame, Remembrance

Example: Many great artists died in obscurity and their work sank into oblivion for decades.

Upbraid (verb)

To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong. कड़ी डाँट लगाना / कठोर फटकारना

Synonyms: Scold, Reprimand, Rebuke, Chide

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment

Example: The teacher decided to upbraid the students for not completing their homework on time.

Tantalize (verb)

To tease or torment someone by showing something desirable but keeping it out of reach. लुभाकर तरसाना / तड़पाना

Synonyms: Tease, Torment, Tempt, Entice

Antonyms: Satisfy, Fulfill, Gratify, Comfort

Example: The aroma of the food from the kitchen would tantalize the hungry children waiting outside.

Dawdle (verb)

To waste time by being slow or idle; to move or act slowly without purpose. सुस्ती में समय गंवाना / टहलते हुए देर लगाना

Synonyms: Linger, Loiter, Dally, Procrastinate

Antonyms: Hurry, Hasten, Rush, Accelerate

Example: If you dawdle on the way to school every day, you will eventually start getting late for your classes.

Lambaste (verb)

To criticize someone or something very severely; to scold harshly. कड़ी आलोचना करना / डांटकर फटकारना

Synonyms: Berate, Castigate, Rebuke, Scold

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Approve

Example: The coach publicly lambasted the team for their careless performance in the final match.

Rebuff (verb)

To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious way; to snub. कठोरता से ठुकराना / उपेक्षा करना

Synonyms: Reject, Snub, Repel, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept, Welcome, Approve, Encourage

Example: She felt hurt when her suggestions were bluntly rebuffed in the meeting.

Oblige (verb)

To do a favor for someone or help them; to be bound to do something by duty or promise. किसी पर उपकार करना / मदद करना / बाध्य होना

Synonyms: Help, Accommodate, Assist, Favor

Antonyms: Refuse, Disoblige, Reject, Deny

Example: The host was happy to oblige any guest who requested extra help.

The editorial

Source: Root Word of the Day · 28 Nov 2025

Origin: The word MEMOR originated from the Latin word MEMOR which means Remember. The words derived from this possess the above meaning. Words: Commemorate = Recall and show respect for someone or something. Immemorial = Originating in the distant past; very old. Memoir = A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge. Memorable = Worth remembering or easily remembered. Memorandum = A written message in business or diplomacy. Memorial = A statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event. Memory = Something remembered from the past. Remembrance = The action of remembering something.

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1. Synonym of Dawdle

2. Antonym of Germane

3. Synonym of Decipher

4. Antonym of Illicit

5. Synonym of Nonplussed

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