10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Affray (noun)
A group fight or brawl in a public place that disturbs the peace. दंगा या सार्वजनिक झगड़ा
Synonyms: Brawl, Melee, Skirmish, Scuffle
Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Quiet, Agreement
Example: Several people were arrested for their involvement in an affray outside the stadium.
Bedizen (verb)
Dress up or decorate gaudily or showily. भड़कीले ढंग से सजाना
Synonyms: Adorn, Deck, Dress up, Gussy up
Antonyms: Strip, Undress, Simplify, Bare
Example: The ballroom was bedizened with flashy neon lights and glittering streamers for the party.
Caparison (verb)
To dress in ornamental trappings. सजाना
Synonyms: Deck, Adorn, Ornament, Embellish
Antonyms: Strip, Denude, Bare, Unclothe
Example: The royal horses were caparisoned in gold and velvet for the ceremonial parade.
Descry (verb)
Catch sight of; to discover or reveal something that is difficult to see or find. देख लेना / पता लगाना
Synonyms: Behold, Discern, Spot, Distinguish
Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore, Miss, Neglect
Example: Using the binoculars, the sailor was able to descry a tiny island on the horizon.
Fain (adjective)
Pleased or willing under the circumstances. खुशी-खुशी
Synonyms: Willing, Eager, Gladly, Contentedly
Antonyms: Unwilling, Reluctant, Loath, Disinclined
Example: He would fain have stayed at home, but he had to attend the official meeting.
Invective (noun)
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. गाली-गलौज
Synonyms: Abuse, Vituperation, Insults, Expletives
Antonyms: Praise, Adulation, Flattery, Compliment
Example: The politician's speech was filled with invective against his opponents rather than actual policy ideas.
Nubile (adjective)
Of a young woman Suitable for marriage; sexually attractive. विवाह योग्य
Synonyms: Marriageable, Mature, Ripe, Desirable
Antonyms: Immature, Unfit, Underage, Childish
Example: In many historical novels, the plot revolves around finding a suitable match for a nubile young heiress.
Pusillanimous (adjective)
Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid. डरपोक / कायर
Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Spineless, Fearful
Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Bold
Example: The pusillanimous soldier hid behind the bushes while his comrades marched into battle.
Vituperative (adjective)
Bitter and abusive. कटु और अपमानजनक
Synonyms: Abusive, Scathing, Acrimonious, Caustic
Antonyms: Complimentary, Courteous, Polite, Respectful
Example: His vituperative comments during the debate shocked everyone in the room.
Quidnunc (noun)
An inquisitive, gossipy person; someone who always wants to know what is going on. गप्पी / जिज्ञासु व्यक्ति
Synonyms: Gossip, Busybody, Nosy parker, Rumormonger
Antonyms: Recluse, Hermit, Introvert, Indifferent person
Example: Every neighborhood has a quidnunc who knows everyone's business before they even know it themselves.
The editorial
Source: Root Word of the Day · 12 Jan 2026Origin: The word PASS originated from the Latin word PASSUS which means Suffer or Endure. The words derived from this possess the above meaning. Words: Compassion = Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others Compassionate = Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others Compatibility = A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict Compatible = Able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict Dispassionate = Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial Impassion = Make passionate Impassive = Not feeling or showing emotion Impatience = The tendency to be impatient; irritability or restlessness Impatient = Restlessly eager Incompatibility = The condition of two things being so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting Incompatible = Unable to live together harmoniously Passibility = Capable of feeling or suffering; sensitive Passible = Susceptible to sensation or emotion Passion = Strong and barely controllable emotion Passionate = showing strong feelings or beliefs Passive = Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance Patience = The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious Patient = A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment; Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
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1. Synonym of Descry
2. Antonym of Fain
3. Synonym of Invective
4. Antonym of Pusillanimous
5. Synonym of Affray
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