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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Avert (verb)

To prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence; to turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts). टालना / रोकना / मुंह फेर लेना

Synonyms: Prevent, Avoid, Deter, Forestall

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Permit, Support

Example: She averted her eyes from the accident scene. because it was too disturbing.

Brevity (Noun)

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time. संक्षिप्तता / अल्पता

Synonyms: Conciseness, Terseness, Pithiness, Succinctness

Antonyms: Lengthiness, Verbosity, Wordiness, Prolixity

Example: The brevity of his speech made it impactful and memorable.

Covet (verb)

To yearn to possess or have something, especially something belonging to someone else. लालायित होना / लालच करना

Synonyms: Desire, Crave, Envy, Long for

Antonyms: Dislike, Reject, Abandon, Shun

Example: He coveted his neighbor’s new car, wishing he had one just like it.

Hapless (adjective)

Unfortunate; deserving pity because of bad luck. दुर्भाग्यशाली / बेक़िस्मत

Synonyms: Unlucky, Ill-fated, Woeful, Doomed

Antonyms: Lucky, Fortunate, Blessed, Prosperous

Example: The hapless traveler lost all his belongings on the very first day of the trip.

Pinnacle (Noun)

The highest point of development or achievement; a peak or summit. चरम / शिखर

Synonyms: Apex, Summit, Zenith, Acme

Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Nadir, Low point

Example: Winning the national award was the pinnacle of her career.

Cognizant (adjective)

Having knowledge or being aware of something. सचेत / अवगत

Synonyms: Aware, Conscious, Mindful, Observant

Antonyms: Ignorant, Unaware, Oblivious, Negligent

Example: The committee is cognizant of the challenges faced by rural communities.

Evanescent (adjective)

Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting a very short time. क्षणभंगुर / शीघ्र लुप्त होने वाला

Synonyms: Fleeting, Momentary, Transient, Ephemeral

Antonyms: Permanent, Eternal, Lasting, Enduring

Example: The beauty of a rainbow is evanescent, vanishing within minutes.

Obsequious (adjective)

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way. चापलूस / खुशामदी

Synonyms: Servile, Submissive, Fawning, Flattering

Antonyms: Assertive, Independent, Domineering, Confident

Example: The manager disliked employees who were obsequious and preferred those who spoke honestly.

Superfluous (adjective)

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. अनावश्यक / अधिक

Synonyms: Excessive, Redundant, Unneeded, Extravagant

Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Vital, Required

Example: His long explanation seemed superfluous when a simple answer would have sufficed.

Truculent (adjective)

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. झगड़ालू / आक्रामक

Synonyms: Aggressive, Belligerent, Combative, Hostile

Antonyms: Gentle, Cooperative, Peaceful, Amiable

Example: His truculent attitude often led to unnecessary conflicts at work.

Forgo (verb)

To do without something; to give up or refrain from; decline to take. त्याग देना / छोड़ देना

Synonyms: Relinquish, Abandon, Waive, Sacrifice

Antonyms: Accept, Continue, Indulge, Retain

Example: She decided to forgo her vacation to save money for her studies.

Omit (verb)

To leave out or exclude, either intentionally or accidentally. छोड़ देना / निकाल देना

Synonyms: Exclude, Skip, Neglect, Eliminate

Antonyms: Include, Insert, Add, Retain

Example: He omitted some important details from his report.

Depict (verb)

To represent or show something in a picture, story, or description. चित्रित करना / दर्शाना

Synonyms: Portray, Illustrate, Describe, Represent

Antonyms: Conceal, Distort, Misrepresent, Hide

Example: The painting depicts the bravery of soldiers in battle.

Solemn (adjective)

Serious, dignified, and sincere in manner or character. गंभीर / गरिमापूर्ण

Synonyms: Grave, Sincere, Earnest, Serious

Antonyms: Frivolous, Joyful, Playful, Lighthearted

Example: The judge gave a solemn warning to the accused in the courtroom.

Trivial (adjective)

Of little value or importance; insignificant. तुच्छ / महत्वहीन

Synonyms: Insignificant, Petty, Minor, Negligible

Antonyms: Significant, Important, Essential, Crucial

Example: Don’t waste your time arguing over trivial matters.

Assiduous (adjective)

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort. परिश्रमी / मेहनती

Synonyms: Diligent, Industrious, Persevering, Tireless

Antonyms: Negligent, Lazy, Careless, Idle

Example: She was assiduous in completing her research work before the deadline.

Celerity (Noun)

Swiftness of movement; quickness. तीव्रता / शीघ्रता

Synonyms: Speed, Rapidity, Swiftness, Haste

Antonyms: Slowness, Delay, Lethargy, Procrastination

Example: The emergency team responded with remarkable celerity to the crisis.

Contrite (adjective)

Feeling or expressing remorse or guilt for a wrongdoing. पश्चातापी / खेदपूर्ण

Synonyms: Remorseful, Apologetic, Repentant, Regretful

Antonyms: Unrepentant, Indifferent, Defiant, Shameless

Example: He felt truly contrite after realizing how his words had hurt his friend.

Iconoclast (Noun)

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or established institutions. परंपरा-विरोधी / मूर्तिभंजक

Synonyms: Rebel, Nonconformist, Dissenter, Revolutionary

Antonyms: Conformist, Traditionalist, Believer, Conservative

Example: The young writer was considered an iconoclast for questioning age-old social customs.

Prosaic (adjective)

Lacking imagination, originality, or excitement; dull and ordinary. साधारण / नीरस

Synonyms: Mundane, Dull, Unimaginative, Commonplace

Antonyms: Imaginative, Exciting, Creative, Interesting

Example: His speech was full of prosaic details and failed to inspire the audience.

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Source: India Today (Lifestyle) · 26 Sep 2025

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1. Synonym of Iconoclast

2. Antonym of Hapless

3. Synonym of Evanescent

4. Antonym of Omit

5. Synonym of Covet

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