20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Telegraph (noun/verb)
A system for sending messages over long distances using electrical signals; to send a message by telegraph. तार-संदेश भेजने की प्रणाली; तार द्वारा संदेश भेजना
Synonyms: Cable, Wire, Signal, Transmit
Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Suppress, Hide
Example: The officer telegraphed the urgent message to headquarters.
Amphitheater (noun)
A large circular or oval open-air place with rows of seats surrounding a central area, used for performances or sports. प्रदर्शन या खेल के लिए बना गोलाकार या अंडाकार खुला प्रेक्षागृह
Synonyms: Arena, Auditorium, Coliseum, Stadium
Antonyms: Chamber, Closet, Cubicle, Enclosure
Example: Thousands of spectators gathered in the amphitheater to watch the performance.
Bronchitis (noun)
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually causing coughing and difficulty in breathing. श्वसनी नलिकाओं की सूजन
Synonyms: Bronchial Inflammation, Airway Inflammation, Respiratory Inflammation, Bronchial Infection
Antonyms: Bronchial Health, Respiratory Health, Healthy Airways, Normal Breathing
Example: Persistent coughing can be a common symptom of bronchitis.
Turquoise (noun/adjective)
A greenish-blue colour or a blue-green mineral used as a gemstone. हरित-नीला रंग या इसी रंग का एक रत्न
Synonyms: Aqua, Aquamarine, Cyan, Teal
Antonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Maroon, Red
Example: She wore a beautiful turquoise necklace at the ceremony.
Senatorial (adjective)
Relating to a senate or to senators. सीनेट या सीनेटरों से संबंधित
Synonyms: Legislative, Parliamentary, Congressional, Senatorial
Antonyms: Executive, Judicial, Nonlegislative, Administrative
Example: The candidate received strong senatorial support for the proposed reform.
Clinical (adjective)
Relating to the examination and treatment of patients, especially in a medical setting. रोगियों की जाँच और उपचार से संबंधित
Synonyms: Medical, Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Medicinal
Antonyms: Nonmedical, Emotional, Subjective, Informal
Example: The medicine underwent extensive clinical testing before approval.
Brainwash (verb)
To force or persuade someone to accept certain beliefs by repeatedly influencing their thoughts. किसी के विचारों को बार-बार प्रभावित करके उसकी मान्यताओं को बदल देना
Synonyms: Indoctrinate, Condition, Manipulate, Influence
Antonyms: Deprogram, Enlighten, Liberate, Disabuse
Example: The extremist group attempted to brainwash young recruits into accepting its ideology.
Outshine (verb)
To be much better, more impressive or more successful than someone or something else. किसी से अधिक प्रभावशाली, श्रेष्ठ या सफल होना
Synonyms: Surpass, Eclipse, Excel, Outclass
Antonyms: Trail, Underperform, Falter, Lag
Example: Her outstanding performance allowed her to outshine every other contestant.
Evaporate (verb)
To change from a liquid into a gas or vapour, especially through heating. तरल का गैस या वाष्प में बदल जाना
Synonyms: Vaporize, Volatilize, Disperse, Dissipate
Antonyms: Condense, Liquefy, Solidify, Coalesce
Example: The water began to evaporate quickly under the intense heat.
Recycle (verb)
To process used materials so that they can be used again. प्रयुक्त सामग्री को पुनः उपयोग योग्य बनाना
Synonyms: Reuse, Reprocess, Repurpose, Reclaim
Antonyms: Discard, Waste, Dump, Destroy
Example: Households are encouraged to recycle paper, glass and plastic.
Affiliate (noun/verb)
A person or organization officially connected with a larger organization; to connect or associate with an organization. संबद्ध व्यक्ति या संस्था; संबद्ध करना
Synonyms: Associate, Partner, Member, Ally
Antonyms: Rival, Opponent, Adversary, Competitor
Example: The local college is affiliated with a major university.
Emblematic (adjective)
Serving as a symbol or typical representation of something. प्रतीकात्मक
Synonyms: Symbolic, Representative, Indicative, Typical
Antonyms: Unrepresentative, Atypical, Literal, Insignificant
Example: The national flag is emblematic of the country’s identity and unity.
Fanfare (noun)
A loud and impressive display of celebration, publicity, or attention. धूमधाम
Synonyms: Flourish, Publicity, Celebration, Acclaim
Antonyms: Silence, Secrecy, Restraint, Understatement
Example: The new scheme was launched with great fanfare across the country.
Inborn (adjective)
Existing naturally in a person from birth rather than being learned. जन्मजात
Synonyms: Innate, Inherent, Congenital, Natural
Antonyms: Acquired, Learned, Developed, Artificial
Example: She has an inborn ability to understand music.
Inroad (noun)
An advance into an area or activity that reduces the strength, influence, or quantity of something. प्रवेश या प्रभाव बढ़ाना
Synonyms: Advance, Encroachment, Incursion, Penetration
Antonyms: Retreat, Withdrawal, Recession, Reversal
Example: Online shopping has made significant inroads into traditional retail markets.
Inseparable (adjective)
Unable to be separated or treated as independent from something else. अविभाज्य
Synonyms: Indivisible, Inseverable, United, Inextricable
Antonyms: Separable, Divisible, Detachable, Independent
Example: Freedom and responsibility are inseparable in a democratic society.
Nominate (verb)
To formally suggest or appoint someone for a position, honour, or election. नामांकित करना
Synonyms: Propose, Appoint, Designate, Recommend
Antonyms: Reject, Dismiss, Disqualify, Exclude
Example: The committee nominated her for the award.
Enrich (verb)
To improve the quality or value of something by adding useful or valuable elements. समृद्ध करना
Synonyms: Enhance, Improve, Enlarge, Supplement
Antonyms: Impoverish, Deplete, Diminish, Degrade
Example: Reading widely can enrich your vocabulary and knowledge.
Megacity (noun)
A very large city, typically having a population of more than ten million people. महानगर; अत्यधिक विशाल जनसंख्या वाला शहर
Synonyms: Metropolis, Conurbation, Megalopolis, Urban Center
Antonyms: Village, Hamlet, Countryside, Rural Area
Example: Tokyo is often described as one of the world’s largest megacities.
Sidetrack (verb/noun)
To divert someone’s attention or activity away from the main subject or purpose; a secondary course or issue. मुख्य विषय से भटकाना
Synonyms: Divert, Distract, Deflect, Derail
Antonyms: Focus, Concentrate, Direct, Prioritize
Example: Do not let minor disagreements sidetrack you from your main objective.
The editorial
Source: Hallow vs Halo · 5 Sep 2026Hallow (verb) - Hhonor as holy/ greatly revere and honor. Noun - A saint or holy person. Synonyms: Holy, Sacred, Consecrated, Sanctified, Blessed. Example: When the church is built, the Bishop will hallow the building with a prayer. Halo (noun) - A circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness. Synonyms: Ring of Light, Nimbus, Aureole, Aureola, Glory, Crown of Light, Corona. Example: Through rigorous austerity, Gautama Buddha Attained the halo.
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1. Synonym of Senatorial
2. Antonym of Brainwash
3. Synonym of Sidetrack
4. Antonym of Enrich
5. Synonym of Telegraph
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