10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Bildungsroman (noun)
A novel that deals with the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. व्यक्तित्व-विकास पर आधारित उपन्यास
Synonyms: Coming-of-age novel, Development novel, Formation novel, Apprenticeship novel
Antonyms: Static narrative, Unchanging narrative, Episodic tale, Plot-driven narrative
Example: The novel is a Bildungsroman tracing the hero’s journey from an immature teenager to a responsible adult.
Panglossian (adjective)
Excessively optimistic, especially in believing that everything is happening for the best. अत्यधिक आशावादी
Synonyms: Optimistic, Sanguine, Hopeful, Rosy
Antonyms: Pessimistic, Cynical, Gloomy, Despondent
Example: His Panglossian belief that the economic crisis would solve itself was unrealistic.
Barnstorm (verb)
Travel rapidly from place to place to give performances, speeches, or conduct a political campaign. स्थान-स्थान पर जाकर प्रचार या प्रदर्शन करना
Synonyms: Campaign, Canvass, Stump, Tour
Antonyms: Remain, Stay, Settle, Withdraw
Example: The candidate decided to barnstorm across the state before the election.
Viridescent (adjective)
Greenish in colour or becoming green. हरिताभ या हरा होता हुआ
Synonyms: Greenish, Verdant, Viridian, Leafy
Antonyms: Colorless, Faded, Withered, Sere
Example: After the first monsoon showers, the dry landscape became viridescent.
Peristyle (noun)
A row of columns surrounding a building, courtyard, or open space. भवन या प्रांगण के चारों ओर स्तंभों की पंक्ति
Synonyms: Colonnade, Arcade, Portico, Pillared gallery
Antonyms: Bare wall, Solid enclosure, Uncolumned space, Open field
Example: Visitors walked through the marble peristyle surrounding the ancient courtyard.
Typecast (verb)
Assign an actor repeatedly to the same kind of role because of appearance or previous performances. एक ही प्रकार की भूमिका में बार-बार चुनना
Synonyms: Stereotype, Pigeonhole, Categorize, Label
Antonyms: Diversify, Recast, Broaden, Vary
Example: The actor feared that playing villains repeatedly would typecast him for the rest of his career.
Cicatrice (noun)
A scar left on the skin after a wound has healed. घाव भरने के बाद बना निशान
Synonyms: Scar, Cicatrix, Mark, Blemish
Antonyms: Smoothness, Unblemishedness, Wholeness, Intactness
Example: A thin cicatrice remained on his forehead after the injury healed.
Algid (adjective)
Extremely cold or chilly. अत्यंत ठंडा
Synonyms: Frigid, Icy, Chilly, Gelid
Antonyms: Warm, Hot, Heated, Torrid
Example: The climbers struggled to survive in the algid mountain air.
Steamroll (verb)
Overpower or defeat someone completely, often by using force or authority without considering opposition. बलपूर्वक परास्त करना या दबा देना
Synonyms: Overpower, Crush, Overwhelm, Bulldoze
Antonyms: Yield, Surrender, Retreat, Submit
Example: The ruling party tried to steamroll the proposal through parliament without proper debate.
Proctor (verb)
Supervise students during an examination to ensure that rules are followed. परीक्षा के दौरान निगरानी करना
Synonyms: Supervise, Invigilate, Monitor, Oversee
Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Abandon, Disregard
Example: The teacher was asked to proctor the final examination.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 6 Sep 2026This editorial is for Prime members
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Steamroll
2. Antonym of Bildungsroman
3. Synonym of Barnstorm
4. Antonym of Viridescent
5. Synonym of Peristyle
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