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20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Verve (noun)

Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in doing something. जोश

Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Vigor, Vitality, Spirit

Antonyms: Lethargy, Dullness, Apathy, Lifelessness

Example: She performed the dance with great verve and confidence.

Legion (noun)

A very large number of people or things. बड़ी संख्या

Synonyms: Multitude, Host, Horde, Throng

Antonyms: Few, Handful, Minority, Scarcity

Example: The leader had a legion of supporters across the country.

Revelation (noun)

The act of making something known that was hidden or secret. प्रकटीकरण

Synonyms: Disclosure, Exposure, Unveiling, Discovery

Antonyms: Concealment, Secrecy, Suppression, Hiding

Example: The report brought a shocking revelation about the company.

Constancy (noun)

The quality of being faithful, steady, and unchanging. स्थिरता

Synonyms: Steadfastness, Faithfulness, Stability, Loyalty

Antonyms: Inconstancy, Instability, Disloyalty, Changeability

Example: Her constancy in difficult times earned everyone’s respect.

Valor (noun)

Great courage, especially in danger or battle. वीरता

Synonyms: Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Gallantry

Antonyms: Cowardice, Fear, Timidity, Weakness

Example: The soldier was awarded for his valor on the battlefield.

Heritage (noun)

Traditions, culture, property, or values passed down from earlier generations. विरासत

Synonyms: Legacy, Inheritance, Tradition, Patrimony

Antonyms: Loss, Disinheritance, Modernity, Abandonment

Example: Rajasthan has a rich cultural heritage of forts, music, and art.

Torment (noun/verb)

Severe physical or mental suffering; to cause great pain or distress. यातना देना

Synonyms: Agony, Torture, Misery, Distress

Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Peace, Pleasure

Example: The memories of failure continued to torment him.

Void (noun/adjective)

An empty space; completely empty or lacking something. खालीपन

Synonyms: Emptiness, Vacuum, Blank, Gap

Antonyms: Fullness, Presence, Substance, Occupancy

Example: His sudden departure left a void in the team.

Lineage (noun)

The line of descent or ancestry of a person, family, or group. वंशावली

Synonyms: Ancestry, Descent, Pedigree, Family

Antonyms: Offspring, Descendant, Individual, Nonlineal

Example: The prince belonged to a noble lineage.

Exponent (noun)

A person who supports, explains, or represents an idea; in mathematics, a number showing power. प्रतिपादक

Synonyms: Advocate, Supporter, Proponent, Champion

Antonyms: Opponent, Critic, Adversary, Detractor

Example: He was a strong exponent of social reform.

Haggle (verb)

Bargain or argue, especially about the price of something. मोल-भाव करना

Synonyms: Bargain, Negotiate, Barter, Dicker

Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Comply, Concede

Example: She tried to haggle with the shopkeeper over the price of the bag.

Moxie (noun)

Courage, confidence, and determination. साहस

Synonyms: Courage, Grit, Nerve, Determination

Antonyms: Timidity, Cowardice, Fearfulness, Weakness

Example: She showed great moxie while speaking in front of a large crowd.

Tome (noun)

A large, heavy, and serious book. बड़ी पुस्तक

Synonyms: Volume, Book, Work, Treatise

Antonyms: Pamphlet, Leaflet, Booklet, Brochure

Example: He carried a thick tome on ancient history.

Vista (noun)

A beautiful view, especially seen through a long narrow opening. सुंदर दृश्य

Synonyms: View, Panorama, Outlook, Prospect

Antonyms: Obstruction, Blockage, Concealment, Enclosure

Example: The hilltop offered a breathtaking vista of the valley.

Ethos (noun)

The main beliefs, values, and spirit of a person, group, or culture. मूल मूल्य और भावना

Synonyms: Spirit, Character, Culture, Values

Antonyms: Immorality, Corruption, Disharmony, Degeneration

Example: Discipline and honesty are central to the ethos of this institution.

Flair (noun)

A natural talent or stylish quality. स्वाभाविक प्रतिभा

Synonyms: Talent, Skill, Style, Aptitude

Antonyms: Inability, Clumsiness, Awkwardness, Ineptitude

Example: She has a flair for writing powerful speeches.

Niche (noun)

A suitable place, role, or position for someone or something. उपयुक्त स्थान

Synonyms: Position, Role, Place, Specialty

Antonyms: Generality, Misfit, Unsuitability, Irrelevance

Example: He found his niche in digital marketing.

Gait (noun)

A person’s manner or style of walking. चाल

Synonyms: Walk, Stride, Pace, Step

Antonyms: Stillness, Halt, Immobility, Rest

Example: The soldier’s confident gait impressed everyone.

Quip (noun)

A clever or witty remark. चतुर टिप्पणी

Synonyms: Joke, Jest, Wisecrack, Remark

Antonyms: Praise, Seriousness, Flattery, Compliment

Example: His funny quip made the whole class laugh.

Lurk (verb)

To stay hidden, usually while waiting secretly. छिपकर रहना

Synonyms: Hide, Sneak, Skulk, Loiter

Antonyms: Appear, Emerge, Reveal, Surface

Example: The thief continued to lurk behind the wall.

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Source: Daily Dose of Idioms · 20 May 2026

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1. Synonym of Quip

2. Antonym of Exponent

3. Synonym of Heritage

4. Antonym of Tome

5. Synonym of Niche

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