Today’s word - gouache

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Source: Word of the day · 27 Aug 2026

Gouache is a kind of paint that some artists use. When you paint with gouache, you mix it with water. However, unlike watercolors, it's not translucent.

Commercial artists often choose to use gouache for illustrations or posters. It has many qualities of watercolor paints (you can add water to thin it, and it dries matte rather than glossy), but the final effect is completely opaque, like acrylics or oil paints. You can also call the painting that results from using these paints a gouache. The word simply means "watercolor" in French, from the Latin root aquatio, "watering place."

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Riposte (noun/verb)

A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism; also, a quick counterattack. तीखा प्रत्युत्तर / जवाबी वार

Synonyms: Retort, Rejoinder, Comeback, Counterattack

Antonyms: Agreement, Acquiescence, Silence, Submission

Example: She responded to the criticism with a witty riposte.

Exfiltrate (verb)

To remove people, information, or materials secretly from a place or system. गुप्त रूप से बाहर निकालना

Synonyms: Extract, Evacuate, Withdraw, Remove

Antonyms: Infiltrate, Insert, Introduce, Implant

Example: The rescue team managed to exfiltrate the trapped agents safely.

Herpetology (noun)

The branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians. सरीसृपों और उभयचरों का अध्ययन

Synonyms: Herpetological Science, Reptile-and-Amphibian Zoology, Herpetological Zoology, Study of Reptiles and Amphibians

Antonyms: No direct antonyms; Ornithology, Ichthyology, Mammalogy, Entomology are contrasting zoological fields

Example: She studied herpetology to learn more about snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders.

Seep (verb)

To pass or flow slowly through small openings or porous material. धीरे-धीरे रिसना

Synonyms: Percolate, Ooze, Leak, Filter

Antonyms: Pour, Gush, Flood, Rush

Example: Rainwater began to seep through the cracks in the roof.

Faustian (adjective)

Involving the sacrifice of moral values for power, knowledge, success, or material gain. लाभ या शक्ति के लिए नैतिक मूल्यों का त्याग करने वाला

Synonyms: Unscrupulous, Corrupt, Unprincipled, Immoral

Antonyms: Principled, Ethical, Virtuous, Upright

Example: The businessman made a Faustian bargain that brought him wealth at the cost of his integrity.

Iatrogenic (adjective)

Caused unintentionally by medical treatment, diagnosis, or a healthcare professional. चिकित्सकीय उपचार या प्रक्रिया के कारण उत्पन्न

Synonyms: Treatment-induced, Medically-induced, Physician-caused, Therapy-induced

Antonyms: Spontaneous, Idiopathic, Congenital, Naturally-occurring

Example: The patient developed an iatrogenic infection after the medical procedure.

Oligopsony (noun)

A market situation in which there are only a few buyers but many sellers. ऐसी बाजार स्थिति जिसमें खरीदार कम और विक्रेता अधिक हों

Synonyms: Few-buyer Market, Buyer Concentration, Concentrated Buying Market, Limited-buyer Market

Antonyms: Oligopoly, Monopoly, Monopolistic Supply, Seller Concentration

Example: Farmers may have little bargaining power in an oligopsony dominated by a few large purchasers.

Plenipotentiary (noun/adjective)

A person, especially a diplomat, having full authority to act on behalf of a government; possessing full powers. पूर्ण अधिकार प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि

Synonyms: Envoy, Ambassador, Emissary, Delegate

Antonyms: Subordinate, Assistant, Deputy, Underling

Example: The government appointed a plenipotentiary to negotiate and sign the treaty.

Churn (verb/noun)

To move or mix something vigorously; also, to undergo frequent replacement or turnover. तेजी से मथना / बार-बार बदलाव होना

Synonyms: Agitate, Stir, Mix, Turnover

Antonyms: Settle, Stabilize, Calm, Retain

Example: Constant staff churn made it difficult for the company to maintain an experienced team.

Eclat (noun)

Brilliant success, impressive achievement, or enthusiastic public acclaim. शानदार सफलता / प्रसिद्धि

Synonyms: Acclaim, Glory, Distinction, Renown

Antonyms: Disgrace, Obscurity, Failure, Ignominy

Example: The young musician performed with great eclat and won the admiration of the audience.

Escheat (noun/verb)

The reversion of property to the State when a person dies without legal heirs or a valid will. राज्य को संपत्ति का प्रत्यावर्तन

Synonyms: Reversion, Forfeiture, Repossession, Confiscation

Antonyms: Inheritance, Succession, Bequest, Transfer

Example: The estate may escheat to the State if no lawful heir can be found.

Campanile (noun)

A bell tower, especially one standing separately from a church or other building. घंटाघर

Synonyms: Bell Tower, Belfry, Steeple, Bell Tower Structure

Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Crypt, Low-rise Structure

Example: The ancient campanile stood beside the cathedral and dominated the skyline.

Brumal (adjective)

Relating to winter or characteristic of winter. शीतकालीन

Synonyms: Wintry, Hibernal, Chilly, Frosty

Antonyms: Summery, Tropical, Warm, Hot

Example: The valley remained covered in a brumal mist throughout the cold morning.

Catafalque (noun)

A decorated raised platform on which a coffin is placed during a funeral ceremony. अंत्येष्टि के समय ताबूत रखने का सुसज्जित ऊँचा मंच

Synonyms: Bier, Funeral Platform, Coffin Stand, Funeral Stand

Antonyms: Cradle, Bed, Seat, Bench

Example: The coffin rested upon an elaborate catafalque during the memorial service.

Gewgaw (noun)

A showy but inexpensive and usually useless ornament or object. भड़कीली किंतु कम मूल्य की सजावटी वस्तु

Synonyms: Trinket, Bauble, Knickknack, Ornament

Antonyms: Essential, Necessity, Treasure, Valuable

Example: The shelf was crowded with colourful gewgaws collected from tourist markets.

Carmine (noun/adjective)

A vivid deep-red colour or pigment. गहरा चमकीला लाल रंग

Synonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Red, Vermilion

Antonyms: Pale, Colourless, Drab, Dull

Example: The artist used carmine to give the flowers a rich red appearance.

Faineant (noun/adjective)

An idle or ineffective person; lazy and unwilling to work. आलसी और अकर्मण्य

Synonyms: Idle, Lazy, Indolent, Slothful

Antonyms: Industrious, Diligent, Energetic, Hardworking

Example: The faineant employee constantly avoided even the simplest responsibilities.

Blackguard (noun/verb)

A dishonest, dishonourable or contemptible person. दुष्ट या नीच व्यक्ति

Synonyms: Scoundrel, Rogue, Villain, Rascal

Antonyms: Gentleman, Hero, Saint, Benefactor

Example: The blackguard deceived several innocent people for his own profit.

Wreathe (verb)

To surround, cover or decorate something by twisting or arranging something around it. चारों ओर लपेटना या सजाना

Synonyms: Encircle, Garland, Entwine, Enwrap

Antonyms: Unwrap, Uncover, Strip, Disentangle

Example: They wreathed the doorway with flowers and green leaves for the celebration.

Encamp (verb)

To settle or lodge temporarily in a camp. शिविर लगाना

Synonyms: Camp, Bivouac, Lodge, Settle

Antonyms: Depart, Evacuate, Disperse, Decamp

Example: The soldiers decided to encamp near the river for the night.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Churn

2. Antonym of Plenipotentiary

3. Synonym of Eclat

4. Antonym of Blackguard

5. Synonym of Catafalque

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