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Root word of the day

20 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning

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Pledge (noun)

A solemn promise or commitment, often made publicly. प्रतिज्ञा

Synonyms: Promise, Commitment, Vow, Assurance

Antonyms: Betrayal, Renunciation, Denial, Refusal

Example: She took a pledge to protect the environment and reduce plastic use.

Inflict (verb)

Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something. दंड देना

Synonyms: Impose, Cause, Administer, Deal

Antonyms: Relieve, Alleviate, Ease, Comfort

Example: The officer was punished for trying to inflict harm on an innocent person.

Exert (verb)

Make a physical or mental effort. प्रयास करना

Synonyms: Apply, Use, Employ, Exercise

Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Refrain, Withhold

Example: He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box.

Deploy (verb)

Move into position for effective use; arrange or use strategically. तैनात करना

Synonyms: Station, Position, Assign, Utilize

Antonyms: Withdraw, Recall, Remove, Disband

Example: The army decided to deploy additional troops near the border.

Retain (verb)

Keep possession of; continue to have or hold. बनाए रखना

Synonyms: Keep, Maintain, Preserve, Hold

Antonyms: Lose, Release, Surrender, Discard

Example: The company worked hard to retain its best employees.

Sheer (adjective)

Complete and absolute; also very thin and transparent. पूर्ण

Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Utter, Transparent

Antonyms: Partial, Incomplete, Opaque, Cloudy

Example: It was sheer luck that saved him from the accident.

Surpass (verb)

Exceed; be better or greater than something. पार करना

Synonyms: Exceed, Outdo, Outstrip, Overtake

Antonyms: Fall short, Lag behind, Underperform, Trail

Example: Her dedication helped her surpass all expectations in the exam.

Impel (verb)

Drive, force, or urge someone to do something. प्रेरित करना

Synonyms: Urge, Compel, Drive, Propel

Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Restrain, Hinder

Example: A strong sense of duty can impel a person to help others.

Assess (verb)

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something. आकलन करना

Synonyms: Evaluate, Appraise, Judge, Estimate

Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Overlook

Example: The teacher will assess your answer based on clarity and accuracy.

Constitute (verb)

Be (a part) of a whole; form or make up something. गठन करना

Synonyms: Form, Compose, Make up, Establish

Antonyms: Dissolve, Disband, Destroy, Dismantle

Example: Women constitute a large part of the workforce in this sector.

Accumulate (verb)

Gradually collect or gather अकुमुलित करना / जमा करना

Synonyms: Gather, Collect, Amass, Assemble

Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Distribute

Example: Over time, he managed to accumulate enough savings to start his own business.

Artificial (adjective)

Made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally कृत्रिम

Synonyms: Synthetic, Man-made, Fake, Imitation

Antonyms: Natural, Genuine, Real, Authentic

Example: The flowers looked beautiful, but they were artificial and had no fragrance.

Chaos (noun)

Complete disorder and confusion अराजकता

Synonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Turmoil, Anarchy

Antonyms: Order, Harmony, Peace, Stability

Example: After the sudden announcement, the office fell into chaos as everyone rushed for updates.

Collaborate (verb)

Work jointly with others, especially on a project सहयोग करना

Synonyms: Cooperate, Team up, Coordinate, Partner

Antonyms: Compete, Oppose, Resist, Work alone

Example: The two researchers decided to collaborate to develop a more effective vaccine.

Crisis (noun)

A time of intense difficulty, danger, or uncertainty संकट

Synonyms: Emergency, Disaster, Turmoil, Catastrophe

Antonyms: Stability, Safety, Calm, Normality

Example: During the financial crisis, many small businesses struggled to survive.

Exaggerate (verb)

Represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is अतिशयोक्ति करना

Synonyms: Overstate, Embellish, Magnify, Hyperbolize

Antonyms: Understate, Minimize, Downplay, Reduce

Example: He tends to exaggerate his achievements to impress others.

Hostile (adjective)

Unfriendly; showing anger or opposition शत्रुतापूर्ण

Synonyms: Unfriendly, Aggressive, Antagonistic, Adverse

Antonyms: Friendly, Kind, Welcoming, Amiable

Example: The negotiations failed because both sides remained hostile throughout the meeting.

Intimidate (verb)

Frighten or threaten someone into doing what you want डराना-धमकाना

Synonyms: Threaten, Frighten, Bully, Daunt

Antonyms: Encourage, Comfort, Reassure, Support

Example: The stronger team tried to intimidate the newcomers with aggressive behavior.

Investigate (verb)

Carry out a systematic examination to discover the truth जांच करना

Synonyms: Examine, Inquire, Probe, Scrutinize

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard

Example: The police decided to investigate the matter before making any arrests.

Vigorous (adjective)

Strong, healthy, and full of energy जोशीला

Synonyms: Energetic, Robust, Forceful, Strenuous

Antonyms: Weak, Lethargic, Feeble, Listless

Example: He made a vigorous effort to finish the race despite the heat.

The editorial

Source: Root word of the day · 14 Feb 2026

Meaning : Wood About: The word Xyl used in may englsih words derived from Xulon (Greek) which means “wood; the first element of various scientific and technical words that refer to wood”. The derived words always posses the literally sense of root word. Words: Aeroxyl (noun):Woody plants with a single trunk rising from the ground. Chromoxylograph (noun):A picture in colors from wooden blocks. Epixylous (adjective):Growing on wood. Xylem (noun):Woody tissue or cells. Xylivorous (adjective):Eating wood as is done by some insects. Xylogen (noun):In botany, wood or xylem in an early or formative state. Xylogenous (adjective):Adapted to or living in or on wood. Xylograph (noun):A wood-engraving (i.e. either an engraving on wood, or an impression from one), especially one from an early period. Xylology (noun):The science of woods and forests. Xylophobia (noun): An irrational dread of wooden objects or an excessive fear of forests.

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1. Synonym of Exaggerate

2. Antonym of Accumulate

3. Synonym of Assess

4. Antonym of Impel

5. Synonym of Inflict

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