01 September 2026 Editorial Words | For SSC, Banking and CDS

Daily Editorial Words and Vocabulary

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1. Thwart (v.)

Meaning: Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

विफल करना / रोकना

e.g. The brave security guard managed to thwart the dangerous bank robbery.

Our holiday plans were completely thwarted by the sudden massive storm.

Synonyms: Prevent; Foil; Impede
Antonyms: Assist; Facilitate; Aid
2. Aftermath (n.)

Meaning: The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.

परिणाम / नतीजा

e.g. The country faced severe economic challenges in the aftermath of the global pandemic.

The psychological aftermath of the terrible accident affected him for many years.

Synonyms: Consequences; Repercussions
Antonyms: Origin; Cause; Source
3. Withstand (v.)

Meaning: Remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.

सहना / टिकना

e.g. The ancient stone fortress was built to easily withstand a massive military siege.

You need to buy a durable watch that can withstand extreme water pressure.

Synonyms: Resist; Tolerate; Endure
Antonyms: Surrender; Yield; Collapse
4. Pedigree (n.)

Meaning: The record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred; a person's background.

वंशावली / नस्ल

e.g. The wealthy breeder proudly showed us the expensive dog's impressive pedigree.

She comes from a long, highly respected academic pedigree of brilliant scientists.

Synonyms: Lineage; Ancestry; Descent
Antonyms: -
5. Reprieve (n. / v.)

Meaning: A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

दंडविराम / मोहलत

e.g. The condemned prisoner was incredibly thankful for the sudden governor's reprieve.

The weekend rain offered a brief, welcome reprieve from the extreme summer heat.

Synonyms: Pardon; Respite; Postponement
Antonyms: Punishment; Condemnation
6. Deceive (v.)

Meaning: Deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true.

धोखा देना

e.g. The corrupt salesman used clever tricks to deliberately deceive the elderly couple.

You cannot deceive me with your fake tears and completely empty promises.

Synonyms: Mislead; Cheat; Trick
Antonyms: Enlighten; Guide; Reveal
7. Curb (v. / n.)

Meaning: Restrain or keep in check.

नियंत्रण / रोक लगाना

e.g. The central bank drastically raised interest rates to aggressively curb runaway inflation.

You really need to curb your terrible habit of eating junk food late at night.

Synonyms: Restrain; Control; Suppress
Antonyms: Encourage; Promote; Unleash
8. Robust (adj.)

Meaning: Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand adverse conditions.

मज़बूत / तगड़ा

e.g. The new financial software features a highly robust security system against hackers.

The company reported highly robust profits despite the global economic downturn.

Synonyms: Sturdy; Vigorous; Tough
Antonyms: Fragile; Weak; Vulnerable
9. Fallout (n.)

Meaning: The adverse side effects or results of a situation.

दुष्परिणाम / नतीजे

e.g. The devastating political fallout from the massive corruption scandal lasted for years.

The company is still dealing with the severe financial fallout of the failed merger.

Synonyms: Repercussions; Consequences
Antonyms: Origin; Cause
10. Staggering (adj.)

Meaning: Deeply shocking; astonishing.

आश्चर्यजनक / चौंका देने वाला

e.g. The massive tech company reported a staggering three billion dollars in quarterly profits.

She managed to carry a staggering amount of heavy luggage up the steep stairs.

Synonyms: Astonishing; Shocking
Antonyms: Unremarkable; Ordinary
11. Buoyant (adj.)

Meaning: Cheerful and optimistic; (of an economy) maintaining a high level.

उत्साहित / उछाल पर

e.g. The buoyant mood of the lively party was completely infectious to everyone there.

The housing market remains highly buoyant despite the rapidly rising interest rates.

Synonyms: Cheerful; Optimistic; Resilient
Antonyms: Depressed; Gloomy; Stagnant
12. Supersede (v.)

Meaning: Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.

स्थान लेना / अधिक्रमण करना

e.g. The heavily outdated safety guidelines were entirely superseded by the new rules.

This incredibly fast new smartphone will soon supersede the previous generation's model.

Synonyms: Replace; Supplant; Displace
Antonyms: Retain; Preserve; Keep
13. Proliferation (n.)

Meaning: Rapid increase in numbers; a large number of something.

तेजी से प्रसार / वृद्धि

e.g. The international treaty aims to strictly halt the dangerous proliferation of nuclear weapons.

There has been a massive proliferation of independent coffee shops in the busy city.

Synonyms: Multiplication; Expansion
Antonyms: Depletion; Decrease; Decline
14. Warrant (v. / n.)

Meaning: Justify or necessitate (a certain course of action).

उचित ठहराना / वारंट

e.g. The employee's terrible behavior does not warrant such an incredibly harsh punishment.

The police must secure a legal warrant before completely searching the private house.

Synonyms: Justify; Vindicate; Authorize
Antonyms: Invalidate; Prohibit; Reject
15. Trivial (adj.)

Meaning: Of little value or importance.

तुच्छ / मामूली

e.g. They spent the entire meeting aggressively arguing over completely trivial and silly details.

Do not let trivial daily annoyances completely ruin your beautiful, relaxing vacation.

Synonyms: Unimportant; Insignificant
Antonyms: Crucial; Significant; Vital
16. Congregate (v.)

Meaning: Gather into a crowd or mass.

इकट्ठा होना / एकत्रित होना

e.g. A large crowd began to enthusiastically congregate outside the famous movie theater.

The frightened sheep quickly congregate tightly together whenever the loud dog barks.

Synonyms: Assemble; Gather; Flock
Antonyms: Disperse; Scatter; Separate
17. Scavenge (v.)

Meaning: Search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste.

कबाड़ से खोजना / कूड़ा बीना

e.g. Desperate, hungry bears frequently scavenge for leftover food in the campsite bins.

People used to dangerously scavenge the massive junkyard for valuable scrap metal.

Synonyms: Forage; Rummage; Salvage
Antonyms: Discard; Abandon; Ignore
18. Render (v.)

Meaning: Provide or give (a service, help, etc.); cause to be or become; make.

प्रदान करना / बना देना

e.g. The devastating virus can easily render a highly advanced computer completely useless.

It is a strict moral duty to securely render assistance to those in severe danger.

Synonyms: Provide; Supply; Cause
Antonyms: Withhold; Conceal; Remove
19. Insulate (v.)

Meaning: Protect from something unpleasant; prevent heat/sound from passing through.

अछूता रखना / बचाना

e.g. We must heavily insulate the old wooden house to stay warm during the freezing winter.

The billionaire tried to insulate his family from the incredibly toxic media gossip.

Synonyms: Protect; Shield; Isolate
Antonyms: Expose; Subject; Uncover
20. Stringent (adj.)

Meaning: Strict, precise, and exacting.

कठोर / सख्त

e.g. The new airport has incredibly stringent security measures to prevent any terrorist threats.

The government imposed highly stringent new rules on corporate air pollution.

Synonyms: Strict; Rigid; Exacting
Antonyms: Lenient; Flexible; Mild
21. Compliance (n.)

Meaning: The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

अनुपालन / आज्ञापालन

e.g. The factory was immediately shut down for completely failing strict environmental compliance.

Full compliance with the new medical regulations is absolutely mandatory for all hospital staff.

Synonyms: Obedience; Conformity
Antonyms: Defiance; Violation

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