Chapter 9

Root Words

A root is the core part of a word that carries its meaning, and one root can unlock a whole family. Learn that ex means out or that mal means bad, and dozens of words become easy. In the exam, even when you have not seen a word before, its root can click and lead you to the answer.

Roots A · A / An, Ac / Acr / Acu / Acerb, Ag / Ago / Agi / Agita, Al / Ali / Alter …

Agnostic — One who believes that nothing can be known about God (जो मानता है कि ईश्वर के होने न होने का पता नहीं चल सकता)
Amoral — Having no sense of right and wrong; not concerned with morality (नैतिक-अनैतिक की परवाह न करने वाला)
Amorphous — Without definite form (अनिश्चित आकार का)
Anomalous — Different from what is normal or expected (असामान्य, नियम से हटकर)
Anomaly — A thing that is different from what is normal or expected (विसंगति, सामान्य क्रम से हटकर)
Apathy — Absence/Lack of feelings, emotions (उदासीनता, रुचि या परवाह का अभाव)
Atheist — One who does not believe in God (नास्तिक, ईश्वर के अस्तित्व में विश्वास न रखने वाला)
Atrophy — To waste away, especially a body part, through lack of nourishment or use (क्षीण हो जाना, प्रयोग न होने से)
Acerbic — Harsh or critical in a direct and rather cruel way/Sharp and direct (तीखा और कटु)
Acid — A chemical, usually a liquid, that contains hydrogen and has a pH of less than seven (अम्ल)
Acute — Experienced to a severe or intense degree (तीव्र और अचानक, या पैनी समझ वाला)
Acrimonious — Angry and full of strong bitter feelings and words (कटु, तीखा)
Acumen — An ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions (तीक्ष्ण बुद्धि, सूझबूझ)
Acrid — Having strong bitter smell or taste that is unpleasant (तीखा)
Exacerbate — To make something worse, especially a disease or problem (समस्या को और बिगाड़ देना)
Agile — Able to move quickly and easily (फुर्तीला, तेज़ी से चलने वाला)
Agitate — To make someone feel worried or angry (उत्तेजित करना, बेचैन कर देना)
Prodigal — Too willing to spend money or waste time, energy or materials (अपव्ययी, बेतहाशा ख़र्च करने वाला)
Pedagogue — A school teacher; a leader of children (शिक्षक)
Synagogue — A Jewish place of worship (यहूदियों का प्रार्थना स्थल)
Alias — A false or assumed name used instead of one's real name (उपनाम, छद्म नाम)
Alibi — Proof that a person was in another place at the time of any incident (अन्यत्र उपस्थिति का प्रमाण)
Alien — A person belonging to a foreign country/A fictional being from another world (विदेशी, या पूरी तरह अपरिचित)
Allegory — A story that expresses ideas through symbols (रूपक कथा, जिसमें छिपा नैतिक अर्थ हो)
Alter ego — Another side of oneself; a close friend who is very like yourself (जिगरी दोस्त/ स्वयं का दूसरा रूप)
Alternative — A thing that you can choose to do or have instead of another (विकल्प)
Altruist — A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (परमार्थी, निस्वार्थ भाव से दूसरों की मदद करने वाला)
Amateur — A person who is neither well experienced nor professional/Person who is not an expert in a field or art or music (शौक़िया काम करने वाला, पेशेवर नहीं)
Amatory — Relating to romantic love or desire (कामुकता संबंधी)
Amiable — Pleasant and friendly (मिलनसार, सौम्य स्वभाव वाला)
Amity — Friendly and peaceful relationships (मैत्री, सौहार्द)
Amorous — Showing romantic love (प्रेम-संबंधी)
Amenity — A feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable and easy to live in (सुविधा)
Enamoured — In love with somebody (मोहित, प्रेम में डूबा हुआ)
Amble — To walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace (धीरे धीरे टहलना)
Ambulatory — Able to walk around; Not confined (चलने-फिरने योग्य)
Ambulance — A vehicle for carrying sick or injured people to hospital (रोगी वाहन)
Perambulator — Vehicle used to carry a baby (बच्चागाड़ी)
Somnambulist — A person who walks around in his or her sleep (निद्रा में चलने वाला व्यक्ति)
Animosity — A strong feeling of opposition, anger, dislike or hate (तीव्र शत्रुता, वैमनस्य)

B–C

Roots B–C · Bel / Bell, Bene / Bon, Bi / Bin, Cad / Cid / Cas …

Antebellum — Belonging to the period before a war (युद्ध से पहले के समय का)
Bellicose — Eager to fight; aggressive (युद्धप्रिय, लड़ने को उतारू)
Belligerent — Hostile and aggressive; engaged in a war (युद्धप्रिय, लड़ने को उतारू)
Rebellious — Unwilling to obey rules or follow generally accepted standards of behaviour, dress etc (विद्रोही, अधिकार का विरोध करने वाला)
Benefit — Something that is helpful or advantageous (लाभ)
Benevolent — Wishing to do good to others (परोपकारी, दूसरों का भला चाहने वाला)
Benign — Kind and gentle, harmless (सौम्य और दयालु, या हानिरहित)
Benediction — A prayer or blessing asking God to protect somebody (आशीर्वाद)
Bonus — A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance (अतिरिक्त लाभ या भुगतान)
Bona fide — Genuine, real or legal; not false (वास्तविक, सद्भावना से किया गया)
Biennial — Happening every two years (द्विवार्षिक, हर दो साल में एक बार)
Bilateral — Involving two groups of people or two countries (द्विपक्षीय)
Bilingual — Speaking or written in two languages (द्विभाषी)
Binocular — Using two eyes to see (द्विनेत्रीय)
Bipartisan — Involving two political parties (द्विदलीय)
Accident — An unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance (दुर्घटना)
Coincidence — The fact of two things happening in the same place or at the same time by chance (संयोग)
Cascade — A small waterfall or group of waterfalls flowing down a rocky hillside (छोटा झरना, या चरणों में फैलने वाली प्रक्रिया)
Decadent — Having or showing low standard especially related to moral behaviour (पतनशील)
Recidivist — A person who continues to commit crimes, and seems unable to stop, even after being punished (आदतन अपराधी)
Accent — A distinctive way of pronouncing language (उच्चारण)
Chant — To say or shout the same words or phrases many times (लयबद्ध रूप से दोहराना)
Enchant — To attract somebody strongly and make them feel very interested, excited etc (मोहित करना)
Incantation — A series of words said as a magic spell or charm (मंत्र/जादू)
Incentive — Something that encourages you to do something (प्रोत्साहन, कुछ करने के लिए प्रेरित करने वाली चीज़)
Recant — To say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief (मुकर जाना)
Anticipate — To expect something; look forward to (अंदाजा लगाना)
Capture — To take into one's possession or control by force (पकड़ना, या दर्ज कर लेना)
Emancipate — To give people social or political freedom and rights (मुक्त करना, बंधन से आज़ाद करना)
Percipient — Good at noticing and understanding things (समझदार)
Percept — An object of perception; a mental impression of something perceived by the senses (बोध, इंद्रियों से प्राप्त छाप)
Susceptible — Easily influenced or affected by something (संवेदनशील, आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला)
Accord — To bring into agreement (समझौता, या मेल में होना)
Cardiac — Relating to the heart (हृदय संबंधी)
Cordial — Warm and friendly (सौहार्दपूर्ण, गर्मजोशी भरा)
Concord — A state of agreement (सहमति और सामंजस्य)
Concordance — A state of complete agreement (सामंजस्य)
Discord — Lack of agreements or harmony between people, ideas, etc (मतभेद, या बेसुरी आवाज़)
Cannibal — A person who eats flesh of other human beings (नरभक्षी, मनुष्य का माँस खाने वाला)
Carnage — The violent killing of a large number of people (नरसंहार)

Select the wrongly spelt word.

Roots D · De, Dem / Demi / Demo, Di / Dia, Dic / Dict / Dit …

Descend — Move or fall downwards come down (नीचे उतरना)
Defile — Damage the purity or appearance (अपवित्र या गंदा कर देना)
Delineate — To show clearly (चित्रण करना)
Decipher — To decode a hidden meaning (गूढ़ अर्थ निकालना, पढ़ना)
Deliberate — Done intentionally (जानबूझकर किया गया, या सोच विचार करना)
Demolish — To destroy completely (इमारत गिरा देना, या तर्क को ध्वस्त कर देना)
Democracy — Government of the people, by the people and for the people (जनता द्वारा चुने प्रतिनिधियों का शासन)
Demography — Study of population/official numbering of the population (जनसांख्यिकी, जनसंख्या के आँकड़ों का अध्ययन)
Epidemic — A disease that affects a large number of people in an area at the same time (महामारी, समुदाय में तेज़ी से फैलने वाला रोग)
Endemic — Peculiar to particular people or locality, as a disease, species etc (स्थानिक, किसी ख़ास जगह में नियमित रूप से पाया जाने वाला)
Pandemic — A disease that is prevalent over a very large area, a continent, or the entire world (विश्वव्यापी महामारी)
Dialogue — A conversation between two people (संवाद, दो या अधिक लोगों के बीच बातचीत)
Dilate — Make or become wider, larger, or more open (फैलाना, चौड़ा करना)
Dilatory — Slow to act (विलंबकारी, देर करने वाला)
Dichotomy — A division or contrast between two things (विरोधाभास/विभाजन)
Dictionary — A book composed of alphabetically listed words (शब्दकोश)
Indict — To charge with a fault or offence (अभियोग लगाना)
Interdict — An official order from a court that orders you not to do something (प्रतिबंध)
Predict — To say in advance (भविष्यवाणी करना)
Verdict — A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. (निर्णय/फैसला)
Vindicate — To free from allegation or blame; to justify (दोषमुक्त करना, या सही सिद्ध करना)
Condign — (Of a punishment) deserved and appropriate to the crime (उपयुक्त)
Dignity — Calm, serious and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you (गरिमा)
Dignitary — A person who has an important position in a society or office (उच्च पदाधिकारी)
Deign — To agree to do something that you think is beneath you (अपनी शान के ख़िलाफ़ समझते हुए कृपापूर्वक कुछ करना)
Disperse — To spread apart (तितर बितर हो जाना या करना)
Disseminate — To disperse or spread something or some idea (जानकारी दूर तक फैलाना)
Dissipate — To cause to disappear (बिखरकर ग़ायब हो जाना, या बर्बाद करना)
Dissuade — To advise someone not to do something (समझाकर किसी काम से रोकना)
Diffuse — Spread over a wide area or between a large number of people (बिखरा हुआ, फैला हुआ)
Dogma — An unquestioned opinion (अंधविश्वास की तरह माना जाने वाला सिद्धांत, अटल मत)
Orthodox — (Of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal and acceptable by most people (रूढ़िवादी, परंपरागत मान्यताओं को मानने वाला)
Paradox — A statement that may seem contradictory but can be true (विरोधाभास, जो उलटा लगे पर सच हो सकता है)
Dogmatic — Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true (हठधर्मी, बिना सवाल के अपनी बात मनवाने वाला)
Condolence — Sympathy with a person who has experienced pain, grief, or misfortune (सहानुभूति)
Doleful — Very sad (उदास)
Dolorous — Sad, or causing sadness or emotional suffering (दुखद, पीड़ादायक)
Indolent — Not wanting to work; wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy (आलसी, मेहनत से बचने वाला)
Dubious — Hesitating or doubting (संदिग्ध, जिस पर भरोसा न हो)
Dubiety — The state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty (संदेह की भावना)

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Dolorous

Roots E · Epo / Epi, Errare / Err, Esce / -escent, Eu …

Epitaph — An inscription on a tombstone written in memory of the deceased (समाधि पर लिखे स्मृति वाक्य)
Epilogue — The concluding part of a book; a speech or poem delivered at the end of play (उपसंहार, किताब या नाटक का अंतिम भाग)
Epigram — A short and clever poem or saying (छोटी कविता या चुटीला कथन)
Epithet — A word or phrase used to characterize a person or thing (विशेषण उपाधि, किसी के गुण को बताने वाला शब्द)
Err — To make a mistake (गलती करना)
Error — A mistake (त्रुटि, ग़लती)
Erratic — Irregular in behaviour or opinion (अनियमित और अप्रत्याशित)
Arrant — Used to emphasize how bad something/somebody is (निपट, पूरी तरह)
Errant — Doing something that is wrong; not behaving in an acceptable way (गलती करने वाला)
Erroneous — Wrong; Incorrect (त्रुटिपूर्ण, ग़लत)
Adolescent — A young person who is developing from a child into adult (किशोर)
Obsolescent — Becoming obsolete; going out of use (अप्रचलित होता हुआ)
Incandescent — Emitting light as a result of being heated; full of strong emotion; passionate (तपकर चमकने वाला; जोश से भरा)
Convalescent — Recovering from an illness or medical treatment (स्वास्थ्य लाभ कर रहा)
Reminiscent — Tending to remind one of something (स्मरणकारी/बीती बातों को याद करना)
Euphemism — Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name (शिष्टोक्ति, कठोर बात के लिए नरम शब्द)
Eulogy — A speech or piece of writing praising somebody (प्रशस्ति, किसी की भरपूर प्रशंसा में कहा या लिखा गया)
Euphony — A pleasant, harmonious sound (कर्णप्रिय मधुर ध्वनि)
Euthanasia — Mercy killing, putting to death painlessly to end suffering (इच्छामृत्यु, असाध्य रोगी की पीड़ारहित मृत्यु)
Eugenics — The idea that it is possible to improve the human race by choosing who is allowed to have children (सुजनन विद्या)
Evade — To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery (चतुराई से बचना या टाल जाना)
Exclude — To intentionally not include something (निकाल देना/अलग करना)
Extricate — To free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty (मुक्त कर देना)
Exonerate — To officially state that somebody is not responsible for something (आधिकारिक रूप से दोषमुक्त करना)
Expire — (Of a document, authorization, or agreement) cease to be valid, typically after a fixed period of time (समाप्त हो जाना, या प्राण त्यागना)
Efface — To erase or rub out; to keep oneself inconspicuous (मिटा देना, या अपने को पीछे रखना)
Exceptional — Unusually good; forming an exception or rare instance (असाधारण रूप से अच्छा, या नियम से अलग)
Extradite — To hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed (प्रत्यर्पण करना)
Extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable (असाधारण, बहुत विशेष)
Extra — Added to an existing or usual amount (अतिरिक्त)
Extrapolate — To predict by projecting past experience or known data (अनुमान लगाना)

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold in the given sentence. A most extraordinary man, but very quiet.

Roots F · Fab / Fam, Fact / Fac / Fic / Fig / Fait / Feit, Ferv, Fid …

Affable — Pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to (मिलनसार/मधुरभाषी)
Defame — To damage the reputation of a person by saying bad things (मानहानि करना)
Famous — Known about by many people (प्रसिद्ध, बहुत लोगों को ज्ञात)
Fable — A short story with a moral, usually with animals as characters (नीति कथा, जिसमें जानवर सीख देते हैं)
Ineffable — Too great or beautiful to describe in words (अवर्णनीय, जिसे शब्दों में न कहा जा सके)
Configuration — An arrangement of elements in a specific form, or combination (व्यवस्था)
Deficient — Not having enough of something (कमी वाला, जिसमें कुछ पर्याप्त न हो)
Effigy — A sculpture or model of a person (पुतला)
Factory — A building where products are made (कारख़ाना)
Faction — A small organized dissenting group within a larger one (गुटबंधी)
Prolific — Producing a great number or amount of something (बहुतायत में उत्पादन करने वाला)
Ratification — The process of making an agreement official (अनुसमर्थन)
Effervescent — (1) Excited, enthusiastic and full of energy (2) (of a liquid) having or producing small bubbles of gas (बुलबुले छोड़ने वाला, या उत्साह से भरा)
Fervor/Fervour — Very strong feelings about something (उत्कट भाव, जोश)
Fervid — Feeling something too strongly; showing feelings that are too strong (उत्कट, जोशीला)
Fervent — Having great warmth or intensity of spirit; feeling enthusiasm (उत्कट, गहरी और सच्ची भावना वाला)
Affidavit — A written statement that you swear is true and that can be used as evidence in court (शपथ पत्र)
Confide — To show faith and confidence, to have full trust (भरोसा करना)
Fidelity — The quality of being faithful (निष्ठा, या पुनरुत्पादन में सटीकता)
Fiduciary — Involving trust, esp. in a situation where a person or company controls money or property belonging to others (विश्वास संबंधी)
Infidel — Without faith; one who denies the existence of God (काफ़िर, किसी धर्म को न मानने वाला)
Confident — Having strong faith; feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities (आत्मविश्वास से भरा)
Confine — To keep someone or something within the limits of a subject, activity or area (सीमित करना)
Definitive — Final or not able to be changed (अंतिम)
Final — Not to be changed; last (अंतिम)
Infinite — Without end, limitless; Having no boundaries or limits (अनंत, असीम)
Infinitesimal — So small that it cannot be measured (अति सूक्ष्म)
Conflagration — A very large fire that destroys a lot of land or buildings (भीषण अग्निकांड)
Flame — A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire (ज्योति/ज्वाला)
Flammable — That can burn easily (ज्वलनशील)
Flambeau — A flaming torch (जलती हुई मशाल)
Flagrant — Shocking because of being so obvious (घोर, खुल्लमखुल्ला)
Deflect — To change direction (दिशा बदलना या विक्षेपित होना)
Flexible — Able to change to suit new conditions or situations (लचीला, या बदलने को तैयार)
Genuflect — To move your body into a lower position by bending one or both knees (घुटने टेकना)
Inflect — If a word inflects, its ending or spelling changes according to its grammatical function in a sentence. (स्वर या रूप बदलना)
Reflect — To show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass (प्रतिबिम्ब डालना)
Confluence — Place where two rivers unite/point at which two things joint together (संगम, दो नदियों के मिलने का स्थान)
Affluence — The state of having a lot of money or owning many things (संपन्नता, धन की प्रचुरता)
Fluid — A liquid; a substance that can flow (द्रव पदार्थ)

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Fervent

G–H

Roots G–H · Gen / Genesis / Geni / Genic / Gener / Genus / Geno, Gn / Gno / Gnosis / Cognito, Gra / Grat, Grad / Gress …

Carcinogenic — Likely to cause cancer (कैंसर पैदा करने वाला)
Congenial — Pleasant to be with because of similar interests, habits or temperament (मन के अनुकूल, सुखद)
Generous — Kind in nature, noble-minded (उदार, खुले दिल से देने वाला)
Genetics — The study of heredity and variation of inherited characteristics; science dealing with heredity (आनुवंशिकी)
Gender — The fact of being male or female, especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences (लिंग)
Miscegenation — The fact of children being produced by parents who are considered to be of different races (नस्लों की मिलावट)
Progeny — The descendants of a person, or the offspring of an animal or plant (संतान/वंशज)
Genocide — The deliberate killing of a whole race or community (जनसंहार, किसी जाति या समुदाय की सुनियोजित हत्या)
Agnostic — A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God (अज्ञेयवादी / संशयवादी)
Diagnosis — The identification of the nature of an illness (रोग या समस्या की पहचान)
Ignore — To refuse to notice or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally (अनदेखा करना, ध्यान न देना)
Ignoramus — An ignorant or stupid person (अज्ञानी व्यक्ति)
Incognito — Having one's true identity concealed (गुप्त पहचान के साथ)
Prognosis — The likely course of a disease or ailment (रोग के भावी क्रम का अनुमान)
Grateful — Showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person (आभारी, कृतज्ञ)
Gratuity — Gift or money paid to employees (उपदान, सेवानिवृत्ति पर दी गई राशि)
Gracious — Behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way (कृपालु और शिष्ट)
Ingratitude — The state of not feeling or showing that you are grateful for something (अहसान-फरामोश/नमकहराम)
Aggressive — Ready or likely to attack or confront (आक्रामक, हमला करने को तैयार)
Degrade — To lower in rank, character, or quality (गुणवत्ता या गरिमा गिराना)
Digress — To deviate from the main subject (मुख्य विषय से हटना)
Egress — The act of leaving a place or going out. (बाहर निकलना)
Progress — Forward movement; gradual improvement (प्रगति, आगे बढ़ना)
Adhesive — Able to stick fast to a surface or object (चिपकने वाला, चिपचिपा)
Adherent — Someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas (अनुयायी, समर्थक)
Coherent — (Of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent. (सुसंगत, तर्कपूर्ण और जुड़ा हुआ)
Heredity — The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another (आनुवंशिकता)
Inherent — Existing as a basic and permanent part of someone or something (अंतर्निहित, स्वाभाविक रूप से मौजूद)
Hyperactive — Abnormally or extremely active (अतिसक्रिय)
Hyperglycaemia — The condition of having too high a level of blood sugar (उच्च रक्त शर्करा)
Hyperbole — Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally (अतिशयोक्ति, प्रभाव के लिए जानबूझकर बढ़ा चढ़ाकर कहना)
Hypodermic — Relating to the region immediately beneath the skin (चमड़े के नीचे का)
Hypochondriac — A person who is abnormally anxious about his health (रोगभ्रमी, हमेशा बीमार होने की चिंता में रहने वाला)
Hypocritical — Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case (पाखंडपूर्ण)
Hypothesis — An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved (परिकल्पना, जाँची जाने वाली प्रस्तावित व्याख्या)
Hypocrisy — Behaviour of a person that does not match to what he claims (पाखंड, ऊँचे आदर्श का दिखावा)
Hypocrite — Person who pretends to be virtuous (पाखंडी, जो दिखावे के लिए आदर्श बताए पर पालन न करे)

I–J

Roots I–J · Im / In / Em / En, In / Im / Ig / Ir, Inter, Jet / Ject …

Embrace — An act of putting your arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendship; (verb) to accept eagerly (गले लगाना, या सहर्ष अपनाना)
Enclose — To build a wall, fence, etc. around something (दीवार आदि बनाकर चारों ओर से घेरना)
Intrinsic — Belonging to something as part of its nature (मूलभूत/स्वाभाविक)
Influx — The fact of a lot of people, money or things arriving somewhere (आमद, बड़ी संख्या में आना)
Implicit — Suggested without being directly expressed (अंतर्निहित)
Incarnate — To give a definite or human form to a particular idea or quality (अवतार लेना)
Indigenous — Belonging to a particular place rather than coming to it from somewhere else (स्वदेशी, किसी जगह का मूल)
Inactive — Not doing anything; not active (निष्क्रिय)
Innocuous — Not intended or likely to offend or upset anyone (हानिरहित, जिससे कोई नुक़सान न हो)
Indolence — The feeling of not wanting to work; lazy behaviour (आलस्य, काहिली)
Impartial — Not supporting one person or group more than another (निष्पक्ष, किसी का पक्ष न लेने वाला)
Indigent — Very poor (निर्धन और ज़रूरतमंद)
Interim — The time between two particular periods or events (मध्यकाल)
Interstate — Occurring between two or more states (अंतर्राज्यीय)
Interloper — A person who interferes in others' affairs or enters a place or field where they are not wanted (अनधिकार प्रवेश करने वाला, घुसपैठिया)
Intermittent — Occurring at intervals; periodic; not continuous (रुक रुक कर होने वाला)
Interfere — To get involved in a matter without being asked; to hinder (दखल देना, बीच में पड़ना)
Conjecture — An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information (अनुमान, अंदाजा)
Dejected — Unhappy and disappointed (निराश और हतोत्साहित)
Eject — To force somebody to leave a place/position (बेदखल करना, निकालना)
Inject — To put a drug or other substance into a person's or animal's body using a syringe (इंजेक्शन लगाना, या डाल देना)
Jettison — To throw or drop unnecessary goods or fuel from a ship, an aircraft, a spacecraft etc (बोझ उतार फेंकना)
Junction — A point where two or more things are joined (संगम)
Junta — Military groups controlling a government after taking control of it by force (सैन्य शासक गुट)
Rejoinder — A reply, especially a sharp or witty one (तीखा प्रत्युत्तर)
Subjunctive — A special verb form that expresses something desired or imagined. (संभावनासूचक भाव)
Abjure — Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim) (शपथपूर्वक त्याग देना)
Adjure — Urge or request (sb) solemnly or earnestly to do something (शपथ देकर आग्रह करना)
Perjury — The crime of telling a lie in court after you have sworn to tell the truth (झूठी गवाही, शपथ लेकर झूठ बोलना)
Conjure — To charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly; to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic (जादू करना)
Jury — A group of people to decide legal cases (जूरी, निर्णायक मंडल)

Roots L · Lect / Leg, Lev / Levi / Levis, Loc / Log / Loqu, Luc / Lum / Lustr / Lumin …

Collect — Bring or gather together (इकट्ठा करना)
Elect — Choose (sb) to hold public office or some other position by voting (चुनाव करना)
Eclectic — Composed of elements drawn from various sources (विभिन्न स्रोतों से चुना हुआ, मिला-जुला)
Select — Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable (चुनाव करना)
Alleviate — To make something less severe (दर्द या समस्या को कम करना)
Levee — An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river (बाँध, तटबंध)
Levity — Lack of seriousness; lightness of behaviour, especially when it is inappropriate (हल्कापन)
Levitate — To rise and float in the air with no physical support (हवा में उठना)
Relieve — To free from fear, pain, anxiety (राहत देना, या किसी की जगह लेना)
Relevant — Correct or suitable for a particular purpose (प्रासंगिक, विषय से सीधे जुड़ा)
Colloquial — Used in ordinary, informal conversation (बोलचाल की भाषा)
Dialogue — Conversation between two or more people (संवाद, दो या अधिक लोगों के बीच बातचीत)
Elocution — The skill of clear and expressive speech (वाक्कला, प्रभावी ढंग से बोलने की कला)
Eulogy — A speech or piece of writing praising sb/something very much (प्रशस्ति, किसी की भरपूर प्रशंसा में कहा या लिखा गया)
Grandiloquent — Pompous or extravagant in language (आडंबरपूर्ण)
Loquacious — Extremely talkative; one who talks a lot (वाचाल, बहुत बोलने वाला)
Obloquy — Strong public criticism or verbal abuse (सार्वजनिक निंदा)
Prologue — A speech, etc. at the beginning of a play, book or film that introduces it (प्रस्तावना, किताब या नाटक का आरंभिक भाग)
Somniloquy — The act or habit of talking in one's sleep (नींद में बात करना)
Soliloquy — The act of talking to oneself (स्वगत कथन, अकेले में अपने विचार ज़ोर से कहना)
Ventriloquist — One who has the art of speaking in such a way that the sound seems to come from another person/place (वेंट्रिलोक्विस्ट, होंठ हिलाए बिना बोलकर आवाज़ दूसरी जगह से आती दिखाने वाला)
Elucidate — To make something clear by explaining it more (स्पष्ट करना, समझाकर सुलझाना)
Illustrate — To use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc (उदाहरण या चित्र से समझाना)
Illuminate — To make something visible or bright by shining light on it (रोशन करना, या स्पष्ट कर देना)
Illustrious — Very famous and much admired, especially because of what you have achieved; eminent (यशस्वी, अपने कार्यों के लिए प्रसिद्ध)
Luminary — A person who is an expert or a great influence in a special area or activity (तेजस्वी व्यक्ति)
Luminous — Giving off light; bright or shining, especially in the dark (चमकदार, प्रकाश देने वाला)
Translucent — Allowing light to pass through but not transparent (पारभासी)
Lackluster/Lacklustre — Not interesting or exciting; dull (फीका, नीरस)
Lucid — Clearly expressed; easy to understand; clear/transparent (सुस्पष्ट, आसानी से समझ आने वाला)
Allude — To mention something in an indirect way (संकेत करना, परोक्ष उल्लेख करना)
Delude — To mislead the mind or judgment; make believe something that is not true (धोखा देना/जानबूझकर बहकाना)
Illusion — A false or misleading optical image; An unreal or misleading appearance or image (भ्रम, वास्तविकता की ग़लत धारणा)
Ludicrous — Something that you can not take seriously; unreasonable (हास्यास्पद रूप से बेतुका)
Prelude — An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important (प्रस्तावना)
Elude — To manage to avoid or escape from someone or something in a clever way (बचकर निकल जाना, पकड़ में न आना)

Roots M · Magn / Magna / Magni / Maxi, Mal / Male, Man / Mani / Manu / Manus, Min …

Magnify — To make something look bigger than it really is, for example by using a lens or microscope (बड़ा करके दिखाना)
Magnitude — Greatness in size, importance, or position (परिमाण)
Maximum — As great, high, or intense as possible or permitted (अधिकतम/उच्चतम)
Magnanimous — Kind, generous and forgiving, especially towards an enemy or competitor (उदार और क्षमाशील, ख़ासकर हारे या विरोधी के प्रति)
Maxim — A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct (सूक्ति, सामान्य सत्य कहने वाला छोटा वाक्य)
Malfunction — A failure of equipment or machinery to work normally or satisfactorily (ख़राबी, गड़बड़ी)
Malign — To speak evil words about somebody (बदनाम करना, झूठा दोष लगाना)
Malicious — Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm (द्वेषपूर्ण, नुक़सान पहुँचाने के इरादे वाला)
Malady — A disease or ailment (रोग, व्याधि)
Malevolent — Having or showing a wish to do evil to others (द्वेषपूर्ण, दूसरों का बुरा चाहने वाला)
Dismal — Causing a mood of gloom or depression (निराशाजनक, बहुत ख़राब या उदास)
Manual — Done with the hands (हाथ से किया गया, या नियमावली)
Manufacture — To make something from raw materials by hand or by machinery (निर्माण करना, बनाना)
Manifest — Clearly apparent to the senses or the mind; become apparent through the appearance of symptoms (स्पष्ट, या प्रकट करना)
Manifesto — A public declaration of policy and aims (घोषणा पत्र)
Mandate — An official order to do something (आदेश, या जनादेश)
Manuscript — A story, poem or other text first written by hand (पांडुलिपि, हाथ से लिखा दस्तावेज़ या छपने से पहले की रचना)
Manoeuvre — A movement performed with care and skill (कुशलता)
Diminish — To reduce or be reduced in size or importance; make or become less (घटना या घटाना)
Diminutive — A word that shows that somebody or something is smaller than usual (अल्प/छोटा)
Eminent — Famous and respected within a particular sphere (प्रतिष्ठित, प्रसिद्ध और सम्मानित)
Imminent — Coming or likely to happen very soon (जो होने ही वाला हो)
Minute — Extremely small (अत्यंत सूक्ष्म, बहुत छोटा)
Miniature — Greatly diminished size or form; very small of its kind (लघु, बहुत छोटा)
Minimal — Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree (न्यूनतम)
Prominent — Important and well known; projecting from something; protuberant (प्रमुख और प्रसिद्ध, या साफ़ दिखाई देने वाला)
Emissary — One who goes for a secret official mission (दूत)
Emit — To send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas (निकालना)
Remission — The cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty (रोग में अस्थायी कमी, या ऋण की माफ़ी)
Transmit — Cause (something) to pass on from one person or place to another (संचारित करना, भेजना)
Miscellaneous — Of a collection or group, composed of members or elements of different kinds (विविध, अलग अलग प्रकार की चीज़ों से बना)
Miscible — Liquids forming a homogeneous mixture when added together (मिश्रणीय)
Promiscuous — Showing a lack of discrimination; indiscriminate (अंधाधुंध, बिना सोचे-समझे)
Admonish — To tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that they have done (डाँटना, चेतावनी देना)
Movement — A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social or artistic ideas (आंदोलन)
Monitor — To watch and check something over a period of time (निगरानी रखना)
Remonstrate — To make a forcefully reproachful protest (कड़ा विरोध जताना)
Summon — To order someone officially to come or appear; to call up (courage etc.) (बुलाना, ख़ासकर आधिकारिक रूप से)
Amorphous — Without a clearly defined shape or form (आकारहीन)
Anthropomorphism — The attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to a god, animal, or object (मानवीकरण, पशुओं या वस्तुओं को मानव गुण देना)

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Remonstrate

N–O

Roots N–O · Nat / Nai / Nasc, Nic / Noc / Nox, Nom / Nomy / Nomos, Nomen / Onym / Nym / Nom / Nown …

Cognate — Of the same or similar nature (सजातीय)
Natural — Existing in or derived from nature (प्राकृतिक, मनुष्य द्वारा नहीं बनाया गया)
Native — A person, animal or plant belonging to a particular place by birth (मूल निवासी, किसी जगह में जन्मा व्यक्ति)
Naive — Marked by unaffected simplicity (भोला, अनुभवहीन और जल्दी भरोसा कर लेने वाला)
Renaissance — A revival of or renewed interest in something (नवजागरण)
Innocent — Not having done anything wrong; not guilty of a crime (निर्दोष, या मासूम)
Noxious — Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant (हानिकारक और विषैला)
Obnoxious — Extremely unpleasant (अत्यंत अप्रिय और आपत्तिजनक)
Innocuous — Not harmful or offensive; causing no harm (हानिरहित, जिससे कोई नुक़सान न हो)
Pernicious — Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way (अत्यंत हानिकारक, ख़ासकर धीरे धीरे असर करने वाला)
Astronomy — The scientific study of the universe and planets (खगोल विज्ञान, तारों और ग्रहों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन)
Economy — The management of the income, expenditures, and affairs of a household, business, community, or government (अर्थव्यवस्था, या मितव्ययिता)
Gastronomy — Science and art of preparing and eating good food (पाक कला और भोजन का रसास्वादन)
Taxonomy — The study of the general principles of scientific classification (वर्गीकरण विज्ञान)
Anonymous — (Of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name (अनाम, जिसका नाम न बताया गया हो)
Acronym — An abbreviation formed from the initial letters (आद्याक्षर से बना शब्द)
Nominate — To suggest that sb be chosen for an important role, position etc (नामांकित करना)
Nomenclature — The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline (शब्दावली/नामपद्धति)
Synonym — A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language (समानार्थी शब्द)
Innovate — To introduce new things, ideas, or ways of doing something (नवाचार करना, कुछ नया लाना)
Neologism — A new word or expression or a new meaning of a word (नवगढ़ित शब्द)
Neophyte — A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief (नवदीक्षित, नया सीखने वाला)
Novice — A person without training or experience in a skill or subject (नौसिखिया, शुरुआत करने वाला)
Renovate — To repair and paint an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition (जीर्णोद्धार करना)
Announce — Make a formal public statement about a fact or intention (घोषणा करना)
Pronounce — To say a word or a letter in a particular way (उच्चारण करना)
Renounce — To formally declare that one is giving up something (औपचारिक रूप से त्याग देना)
Denounce — To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly (सार्वजनिक रूप से निंदा करना)
Obese — Having excessive body fat (अत्यधिक मोटा, जिससे सेहत को नुक़सान हो)
Obstinate — Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose (हठी, अपनी बात पर अड़ा रहने वाला)
Obstruct — To prevent or hinder (रास्ता रोकना, बाधा डालना)
Oblique — Having a sloping direction, angle, or position (तिरछा, या घुमा फिराकर कहा गया)
Obstreperous — Noisy and difficult to control (उपद्रवी)
Obtuse — Stupid or slow to understand (मंदबुद्धि, या नब्बे डिग्री से बड़ा कोण)
Obfuscate — To make something less clear and harder to understand (जानबूझकर उलझा देना)
Obscene — Offensive, rude, or disgusting according to accepted moral standards (अश्लील)
Obscure — Not clearly expressed or easily understood; not well known (अस्पष्ट या अज्ञात)
Obsolete — That which is no longer fashionable or in use (अप्रचलित, जो अब इस्तेमाल में नहीं)
Omnibus — A book or bill that collects together many items of different kinds (संग्रह ग्रंथ, या बहुउद्देश्यीय)
Omnipresent — Present everywhere at the same time (सर्वव्यापी, हर जगह मौजूद)

Roots P · Pac / Peac / Peas, Pan, Par, Para …

Appease — To calm someone by giving them what they want (माँग मानकर किसी को शांत करना)
Pacify — To make somebody who is angry or upset become calm and quiet (शांत करना)
Pacific — Peaceful or loving peace (शांतिप्रिय)
Pacifist — A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable (शांतिवादी, युद्ध और हिंसा का विरोधी)
Panorama — A view (especially in photograph) of a wide area (विहंगम दृश्य)
Panegyric — A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something (प्रशस्ति, भरपूर प्रशंसा वाला भाषण)
Pantheon — A temple for all gods (देवालय)
Apartheid — A policy or system of discrimination on grounds of race (नस्लीय पृथक्करण की नीति)
Disparate — Different from one another (मूल रूप से भिन्न)
Par — The same as or equal to someone or something (समानता)
Parity — The state of being equal (अनुरूपता)
Parallel — Lying evenly side by side (समानांतर, हमेशा बराबर दूरी पर)
Parasite — A small animal or plant that lives on or inside another animal or plant and gets its food from it (परजीवी, दूसरे पर आश्रित जीव या व्यक्ति)
Parody — An imitation mocking the original (व्यंग्यपूर्ण नक़ल)
Parable — A story told to emphasize a point; a fable (दृष्टांत कथा, नैतिक शिक्षा देने वाली छोटी कहानी)
Paragon — A model or pattern of special excellence or perfection (आदर्श उदाहरण)
Paranoid — Characterized by or suffering from the mental condition of paranoia (अकारण संदेह करने वाला)
Compassion — A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune (करुणा)
Dispassionate — Not influenced by strong emotion (भावनाओं से अप्रभावित, निष्पक्ष)
Empathy — The ability to understand and share the feelings of another (समानुभूति, दूसरे की भावना को समझने और महसूस करने की क्षमता)
Impassive — Not feeling or showing emotion (भावशून्य)
Sympathy — (An expression of) understanding and care for someone else's suffering (सहानुभूति, दूसरे के दुख पर सच्ची चिंता)
Sociopath — A person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviour and a lack of conscience (मनोरोगी)
Pau/Pusill/Paucus/Puer/Pauper — few, little, poor (कुछ, थोड़ा, गरीब)
Poor — Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society (निर्धन, या घटिया)
Poverty — The state of being extremely poor (ग़रीबी)
Paucity — Smallness of number and quantity (अल्पता, बहुत कम मात्रा)
Pauper — A very poor person (निर्धन व्यक्ति, कंगाल)
Pusillanimous — Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid (कायर, हिम्मतहीन)
Ped/Pedo — child, education (बच्चा, शिक्षा)
Encyclopedia — A book or set of books giving information on many subjects (विश्वकोश)
Pedagogue — A teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one (शिक्षक)
Pediatrician — A doctor who studies and treats the diseases of children (बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ)
Antipodes — The parts of the earth diametrically opposite; usually used in the plural (प्रतिध्रुव)
Expedite — To make a process happen more quickly (प्रक्रिया तेज़ करना)
Impede — To slow the process of something (प्रगति में बाधा डालना)
Pedal — Relating to the foot or feet (पैर संबंधी)
Pedestrian — A person travelling on foot (पैदल चलने वाला, या नीरस और साधारण)
Podium — A raised area on which a person stands to give a speech or conduct an orchestra, etc (मंच, वक्ता के लिए ऊँचा चबूतरा)
Pen/Pun/Poena — to pay, to compensate (भुगतान करना, मुआवजा देना)

Q–T

Roots Q–T · Quest / Quer / Quir / Quisit, Quiet / Quies / Kwe, Rid / Ris, Rog / Roga …

Acquire — Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself (प्राप्त करना, हासिल करना)
Conquest — The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force (जीत/विजय)
Unconquerable — That cannot be conquered or overcome (अजेय)
Perquisite — A privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages (अनुलाभ)
Query — A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information (सवाल)
Acquiesce — To accept or agree to something often without really wanting to (चुपचाप मान लेना, बिना विरोध के स्वीकार करना)
Disquiet — A feeling of worry or unease (अशांति)
Quiescence — A state of quietness or inactivity (निष्क्रियता, शांति)
Tranquil — Free from disturbance; calm (शांत और स्थिर)
Derision — Contemptuous laughter or ridicule (उपहास, तिरस्कारपूर्ण मज़ाक़)
Riddle — A puzzling person, thing or event that you cannot understand or explain (पहेली)
Risible — Deserving to be laughed at rather than taken seriously (हास्यास्पद)
Arrogant — Behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people (घमंडी, अपने को दूसरों से बड़ा समझने वाला)
Abrogate — To officially end a law, an agreement, etc (क़ानून या समझौता औपचारिक रूप से रद्द करना)
Arrogate — To claim or take something that you have no right to (हड़पना)
Derogatory — Showing a critical attitude and lack of respect for somebody (अपमानजनक, नीचा दिखाने वाला)
Interrogate — To ask questions formally and systematically (पूछताछ करना)
Assault — To hurt someone physically (हमला करना, मारपीट करना)
Exult — To be extremely joyful (बहुत खुश होना)
Insult — To act or speak in a way that is offensive or rude to someone (अपमान करना)
Somersault — An acrobatic movement, either forward or backward, in which the body rolls end over end, making a complete revolution (कलाबाजी)
Salient — Most noticeable or important (प्रमुख, सबसे उल्लेखनीय)
Sacred — Connected with God or religion and treated with deep respect; holy (पवित्र, धार्मिक रूप से आदरणीय)
Sacrifice — The act of offering something to a God (त्याग)
Sanctify — To make something holy (पवित्र करना)
Sanction — Give official permission or approval for (an action) (आधिकारिक अनुमति देना, मंज़ूरी देना)
Sanctify — To make something holy (पवित्र करना)
Sacrament — An important religious ceremony (पवित्र धार्मिक संस्कार)
Sacrilege — Treating something holy or important without respect (पवित्र वस्तु का अपमान)
Reticent — Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily (कम बोलने वाला, अपने मन की बात न कहने वाला)
Tacit — Understood or implied without being stated (मौन, बिना कहे समझा गया)
Taciturn — Tending not to say very much, in a way that seems unfriendly (अल्पभाषी, स्वभाव से ही कम बोलने वाला)
Tacet — Performed with the voice or instrument silent (मौन)
Detain — Keep (someone) from proceeding; hold back (हिरासत में रखना, या रोके रखना)
Pertain — Be appropriate, related, or applicable to (संबंधित होना)
Tenacious — Holding firmly to something persistently (दृढ़, जल्दी हार न मानने वाला)
Abstain — Refrain from doing something (परहेज़ करना, स्वेच्छा से दूर रहना)
Tenure — The period of time when sb holds an important job (कार्यकाल, पदधारण अवधि)
Tenable — Able to be defended against attack or objection (समर्थनीय, बचाव योग्य)
Tension — Mental or emotional strain (तनाव)

U–V

Roots U–V · Us / Usare / Uti, Vene / Veni / Vent, Ver / Verus, Vers / Vert …

Abuse — To use something badly or wrongly; to treat someone cruelly or insultingly (दुरुपयोग करना, दुर्व्यवहार करना)
Usage — The action of using something or the fact of being used (उपयोग, प्रयोग)
Usurp — Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. (बलपूर्वक पद या सत्ता हड़प लेना)
Utility — The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial (उपयोगिता)
Convene — To come or bring together for a meeting or activity (बैठक बुलाना)
Intervene — To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events (हस्तक्षेप करना)
Contravene — To violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct) (उल्लंघन करना)
Verdict — A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest (फैसला, निर्णय)
Veracious — Speaking or representing the truth (सत्यवादी)
Verisimilitude — The appearance of being true or real (सत्य का आभास)
Controversy — Disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated (विवाद)
Revert — Return to (a previous state, condition, practice, etc.) (लौटना)
Pervert — To change a system, process, etc. in a bad way (विकृत कर देना)
Subvert — To try to destroy the authority of a political, religious, etc. system by attacking it secretly or indirectly (व्यवस्था भंग करना, उलट देना)
Avert — To prevent something unpleasant (टाल देना, बुरा होने से रोकना)
Extrovert — An energetic person who enjoys being with other people (बहिर्मुखी, लोगों के बीच सहज रहने वाला)
Introvert — A shy, reticent person (अंतर्मुखी, जो अकेले या छोटे समूह में सहज रहे)
Inadvertent — Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning (अनजाने में हुआ, जानबूझकर नहीं)
Convert — Change the form, character, or function of something (बदलना)
Vivid — Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind (सजीव, स्पष्ट)
Viable — Capable of working successfully; feasible (व्यवहार्य, चल सकने योग्य)
Vicarious — Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person (परोक्ष, प्रतिनिधिक)
Vivacity — The quality of being attractively lively and animated (जीवंतता, उल्लास)
Evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood (स्पष्ट, साफ़ दिखने या समझ आने वाला)
Advisor/Adviser — A person who gives advice in a particular field (सलाहकार)
Survey — To look closely at or examine; to question a group of people about their opinions (सर्वेक्षण करना)
Vista — A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening (विस्तृत दृश्य)
Vocabulary — All the words used in a particular language (शब्दावली)
Equivocate — Use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself (गोलमोल बात करना)
Vocation — A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation (पेशा, व्यवसाय)
Avocation — A hobby or minor occupation (शौक, उप-पेशा)
Vociferous — Expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful (मुखर, ज़ोर देकर अपनी बात कहने वाला)
Convoke — Call together or summon (an assembly or meeting) (बुलाना, सम्मिलित करना)
Invoke — Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration (आह्वान करना, प्रार्थना करना)
Voluntary — Done, given, or acting of one's own free will (स्वैच्छिक, अपनी मर्ज़ी से किया गया)
Volunteer — A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task (स्वयंसेवक, बिना वेतन काम करने वाला)
Volition — The faculty or power of using one's will (स्वेच्छा, अपनी इच्छा से करने की शक्ति)
Involuntary — Happening without the wish of the person (अनैच्छिक)

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