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Today · 20 October 2026

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Word of the dayretreat (verb) Asked 4× in SSC · latest SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML

to move back or withdraw, especially from a difficult situation – पीछे हटना

Synonyms: withdraw, retire, recede, pull back
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Most asked in SSC (2018–2026)

From RBE's database of 20,000+ SSC English questions – words and idioms asked again and again.

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What is RBE Daily Editorial?

A free daily English lesson for SSC and Bank aspirants by RBE (Revolution by Education). Every morning the day's important newspaper editorials are explained in simple English with a Hindi line for each paragraph, 15–20 exam vocabulary words with Hindi meaning, synonyms and antonyms, idioms and a 10-question quiz.

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Every morning by about 7 am India time, 2–3 editorials a day.

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