The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 23 Sep 2025 – 19 Words with Hindi Meaning, 12 Editorials

On 23 September 2025 Vocab24 covered 12 editorials from One Word Substitution, Hindustan Times (Cities), Spotting Error (Rule 85), First India (Education), Hindustan Times (Economy), First India (Jaipur), Daily Dose of Idioms, The Hindu (National), The Economic Times (Industry), Times of India (Education), Aeon (Economics), The Hindu (Judiciary) and taught 19 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

19 words from this day's editorials

Astute (adjective ) – Having or showing the ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd or perceptive.चतुर/सूझबूझ वाला Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Perceptive, Insightful · Antonyms: Foolish, Inept, NaÃ¯ve, Ignorant
Placid (adjective) – Calm and peaceful, not easily upset or excited.शांत/स्थिर Synonyms: Calm, Tranquil, Serene, Peaceful · Antonyms: Agitated, Turbulent, Restless, Excitable
Terse (adjective) – Using few words; sparing in the use of words, sometimes in a rude or unfriendly way.संक्षिप्त/सपाट Synonyms: Concise, Brief, Laconic, Succinct · Antonyms: Wordy, Lengthy, Rambling, Prolix
Deft (adjective) – Skillful and quick in one’s movements or actions.निपुण/कुशल Synonyms: Skillful, Adept, Nimble, Dexterous · Antonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Inept, Unskilled
Meander (verb) – To follow a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly.घुमावदार रास्ते से जाना/भटकना Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Ramble, Drift · Antonyms: Stay, Direct, Straighten, Proceed purposefully
Pusillanimous (adjective) – Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or cowardly.कायर/डरपोक Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Spineless · Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Fearless
Recalcitrant (adjective) – Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or authority; resistant to control.अवज्ञाकारी/हठी Synonyms: Defiant, Unruly, Obstinate, Insubordinate · Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile
Garrulous (adjective) – Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.बातूनी/बकवादी Synonyms: Talkative, Chatty, Loquacious, Wordy · Antonyms: Silent, Reserved, Reticent, Taciturn
Feasible (adjective) – Possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and achievable.संभव/व्यवहार्य Synonyms: Possible, Practicable, Viable, Attainable · Antonyms: Impossible, Impractical, Unattainable, Unworkable
Enervate (verb) – To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.निर्बल करना/शक्ति क्षीण करना Synonyms: Weaken, Exhaust, Debilitate, Sap · Antonyms: Strengthen, Invigorate, Energize, Fortify
Adept (adjective) – Very skilled or proficient at something.कुशल, निपुण Synonyms: Skilled, Expert, Proficient, Accomplished · Antonyms: Incompetent, Inept, Unskilled, Clumsy
Candid (adjective) – Truthful and straightforward; frank.स्पष्टवादी, निष्कपट Synonyms: Frank, Honest, Open, Sincere · Antonyms: Deceptive, Guarded, Dishonest, Reserved
Elusive (adjective) – Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to define clearly.पकड़ में न आने वाला, कठिन Synonyms: Slippery, Evasive, Intangible, Mysterious · Antonyms: Definite, Clear, Accessible, Understandable
Novel (adjective) – New, original, or unusual in an interesting way; also a long written story.नवीन, नया / उपन्यास Synonyms: Innovative, Original, Fresh, Unusual · Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Traditional, Familiar
Perplex (verb) – To confuse or puzzle someone; make something hard to understand.उलझन में डालना Synonyms: Confuse, Baffle, Puzzle, Bewilder · Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Simplify, Enlighten
Abscond (verb) – To leave hurriedly and secretly, often to escape from arrest or legal trouble.फरार होना, भाग जाना Synonyms: Escape, Flee, Decamp, Disappear · Antonyms: Remain, Stay, Endure, Face
Bellicose (adjective) – Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.झगड़ालू, युद्धप्रिय Synonyms: Aggressive, Hostile, Combative, Belligerent · Antonyms: Peaceful, Gentle, Calm, Friendly
Cacophony (Noun) – A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.कर्कश ध्वनि Synonyms: Dissonance, Clamor, Racket, Noise · Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Music, Silence
Disparate (adjective) – Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.भिन्न, असमान Synonyms: Distinct, Diverse, Dissimilar, Contrasting · Antonyms: Similar, Alike, Homogeneous, Identical