The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 3 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 10 Editorials

On 3 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 10 editorials from Regional Studies / Indian Geography and Culture, The Hindu (Crime & Law), Idioms and Phrases Quiz, Spotting Error (Rule 94), The Indian Express (Lifestyle), Daily Dose of Idioms, The Hindu (National), The Economic Times (Sports), Times of India (Technology), Aeon (Illness and disease) and taught 20 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

20 words from this day's editorials

Ameliorate (verb) – Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better; improve.सुधारना Synonyms: Improve, Enhance, Mitigate, Upgrade · Antonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Deteriorate
Demagogue (Noun) – A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational arguments.जनता को बहकाने वाला नेता Synonyms: Agitator, Rabble-rouser, Instigator, Firebrand · Antonyms: Peacemaker, Uniter, Mediator, Reconciler
Facetious (adjective) – Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.हंसी-मज़ाक वाला, हल्का-फुल्का Synonyms: Flippant, Jocular, Witty, Playful · Antonyms: Serious, Sincere, Grave, Solemn
Inculcate (verb) – To instill (an idea, attitude, or habit) in someone by persistent instruction.संस्कारित करना, मन में बिठाना Synonyms: Instill, Implant, Infuse, Indoctrinate · Antonyms: Neglect, Forget, Ignore, Overlook
Laconic (adjective) – Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming mysterious or rude.संक्षिप्त, अल्पभाषी Synonyms: Brief, Concise, Terse, Succinct · Antonyms: Wordy, Verbose, Loquacious, Talkative
Nefarious (adjective) – Wicked, villainous, or criminal.दुष्ट, पापी, अनैतिक Synonyms: Evil, Wicked, Vile, Heinous · Antonyms: Noble, Virtuous, Upright, Honorable
Quiescent (adjective) – In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.शांत, निष्क्रिय, सुप्त Synonyms: Inactive, Dormant, Idle, Passive · Antonyms: Active, Lively, Energetic, Vigorous
Spurious (adjective) – Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.झूठा, नकली Synonyms: False, Fake, Bogus, Counterfeit · Antonyms: Genuine, Authentic, Valid, True
Veracious (adjective) – Speaking or representing the truth; truthful.सत्यवादी, सच्चा Synonyms: Truthful, Honest, Accurate, Genuine · Antonyms: False, Dishonest, Untruthful, Deceitful
Zephyr (Noun) – A soft, gentle breeze.मंद पवन, शीतल हवा Synonyms: Breeze, Draft, Puff, Waft · Antonyms: Gale, Storm, Cyclone, Tempest
Abnegation (Noun) – The act of renouncing or rejecting something, often personal desires, rights, or interests, for a higher cause or self-discipline.त्याग / आत्मसंयम Synonyms: Renunciation, Self-denial, Sacrifice, Rejection · Antonyms: Indulgence, Acceptance, Approval, Selfishness
Bucolic (adjective) – Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.ग्रामीण / देहाती Synonyms: Rustic, Pastoral, Rural, Idyllic · Antonyms: Urban, Metropolitan, Modern, Sophisticated
Credulous (adjective) – Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things, especially without proper evidence.भोला-भाला / आसानी से विश्वास करने वाला Synonyms: Gullible, Naive, Trustful, Unsuspecting · Antonyms: Skeptical, Suspicious, Cynical, Distrustful
Deleterious (adjective) – Causing harm or damage, often in a subtle or unexpected way.हानिकारक / हानिदायक Synonyms: Harmful, Detrimental, Injurious, Damaging · Antonyms: Beneficial, Advantageous, Helpful, Constructive
Ennui (Noun) – A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom.उब/ऊबन Synonyms: Boredom, Tedium, Weariness, Restlessness · Antonyms: Excitement, Enthusiasm, Interest, Liveliness
Harangue (Noun) – A lengthy and aggressive speech; to lecture someone in an aggressive or critical manner.लंबा आक्रामक भाषण Synonyms: Tirade, Rant, Diatribe, Lecture · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Eulogy, Approval
Insouciant (adjective) – Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree and indifferent.निश्चिन्त / बेफ़िक्र Synonyms: Nonchalant, Unconcerned, Carefree, Easygoing · Antonyms: Anxious, Worried, Concerned, Nervous
Mendacious (adjective) – Not telling the truth; lying or deceitful.झूठा / कपटी Synonyms: Dishonest, Deceitful, Fraudulent, Untruthful · Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Sincere, Genuine
Pithy (adjective) – Concise and forcefully expressive; brief but meaningful.सार्थक / संक्षिप्त Synonyms: Concise, Terse, Succinct, Pointed · Antonyms: Wordy, Verbose, Lengthy, Diffuse
Vapid (adjective) – Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; dull or uninspiring.निरस / फीका Synonyms: Dull, Insipid, Boring, Lifeless · Antonyms: Lively, Exciting, Interesting, Vigorous