The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 8 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 8 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Spotting Error (Rule 98), Spelling Error Quiz, Daily Dose of Idioms 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

Aberration (Noun) – A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.विचलन / असामान्यता Synonyms: Deviation, Anomaly, Irregularity, Peculiarity · Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Conformity, Usualness
Dissemble (verb) – To conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to disguise or pretend.छल करना / छिपाना Synonyms: Pretend, Feign, Conceal, Camouflage · Antonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Uncover
Exonerate (verb) – To free someone from blame or guilt for a wrongdoing.दोषमुक्त करना / बरी करना Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate, Pardon · Antonyms: Blame, Condemn, Accuse, Incriminate
Glib (adjective) – (Of words or a speaker) fluent and confident but insincere and shallow.चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला Synonyms: Smooth-talking, Slick, Superficial, Insincere · Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Thoughtful, Honest
Halcyon (adjective) – Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.शांतिपूर्ण और सुखद समय Synonyms: Serene, Tranquil, Blissful, Calm · Antonyms: Turbulent, Chaotic, Disturbed, Agitated
Insolent (adjective) – Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.अभिमानी / उद्दंड / अशिष्ट Synonyms: Rude, Disrespectful, Impudent, Arrogant · Antonyms: Polite, Respectful, Courteous, Humble
Intrepid (adjective) – Fearless; adventurous, often used for someone showing great courage.निर्भीक / साहसी Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Dauntless, Valiant · Antonyms: Cowardly, Fearful, Timid, Weak
Precipitous (adjective) – Very steep or done suddenly and without careful consideration.खड़ी / जल्दबाज़ / उतावली Synonyms: Steep, Hasty, Abrupt, Rash · Antonyms: Gradual, Cautious, Deliberate, Thoughtful
Scurrilous (adjective) – Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation; grossly abusive or indecent.गाली-गलौज भरा / अपमानजनक Synonyms: Abusive, Defamatory, Insulting, Offensive · Antonyms: Polite, Respectful, Courteous, Decent
Stolid (adjective) – (Of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.भावशून्य / शांत / स्थिर Synonyms: Impassive, Unemotional, Stoic, Phlegmatic · Antonyms: Emotional, Excitable, Lively, Sensitive
Aggrandize (verb) – To increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something; to make something appear greater than it actually is.बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर बताना / प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ाना Synonyms: Amplify, Elevate, Exalt, Magnify · Antonyms: Belittle, Diminish, Degrade, Lower
Calumny (Noun) – The making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation.झूठा आरोप / बदनाम करने की साजिश Synonyms: Slander, Defamation, Libel, Vilification · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approval, Flattery
Diatribe (Noun) – A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.कटु भाषण / तीखा आक्षेप Synonyms: Tirade, Harangue, Criticism, Denunciation · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Eulogy
Foment (verb) – To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).उकसाना / भड़काना Synonyms: Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Agitate · Antonyms: Suppress, Quell, Discourage, Deter
Gainsay (verb) – To deny or contradict a fact or statement; to oppose or dispute.विरोध करना / इंकार करना Synonyms: Deny, Contradict, Dispute, Oppose · Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Agree, Confirm
Hegemony (Noun) – Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.श्रेष्ठता / प्रभुत्व Synonyms: Dominance, Supremacy, Authority, Control · Antonyms: Subordination, Inferiority, Weakness, Dependence
Largesse (Noun) – Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.उदारता / दानशीलता Synonyms: Generosity, Bounty, Munificence, Benevolence · Antonyms: Stinginess, Meanness, Selfishness, Greed
Maverick (Noun) – An independent-minded person who does not go along with a group or party; a nonconformist.स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला व्यक्ति / बागी Synonyms: Nonconformist, Rebel, Individualist, Dissenter · Antonyms: Conformist, Follower, Traditionalist, Conventionalist
Pusillanimous (adjective) – Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or cowardly.कायर / डरपोक Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Spineless · Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Daring
Vacillate (verb) – To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.दुविधा में रहना / डगमगाना Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Fluctuate, Oscillate · Antonyms: Decide, Determine, Persist, Remain