The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 9 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Spotting Error (Rule 99), Spotting 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

Recalcitrant (adjective) – Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.आज्ञा न माननेवाला Synonyms: Uncooperative, Intractable, Refractory, Defiant · Antonyms: Amenable, Docile, Compliant, Obedient
Garrulous (adjective) – Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.बातूनी Synonyms: Talkative, Loquacious, Voluble, Chatty · Antonyms: Taciturn, Reticent, Laconic, Reserved
Encomium (Noun) – A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.गुणगान Synonyms: Tribute, Panegyric, Accolade, Eulogy · Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Denunciation, Vilification
Baleful (adjective) – Threatening harm; menacing.हानिकारक Synonyms: Menacing, Threatening, Sinister, Malignant · Antonyms: Benevolent, Friendly, Auspicious, Benign
Adroit (adjective) – Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.निपुण Synonyms: Skillful, Adept, Deft, Dexterous · Antonyms: Clumsy, Inept, Unskilled, Awkward
Quagmire (Noun) – An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation from which it is difficult to escape.कठिन परिस्थिति Synonyms: Predicament, Dilemma, Impasse, Quandary · Antonyms: Solution, Agreement, Boon, Resolution
Craven (adjective) – Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.कायर Synonyms: Cowardly, Timid, Spineless, Pusillanimous · Antonyms: Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Heroic
Mollify (verb) – Appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).शांत करना Synonyms: Appease, Placate, Pacify, Soothe · Antonyms: Enrage, Anger, Provoke, Aggravate
Terse (adjective) – Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.संक्षिप्त Synonyms: Laconic, Pithy, Succinct, Curt · Antonyms: Verbose, Wordy, Loquacious, Prolix
Hoary (adjective) – Grayish white, especially from old age; overused and unoriginal.धूसर, घिसा-पिटा Synonyms: Aged, Grizzled, Trite, Banal · Antonyms: New, Fresh, Young, Original
Adamant (adjective) – Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. (अटल Synonyms: Inflexible, Unshakable, Unwavering, Immovable · Antonyms: Flexible, Lenient, Permissive, Yielding
Neophyte (Noun) – A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.नौसिखिया Synonyms: Novice, Beginner, Learner, Fledgling · Antonyms: Expert, Veteran, Professional, Master
Paragon (Noun) – A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.आदर्श Synonyms: Epitome, Model, Exemplar, Quintessence · Antonyms: Flaw, Imperfection, Blemish, Worst example
Trepidation (Noun) – A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.घबराहट Synonyms: Fear, Anxiety, Apprehension, Dismay · Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Confidence, Equanimity
Noxious (adjective) – Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.हानिकारक Synonyms: Toxic, Deleterious, Pernicious, Unwholesome · Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Healthy, Pleasant
Surreptitious (adjective) – Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.गुप्त Synonyms: Clandestine, Stealthy, Covert, Furtive · Antonyms: Overt, Open, Public, Blatant
Invective (Noun) – Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. (गाली-गलौज Synonyms: Abuse, Vituperation, Tirade, Denunciation · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Flattery, Encomium
Placate (verb) – Make (someone) less angry or hostile.शांत करना Synonyms: Pacify, Appease, Mollify, Conciliate · Antonyms: Provoke, Anger, Irritate, Enrage
Inscrutable (adjective) – Impossible to understand or interpret.रहस्यमय Synonyms: Enigmatic, Unreadable, Incomprehensible, Mysterious · Antonyms: Expressive, Transparent, Clear, Comprehensible
Diffident (adjective) – Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.संकोची Synonyms: Shy, Bashful, Timid, Hesitant · Antonyms: Confident, Bold, Brazen, Aggressive