The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 11 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 11 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Spotting Error (Rule 101), Reading Comprehension Test, 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

Dilate (verb) – Make or become wider, larger, or more open.फैलाना या चौड़ा होना Synonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Broaden, Widen · Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Compress, Narrow
Feeble (adjective) – Lacking physical strength or force; weak.कमज़ोर या दुर्बल Synonyms: Weak, Frail, Delicate, Fragile · Antonyms: Strong, Powerful, Robust, Sturdy
Lavish (adjective) – Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to spend or give freely.शानदार या अत्यधिक खर्चीला Synonyms: Extravagant, Luxurious, Opulent, Generous · Antonyms: Economical, Frugal, Miserly, Thrifty
Placid (adjective) – Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.शांत और स्थिर Synonyms: Calm, Serene, Tranquil, Peaceful · Antonyms: Agitated, Turbulent, Restless, Excitable
Quell (verb) – To put an end to something, typically by using force; to suppress or calm.दबाना या शांत करना Synonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Overcome, Extinguish · Antonyms: Encourage, Instigate, Agitate, Provoke
Anachronism (Noun) – Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time.समय से असंगत वस्तु या व्यक्ति Synonyms: Misdate, Misplacement, Outdatedness, Old-fashionedness · Antonyms: Modernity, Contemporary, Up-to-date, Present-day
Belligerent (adjective) – Hostile and aggressive; inclined to fight.लड़ाकू या आक्रामक Synonyms: Aggressive, Hostile, Combative, Antagonistic · Antonyms: Peaceful, Friendly, Amiable, Cooperative
Disparate (adjective) – Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.भिन्न या असमान Synonyms: Dissimilar, Distinct, Contrasting, Diverse · Antonyms: Similar, Alike, Homogeneous, Identical
Phlegmatic (adjective) – Having an unemotional and calm disposition; not easily excited.शांत और भावनाहीन स्वभाव वाला Synonyms: Calm, Composed, Unflappable, Stoic · Antonyms: Excitable, Emotional, Agitated, Lively
Vilify (verb) – To speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner. (बदनाम करना या बुरा कहना Synonyms: Defame, Slander, Malign, Denounce · Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Glorify, Compliment
Appease (verb) – To calm or pacify someone by giving them what they want or by satisfying their demands.शांत करना / मनाना Synonyms: Pacify, Placate, Mollify, Soothe · Antonyms: Provoke, Agitate, Enrage, Irritate
Docile (adjective) – Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive and easy to manage.विनम्र / आज्ञाकारी Synonyms: Obedient, Submissive, Compliant, Tractable · Antonyms: Defiant, Rebellious, Stubborn, Unruly
Furtive (adjective) – Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a desire to avoid trouble; secretive.गुप्त / चोरी-छिपे Synonyms: Secretive, Stealthy, Surreptitious, Clandestine · Antonyms: Open, Frank, Honest, Overt
Onerous (adjective) – Involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or responsibility; burdensome.कष्टदायक / बोझिल Synonyms: Burdensome, Arduous, Exhausting, Troublesome · Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Light, Simple
Wary (adjective) – Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems; watchful and careful.सावधान / सतर्क Synonyms: Cautious, Vigilant, Alert, Prudent · Antonyms: Careless, Reckless, Heedless, Negligent
Abscond (verb) – To leave hurriedly and secretly, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution.भाग जाना / फरार होना Synonyms: Flee, Escape, Decamp, Run away · Antonyms: Stay, Appear, Endure, Remain
Castigate (verb) – To criticize or punish someone severely.कड़ी आलोचना करना / दंड देना Synonyms: Criticize, Reprimand, Scold, Chastise · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approve, Laud
Effulgent (adjective) – Shining brightly; radiant; emanating joy or brilliance.तेजस्वी / दमकता हुआ Synonyms: Radiant, Luminous, Glorious, Splendid · Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Gloomy, Dark
Impugn (verb) – To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; to challenge or criticize.आपत्ति करना / संदेह करना Synonyms: Challenge, Question, Dispute, Contradict · Antonyms: Support, Confirm, Approve, Endorse
Expurgate (verb) – To remove offensive, objectionable, or inappropriate parts from a text or speech.अशोभनीय अंश हटाना / शुद्ध करना Synonyms: Censor, Purify, Cleanse, Edit · Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Approve, Retain