The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 12 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 12 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Gait vs Gate, Cloze Test 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

Burgeon (verb) – Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.तेजी से बढ़ना या फलना-फूलना Synonyms: Expand, Prosper, Escalate, Multiply · Antonyms: Decline, Diminish, Shrink, Wither
Dissent (Noun) – The expression or holding of opinions that are different from those previously, commonly, or officially held.असहमति या मतभेद व्यक्त करना Synonyms: Disagree, Oppose, Protest, Object · Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Approve, Consent
Fabricate (verb) – Invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent; to make or construct something.गढ़ना या बनाना, अक्सर धोखे से Synonyms: Falsify, Invent, Manufacture, Forge · Antonyms: Destroy, Demolish, Ruin, Neglect
Ostensibly (adverb) – Apparently or seemingly true, but perhaps not actually so.ऊपरी तौर पर या दिखावे के लिए Synonyms: Apparently, Seemingly, Supposedly, Allegedly · Antonyms: Truly, Genuinely, Actually, Really
Prudent (adjective) – Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.समझदारी और सावधानी से काम करने वाला Synonyms: Wise, Cautious, Sensible, Judicious · Antonyms: Imprudent, Careless, Reckless, Foolish
Arcane (adjective) – Understood by few; mysterious or secret.गूढ़ या रहस्यमय, जो कुछ लोगों को ही समझ आए Synonyms: Mysterious, Esoteric, Obscure, Cryptic · Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Common, Known
Coterie (Noun) – A small, exclusive group of people with shared interests or tastes.छोटा और विशिष्ट समूह जिनकी रुचियां समान हों Synonyms: Clique, Circle, Group, Set · Antonyms: Crowd, Mass, Multitude, Public
Efficacy (Noun) – The ability to produce the desired or intended result.प्रभावशीलता या कार्यक्षमता Synonyms: Effectiveness, Efficiency, Potency, Power · Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, Weakness, Failure, Incompetence
Panegyric (Noun) – A public speech or written text in praise of someone or something.किसी की प्रशंसा में लिखा या बोला गया भाषण Synonyms: Eulogy, Tribute, Praise, Commendation · Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Denunciation, Blame
Proscribe (verb) – Forbid, especially by law; to condemn or prohibit something.प्रतिबंध लगाना या निषेध करना Synonyms: Forbid, Ban, Prohibit, Outlaw · Antonyms: Permit, Allow, Approve, Sanction
Alleviate (verb) – Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.कम करना / राहत देना Synonyms: Mitigate, Relieve, Lessen, Ease · Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Exacerbate
Dubious (adjective) – Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect.संदेहास्पद / शंकालु Synonyms: Doubtful, Uncertain, Skeptical, Suspicious · Antonyms: Certain, Definite, Trustworthy, Reliable
Elucidate (verb) – Make something clear; explain.स्पष्ट करना / समझाना Synonyms: Explain, Clarify, Expound, Illuminate · Antonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Complicate, Mystify
Invoke (verb) – To call upon (a deity, law, or authority) for help, support, or justification.आह्वान करना / प्रार्थना करना / लागू करना Synonyms: Summon, Appeal, Call upon, Cite · Antonyms: Dismiss, Ignore, Neglect, Abandon
Perennial (adjective) – Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.दीर्घकालिक / स्थायी / बार-बार होने वाला Synonyms: Eternal, Everlasting, Enduring, Persistent · Antonyms: Temporary, Short-lived, Momentary, Transient
Inculpate (verb) – Accuse or blame someone; show someone to be involved in a crime or fault.दोषी ठहराना / आरोप लगाना Synonyms: Accuse, Blame, Charge, Implicate · Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate
Limpid (adjective) – Clear, transparent, or easily understood.स्वच्छ / पारदर्शी / स्पष्ट Synonyms: Transparent, Clear, Lucid, Crystalline · Antonyms: Cloudy, Opaque, Obscure, Murky
Mercurial (adjective) – Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.चंचल / अस्थिर स्वभाव वाला Synonyms: Fickle, Unstable, Volatile, Capricious · Antonyms: Stable, Steady, Consistent, Predictable
Opprobrium (Noun) – Harsh criticism or public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.अपमान / निंदा / कलंक Synonyms: Disgrace, Shame, Ignominy, Censure · Antonyms: Praise, Honor, Approval, Esteem
Sedulous (adjective) – Showing dedication and diligence; hardworking and persistent.परिश्रमी / लगनशील / मेहनती Synonyms: Diligent, Industrious, Assiduous, Persevering · Antonyms: Lazy, Negligent, Idle, Careless