The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 2 Editorials

On 18 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 2 editorials from Reading Comprehension Test, Spotting Error (Rule 107) 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

Rebuke (verb) – Express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.फटकार लगाना / डांटना Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Admonish, Reprove · Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Compliment, Endorse
Vigilant (adjective) – Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.सावधान / चौकस Synonyms: Watchful, Alert, Attentive, Cautious · Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Oblivious, Heedless
Impede (verb) – To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder.बाधा डालना / रोकना Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct, Hamper, Block · Antonyms: Assist, Promote, Facilitate, Encourage
Strive (verb) – To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.प्रयास करना / मेहनत करना Synonyms: Endeavor, Struggle, Aspire, Attempt · Antonyms: Give up, Quit, Surrender, Neglect
Baffle (verb) – To totally confuse or bewilder someone.हक्का-बक्का करना / उलझन में डालना Synonyms: Confuse, Puzzle, Perplex, Bewilder · Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Simplify
Obviate (verb) – To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent something undesirable.टाल देना / रोक देना / निवारण करना Synonyms: Prevent, Eliminate, Avert, Preclude · Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Support, Promote
Ineluctable (adjective) – Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.अपरिहार्य / अनिवार्य Synonyms: Inevitable, Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain · Antonyms: Avoidable, Uncertain, Preventable, Escapable
Expatiate (verb) – To speak or write in detail about a subject.विस्तार से कहना / विस्तारपूर्वक चर्चा करना Synonyms: Elaborate, Explain, Describe, Enlarge · Antonyms: Summarize, Condense, Shorten, Abridge
Tendentious (adjective) – Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.पक्षपाती / झुकाव वाला Synonyms: Biased, Prejudiced, Partial, Opinionated · Antonyms: Impartial, Neutral, Unbiased, Fair
Quisling (Noun) – A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.देशद्रोही / गद्दार Synonyms: Traitor, Betrayer, Collaborator, Turncoat · Antonyms: Patriot, Loyalist, Supporter, Ally
Meander (verb) – To follow a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly without a fixed direction.घुमावदार रास्ते पर चलना, भटकना Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Zigzag, Drift · Antonyms: Straighten, Stay, Direct, Focus
Aloof (adjective) – Not friendly or forthcoming; emotionally or physically distant.अलग-थलग, दूरी बनाकर रहने वाला Synonyms: Detached, Distant, Reserved, Indifferent · Antonyms: Friendly, Sociable, Approachable, Compassionate
Somber (adjective) – Dark or dull in color or tone; having or conveying a feeling of sadness or seriousness.गंभीर, उदास Synonyms: Gloomy, Mournful, Solemn, Melancholy · Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Joyful, Lively
Relinquish (verb) – To voluntarily give up or let go of something such as power, claim, or possession.त्यागना, छोड़ देना Synonyms: Surrender, Abandon, Renounce, Yield · Antonyms: Retain, Keep, Hold, Continue
Tumult (Noun) – A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; a state of confusion or disorder.कोलाहल, हंगामा Synonyms: Uproar, Chaos, Commotion, Turmoil · Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Order, Tranquility
Saturnine (adjective) – Slow and gloomy in temperament; sullen or morose.उदास और गंभीर स्वभाव वाला Synonyms: Gloomy, Morose, Sullen, Melancholic · Antonyms: Cheerful, Lively, Joyous, Optimistic
Paroxysm (Noun) – A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity. (अचानक तीव्र आवेग या भावनाओं का विस्फोट Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Spasm, Convulsion · Antonyms: Calmness, Peace, Tranquility, Serenity
Excoriate (verb) – To criticize severely or denounce strongly; to strip off or damage the skin.कड़ी आलोचना करना, त्वचा छीलना Synonyms: Criticize, Rebuke, Condemn, Denounce · Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Compliment, Applaud
Remonstrate (verb) – To make a forcefully reproachful protest; to argue or plead in opposition.कड़ी आपत्ति जताना, विरोध करना Synonyms: Protest, Object, Complain, Oppose · Antonyms: Approve, Accept, Agree, Endorse
Repine (verb) – To feel or express discontent or dissatisfaction; to long for something lost.असंतुष्ट होना, लालायित होना Synonyms: Complain, Grumble, Lament, Yearn · Antonyms: Rejoice, Delight, Satisfy, Accept