The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 19 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 2 Editorials

On 19 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 2 editorials from Feign vs Fain, Cloze Test Quiz 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

Augment (verb) – To make something greater by adding to it; increase.बढ़ाना / वृद्धि करना Synonyms: Enhance, Amplify, Expand, Enlarge · Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Reduce, Lessen
Covert (adjective) – Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or hidden.गुप्त / छिपा हुआ Synonyms: Hidden, Secret, Concealed, Clandestine · Antonyms: Overt, Open, Public, Obvious
Delineate (verb) – To describe or portray something precisely; to outline or define clearly.स्पष्ट रूप से वर्णन करना / चित्रित करना Synonyms: Depict, Portray, Describe, Define · Antonyms: Confuse, Distort, Obscure, Misrepresent
Mitigate (verb) – To make something less severe, serious, or painful.कम करना / शांति देना Synonyms: Alleviate, Lessen, Reduce, Relieve · Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Exacerbate
Renown (noun) – The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.ख्याति / प्रसिद्धि Synonyms: Fame, Glory, Reputation, Distinction · Antonyms: Obscurity, Disgrace, Ignorance, Dishonor
Cognoscenti (noun) – People who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject.विशेषज्ञ / पारखी लोग Synonyms: Experts, Connoisseurs, Specialists, Savants · Antonyms: Amateurs, Novices, Ignorants, Laymen
Contumely (noun) – Insolent or insulting language or treatment.अपमानजनक व्यवहार / तिरस्कारपूर्ण भाषा Synonyms: Insult, Abuse, Scorn, Derision · Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Compliment, Honor
Filial – Relating to or befitting a son or daughter.पुत्र या पुत्री से संबंधित / पुत्रवत Synonyms: Devoted, Dutiful, Affectionate, Loyal · Antonyms: Neglectful, Undutiful, Disloyal, Indifferent
Imprecation (noun) – A spoken curse or expression of anger wishing harm upon someone.शाप / अभिशाप Synonyms: Curse, Damnation, Malediction, Anathema · Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Approval
Splenetic (adjective) – Bad-tempered, irritable, or spiteful.चिड़चिड़ा / क्रोधित स्वभाव वाला Synonyms: Irritable, Peevish, Cantankerous, Testy · Antonyms: Calm, Cheerful, Pleasant, Amiable
Belie (verb) – Fail to give a true impression of something; to disguise or contradict.झुठलाना / विपरीत दिखाना Synonyms: Contradict, Misrepresent, Disguise, Falsify · Antonyms: Reveal, Prove, Confirm, Support
Cower (verb) – To crouch down in fear or shame.डरकर झुक जाना / सिकुड़ जाना Synonyms: Cringe, Tremble, Recoil, Shrink · Antonyms: Face, Confront, Resist, Dare
Engender (verb) – To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.उत्पन्न करना / जन्म देना Synonyms: Produce, Generate, Incite, Provoke · Antonyms: Destroy, Halt, Prevent, Stop
Pervade (verb) – To spread through and be perceived in every part of something.फैल जाना / व्याप्त होना Synonyms: Penetrate, Diffuse, Saturate, Permeate · Antonyms: Contain, Confine, Limit, Restrain
Recant (verb) – To withdraw or take back a statement or belief formally.कथन या विश्वास वापस लेना / अस्वीकार करना Synonyms: Renounce, Retract, Revoke, Disavow · Antonyms: Assert, Confirm, Uphold, Maintain
Abstemious (adjective) – Not self-indulgent, especially in eating or drinking; moderate.संयमी / परहेज़गार Synonyms: Moderate, Temperate, Restrained, Frugal · Antonyms: Gluttonous, Greedy, Indulgent, Extravagant
Chimerical (adjective) – Existing only as the product of imagination; highly unrealistic or fanciful.काल्पनिक / अवास्तविक Synonyms: Imaginary, Illusory, Unreal, Fanciful · Antonyms: Real, Practical, Genuine, Actual
Denouement (noun) – The final part of a story, play, or situation where everything is explained or resolved.अंतिम परिणाम / समाधान Synonyms: Conclusion, Resolution, Outcome, Finale · Antonyms: Beginning, Opening, Start, Introduction
Fulminate (verb) – To express vehement protest or criticism.प्रचंड रूप से विरोध करना / गरजना Synonyms: Denounce, Condemn, Criticize, Blame · Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Compliment, Support
Recreant (noun) – A coward; someone who is unfaithful to a duty or belief.कायर / विश्वासघाती Synonyms: Coward, Traitor, Apostate, Deserter · Antonyms: Brave, Loyal, Courageous, Faithful