The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 21 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 21 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from One Word Substitution, Spotting Error (Rule 110), 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

Daunt (verb) – Make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.डराना या भयभीत करना Synonyms: Intimidate, Deter, Discourage, Frighten · Antonyms: Encourage, Hearten, Inspire, Uplift
Feckless (adjective) – Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.अयोग्य या गैर-जिम्मेदार Synonyms: Ineffective, Inefficient, Incompetent, Irresponsible · Antonyms: Competent, Effective, Responsible, Capable
Lethargic (adjective) – Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.सुस्त या आलसी Synonyms: Sluggish, Lazy, Inactive, Drowsy · Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Alert, Vigorous
Paltry (adjective) – (Of an amount) very small or meager; worthless or insignificant.तुच्छ या नगण्य Synonyms: Trivial, Meager, Insignificant, Worthless · Antonyms: Significant, Important, Valuable, Considerable
Absolve (verb) – Set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.दोषमुक्त या निर्दोष घोषित करना Synonyms: Exonerate, Acquit, Pardon, Forgive · Antonyms: Blame, Accuse, Condemn, Charge
Insidious (adjective) – Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.धीरे-धीरे नुकसान पहुँचाने वाला या कपटी Synonyms: Deceptive, Treacherous, Cunning, Sly · Antonyms: Honest, Sincere, Frank, Open
Multifarious (adjective) – Having many varied parts or aspects.अनेक प्रकार का या विविध Synonyms: Diverse, Varied, Manifold, Multiple · Antonyms: Uniform, Homogeneous, Similar, Identical
Intransigent (adjective) – Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.अड़ियल या हठी Synonyms: Stubborn, Uncompromising, Adamant, Obstinate · Antonyms: Flexible, Compliant, Yielding, Agreeable
Avarice (noun) – Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.लोभ या लालच Synonyms: Greed, Covetousness, Materialism, Rapacity · Antonyms: Generosity, Selflessness, Contentment, Charity
Renege (verb) – Go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment.वादाखिलाफी करना या मुकर जाना Synonyms: Revoke, Default, Withdraw, Backtrack · Antonyms: Fulfill, Honor, Uphold, Commit
Forlorn (adjective) – Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.निराश, उदास या अकेला Synonyms: Desolate, Dejected, Miserable, Woeful · Antonyms: Cheerful, Hopeful, Joyful, Comforted
Mirth (noun) – Great joy, amusement, or laughter.हर्ष, उल्लास, हँसी-खुशी Synonyms: Glee, Merriment, Cheerfulness, Joviality · Antonyms: Sadness, Gloom, Sorrow, Melancholy
Wily (adjective) – Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.चालाक, धूर्त Synonyms: Cunning, Crafty, Sly, Shrewd · Antonyms: Honest, Naive, Frank, Simple
Pique (verb) – To feel irritated or resentful; a feeling of annoyance or anger due to wounded pride.खीज, चिढ़, अपमान से उत्पन्न रोष Synonyms: Irritate, Provoke, Annoy, Offend · Antonyms: Please, Delight, Soothe, Appease
Staid (adjective) – Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.गंभीर, शांत, परंपरागत Synonyms: Serious, Solemn, Dignified, Sedate · Antonyms: Excitable, Frivolous, Flighty, Wild
Lugubrious (adjective) – Looking or sounding sad and dismal.शोकाकुल, उदास, दुःखी Synonyms: Mournful, Gloomy, Melancholy, Woeful · Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Happy, Gleeful
Obtuse (adjective) – Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.मूर्ख, समझ में धीमा, कुंठित Synonyms: Dull, Stupid, Slow, Imperceptive · Antonyms: Sharp, Intelligent, Quick, Astute
Restive (adjective) – Unable to stay still or silent, especially due to impatience or boredom.बेचैन, अधीर, अशांत Synonyms: Impatient, Uneasy, Agitated, Restless · Antonyms: Calm, Relaxed, Tranquil, Composed
Impetuous (adjective) – Acting or done quickly without thought or care.आवेगपूर्ण, जल्दबाज, उतावला Synonyms: Rash, Hasty, Impulsive, Reckless · Antonyms: Cautious, Thoughtful, Considerate, Deliberate
Noisome (adjective) – Having an extremely unpleasant smell; harmful or offensive.दुर्गंधयुक्त, अप्रिय, हानिकारक Synonyms: Foul, Noxious, Malodorous, Putrid · Antonyms: Fragrant, Pleasant, Perfumed, Wholesome