The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 24 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 24 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Idioms and Phrases Quiz, Spotting Error (Rule 113), 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

Valid (adjective) – Legally or logically acceptable; sound and well-founded.वैध / तर्कसंगत Synonyms: Authentic, Legitimate, Genuine, Sound · Antonyms: Invalid, False, Unfounded, Unlawful
Concise (adjective) – Giving much information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.संक्षिप्त / सारगर्भित Synonyms: Brief, Terse, Succinct, Compact · Antonyms: Lengthy, Wordy, Verbose, Diffuse
Tedious (adjective) – Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome and monotonous.नीरस / उबाऊ Synonyms: Boring, Dull, Monotonous, Wearisome · Antonyms: Interesting, Exciting, Engaging, Lively
Thrive (verb) – To grow, develop, or be successful vigorously.फलना-फूलना / उन्नति करना Synonyms: Prosper, Flourish, Succeed, Bloom · Antonyms: Decline, Fail, Wither, Deteriorate
Nimble (adjective) – Quick and light in movement or action; agile and clever.फुर्तीला / चतुर Synonyms: Agile, Lively, Swift, Dexterous · Antonyms: Clumsy, Slow, Sluggish, Inactive
Esurient (adjective) – Hungry or greedy; having an eager desire for food, wealth, or power.लोभी / भूखा Synonyms: Greedy, Voracious, Ravenous, Covetous · Antonyms: Satisfied, Content, Generous, Fulfilled
Fulminate (verb) – To express strong protest or criticism; to explode violently.कड़ी निंदा करना / विस्फोट होना Synonyms: Denounce, Condemn, Blame, Explode · Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Compliment, Support
Recidivism (noun) – The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into previous bad behavior.पुनः अपराध करना / बुरे कर्मों की पुनरावृत्ति Synonyms: Relapse, Backsliding, Repetition, Regression · Antonyms: Improvement, Reform, Correction, Progress
Contumely (noun) – Insolent or insulting language or treatment; rude and scornful behavior.अपमानजनक व्यवहार / तिरस्कार Synonyms: Insult, Scorn, Disdain, Abuse · Antonyms: Respect, Praise, Courtesy, Honor
Splenetic (adjective) – Bad-tempered, irritable, or spiteful.चिड़चिड़ा / क्रोधित Synonyms: Irritable, Peevish, Grumpy, Cantankerous · Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Calm, Amiable
Augment (verb) – To make something greater by adding to it; increase.बढ़ाना / वृद्धि करना Synonyms: Enhance, Amplify, Boost, Enlarge · Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Lessen, Reduce
Blithe (adjective) – Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper; carefree and lighthearted.निश्चिंत / बेपरवाह Synonyms: Carefree, Joyful, Merry, Cheerful · Antonyms: Morose, Depressed, Gloomy, Worried
Divert (verb) – To cause something or someone to change direction or to distract attention from something.मोड़ना / ध्यान भटकाना Synonyms: Distract, Deflect, Redirect, Amuse · Antonyms: Focus, Direct, Maintain, Continue
Enact (verb) – To make a bill or proposal into law; to perform or represent something in action.कानून बनाना / अमल में लाना Synonyms: Legislate, Establish, Implement, Decree · Antonyms: Repeal, Abolish, Annul, Rescind
Kindle (verb) – To ignite or start a fire; to arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling.जलाना / प्रेरित करना Synonyms: Ignite, Arouse, Inspire, Stimulate · Antonyms: Extinguish, Quench, Suppress, Dull
Arrogate (verb) – To take or claim something without justification; to seize without right.अनधिकृत रूप से दावा करना / हड़प लेना Synonyms: Seize, Assume, Usurp, Expropriate · Antonyms: Relinquish, Abandon, Refuse, Reject
Bereft (adjective) – Deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material asset like hope or happiness.वंचित / रहित Synonyms: Deprived, Destitute, Deficient, Stripped · Antonyms: Endowed, Blessed, Enriched, Full
Descry (verb) – To catch sight of something that is difficult to see; to detect or discover by careful observation.देख लेना / पहचान लेना Synonyms: Detect, Discern, Spot, Perceive · Antonyms: Overlook, Miss, Ignore, Neglect
Ebullition (noun) – The action of bubbling or boiling; a sudden outburst of emotion or violence.उबाल / उफान Synonyms: Outburst, Eruption, Ferment, Excitement · Antonyms: Calmness, Serenity, Stillness, Tranquility
Circumlocution (noun) – The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.घुमा-फिरा कर बात करना Synonyms: Evasion, Wordiness, Verbosity, Indirectness · Antonyms: Directness, Straightforwardness, Conciseness, Brevity