The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 26 Oct 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 3 Editorials

On 26 October 2025 Vocab24 covered 3 editorials from Dam vs Damn, 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

Conjecture (noun) – An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.अनुमान / अटकल Synonyms: Guess, Speculation, Assumption, Supposition · Antonyms: Fact, Reality, Proof, Certainty
Dilatory (adjective) – Intended to cause delay or slow to act.देरी करने वाला / विलंबकारी Synonyms: Slow, Tardy, Procrastinating, Laggard · Antonyms: Prompt, Swift, Expeditious, Immediate
Mitigate (verb) – To make something less severe, serious, or painful.कम करना / शमन करना Synonyms: Alleviate, Lessen, Moderate, Relieve · Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Exacerbate, Worsen
Paradigm (noun) – A typical example, model, or pattern of something.नमूना / प्रतिमान Synonyms: Model, Pattern, Example, Prototype · Antonyms: Anomaly, Exception, Deviation, Irregularity
Ruminate (verb) – To think deeply about something.गहराई से विचार करना / मनन करना Synonyms: Ponder, Contemplate, Reflect, Meditate · Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard
Apostate (noun) – A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.धर्मत्यागी / मतत्यागी Synonyms: Defector, Renegade, Traitor, Turncoat · Antonyms: Loyalist, Follower, Devotee, Believer
Cynosure (noun) – A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.आकर्षण का केंद्र / सबकी नज़रों का केंद्र Synonyms: Centerpiece, Focus, Attraction, Luminary · Antonyms: Obscurity, Neglect, Ignorance, Disregard
Ineluctable (adjective) – Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.अपरिहार्य / अटल Synonyms: Unavoidable, Inevitable, Inescapable, Certain · Antonyms: Avoidable, Uncertain, Preventable, Escapable
Mellifluous (adjective) – Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.मधुर / सुरीला Synonyms: Melodious, Harmonious, Dulcet, Euphonious · Antonyms: Harsh, Discordant, Grating, Unpleasant
Sartorial (adjective) – Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.वस्त्र संबंधी / परिधान से जुड़ा हुआ Synonyms: Stylish, Elegant, Fashionable, Dapper · Antonyms: Sloppy, Untidy, Shabby, Unfashionable
Shatter (verb) – To break suddenly into many pieces; to damage or destroy something completely.टुकड़ों में तोड़ देना / चकनाचूर करना Synonyms: Smash, Fracture, Splinter, Ruin · Antonyms: Build, Repair, Mend, Unite
Glimmer (verb) – To shine faintly or unsteadily; to give off a dim or wavering light.मंद रूप से चमकना / हल्की रोशनी देना Synonyms: Flicker, Gleam, Sparkle, Glow · Antonyms: Darken, Fade, Dull, Extinguish
Pervade (verb) – To spread through and be perceived in every part of something.व्याप्त होना / फैल जाना Synonyms: Penetrate, Diffuse, Infuse, Saturate · Antonyms: Contain, Confine, Limit, Restrict
Allure (verb) – To attract or tempt by charm or appeal.लुभाना / आकर्षित करना Synonyms: Entice, Fascinate, Tempt, Captivate · Antonyms: Repel, Deter, Discourage, Offend
Arouse (verb) – To awaken a feeling, emotion, or response; to stimulate action.जगाना / उत्तेजित करना / प्रेरित करना Synonyms: Stimulate, Provoke, Awaken, Inspire · Antonyms: Calm, Lull, Suppress, Soothe
Chary (adjective) – Cautious or suspicious about doing something; wary.सावधान / चौकस Synonyms: Careful, Cautious, Vigilant, Wary · Antonyms: Reckless, Careless, Rash, Heedless
Misanthropy (noun) – A dislike or distrust of humankind; hatred toward human society.मनुष्यों से घृणा / मानवद्वेष Synonyms: Cynicism, Distrust, Bitterness, Hatred · Antonyms: Philanthropy, Kindness, Benevolence, Compassion
Obfuscation (noun) – The act of making something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.जटिल बनाना / भ्रम पैदा करना Synonyms: Confusion, Bewilderment, Vagueness, Ambiguity · Antonyms: Clarity, Transparency, Simplicity, Lucidity
Ephemeral (adjective) – Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or temporary.क्षणिक / अल्पकालिक Synonyms: Transient, Momentary, Short-lived, Fleeting · Antonyms: Permanent, Eternal, Lasting, Enduring
Lugubriousness (noun) – The quality of being sad, gloomy, or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way.दुखी या शोकपूर्ण अवस्था Synonyms: Sadness, Melancholy, Gloom, Despondency · Antonyms: Cheerfulness, Joy, Happiness, Delight