The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 16 Editorials

On 9 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 16 editorials from Root Word of the Day, Spotting Error (Rule 152), The Indian Express, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Stories and literature) 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

Visceral (adjective) – Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; coming from instinct or gut feeling.अंतर्मन से उठने वाला, गहरी भावनात्मक या सहज प्रतिक्रिया Synonyms: Instinctive, Intuitive, Emotional, Gut · Antonyms: Rational, Logical, Cerebral, Deliberate
Expedient (adjective) – (Of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral; done because it is useful or advantageous rather than right.सुविधाजनक या लाभदायक भले ही नैतिक रूप से सही न हो Synonyms: Convenient, Advantageous, Pragmatic, Opportunistic · Antonyms: Inconvenient, Ineffective, Unsuitable, Detrimental
Abundant (adjective) – Existing or available in large quantities; more than enough.प्रचुर मात्रा में, बहुत अधिक Synonyms: Plentiful, Ample, Bountiful, Copious · Antonyms: Scarce, Insufficient, Limited, Meagre
Authentic (adjective) – Genuine and real; not fake, copied, or false. Trustworthy and true to its origin.प्रामाणिक, असली, विश्वसनीय Synonyms: Genuine, Real, Legitimate, Trustworthy · Antonyms: Fake, False, Imitation, Unreliable
Inquisitive (adjective) – Having or showing a strong desire to learn or know things; very curious, often by asking many questions.जिज्ञासु, बहुत सवाल पूछने वाला Synonyms: Curious, Questioning, Probing, Inquiring · Antonyms: Indifferent, Uninterested, Apathetic, Incurious
Emphatic (adjective) – Expressed with strong emphasis; showing something clearly, firmly, and with force.ज़ोर देकर, दृढ़ता से कहा गया Synonyms: Forceful, Assertive, Insistent, Vigorous · Antonyms: Weak, Hesitant, Uncertain, Indecisive
Ingenuous (adjective) – Innocent and unsuspecting; open, sincere, and straightforward, often in a childlike or naive way.भोला और सीधा-साधा, बिना चालाकी के Synonyms: Naive, Innocent, Sincere, Frank · Antonyms: Deceitful, Cunning, Crafty, Insincere
Vital (adjective) – Absolutely necessary or extremely important; essential to the existence, success, or well-being of something.अत्यंत आवश्यक, जीवन या सफलता के लिए अनिवार्य Synonyms: Essential, Crucial, Indispensable, Key · Antonyms: Unimportant, Nonessential, Trivial, Minor
Precise (adjective) – Exact and accurate in detail; expressed clearly and with careful attention to correctness.सटीक, बिल्कुल सही और स्पष्ट Synonyms: Exact, Accurate, Specific, Definite · Antonyms: Vague, Inaccurate, Approximate, Ambiguous
Reliable (adjective) – Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted or depended on.विश्वसनीय, भरोसेमंद Synonyms: Trustworthy, Dependable, Steady, Consistent · Antonyms: Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Inconsistent, Erratic
Rejuvenate (verb) – To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more energetic; to restore to a good condition.पुनर्जीवित करना, तरोताजा करना Synonyms: Revive, Renew, Refresh, Restore · Antonyms: Exhaust, Weaken, Deplete, Drain
Artifice (noun) – Clever or cunning tricks used to deceive others; an ingenious but false or insincere device or strategy.चालाकी भरी चाल, धोखे से की गई तरकीब Synonyms: Deception, Trickery, Cunning, Stratagem · Antonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Candor, Frankness
Congenial (adjective) – Pleasant and friendly; suited to one’s taste, interests, or nature; easy to get along with.अनुकूल, मिलनसार, सद्भावी Synonyms: Friendly, Amiable, Agreeable, Like-minded · Antonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Disagreeable, Incompatible
Sparse (adjective) – Thinly scattered or distributed; present only in small amounts; not dense or plentiful.विरल, कम मात्रा में फैला हुआ Synonyms: Scanty, Meager, Scattered, Thin · Antonyms: Dense, Abundant, Plentiful, Packed
Opportune (adjective) – Occurring at a suitable or convenient time; especially favorable or well-timed.उपयुक्त समय पर होने वाला, समयानुकूल Synonyms: Timely, Well-timed, Favorable, Auspicious · Antonyms: Inopportune, Untimely, Unfavorable, Ill-timed
Commend (verb) – To praise someone or something formally or officially; to speak favorably of; to recommend as worthy.प्रशंसा करना, सिफारिश करना Synonyms: Praise, Applaud, Laud, Endorse · Antonyms: Criticize, Blame, Condemn, Disapprove
Bewilder (verb) – To completely confuse or puzzle someone; to make someone unable to understand what is happening.हतप्रभ या उलझन में डाल देना Synonyms: Confuse, Perplex, Baffle, Puzzle · Antonyms: Clarify, Explain, Enlighten, Inform
Condemn (verb) – To express strong disapproval of something or someone, often publicly; to declare something wrong, evil, or unacceptable.कड़ी निंदा करना, दोषी ठहराना Synonyms: Denounce, Criticize, Censure, Blame · Antonyms: Praise, Approve, Commend, Endorse
Reinforce (verb) – To make something stronger or more effective, especially by adding support, resources, or additional evidence.मजबूत करना, सुदृढ़ करना Synonyms: Strengthen, Bolster, Fortify, Support · Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Diminish, Sap
Sustain (verb) – To keep something going over time; to maintain, support, or endure without giving way.बनाए रखना, सहारा देना, झेलना Synonyms: Maintain, Uphold, Support, Endure · Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Weaken, Discontinue