The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 13 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 17 Editorials

On 13 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 17 editorials from Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 156), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Ethics) 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

Erstwhile (adjective) – Former; belonging to an earlier time; in the past.भूतपूर्व, पूर्वकालीन Synonyms: Former, Previous, Ex, Bygone · Antonyms: Current, Present, Future, New
Circumscribe (verb) – To restrict something within limits; to draw a boundary around something.सीमित करना, घेर लेना Synonyms: Restrict, Limit, Confine, Bound · Antonyms: Free, Liberate, Extend, Expand
Ravenous (adjective) – Extremely hungry; having a very strong desire or need for something (especially food).तीव्र भूखा, अत्यधिक भूखा Synonyms: Famished, Starving, Voracious, Insatiable · Antonyms: Full, Satisfied, Content, Replete
Dilapidated (adjective) – In a state of ruin or disrepair due to age or neglect.जीर्ण-शीर्ण, जर्जर अवस्था में Synonyms: Run-down, Decrepit, Ramshackle, Derelict · Antonyms: New, Well-maintained, Sturdy, Pristine
Echelon (noun) – A level, rank, or position in an organisation, profession, or society.पद या स्तर, विशेषकर किसी संगठन या समाज में Synonyms: Rank, Level, Tier, Grade · Antonyms: Base, Bottom, Inferiority, Insignificance
Gratuitous (adjective) – Done without a good reason; unnecessary, uncalled for, or unwarranted.अनावश्यक, बे-वजह Synonyms: Unwarranted, Unnecessary, Uncalled-for, Unjustified · Antonyms: Justified, Necessary, Warranted, Reasonable
Incredulous (adjective) – Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing doubt or disbelief.अविश्वासी, संदेहपूर्ण Synonyms: Skeptical, Doubtful, Disbelieving, Suspicious · Antonyms: Gullible, Trusting, Credulous, Convinced
Nocturnal (adjective) – Active during the night and sleeping or resting during the day.रात्रिचर, रात में सक्रिय रहने वाला Synonyms: Night-active, Nightly, Late-night, After-dark · Antonyms: Diurnal, Daytime, Daily, Sunlit
Quibble (verb) – To argue or raise objections about a trivial or minor matter.तुच्छ बातों पर झगड़ना या आपत्ति करना Synonyms: Nitpick, Cavil, Carp, Object · Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Accept, Approve
Unwieldy (adjective) – Difficult to handle, control, or manage because of size, shape, or complexity.जटिल, भारी-भरकम, संभालने में कठिन Synonyms: Cumbersome, Clumsy, Awkward, Bulky · Antonyms: Manageable, Handy, Agile, Convenient
Construe (verb) – To interpret or understand (a word, action, or statement) in a particular way.अर्थ लगाना / व्याख्या करना Synonyms: Interpret, Explain, Infer, Deduce · Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Confuse, Obscure
Flaunt (verb) – To show off or display something in a very obvious and proud way.दिखावा करना / शान से प्रदर्शित करना Synonyms: Show off, Parade, Exhibit, Boast · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Downplay, Suppress
Aesthetic (adjective) – Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.सौंदर्य संबंधी / रूप-सौंदर्य से जुड़ा Synonyms: Artistic, Tasteful, Elegant, Beautiful · Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly, Unpleasant, Inartistic
Charisma (noun) – A special charm or magnetic appeal that inspires admiration or devotion in others.विशेष आकर्षण / करिश्माई प्रभाव Synonyms: Charm, Allure, Magnetism, Appeal · Antonyms: Repulsiveness, Unattractiveness, Dullness, Mediocrity
Destitute (adjective) – Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.निर्धन / अत्यन्त गरीब Synonyms: Impoverished, Penniless, Indigent, Poverty-stricken · Antonyms: Affluent, Wealthy, Prosperous, Well-off
Hospitable (adjective) – Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers; generous in receiving and entertaining people.अतिथि–सत्कार करने वाला / मेहमाननवाज़ Synonyms: Welcoming, Friendly, Cordial, Accommodating · Antonyms: Unfriendly, Inhospitable, Cold, Unwelcoming
Novelty (noun) – The quality of being new, original, or unusual; something that is new or different.नयापन / नवीनता Synonyms: Newness, Originality, Innovation, Freshness · Antonyms: Familiarity, Staleness, Oldness, Conventionality
Rebellious (adjective) – Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or tradition; inclined to disobey rules.विद्रोही / अवज्ञाकारी Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Unruly, Insurgent · Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Dutiful, Submissive
Solidarity (noun) – Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among people with a common interest; mutual support within a group.एकजुटता / सहायक एकता Synonyms: Unity, Cohesion, Camaraderie, Fellowship · Antonyms: Discord, Division, Disunity, Alienation
Impervious (adjective) – Not allowing anything (like liquid, heat, or influence) to pass through; not affected or disturbed by something.अभेद्य / अछूता / असर–रहित Synonyms: Impenetrable, Resistant, Unaffected, Immune · Antonyms: Vulnerable, Susceptible, Exposed, Permeable