The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 14 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 11 Editorials

On 14 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 11 editorials from The Indian Express, The Hindu, Cloze Test Quiz, Hindustan Times, 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

Salutary (adjective) – Producing good effects; beneficial, especially to health or character.स्वास्थ्यकर, हितकारी Synonyms: Beneficial, Wholesome, Advantageous, Healthful · Antonyms: Harmful, Detrimental, Unhealthy, Adverse
Dissident (adjective/noun) – A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state; in disagreement with official policy.विरोधी, असहमत Synonyms: Rebel, Dissenter, Nonconformist, Protester · Antonyms: Loyalist, Conformist, Supporter, Adherent
Candescence (noun) – The state of glowing with intense light or heat; brilliant radiance or brightness.प्रकाश की तीव्र चमक Synonyms: Radiance, Brilliance, Incandescence, Glow · Antonyms: Dimness, Dullness, Gloom, Obscurity
Kinetic (adjective) – Relating to or resulting from motion; characterized by movement or activity.गतिज, गति से संबंधित Synonyms: Dynamic, Energetic, Active, Mobile · Antonyms: Static, Motionless, Inactive,
Escalate (verb) – To increase or intensify in extent, seriousness, or scope; to make something rise to a higher level. Synonyms: Intensify, Heighten, Amplify, Aggravate · Antonyms: Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, De-escalate
Ailment (noun) – A minor illness or disorder of the body or mind; a condition that affects health.रोग, बीमारी, अस्वस्थता Synonyms: Illness, Sickness, Disorder, Malady · Antonyms: Health, Wellness, Fitness, Strength
Spectrum (noun) – A wide range or variety of related qualities, ideas, activities, or colors; a band of colors as seen in a rainbow or through a prism.विस्तृत श्रेणी, वर्णक्रम Synonyms: Range, Gamut, Scope, Span · Antonyms: Limitation, Narrowness, Confinement, Restriction
Acclaim (verb) – To praise enthusiastically and publicly; strong approval or applause.प्रशंसा करना, सराहना करना Synonyms: Applaud, Praise, Hail, Commend · Antonyms: Criticize, Blame, Condemn, Disparage
Befuddle (verb) – To confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly.उलझन में डालना, भ्रमित करना Synonyms: Confuse, Bewilder, Perplex, Baffle · Antonyms: Clarify, Enlighten, Explain, Elucidate
Hubris (noun) – Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading a person to disrespect others or ignore limits.अत्यधिक घमंड, अहंकार Synonyms: Arrogance, Conceit, Vanity, Overconfidence · Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Meekness, Respectfulness
Obscure (adjective) – Not clearly understood or not well known; difficult to perceive or comprehend.अस्पष्ट, अल्पज्ञात Synonyms: Vague, Ambiguous, Unclear, Hidden · Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Prominent, Evident
Truncate (verb) – To shorten something by cutting off a part, especially the end.काटकर छोटा करना Synonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Trim, Abbreviate · Antonyms: Lengthen, Extend, Prolong, Expand
Refrain (verb) – To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back or avoid an action.स्वयं को किसी कार्य से रोकना Synonyms: Abstain, Desist, Withhold, Hold back · Antonyms: Indulge, Persist, Continue, Yield
Incite (verb) – To encourage or stir up strong feelings or actions, especially something bad like violence or wrongdoing.उकसाना, भड़काना Synonyms: Provoke, Instigate, Agitate, Encourage · Antonyms: Calm, Deter, Discourage, Soothe
Gauge (verb) – To measure or judge the amount, level, or size of something; to form an estimate or opinion about something.मापना, आँकना Synonyms: Measure, Assess, Judge, Estimate · Antonyms: Misjudge, Ignore, Overlook, Neglect
Adjourn (verb) – To stop a meeting, court session, or event for a time, with the intention to continue it later.स्थगित करना, मुल्तवी करना Synonyms: Suspend, Postpone, Defer, Break · Antonyms: Continue, Resume, Proceed, Convene
Bequeath (verb) – To leave property, money, or rights to someone through a will; to hand down or pass on something to a successor.वसीयत में देना, विरासत में छोड़ना Synonyms: Leave, Bestow, Will, Endow · Antonyms: Keep, Withhold, Retain, Disinherit
Exalt (verb) – To raise someone or something to a high position; to praise highly or glorify.ऊँचा उठाना, बहुत प्रशंसा करना Synonyms: Elevate, Glorify, Praise, Uplift · Antonyms: Humiliate, Degrade, Belittle, Criticize
Forsake (verb) – To give up, abandon, or leave someone or something, especially when they need you; to renounce.त्याग देना, छोड़ देना Synonyms: Abandon, Desert, Renounce, Relinquish · Antonyms: Keep, Support, Maintain, Uphold
Sanction (noun) – Official permission or approval for an action; formal support or authorization.आधिकारिक स्वीकृति, अनुमोदन Synonyms: Approval, Authorization, Endorsement, Consent · Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Prohibition, Rejection