The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 16 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from The Indian Express, One Liner, Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, One Word Substitution Quiz, Confusing Word, Spotting Error (Rule 157), Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Philosophy of religion) 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

Circumvent (verb) – Find a way around (an obstacle, rule, or problem), often by avoiding it. (bachkar nikalna / chakkar dekar bachna) Synonyms: Avoid, Bypass, Evade, Dodge · Antonyms: Confront, Face, Follow, Obey
Antithesis (noun) – A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something; a contrast. (bilkul vipreet / ulta) Synonyms: Contrast, Opposite, Reverse, Counterpart · Antonyms: Similarity, Agreement, Harmony, Unity
Capacious (adjective) – Having a lot of space inside; roomy; able to hold a lot. (bahut zyada jagah wala / vishal) Synonyms: Spacious, Roomy, Vast, Commodious · Antonyms: Cramped, Narrow, Confined, Compact
Irrefutable (adjective) – Impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable. (jiska khandan na ho sake / akhandaniya) Synonyms: Undeniable, Indisputable, Conclusive, Unassailable · Antonyms: Refutable, Disputable, Questionable, Doubtful
Transpire (verb) – (1) Happen or become known (especially gradually or unexpectedly); (2) Give off water vapor through the skin or leaves. (hona / pata chalna; pasina nikalna) Synonyms: Occur, Happen, Emerge, Come to light · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold
Eradicate (verb) – Destroy completely; remove or wipe out (especially something harmful). (jad se mita dena) Synonyms: Eliminate, Extirpate, Annihilate, Exterminate · Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Protect, Sustain
Lacuna (noun) – A gap, missing part, or blank space; an absence in knowledge, text, or a plan. (khali jagah / kami) Synonyms: Gap, Void, Deficiency, Omission · Antonyms: Completeness, Wholeness, Fullness, Continuity
Inconsequential (adjective) – Not important or significant; having little or no effect. (mahatvahina / chhoti si baat) Synonyms: Insignificant, Trivial, Negligible, Immaterial · Antonyms: Important, Significant, Consequential, Meaningful
Paramount (adjective) – More important than anything else; highest in rank or priority. (sarvopari / sabse mahatvapurn) Synonyms: Supreme, Preeminent, Foremost, Principal · Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Inferior, Insignificant
Rebuttal (noun) – A response that argues against a claim, accusation, or evidence; a counter-argument. (khandan / pratyuttar) Synonyms: Refutation, Counterargument, Denial, Rejoinder · Antonyms: Agreement, Acceptance, Approval, Concession
Harbinger (noun) – A person or thing that signals the approach of something (often something important or unpleasant).अग्रदूत / पूर्वसूचक Synonyms: Forerunner, Precursor, Omen, Messenger · Antonyms: Aftermath, Result, Consequence, Outcome
Inveigle (verb) – Persuade someone to do something by using deception or flattery.बहला-फुसलाकर मनाना Synonyms: Coax, Entice, Manipulate, Seduce · Antonyms: Deter, Disuade, Warn, Discourage
Beguile (verb) – Charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.मोहित करना / बहका देना Synonyms: Charm, Enchant, Deceive, Fascinate · Antonyms: Repel, Disenchant, Bore, Alert
Impute (verb) – Attribute something (often blame or responsibility) to someone or something.दोष/जिम्मेदारी ठहराना Synonyms: Attribute, Ascribe, Assign, Accuse · Antonyms: Exonerate, Absolv, Clear, Vindicate
Ambit (noun) – The range, scope, or boundaries of something.सीमा / दायरा Synonyms: Scope, Range, Extent, Domain · Antonyms: Center, Core, Focus, Interior
Assail (verb) – Attack someone physically or criticize them strongly.हमला करना / तीखी आलोचना करना Synonyms: Attack, Assault, Strike, Criticize · Antonyms: Defend, Protect, Praise, Support
Fetter (verb/noun) – (verb) Restrain or restrict someone; (noun) a chain or shackle for the feet.बंधन लगाना / बेड़ी Synonyms: Restrain, Shackle, Bind, Constrain · Antonyms: Free, Release, Liberate, Unshackle
Pallid (adjective) – Pale in color; lacking vitality or interest.फीका / पीला-सा Synonyms: Pale, Wan, Blanched, Anemic · Antonyms: Rosy, Ruddy, Vibrant, Lively
Quash (verb) – Reject or put an end to something, especially by legal authority.रद्द करना / निरस्त करना Synonyms: Suppress, Nullify, Annul, Overturn · Antonyms: Uphold, Approve, Enact, Confirm
Redact (verb) – Edit text for publication, or remove sensitive information from a document before sharing.संपादन करना / गोपनीय भाग हटाना Synonyms: Edit, Censor, Expurgate, Blackout · Antonyms: Publish, Reveal, Disclose, Unveil