The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 17 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 17 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from The Hindu, The Indian Express, One Liner, Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Spelling Error Quiz, Confusing Word, Spotting Error (Rule 158), Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Future of technology) 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

Accolade (noun) – An award or expression of praise for an achievement.सम्मान/पुरस्कार Synonyms: Praise, Award, Commendation, Tribute · Antonyms: Criticism, Insult, Disapproval, Rebuke
Debacle (noun) – A sudden and complete failure; a great disaster or collapse.भारी विफलता/बड़ी दुर्घटना Synonyms: Fiasco, Disaster, Catastrophe, Collapse · Antonyms: Success, Triumph, Victory, Achievement
Embargo (noun) – An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.व्यापार प्रतिबंध Synonyms: Ban, Prohibition, Blockade, Sanction · Antonyms: Approval, Permission, Authorization, Clearance
Ambush (noun/verb) – A surprise attack from a hidden position.घात लगाकर हमला Synonyms: Surprise attack, Trap, Assault, Onslaught · Antonyms: Defense, Protection, Safeguard, Guard
Adage (noun) – A traditional saying that expresses a common truth.कहावत/लोकोक्ति Synonyms: Proverb, Saying, Maxim, Aphorism · Antonyms: Nonsense, Absurdity, Fallacy, Falsehood
Affliction (noun) – Something that causes pain or suffering; a problem or illness.कष्ट/पीड़ा/रोग Synonyms: Suffering, Distress, Misfortune, Ailment · Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Ease, Well-being
Diminutive (adjective/noun) – Very small; used to describe something tiny or a smaller version of something.बहुत छोटा/लघु Synonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature, Petite · Antonyms: Huge, Massive, Enormous, Gigantic
Disavow (verb) – Deny any responsibility for; refuse to accept or acknowledge.अस्वीकार करना/जिम्मेदारी से इनकार करना Synonyms: Deny, Repudiate, Renounce, Disown · Antonyms: Admit, Acknowledge, Accept, Endorse
Irreparable (adjective) – Impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage.अपरिवर्तनीय/जिसे ठीक न किया जा सके Synonyms: Irrevocable, Permanent, Incurable, Unfixable · Antonyms: Repairable, Fixable, Reversible, Curable
Rudimentary (adjective) – Basic and simple; not fully developed.प्रारंभिक/मूलभूत Synonyms: Basic, Elementary, Fundamental, Primitive · Antonyms: Advanced, Complex, Sophisticated, Developed
Dichotomy (noun) – A division into two contrasting or opposite parts.दो भागों में विभाजन Synonyms: Division, Split, Contrast, Duality · Antonyms: Unity, Harmony, Integration, Wholeness
Extraneous (adjective) – Irrelevant or unnecessary; not belonging to the subject.अनावश्यक Synonyms: Irrelevant, Unnecessary, Superfluous, Inessential · Antonyms: Relevant, Necessary, Essential, Pertinent
Repertoire (noun) – The complete range of skills, methods, or pieces of work that someone can perform or regularly use.कौशल या रचनाओं का संग्रह Synonyms: Collection, Range, Selection, Catalog · Antonyms: Lack, Deficiency, Incompetence, Inability
Soliloquy (noun) – An act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when alone, especially in a play.अकेले में अपने विचार बोलना Synonyms: Monologue, Aside, Speech, Self-talk · Antonyms: Dialogue, Conversation, Discussion, Exchange
Litigation (noun) – The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit in court.कानूनी मुकदमा Synonyms: Lawsuit, Legal action, Court case, Judicial proceeding · Antonyms: Settlement, Agreement, Reconciliation, Mediation
Indictment (noun) – A formal accusation or charge of a serious crime.आधिकारिक आरोप Synonyms: Accusation, Charge, Allegation, Arraignment · Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration, Vindication, Release
Subpoena (noun) – A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or to produce documents.अदालत का आदेश Synonyms: Summons, Court order, Writ, Notice · Antonyms: Release, Exemption, Waiver, Discharge
Perjury (noun) – The act of lying or giving false information while under oath in court.शपथ के तहत झूठ बोलना Synonyms: False testimony, Lying under oath, Deception, Untruth · Antonyms: Truthfulness, Honesty, Integrity, Veracity
Affidavit (noun) – A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.शपथ पत्र Synonyms: Sworn statement, Declaration, Testimony, Deposition · Antonyms: Denial, Retraction, Disavowal, Refutation
Jurisprudence (noun) – The theory or philosophy of law; the study of legal principles.विधि-शास्त्र Synonyms: Legal theory, Philosophy of law, Legal philosophy, Legal principles · Antonyms: Lawlessness, Disorder, Anarchy, Illegality