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

On 18 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 17 editorials from The Indian Express, Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Spotting Error Quiz, Confusing Word, Spotting Error (Rule 159), Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (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

Incognito (adjective) – Having one’s true identity concealed; in disguise.गुप्त रूप से Synonyms: Anonymous, Disguised, Unidentified, Unrecognized · Antonyms: Known, Identified, Recognized, Famous
Insinuate (verb) – : Suggest or hint something in an indirect and unpleasant way.इशारों में कहना Synonyms: Imply, Hint, Suggest, Allude · Antonyms: State, Declare, Assert, Proclaim
Wheedle (verb) – Use flattery or gentle persuasion to get something from someone.चापलूसी करके मनवाना Synonyms: Coax, Cajole, Entice, Charm · Antonyms: Demand, Refuse, Resist, Deny
Impasse (noun) – A situation in which no progress is possible, especially due to disagreement.गतिरोध Synonyms: Deadlock, Stalemate, Standstill, Gridlock · Antonyms: Agreement, Progress, Breakthrough, Resolution
Forfeit (verb) – Lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to meet a condition.जब्त करना Synonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Lose, Sacrifice · Antonyms: Keep, Retain, Gain, Win
Languish (verb) – Become weak or depressed; fail to make progress.कमजोर पड़ना Synonyms: Weaken, Decline, Deteriorate, Wilt · Antonyms: Thrive, Flourish, Strengthen, Improve
Disgruntled (adjective) – Annoyed or dissatisfied, especially because expectations were not met.असंतुष्ट Synonyms: Dissatisfied, Discontented, Irritated, Aggrieved · Antonyms: Satisfied, Content, Pleased, Delighted
Elapse (verb) – (Of time) pass or go by.बीता जाना Synonyms: Pass, Go by, Slip by, Transpire · Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Remain, Stay
Enthrall (verb) – Capture the complete attention of; fascinate.मोहित करना Synonyms: Captivate, Fascinate, Mesmerize, Absorb · Antonyms: Bore, Repel, Disinterest, Distract
Ransack (verb) – Search a place thoroughly and roughly, often causing disorder or damage.उलट-पुलट कर तलाशी लेना Synonyms: Plunder, Pillage, Loot, Rifle · Antonyms: Organize, Restore, Arrange, Tidy
Antagonize (verb) – Make someone angry or hostile.विरोधी बनाना Synonyms: Provoke, Irritate, Incite, Alienate · Antonyms: Placate, Appease, Conciliate, Soothe
Assimilate (verb) – Take in and fully understand or absorb (information, ideas, or culture); become similar or integrated.आत्मसात करना Synonyms: Absorb, Integrate, Incorporate, Acclimate · Antonyms: Reject, Resist, Exclude, Separate
Bureaucracy (noun) – A system of government or management run by departments and officials, often with complex rules and procedures.नौकरशाही Synonyms: Administration, Officialdom, Red tape, Civil service · Antonyms: Simplicity, Efficiency, Flexibility, Informality
Circumstantial (adjective) – Related to specific circumstances rather than direct proof; giving too many details.परिस्थितिजन्य Synonyms: Indirect, Incidental, Detailed, Verbose · Antonyms: Direct, Concise, Brief, Straightforward
Subsequent (adjective) – Coming after something in time; following.बाद का Synonyms: Following, Later, Succeeding, Ensuring · Antonyms: Previous, Prior, Preceding, Earlier
Abeyance (noun) – A state of temporary suspension or inactivity.स्थगन Synonyms: Suspension, Pause, Lapse, Dormancy · Antonyms: Continuation, Activity, Operation, Enforcement
Punctilious (adjective) – Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; very precise and formal.अति सतर्क/नियमों का बहुत पालन करने वाला Synonyms: Meticulous, Exacting, Conscientious, Precise · Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Sloppy, Casual
Dispassionate (adjective) – Not influenced by strong emotion; impartial and calm.निष्पक्ष/भावनारहित Synonyms: Impartial, Unbiased, Objective, Detached · Antonyms: Emotional, Biased, Passionate, Partial
Inordinate (adjective) – Excessive; much more than what is reasonable or normal.अत्यधिक Synonyms: Excessive, Immoderate, Unreasonable, Exorbitant · Antonyms: Moderate, Reasonable, Limited, Appropriate
Penultimate (adjective) – Second to last in a series.दूसरा अंतिम Synonyms: Second-to-last, Next-to-last, Second-last, Pre-final · Antonyms: Last, Ultimate, Final, Terminal