The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 19 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 19 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, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Confusing Word, Spotting Error (Rule 160), Idiom of the day, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (War and peace) 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

Expunge (verb) – Erase or remove completely (especially a mistake, record, or memory).मिटा देना Synonyms: Erase, Delete, Remove, Obliterate · Antonyms: Preserve, Retain, Keep, Maintain
Reprimand (verb) – Scold or rebuke someone sharply for a fault or wrongdoing.फटकारना Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Admonish, Chide · Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Compliment
Feign (verb) – Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).बहाना करना Synonyms: Pretend, Simulate, Falsify, Dissemble · Antonyms: Reveal, Confess, Admit, Disclose
Formulate (verb) – Create or devise methodically (a plan, idea, or strategy).सूत्रबद्ध करना Synonyms: Devise, Construct, Frame, Draft · Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Ignore, Disorganize
Sanitize (verb) – Make something clean and free from germs; remove harmful or sensitive details from information.स्वच्छ/कीटाणुरहित करना Synonyms: Disinfect, Cleanse, Sterilize, Purify · Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Soil
Compromise (verb) – Settle a dispute by making mutual concessions; weaken or put at risk (a principle, security, or integrity).समझौता करना Synonyms: Settle, Negotiate, Concede, Reconcile · Antonyms: Persist, Refuse, Resist, Defend
Metaphor (noun) – A figure of speech that describes something by saying it is something else (not literally), to create a strong comparison.रूपक Synonyms: Analogy, Comparison, Symbol, Image · Antonyms: Literalness, Fact, Reality, Directness
Entitlement (noun) – The fact of having a right to something; the belief that you deserve special treatment.अधिकार/हक Synonyms: Right, Claim, Privilege, Due · Antonyms: Disqualification, Ineligibility, Forfeiture, Denial
Safeguard (verb) – Protect something from harm, damage, or loss.सुरक्षित रखना Synonyms: Protect, Secure, Shield, Preserve · Antonyms: Endanger, Expose, Risk, Jeopardize
Unprecedented (adjective) – Never done or known before; completely new in experience.अपूर्व Synonyms: Unmatched, Novel, Unparalleled, Extraordinary · Antonyms: Common, Usual, Ordinary, Familiar
Allegory (noun) – A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.रुपक कथा Synonyms: Symbolism, Parable, Metaphor, Fable · Antonyms: Literalness, Reality, Fact, Directness
Epithet (noun) – A descriptive word or phrase expressing a quality or attribute, often used as a nickname; sometimes used as an insult.उपाधि / विशेषण Synonyms: Sobriquet, Nickname, Label, Moniker · Antonyms: Real name, Title, Compliment, Praise
Bedlam (noun) – A scene of wild confusion and noise; uproar.हल्ला-गुल्ला/ अफरा-तफरी Synonyms: Chaos, Uproar, Tumult, Pandemonium · Antonyms: Calm, Order, Peace, Silence
Opine (verb) – To express an opinion or belief about something.राय देना Synonyms: Assert, State, Comment, Maintain · Antonyms: Withhold, Silence, Conceal, Suppress
Preponderant (adjective) – Having greater power, influence, or importance than others; predominant.प्रभावशाली/ प्रमुख Synonyms: Predominant, Prevailing, Dominant, Overriding · Antonyms: Minor, Insignificant, Secondary, Subordinate
Perplexing (adjective) – Confusing or difficult to understand; puzzling.उलझन भरा/ गुमराह करने वाला Synonyms: Confusing, Puzzling, Baffling, Bewildering · Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Straightforward, Plain
Insofar (adverb) – To the extent that; as far as.जितना तक/ उस हद तक Synonyms: To the extent, As far as, Inasmuch, So far · Antonyms: Completely, Entirely, Fully, Absolutely
Aforementioned (adjective) – Mentioned earlier; previously stated.ऊपर उल्लिखित/ पहले कहा गया Synonyms: Previously mentioned, Earlier stated, Foregoing, Said · Antonyms: Unmentioned, New, Subsequent, Later
Consecrate (verb) – To make or declare something sacred; to dedicate formally to a religious or special purpose.पवित्र करना / समर्पित करना Synonyms: Sanctify, Dedicate, Hallow, Bless · Antonyms: Profane, Desecrate, Defile, Violate
Suffice (verb) – To be enough; to satisfy a need or requirement.पर्याप्त होना Synonyms: Be enough, Satisfy, Serve, Do · Antonyms: Fail, Lack, Need, Require