The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 20 Dec 2025 – 21 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 20 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from The Indian Express, One Liner, Spotting Error (Rule 161), Phrasal verb of the day, ODONT: Root Word of the Day, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Reading Comprehension Test, Confusing Word, Idiom of the day, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Mood and emotion) and taught 21 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

21 words from this day's editorials

Inaugurate (verb) – Formally begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period), often with a ceremony.उद्घटन करना Synonyms: Launch, Initiate, Introduce, Commence · Antonyms: Close, Terminate, End, Conclude
Disentangle (verb) – Free (something or someone) from being tangled, or separate something complicated into its parts.सुलझना / अलग करना Synonyms: Unravel, Untangle, Separate, Extricate · Antonyms: Entangle, Confuse, Tangle, Ensnare
Recompense (verb/noun) – Compensation or repayment for loss, harm, or effort; to compensate someone.मुआवज़ा / बदले में देना Synonyms: Compensation, Restitution, Reparation, Remuneration · Antonyms: Penalty, Loss, Forfeit, Deprivation
Adjure (verb) – Urge or request someone earnestly or solemnly to do something.ज़ोर से विनती करना / शपथ दिलाकर कहना Synonyms: Entreat, Urge, Implore, Beseech · Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Prevent
Enunciate (verb) – Pronounce words clearly and distinctly; state something clearly.स्पष्ट उच्चरण करना / साफ कहना Synonyms: Articulate, Pronounce, Express, Declare · Antonyms: Mumble, Slur, Murmur, Mispronounce
Perpetuate (verb) – Cause (something) to continue indefinitely; preserve or keep alive.जारी रखना / बनाये रखना Synonyms: Sustain, Prolong, Preserve, Maintain · Antonyms: End, Stop, Eradicate, Abolish
Desiccate (verb) – Remove moisture from; make completely dry.सुखना / निर्जल करना Synonyms: Dehydrate, Dry, Parched, Evaporate · Antonyms: Moisten, Hydrate, Soak, Dampen
Preempt (verb) – Take action in advance to prevent something from happening; take the place of something before it occurs.पहले से रोक लेना / पहले ही कर लेना Synonyms: Prevent, Forestall, Avert, Anticipate · Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Enable, Encourage
Denigrate (verb) – Criticize unfairly; speak about someone or something in a way that damages their reputation.बदनाम करना / निंदा करना Synonyms: Disparage, Slander, Defame, Vilify · Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Glorify
Extenuate (verb) – Make (an offense or mistake) seem less serious by giving excuses or reasons.गलती को हल्का दिखाना/बहाना बनाना Synonyms: Mitigate, Justify, Alleviate, Diminish · Antonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Exacerbate
Extenuate (verb) – Make (an offense or mistake) seem less serious by giving excuses or reasons.गलती को हल्का दिखाना/बहाना बनाना Synonyms: Mitigate, Justify, Alleviate, Diminish · Antonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Exacerbate
Proactive (adjective) – Acting in advance to deal with an expected problem or to bring about a desired result.सक्रिय पहल करने वाला Synonyms: Initiative, Preventive, Anticipatory, Forward-thinking · Antonyms: Reactive, Passive, Indifferent, Negligent
Comprehensive (adjective) – Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.व्यापक Synonyms: Thorough, Extensive, All-inclusive, Exhaustive · Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited, Partial, Narrow
Contemporary (adjective) – Belonging to or occurring in the present time; modern.समकालीन Synonyms: Modern, Current, Present-day, Up-to-date · Antonyms: Ancient, Outdated, Old-fashioned, Obsolete
Convergence (noun) – The process of coming together from different directions or becoming similar over time.अभिसरण Synonyms: Coming together, Meeting point, Union, Alignment · Antonyms: Divergence, Separation, Dispersal, Disunity
Emergence (noun) – The process of coming into view or becoming known; the act of appearing.उद्भव Synonyms: Appearance, Rise, Manifestation, Development · Antonyms: Disappearance, Vanishing, Concealment, Decline
Parameter (noun) – A factor or limit that defines the scope of a process, activity, or system.मापदंड Synonyms: Criterion, Measure, Limit, Boundary · Antonyms: Unlimitedness, Freedom, Randomness, Unconstraint
Indispensable (adjective) – Absolutely necessary; essential and cannot be done without.अनिवार्य Synonyms: Essential, Necessary, Vital, Crucial · Antonyms: Unnecessary, Optional, Dispensable, Nonessential
Prohibitive (adjective) – (Of a cost or condition) so high or restrictive that it prevents something from being done.अत्यधिक महंगा/प्रतिबंधात्मक Synonyms: Excessive, Restrictive, Unaffordable, Detering · Antonyms: Affordable, Reasonable, Permissive, Accessible
Counterproductive (adjective) – Having the opposite effect to the one intended; hindering progress.उल्टा नुकसानदायक Synonyms: Harmful, Self-defeating, Detrimental, Backfiring · Antonyms: Helpful, Beneficial, Effective, Productive
Intermittent (adjective) – Occurring at irregular intervals; stopping and starting repeatedly.रुक-रुक कर होने वाला Synonyms: Periodic, Occasional, Sporadic, Irregular · Antonyms: Continuous, Constant, Steady, Unceasing