The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 22 Dec 2025 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 14 Editorials

On 22 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 14 editorials from The Hindu, One Liner, Spotting Error (Rule 162), Phrasal verb of the day, OEC: Root Word of the Day, Daily Dose of Idioms, Antonyms Quiz, Confusing Word, Idiom of the day, The Economic Times, Times of India and taught 10 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

10 words from this day's editorials

Predominant (adjective) – Most noticeable, common, or important; having greater power or influence than others.प्रमुख Synonyms: main, chief, dominant, leading, principal · Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Subordinate, Insignificant
Encroach (verb) – Gradually intrude on (someone else’s territory, rights, or time).अतिक्रमण करना Synonyms: Intrude, Infringe, Usurp, Invade · Antonyms: Respect, Retreat, Withdraw, Vacate
Abstinence (noun) – The practice of deliberately avoiding something, especially alcohol, food, or certain pleasures.परहेज Synonyms: Self-restraint, Temperance, Refraining, Renunciation · Antonyms: Indulgence, Excess, Overindulgence, Dissipation
Procure (verb) – Obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty.प्राप्त करना Synonyms: Obtain, Acquire, Secure, Get · Antonyms: Lose, Forfeit, Surrender, Relinquish
Surmount (verb) – Overcome a difficulty or obstacle; to rise above something.काबू पाना Synonyms: Overcome, Conquer, Vanquish, Prevail over · Antonyms: Surrender, Succumb, Yield, Fail
Propagate (verb) – Spread and promote (an idea, belief, or information); also to reproduce plants by natural or artificial means.फैलाना Synonyms: Spread, Disseminate, Circulate, Promote · Antonyms: Suppress, Conceal, Hide, Contain
Deprecate (verb) – Express disapproval of; criticize (something); or consider something as less important/valuable.निंदा करना Synonyms: Disapprove, Condemn, Criticize, Denounce · Antonyms: Approve, Praise, Endorse, Commend
Detain (verb) – Keep someone from leaving; hold back or delay.रोकना Synonyms: Hold, Restrain, Delay · Antonyms: Release, Free, Let go, Liberate
Recant (verb) – Publicly withdraw or take back a statement, belief, or opinion.मुकर जाना Synonyms: Retract, Renounce, Withdraw, Repudiate · Antonyms: Maintain, Uphold, Affirm, Stand by
Perceive (verb) – Become aware of something through the senses; understand or interpret something in a particular way.समझना / महसूस करना Synonyms: Notice, Observe, Discern, Comprehend · Antonyms: Misunderstand, Ignore, Overlook, Miss