The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 23 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 23 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, Spotting Error (Rule 163), The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, IDIOMS of the Day, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (History of ideas) 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

Ambidextrous (adjective) – Able to use both hands equally well.द्विहस्तकुशल Synonyms: Two-handed, Bimanual, Versatile, Multi-skilled · Antonyms: One-handed, Right-handed, Left-handed, Clumsy
Parochial (adjective) – Having a limited or narrow outlook; concerned only with local matters.संकीर्ण दृष्टिकोण वाला Synonyms: Narrow-minded, Insular, Provincial, Small-minded · Antonyms: Broad-minded, Cosmopolitan, Open-minded, Universal
Quintessential (adjective) – Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.सर्वोत्कृष्ट/आदर्श उदाहरण Synonyms: Typical, Classic, Archetypal, Ideal · Antonyms: Atypical, Uncharacteristic, Unrepresentative, Abnormal
Gargantuan (adjective) – Enormous; very large in size, amount, or extent.विशालकाय Synonyms: Huge, Massive, Colossal, Immense · Antonyms: Tiny, Minute, Small, Petite
Lackadaisical (adjective) – Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.उदासीन/सुस्त Synonyms: Lazy, Sluggish, Indifferent, Lethargic · Antonyms: Energetic, Enthusiastic, Diligent, Active
Insubordinate (adjective) – Not obeying authority; disobedient to rules or orders.अवज्ञाकारी Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Rebellious, Unruly · Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Dutiful
Reverie (noun) – A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; daydream.स्वप्निल ध्यान/खयालों में खो जाना Synonyms: Daydream, Fantasy, Trance, Dreaminess · Antonyms: Alertness, Awareness, Reality, Concentration
Dissonance (noun) – Lack of harmony or agreement; a harsh mixture of sounds.असंगति/बेसुरी ध्वनि Synonyms: Discord, Disharmony, Conflict, Incongruity · Antonyms: Harmony, Concord, Agreement, Consistency
Subterfuge (noun) – Deceit used to achieve one’s goal; a trick or hidden plan.कपट/छल Synonyms: Deception, Trickery, Ruse, Stratagem · Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Frankness, Sincerity
Peculiar (adjective) – Strange or unusual; different from what is normal.अजीब/विचित्र Synonyms: Unusual, Odd, Strange, Bizarre · Antonyms: Normal, Ordinary, Common, Typical
Admonitory (adjective) – Giving a warning or gentle advice about what should not be done.चेतावनी देने वाला Synonyms: Cautionary, Warning, Reproving, Remonstrative · Antonyms: Approving, Encouraging, Complimentary, Praising
Antithetical (adjective) – Directly opposed in nature, ideas, or meaning; completely contrasting.विपरीत Synonyms: Opposite, Contrasting, Contrary, Diametrically opposed · Antonyms: Similar, Compatible, Harmonious, Corresponding
Avaricious (adjective) – Having an extreme desire for wealth or material gain; very greedy.लालची Synonyms: Greedy, Covetous, Miserly, Rapacious · Antonyms: Generous, Charitable, Selfless, Content
Calamitous (adjective) – Causing great damage, loss, or disaster; disastrous.विनाशकारी Synonyms: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Devastating, Ruinous · Antonyms: Beneficial, Fortunate, Favorable, Harmless
Charlatan (noun) – A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skills; a fraud.ढोंगी / ठग Synonyms: Impostor, Fraud, Quack, Pretender · Antonyms: Expert, Professional, Genuine person, Authority
Denouement (noun) – The final outcome or resolution of a story, where everything gets explained and settled.समापन / निष्कर्ष Synonyms: Resolution, Conclusion, Outcome, Finale · Antonyms: Beginning, Introduction, Opening, Start
Discomfit (verb) – Make someone feel embarrassed, uneasy, or confused; to frustrate or upset someone’s plans.असहज/शर्मिंदा करना Synonyms: Embarrass, Unnerve, Confound, Rattle · Antonyms: Comfort, Assure, Encourage, Soothe
Impunity (noun) – Freedom from punishment or legal consequences for wrongdoing.दंड से छूट Synonyms: Exemption, Immunity, Unpunishedness, Freedom · Antonyms: Punishment, Penalty, Accountability, Retribution
Itinerant (adjective) – Traveling from place to place, especially for work; not staying in one location.घुमंतू Synonyms: Wandering, Roaming, Nomadic, Peripatetic · Antonyms: Settled, Stationary, Fixed, Resident
Zealotry (noun) – Extreme and fanatical enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or ideology.कट्टर उत्साह Synonyms: Fanaticism, Extremism, Fervor, Crusading spirit · Antonyms: Indifference, Moderation, Apathy, Tolerance