The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 24 Dec 2025 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 24 December 2025 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, Spotting Error (Rule 164), The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Space exploration) 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

Circadian (adjective) – Relating to the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle.दैनिक जैविक चक्र Synonyms: Daily, Diurnal, 24-hour, Biological · Antonyms: Irregular, Random, Aperiodic, Noncyclic
Perquisite (noun) – A benefit or privilege received as part of a job or position, in addition to regular pay.अतिरिक्त लाभ Synonyms: Benefit, Privilege, Perk, Fringe benefit · Antonyms: Penalty, Disadvantage, Loss, Deprivation
Plebiscite (noun) – A direct vote by the people of a country or region on an important public issue.जनमत संग्रह Synonyms: Referendum, Popular vote, Public ballot, Direct vote · Antonyms: Appointment, Dictate, Imposition, Decree
Verbatim (adverb) – In exactly the same words as were originally used.शब्दशः Synonyms: Word for word, Exactly, Literally, Precisely · Antonyms: Paraphrased, Reworded, Summarized, Adapted
Zeitgeist (noun) – The defining spirit, mood, or ideas of a particular time period.युग की भावना Synonyms: Spirit of the age, Mood, Cultural climate, Trend · Antonyms: Anachronism, Outdatedness, Old-fashionedness, Stagnation
Subaltern (adjective) – Lower in rank or position; of inferior status.अधीनस्थ Synonyms: Subordinate, Inferior, Lower-ranking, Junior · Antonyms: Superior, Dominant, Senior, Principal
Minutiae (noun) – Small, precise details; trivial points.सूक्ष्म विवरण Synonyms: Details, Trifles, Particulars, Niceties · Antonyms: Overview, Generalization, Summary, Big picture
Cabal (noun) – A small secret group plotting to achieve political or other power.गुप्त गुट Synonyms: Clique, Conspiracy, Faction, Junta · Antonyms: Majority, Public assembly, Open group, Transparency
Purview (noun) – The range or scope of authority, responsibility, or concern.अधिकार-क्षेत्र Synonyms: Scope, Domain, Jurisdiction, Range · Antonyms: Irrelevance, Exclusion, Unconcern, Inapplicability
Bifurcate (verb) – Divide into two parts or branches.दो भागों में विभाजित करना Synonyms: Split, Divide, Branch, Separate
Attenuate (verb) – Reduce the force, effect, or value of something; make it weaker.कमजोर करना Synonyms: Weaken, Lessen, Diminish, Mitigate · Antonyms: Strengthen, Intensify, Amplify, Reinforce
Reciprocal (adjective) – Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.परस्पर Synonyms: Mutual, Shared, Two-way, Corresponding · Antonyms: One-sided, Unreturned, Unilateral, Selfish
Incontrovertible (adjective) – Not able to be denied or disputed; unquestionably true.अखंडनीय Synonyms: Undeniable, Indisputable, Irrefutable, Unassailable · Antonyms: Disputable, Questionable, Doubtful, Debatable
Preponderance (noun) – The state of being greater in number, amount, or importance; predominance.बहुलता Synonyms: Predominance, Majority, Superiority, Prevalence · Antonyms: Minority, Scarcity, Insignificance, Deficiency
Compunction (noun) – A feeling of guilt or moral unease about something you have done or plan to do.पश्चाताप Synonyms: Remorse, Guilt, Regret, Contrition · Antonyms: Indifference, Callousness, Shamelessness, Remorselessness
Revelry (noun) – Lively and noisy celebrations, often involving drinking and dancing.हर्षोल्लास Synonyms: Festivity, Merrymaking, Jollification, Celebration · Antonyms: Mourning, Sobriety, Gloom, Austerity
Parley (noun) – A discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate peace or a truce.वार्ता Synonyms: Negotiation, Conference, Dialogue, Truce-talks · Antonyms: Conflict, Hostility, Fight, War
Cognate (adjective) – Related in origin; coming from the same root or source, especially in language.सजातीय/सम्बंधित Synonyms: Related, Kindred, Allied, Corresponding · Antonyms: Unrelated, Different, Distinct, Unconnected
Perpetrate (verb) – Commit or carry out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, especially a crime.अपराध करना Synonyms: Commit, Carry out, Execute, Perform · Antonyms: Prevent, Stop, Deter, Refrain
Coruscate (verb) – Shine brightly with flashing or sparkling light; also, to be lively and brilliant.चमकना/झिलमिलाना Synonyms: Sparkle, Glitter, Flash, Shimmer · Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Fade, Darken