The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 1 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 1 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, OV: Root Word of the Day, One Liner, Learn Current Affairs From India's Best Mentor, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 171), The Indian Express, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Economics) 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

Dispensation (noun) – An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; special permission.छूट/विशेष अनुमति Synonyms: Exemption, Waiver, Permission, Allowance · Antonyms: Obligation, Requirement, Prohibition, Denial
Impropriety (noun) – Improper behavior or conduct; something unsuitable or inappropriate.अनुचित आचरण/अशोभनीयता Synonyms: Inappropriateness, Indecorum, Misconduct, Unseemliness · Antonyms: Propriety, Decorum, Correctness, Appropriateness
Recapitulate (verb) – To summarize or repeat the main points briefly.पुनरावलोकन करना/संक्षेप में दोहराना Synonyms: Summarize, Review, Reiterate, Recap · Antonyms: Elaborate, Expand, Digress, Ramble
Interdict (verb) – To forbid or officially prohibit something.निषेध करना/प्रतिबंध लगाना Synonyms: Prohibit, Forbid, Ban, Bar · Antonyms: Permit, Allow, Authorize, Approve
Infructuous (adjective) – Not producing any useful result; ineffective or pointless.निष्फल/व्यर्थ Synonyms: Futile, Fruitless, Unproductive, Ineffectual · Antonyms: Fruitful, Productive, Effective, Successful
Misfeasance (noun) – Wrongful or improper performance of a lawful duty, especially by a public official.कर्तव्य का गलत/अनुचित पालन Synonyms: Misconduct, Malpractice, Wrongdoing, Dereliction · Antonyms: Proper conduct, Integrity, Rectitude, Dutifulness
Malversation (noun) – Misuse or mismanagement of public funds or authority; wrongdoing in office.पद का दुरुपयोग/सरकारी धन का दुरुपयोग Synonyms: Embezzlement, Misappropriation, Peculation, Corruption · Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Probity, Rectitude
Interregnum (noun) – A period between two rules, governments, or leaderships; a gap in authority.अंतराल/सत्ता का खाली समय Synonyms: Interval, Hiatus, Interim, Interlude · Antonyms: Continuity, Permanence, Stability, Unbroken rule
Residuary (adjective) – Relating to the remainder left after other parts have been taken; leftover or remaining.अवशिष्ट/शेष Synonyms: Remaining, Residual, Leftover, Surplus · Antonyms: Primary, Principal, Main, Initial
Demurrer (noun) – A formal legal objection saying the complaint is insufficient even if the facts are true.कानूनी आपत्ति Synonyms: Objection, Plea, Challenge, Protest · Antonyms: Acceptance, Agreement, Consent, Approval
Liquidity (noun) – The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash quickly without a significant loss in value.तरलता Synonyms: Cashability, Marketability, Convertibility, Fluidity · Antonyms: Illiquidity, Inconvertibility, Rigidity, Insolvency
Solvency (noun) – The ability to meet long-term financial obligations and remain financially stable.दिवालियापन से मुक्त रहने की क्षमता Synonyms: Financial stability, Creditworthiness, Soundness, Viability · Antonyms: Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Indebtedness, Default
Collateral (noun) – An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can take if the borrower fails to repay.जमानत/गिरवी रखी गई संपत्ति Synonyms: Security, Guarantee, Pledge, Surety · Antonyms: Liability, Debt, Unsecured loan, Risk
Arbitrage (noun) – The practice of buying in one market and selling in another to profit from a price difference.मूल्य-अंतर से लाभ कमाने की प्रक्रिया Synonyms: Spread trading, Price-difference trading, Risk-free trading, Market inefficiency exploitation · Antonyms: Price parity, Market equilibrium, Uniform pricing, No-arbitrage condition
Defamation (noun) – The act of damaging someone’s reputation by making a false statement.मानहानि Synonyms: Slander, Libel, Smear, Vilification · Antonyms: Praise, Commendation, Compliment, Vindication
Disenchantment (noun) – A feeling of disappointment when you stop believing that something is good or special.मोहभंग Synonyms: Disillusionment, Disappointment, Cynicism, Discontent · Antonyms: Enchantment, Fascination, Satisfaction, Idealism
Recessionary (adjective) – Related to or causing an economic recession (a period of economic decline).मंदी से संबंधित Synonyms: Depressive, Contractionary, Downturn-related, Sluggish · Antonyms: Expansionary, Growth-oriented, Boom-related, Inflationary
Inflationary (adjective) – Related to or causing inflation, especially a general rise in prices.मुद्रास्फीति से संबंधित Synonyms: Price-rising, Expansionary, Overheating, Demand-driven · Antonyms: Deflationary, Disinflationary, Price-stabilizing, Contractionary
Forensic (adjective) – Related to the scientific methods used to investigate crimes, especially in courts of law.न्यायालयीन/अपराध-जांच संबंधी Synonyms: Investigative, Scientific, Legal-medical, Analytical · Antonyms: Unscientific, Unverified, Unanalytical, Speculative
Electorate (noun) – All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in elections.मतदाता वर्ग Synonyms: Voters, Voting public, Citizenry, Constituency · Antonyms: Nonvoters, Disenfranchised people, Ineligible population, Minors