The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 9 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 9 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, Learn Current Affairs From India's Best Mentor, The Hindu, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 178), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Illness and disease) 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

Inertia (noun) – Tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.जड़ता Synonyms: Sluggishness, Passivity, Inactivity, Lethargy · Antonyms: Initiative, Momentum, Action, Drive
Spurn (verb) – Reject with disdain or scorn.तिरस्कारपूर्वक ठुकराना Synonyms: Reject, Snub, Scorn, Refuse · Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Welcome, Approve
Allot (verb) – Give or allocate (something) to someone as a share.आवंटित करना Synonyms: Allocate, Assign, Apportion, Distribute · Antonyms: Withhold, Deny, Retain, Reclaim
Unearth (verb) – Discover or find (something hidden or unknown).खोज निकालना Synonyms: Discover, Expose, Reveal, Uncover · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Bury, Cover
Epitomize (verb) – Be a perfect example of.का सर्वोत्तम उदाहरण होना Synonyms: Represent, Embody, Personify, Exemplify · Antonyms: Contradict, Differ, Deviate, Misrepresent
Miscalculate (verb) – Calculate wrongly; make an incorrect estimate.गलत गणना करना Synonyms: Err, Misjudge, Misestimate, Miscompute · Antonyms: Calculate, Compute, Estimate, Determine
Incentivize (verb) – Provide someone with an incentive to do something.प्रोत्साहन देना Synonyms: Motivate, Encourage, Stimulate, Induce · Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Disincentivize, Demotivate
Overture (noun) – An introduction to something, especially a piece of music; also an opening proposal or gesture.प्रस्तावना; प्रारंभिक प्रस्ताव Synonyms: Prelude, Introduction, Opening, Proposal · Antonyms: Finale, Conclusion, Rejection, Refusal
Prejudice (noun) – An unfair opinion or feeling formed without enough knowledge or facts.पूर्वाग्रह Synonyms: Bias, Bigotry, Preconception, Discrimination · Antonyms: Fairness, Impartiality, Objectivity, Neutrality
Entrust (verb) – Assign the responsibility for something to someone.सौंपना Synonyms: Assign, Delegate, Commit, Confide · Antonyms: Withhold, Keep, Retain, Distrust
Dauntless (adjective) – Fearless and determined.निडर Synonyms: Fearless, Intrepid, Bold, Undaunted · Antonyms: Timid, Fearful, Cowardly, Fainthearted
Rancid (adjective) – Having an unpleasant smell or taste, especially because of being old and stale.बासी और दुर्गंधयुक्त Synonyms: Putrid, Rotten, Foul, Stale · Antonyms: Fresh, Fragrant, Pleasant, Aromatic
Auspice (noun) – Protection or support, especially from someone or an organization.संरक्षण Synonyms: Patronage, Protection, Support, Sponsorship · Antonyms: Opposition, Hindrance, Obstruction, Neglect
Enmesh (verb) – Entangle or trap in a net; involve deeply.जाल में फँसाना; उलझा देना Synonyms: Entangle, Snare, Tangle, Trap · Antonyms: Free, Release, Unravel, Disentangle
Upend (verb) – Turn upside down; disrupt or overturn completely.उलट देना; अस्त-व्यस्त कर देना Synonyms: Overturn, Upset, Topple, Overthrow · Antonyms: Stabilize, Restore, Settle, Maintain
Slovenly (adjective) – Messy and careless in appearance or habits.अव्यवस्थित और लापरवाह Synonyms: Untidy, Unkempt, Scruffy, Negligent · Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Orderly, Meticulous
Clairvoyant (adjective) – Able to see or know things that are not visible or known to others; having supernatural insight.भविष्यदर्शी Synonyms: Psychic, Prophetic, Prescient, Farsighted · Antonyms: Unaware, Oblivious, Blind, Unperceptive
Incongruity (noun) – Lack of harmony or agreement; something that does not fit.असंगति; बेमेलपन Synonyms: Inconsistency, Mismatch, Incompatibility, Discrepancy · Antonyms: Harmony, Congruity, Consistency, Conformity
Covetous (adjective) – Having a strong desire for someone else’s possessions.लोभी; लालची Synonyms: Greedy, Avaricious, Envious, Desirous · Antonyms: Content, Generous, Indifferent, Unselfish
Punctuate (verb) – Interrupt or emphasize something at intervals; add marks like comma, full stop, etc.विराम-चिह्न लगाना; बीच-बीच में जोर देना Synonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Stress, Interject · Antonyms: Continue, Maintain, Smooth, Uninterrupted