The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 14 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 17 Editorials

On 14 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 17 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 183), Daily Dose of Idioms, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Earth science and climate) 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

Moot (adjective/verb) – Open to discussion; debatable (विवाद योग्य). / Raise for discussionविचार के लिए उठाना Synonyms: Debatable, Irrelevant, Academic, Unsettled · Antonyms: Relevant, Certain, Settled, Indisputable
Splurge (verb) – Spend money freely or extravagantly.फिजूलखर्ची करना Synonyms: Lavish, Squander, Indulge, Spendthrift · Antonyms: Save, Economize, Hoard, Scrimp
Bedraggled (adjective) – Dirty and untidy, especially after being wet or in a mess.गीला और अस्त-व्यस्त Synonyms: Disheveled, Scruffy, Unkempt, Soaked · Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Groomed, Orderly
Skullduggery (noun) – Dishonest or unfair behavior, especially secret actions.धोखाधड़ी Synonyms: Deceit, Trickery, Fraud, Chicanery · Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Uprightness
Hodgepodge (noun) – A confused mixture of different things.मिश्रण Synonyms: Mixture, Medley, Hotchpotch, Patchwork · Antonyms: Order, Uniformity, Consistency, Harmony
Brouhaha (noun) – A noisy and overexcited reaction or uproar.हंगामा Synonyms: Uproar, Commotion, Tumult, Hullabaloo · Antonyms: Calm, Silence, Peace, Tranquility
Miasma (noun) – A heavy, unpleasant, and unhealthy smell or vapor.दुर्गंध Synonyms: Stench, Fumes, Vapors, Noxiousness · Antonyms: Freshness, Fragrance, Purity, Cleanliness
Dour (adjective) – Stern, harsh, and gloomy in manner or appearance.उदास Synonyms: Gloomy, Stern, Sullen, Grim · Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Friendly, Jovial
Svelte (adjective) – Slender and graceful in appearance.सुडौल Synonyms: Slim, Graceful, Elegant, Lithem · Antonyms: Plump, Bulky, Stocky, Clumsy
Tremulous (adjective) – Shaking or quivering slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or emotion.काँपता हुआ; भय से थरथराता Synonyms: Trembling, Quivering, Shaky, Timid · Antonyms: Steady, Firm, Confident, Unwavering
Consonance (noun) – The repetition of similar consonant sounds in nearby words, especially at the end or middle of words.व्यंजन ध्वनियों की पुनरावृत्ति Synonyms: Harmonic agreement, Euphony, Resonance, Alliteration · Antonyms: Dissonance, Discord, Cacophony, Clashing
Decadence (noun) – Moral or cultural decline, often marked by excessive luxury and lack of discipline.नैतिक या सांस्कृतिक पतन Synonyms: Decline, Degeneration, Dissolution, Depravity · Antonyms: Purity, Discipline, Morality, Virtue
Procrastinate (verb) – Delay or postpone action; keep putting off doing something.टालमटोल करना Synonyms: Postpone, Delay, Defer, Stall · Antonyms: Expedite, Advance, Accelerate, Complete
Germinate (verb) – Begin to grow and develop; (of a seed or spore) start sprouting.अंकुरित होना Synonyms: Sprout, Bud, Grow, Develop · Antonyms: Wither, Die, Decay, Stagnate
Fluctuate (verb) – Rise and fall irregularly; change frequently in level, amount, or condition.उतार-चढ़ाव होना Synonyms: Vary, Oscillate, Waver, Swing · Antonyms: Stabilize, Steady, Maintain, Fix
Epitaph (noun) – A short text written on a tombstone in memory of a dead person.समाधि-लेख Synonyms: Inscription, Eulogy, Tribute, Memorial · Antonyms: Obscurity, Forgetfulness, Neglect, Silence
Calibrate (verb) – Make precise adjustments to a measuring instrument or system so it gives accurate results.अंशांकन करना Synonyms: Adjust, Standardize, Fine-tune, Gauge · Antonyms: Miscalibrate, Misadjust, Misalign, Distort
Intrusion (noun) – An unwelcome entry or interference into someone’s place, activity, or privacy.अनधिकार प्रवेश Synonyms: Interference, Invasion, Encroachment, Trespass · Antonyms: Withdrawal, Retreat, Exit, Departure
Amass (verb) – Gather together or collect a large amount of something, especially over time.संचय करना Synonyms: Accumulate, Collect, Gather, Assemble · Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Squander
Exhume (verb) – Dig out something buried, especially a dead body from a grave.कब्र से निकालना Synonyms: Unearth, Dig up, Disinter, Extract · Antonyms: Bury, Inter, Conceal, Cover