The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 28 Jan 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 28 January 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, PREHEND: Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 195), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Teaching and learning) 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

Martinet (noun) – A strict disciplinarian, especially in the military.कठोर अनुशासनवादी Synonyms: Taskmaster, Disciplinarian, Stickler, Drillmaster · Antonyms: Lenient person, Softie, Liberal, Indulgent person
Pugilistic (adjective) – Eager or quick to fight; relating to boxing.मुक्केबाज़ी से संबंधित Synonyms: Combative, Belligerent, Quarrelsome, Pugnacious · Antonyms: Peaceful, Nonviolent, Calm, Mild
Piquant (adjective) – Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; pleasantly stimulating.तीखा और स्वादिष्ट Synonyms: Spicy, Zesty, Tangy, Stimulating · Antonyms: Bland, Dull, Insipid, Mild
Rapport (noun) – A close and harmonious relationship; mutual understanding.सौहार्दपूर्ण संबंध Synonyms: Harmony, Understanding, Affinity, Connection · Antonyms: Discord, Misunderstanding, Alienation, Conflict
Primordial (adjective) – Existing from the beginning; earliest and original.आदिम Synonyms: Original, Primeval, Ancient, Pristine · Antonyms: Modern, Recent, New, Contemporary
Tempestuous (adjective) – Characterized by strong, turbulent emotions; stormy.तूफानी Synonyms: Stormy, Turbulent, Volatile, Boisterous · Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Serene, Tranquil
Mercantile (adjective) – Related to trade or commercial business.व्यापारिक Synonyms: Commercial, Trading, Business, Merchantly · Antonyms: Noncommercial, Unprofitable, Domestic, Nontrading
Epigram (noun) – A short, witty saying or poem, often with a clever or satirical twist.चुटीला सूक्तिवाक्य Synonyms: Aphorism, Maxim, Witticism, Quip · Antonyms: Verbosity, Rambling speech, Long-winded statement, Prolixity
Timorous (adjective) – Showing fear or nervousness; timid.डरपोक Synonyms: Fearful, Timid, Cowardly, Apprehensive · Antonyms: Brave, Bold, Courageous, Fearless
Recourse (noun) – The use of help, support, or a way to solve a problem.सहारा Synonyms: Resort, Remedy, Backup, Alternative · Antonyms: Helplessness, Inaction, Impotence, Dead end
Cohabitate (verb) – Live together in an intimate relationship without being married.बिना विवाह के साथ रहना Synonyms: Live together, Coexist, Reside, Share a home · Antonyms: Separate, Part, Divorce, Live apart
Inebriate (verb) – Make drunk; intoxicate.नशे में धुत करना Synonyms: Intoxicate, Drunken, Inure, Befuddle · Antonyms: Sober, Clear, Refresh, Unintoxicate
Paraphrase (verb) – Express the meaning of something using different words, especially to make it clearer.अपने शब्दों में कहना Synonyms: Reword, Restate, Rephrase, Rewrite · Antonyms: Quote, Copy, Repeat, Transcribe
Gauntlet (noun) – A long heavy glove, especially one worn as part of armor; also, a severe test or series of challenges.लोहे का दस्ताना; कठिन परीक्षा Synonyms: Glove, Armor glove, Ordeal, Trial · Antonyms: Ease, Comfort, Relief, Protection
Silhouette (noun) – A dark outline or shape of a person or object seen against a lighter background.छाया-आकृति Synonyms: Outline, Shadow, Profile, Contour · Antonyms: Detail, Clarity, Full view, Brightness
Apogee (noun) – The highest point; the peak or climax of something.चरम बिंदु Synonyms: Peak, Summit, Zenith, Climax · Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Low point, Decline
Bravura (noun) – Great technical skill and confidence, especially in artistic performance.अद्भुत कौशल और आत्मविश्वास Synonyms: Virtuosity, Flair, Panache, Mastery · Antonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Timidity, Awkwardness
Swerve (verb) – Change direction suddenly; turn aside abruptly.अचानक दिशा बदलना Synonyms: Veer, Deviate, Turn, Dodge · Antonyms: Continue, Proceed, Persist, Stay straight
Friction (noun) – Resistance that happens when two surfaces rub against each other; also, conflict or tension between people/groups.घर्षण; तनाव Synonyms: Resistance, Rubbing, Conflict, Tension · Antonyms: Harmony, Agreement, Smoothness, Cooperation
Atypical (adjective) – Not typical; unusual or not normal.असामान्य Synonyms: Unusual, Abnormal, Uncommon, Irregular · Antonyms: Typical, Normal, Usual, Standard