The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 2 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 2 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, One Liner, The Hindu, Antonyms Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 199), 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

Rampant (adjective) – Spreading unchecked; growing or increasing very quickly and uncontrollably.व्यापक Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Widespread, Unchecked, Unrestrained · Antonyms: Controlled, Limited, Restrained, Contained
Retract (verb) – Take back or withdraw (a statement, accusation, or promise).वापस लेना Synonyms: Withdraw, Take back, Renounce, Revoke · Antonyms: Affirm, Confirm, Maintain, Uphold
Subversive (adjective) – Seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution.विध्वंसक Synonyms: Undermining, Seditious, Destabilizing, Insurrectionary · Antonyms: Supportive, Loyal, Upholding, Conforming
Venal (adjective) – Showing willingness to be bribed; corrupt.भ्रष्ट Synonyms: Corrupt, Bribable, Dishonest, Mercenary · Antonyms: Honest, Incorruptible, Upright, Ethical
Unassuming (adjective) – Modest; not pretentious or arrogant.विनम्र Synonyms: Modest, Humble, Self-effacing, Unpretentious · Antonyms: Arrogant, Pretentious, Boastful, Conceited
Extrinsic (adjective) – Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.बाह्य Synonyms: External, Outside, Outward, Exogenous · Antonyms: Intrinsic, Inherent, Essential, Innate
Incidental (adjective) – Happening as a minor accompaniment; not the main part or purpose.आकस्मिक Synonyms: Minor, Secondary, Peripheral, Unplanned · Antonyms: Main, Primary, Central, Essential
Contrived (adjective) – Artificial or forced; not natural or genuine.कृत्रिम Synonyms: Artificial, Forced, Fabricated, Unnatural · Antonyms: Natural, Genuine, Spontaneous, Authentic
Profane (adjective) – Not respectful of religion; using rude or blasphemous language.अपवित्र Synonyms: Blasphemous, Irreverent, Vulgar, Obscene · Antonyms: Sacred, Reverent, Holy, Respectful
Pretext (noun) – A reason given to justify an action that is not the real reason.बहाना Synonyms: Excuse, Alibi, Justification, Cover · Antonyms: Truth, Reality, Honesty, Candor
Indigent (adjective) – Very poor; lacking basic necessities.अत्यंत निर्धन Synonyms: Poor, Needy, Destitute, Impoverished · Antonyms: Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous, Well-off
Platitude (noun) – A remark or statement that is used too often and lacks originality or real meaning.घिसा-पिटा कथन Synonyms: Cliche, Trite remark, Banality, Commonplace · Antonyms: Originality, Novelty, Insight, Profundity
Latent (adjective) – Existing but not yet visible, active, or developed.गुप्त Synonyms: Hidden, Dormant, Concealed, Underlying · Antonyms: Obvious, Apparent, Active, Manifest
Acme (noun) – The highest point or peak of something.चरम सीमा Synonyms: Peak, Pinnacle, Zenith, Apex · Antonyms: Bottom, Nadir, Low point, Base
Doleful (adjective) – Showing sorrow; very sad and mournful.शोकपूर्ण Synonyms: Mournful, Melancholy, Sorrowful, Woeful · Antonyms: Cheerful, Joyful, Happy, Jubilant
Atrophy (noun/verb) – The wasting away or weakening of a body part or ability due to lack of use.शोष Synonyms: Wasting, Deterioration, Degeneration, Decline · Antonyms: Growth, Development, Strengthening, Improvement
Veneer (noun) – A thin decorative layer, or an outward appearance that hides the true nature.आवरण Synonyms: Facade, Covering, Surface, Front · Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Genuineness, Openness
Manifest (verb/adjective) – Show or display clearly; become evident.प्रकट करना Synonyms: Reveal, Display, Demonstrate, Emerge · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress
Nominal (adjective) – (1) In name only; not real. (नाममात्र) (2) Very small in amount.मामूली Synonyms: In name only, Titular, Token, Minimal · Antonyms: Real, Substantial, Genuine, Significant
Crux (noun) – The most important or central point of a matter.मूल मुद्दा Synonyms: Core, Essence, Gist, Kernel · Antonyms: Triviality, Detail, Peripheral point, Irrelevance