The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 3 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 17 Editorials

On 3 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 17 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, The Indian Express, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 200), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Future of technology) 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

Behemoth (noun) – Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.महाविशाल प्राणी/वस्तु Synonyms: Giant, Colossus, Leviathan, Monster · Antonyms: Dwarf, Miniature, Speck, Trifle
Despot (noun) – A ruler who holds absolute power, especially one who uses it cruelly.तानाशाह Synonyms: Tyrant, Dictator, Autocrat, Oppressor · Antonyms: Democrat, Liberator, Reformer, Elected leader
Epoch (noun) – A particular period of time in history or a person’s life, marked by important events.युग Synonyms: Era, Age, Period, Phase · Antonyms: Moment, Instant, Split second, Flash
Facade (noun) – The front of a building, or an outward appearance that hides the true situation.मुखौटा/भवन का अग्रभाग Synonyms: Front, Exterior, Mask, Cover · Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Genuineness, Openness
Genesis (noun) – The origin or beginning of something.उत्पत्ति/आरंभ Synonyms: Origin, Beginning, Birth, Creation · Antonyms: End, Conclusion, Finish, Termination
Insurrection (noun) – A violent uprising against an authority or government.विद्रोह Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolt, Uprising, Mutiny · Antonyms: Obedience, Submission, Compliance, Peace
Legacy (noun) – Something handed down from the past, especially an inherited property or a lasting impact left by someone.विरासत Synonyms: Inheritance, Heritage, Bequest, Tradition · Antonyms: Loss, Disinheritance, Oblivion, Forgetfulness
Mirage (noun) – An optical illusion, especially in a desert, or something that seems real but is not.मृगतृष्णा Synonyms: Illusion, Delusion, Hallucination, Apparition · Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Fact, Certainty
Oxymoron (noun) – A figure of speech in which two opposite or contradictory words are used together.विरोधाभासी शब्द-युग्म Synonyms: Paradox, Contradiction, Incongruity, Self-contradiction · Antonyms: Consistency, Harmony, Coherence, Agreement
Progeny (noun) – A person's children or descendants; offspring.संतान Synonyms: Offspring, Descendants, Heirs, Children · Antonyms: Ancestors, Forefathers, Predecessors, Parents
Crucible (noun) – A severe test or trial, especially one that produces a strong, lasting result.कठिन परीक्षा Synonyms: Ordeal, Trial, Test, Severe challenge · Antonyms: Ease, Comfort, Pleasure, Relief
Draconian (adjective) – Excessively harsh and severe (especially of laws or punishments).अत्यंत कठोर Synonyms: Harsh, Severe, Cruel, Oppressive · Antonyms: Lenient, Mild, Merciful, Compassionate
Trajectory (noun) – The path followed by a moving object, especially a projectile or spacecraft.पथ Synonyms: Path, Course, Route, Track · Antonyms: Standstill, Stagnation, Halt, Immobility
Ultimatum (noun) – A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.अंतिम चेतावनी Synonyms: Final demand, Last offer, Warning, Threat · Antonyms: Request, Suggestion, Proposal, Plea
Luminous (adjective) – Emitting or reflecting bright light; shining.चमकदार Synonyms: Radiant, Glowing, Bright, Shining · Antonyms: Dim, Dull, Dark, Murky
Monolith (noun) – A large single upright block of stone; something massive and uniform, often seen as powerful and unchanging.एकाश्म Synonyms: Behemoth, Giant, Colossus, Massive structure · Antonyms: Fragment, Piece, Small unit, Part
Verdict (noun) – A decision or judgment, especially one given by a jury in a court case.फैसला Synonyms: Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Conclusion · Antonyms: Uncertainty, Doubt, Indecision, Confusion
Ingenious (adjective) – Clever, original, and inventive.चतुर Synonyms: Clever, Inventive, Resourceful, Brilliant · Antonyms: Clumsy, Unimaginative, Dull, Inept
Cryptic (adjective) – Having a hidden or unclear meaning; mysterious.गूढ़ Synonyms: Mysterious, Enigmatic, Obscure, Puzzling · Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Plain, Explicit
Criterion (noun) – A standard or rule by which something is judged or decided.मापदंड Synonyms: Standard, Benchmark, Measure, Yardstick · Antonyms: Guesswork, Randomness, Uncertainty, Chaos