The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 4 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 4 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 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 201), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Times of India, Aeon (Cosmology) 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

Vivacious (adjective) – Lively, energetic, and full of life.जीवंत, उत्साहपूर्ण Synonyms: Lively, Energetic, Spirited, Animated · Antonyms: Dull, Lethargic, Gloomy, Lifeless
Extemporaneous (adjective) – Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.आकस्मिक Synonyms: Impromptu, Unrehearsed, Spontaneous, Unplanned · Antonyms: Prepared, Rehearsed, Planned, Scripted
Omnivorous (adjective) – Eating both plants and animals; having a wide variety of tastes or interests.सर्वाहारी Synonyms: All-eating, Voracious, Unselective, Generalist · Antonyms: Carnivorous, Herbivorous, Selective, Picky
Tangential (adjective) – Only slightly connected to the main subject; diverging from the main point.संबंधित न होकर मुख्य विषय से हटकर Synonyms: Irrelevant, Peripheral, Indirect, Off-topic · Antonyms: Relevant, Central, Direct, Pertinent
Preposterous (adjective) – Completely unreasonable; absurd.बेतुका Synonyms: Absurd, Ridiculous, Ludicrous, Nonsensical · Antonyms: Reasonable, Sensible, Logical, Rational
Chivalrous (adjective) – Courteous and honorable, especially towards women; showing bravery and polite behavior.शिष्ट और सम्मानजनक Synonyms: Gallant, Courteous, Honorable, Knightly · Antonyms: Rude, Dishonorable, Impolite, Selfish
Auxiliary (adjective) – Providing additional help or support; extra.सहायक Synonyms: Supporting, Additional, Supplementary, Backup · Antonyms: Primary, Main, Principal, Essential
Laborious (adjective) – Requiring a lot of effort and hard work; tiring.कष्टसाध्य Synonyms: Arduous, Strenuous, Toilsome, Demanding · Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Simple, Light
Desolate (adjective) – Deserted and empty; feeling very sad and lonely.उजाड़ Synonyms: Barren, Deserted, Bleak, Lonely · Antonyms: Populated, Lively, Cheerful, Thriving
Cardinal (adjective) – Most important; fundamental.प्रधान Synonyms: Principal, Primary, Fundamental, Essential · Antonyms: Minor, Secondary, Trivial, Insignificant
Wrath (noun) – Extreme anger; fury.क्रोध Synonyms: Rage, Fury, Anger, Ire · Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Serenity, Kindness
Gaunt (adjective) – Thin and bony, especially due to illness, hunger, or suffering.दुबला-पतला Synonyms: Emaciated, Haggard, Skeletal, Lean · Antonyms: Plump, Well-fed, Robust, Stout
Suffrage (noun) – The right to vote in political elections.मताधिकार Synonyms: Franchise, Voting right, Enfranchisement, Ballot · Antonyms: Disenfranchisement, Ineligibility, Exclusion, Restriction
Punitive (adjective) – Intended as punishment.दंडात्मक Synonyms: Penal, Disciplinary, Retributive, Punishing · Antonyms: Rewarding, Lenient, Merciful, Forgiving
Grotesque (adjective) – Extremely ugly or strange in a shocking way.विकृत Synonyms: Bizarre, Distorted, Hideous, Monstrous · Antonyms: Beautiful, Normal, Attractive, Pleasant
Corrosive (adjective) – Able to destroy or damage something gradually by chemical action; harshly destructive.संक्षारक Synonyms: Caustic, Erosive, Acidic, Destructive · Antonyms: Harmless, Gentle, Protective, Noncorrosive
Cosmopolitan (adjective) – Familiar with and influenced by many different countries and cultures; sophisticated.विश्वनागरिक Synonyms: International, Worldly, Multicultural, Sophisticated · Antonyms: Provincial, Parochial, Insular, Narrow-minded
Surveillance (noun) – Close observation, especially of a person or place, often by authorities to prevent crime.निगरानी Synonyms: Monitoring, Observation, Watch, Scrutiny · Antonyms: Neglect, Inattention, Ignorance, Disregard
Ruse (noun) – A trick intended to deceive someone.चाल Synonyms: Trick, Deception, Stratagem, Ploy · Antonyms: Honesty, Truth, Sincerity, Openness
Remnant (noun) – A small remaining part or piece left after the main part is gone.अवशेष Synonyms: Remainder, Leftover, Residue, Fragment · Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Completion, Totality