The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 10 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 10 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Root Word of the Day, Phrasal verb of the day, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 206), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Anthropology) 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

Balk (verb) – Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.हिचकिचाना Synonyms: Hesitate, Flinch, Resist, Refuse · Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Comply, Proceed
Fallow (adjective) – Plowed and left unseeded for a time to restore fertility.परती Synonyms: Uncultivated, Unplanted, Unsown, Idle · Antonyms: Cultivated, Planted, Productive, Fertile
Gaffe (noun) – An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment.भूल Synonyms: Blunder, Slip, Faux pas, Mistake · Antonyms: Compliment, Praise, Success, Triumph
Glut (noun) – An excessive supply of something.अधिकता Synonyms: Surplus, Excess, Overabundance, Flood · Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Deficit
Jingoism (noun) – Extreme patriotism that supports aggressive or warlike foreign policy.आक्रामक राष्ट्रवाद Synonyms: Chauvinism, Ultranationalism, Bellicism, Hyperpatriotism · Antonyms: Pacifism, Internationalism, Cosmopolitanism, Moderation
Junta (noun) – A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.सैन्य शासन Synonyms: Regime, Military government, Cabal, Ruling clique · Antonyms: Democracy, Civilian government, Republic, Elected government
Parry (verb) – Ward off or deflect (a weapon, attack, or question).वार टालना Synonyms: Deflect, Block, Ward off, Dodge · Antonyms: Accept, Receive, Allow, Confront
Raze (verb) – Destroy completely; demolish to the ground.ध्वस्त करना Synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Level, Wreck · Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Restore
Rout (noun) – A disorderly retreat of defeated troops.अव्यवस्थित पलायन Synonyms: Defeat, Fiasco, Debacle, Collapse · Antonyms: Victory, Triumph, Advance, Success
Spate (noun) – A large number of similar things coming in quick succession.बाढ़ Synonyms: Flood, Surge, Wave, Flurry · Antonyms: Drought, Scarcity, Shortage, Lull
Vanquish (verb) – Defeat thoroughly; overcome completely.पराजित करना Synonyms: Defeat, Conquer, Overcome, Subdue · Antonyms: Surrender, Yield, Lose, Succumb
Confute (verb) – Prove (a person or statement) to be wrong; refute.खंडन करना Synonyms: Refute, Rebut, Disprove, Contradict · Antonyms: Confirm, Support, Validate, Substantiate
Aver (verb) – State or assert to be true.दृढ़तापूर्वक कहना Synonyms: Assert, Declare, Affirm, Maintain · Antonyms: Deny, Dispute, Retract, Contradict
Influx (noun) – An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.बड़ी संख्या में आवक Synonyms: Inflow, Inrush, Stream, Flood · Antonyms: Outflow, Exodus, Departure, Efflux
Deem (verb) – Regard or consider in a specified way.समझना Synonyms: Consider, Regard, Judge, View · Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Neglect, Dismiss
Foil (verb) – Prevent (something) from succeeding; thwart.विफल करना Synonyms: Thwart, Prevent, Frustrate, Obstruct · Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Promote, Facilitate
Avid (adjective) – Having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.उत्सुक Synonyms: Eager, Enthusiastic, Keen, Ardent · Antonyms: Indifferent, Apathetic, Uninterested, Reluctant
Curt (adjective) – Rudely brief; abrupt.रूखा Synonyms: Abrupt, Brusque, Blunt, Terse · Antonyms: Polite, Courteous, Warm, Lengthy
Waive (verb) – Refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).छोड़ देना Synonyms: Relinquish, Forgo, Abandon, Renounce · Antonyms: Enforce, Claim, Assert, Demand
Revile (verb) – Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.गाली देना Synonyms: Abuse, Insult, Vilify, Denounce · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Admire, Applaud