The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 12 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 12 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root word of the day, The Indian Express, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 207), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Biology) 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

Momentous (adjective) – Very important or significant, especially because of long-lasting effects.महत्वपूर्ण Synonyms: Significant, Important, Historic, Consequential · Antonyms: Trivial, Insignificant, Minor, Inconsequential
Suppress (verb) – Put an end to, prevent from being seen/heard/known, or hold back.दबाना Synonyms: Restrain, Stifle, Curb, Subdue · Antonyms: Encourage, Release, Promote, Reveal
Tarnish (verb) – Make less valuable or respected; lose or cause to lose shine.धूमिल करना Synonyms: Stain, Disgrace, Mar, Sully · Antonyms: Polish, Honor, Enhance, Glorify
Counterpart (noun) – A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another in a different place or situation.समकक्ष Synonyms: Equivalent, Peer, Match, Opposite number · Antonyms: Original, Mismatch, Unrelated, Different
Regime (noun) – A government or system of rule; also a planned way of doing things (especially diet/training).शासन व्यवस्था Synonyms: Administration, Government, Rule, System · Antonyms: Anarchy, Chaos, Lawlessness, Disorder
Unruly (adjective) – Not willing to obey rules or control; difficult to manage.उच्छृंखल Synonyms: Disorderly, Rebellious, Wild, Unmanageable · Antonyms: Obedient, Disciplined, Orderly, Compliant
Drudgery (noun) – Hard, boring, and repetitive work.कठिन परिश्रम Synonyms: Toil, Grind, Tedium, Menial work · Antonyms: Pleasure, Leisure, Enjoyment, Recreation
Agitation (noun) – A state of nervous excitement or unrest; public protest or campaigning.आंदोलन Synonyms: Unrest, Turmoil, Uproar, Protest · Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Composure
Lethal (adjective) – Capable of causing death; deadly.घातक Synonyms: Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Virulent · Antonyms: Harmless, Safe, Benign, Nonfatal
Consternation (noun) – A feeling of sudden shock, worry, or confusion.घबराहट Synonyms: Dismay, Alarm, Apprehension, Bewilderment · Antonyms: Calm, Composure, Confidence, Reassurance
Acute (adjective) – Sharp, severe, or intense; having a keen perception or sensitivity.तीव्र, गंभीर Synonyms: Sharp, Severe, Intense, Keen · Antonyms: Chronic, Mild, Dull, Insignificant
Anguish (noun) – Severe mental or physical pain; great suffering.व्यथा Synonyms: Agony, Torment, Misery, Distress · Antonyms: Comfort, Joy, Relief, Peace
Canon (noun) – A set of accepted rules, standards, or important works (especially in art/literature); also, an official collection of sacred writings.मान्य नियम/मानक; आधिकारिक ग्रंथ-संग्रह Synonyms: Standard, Principle, Rule, Doctrine · Antonyms: Heresy, Anomaly, Deviation, Irregularity
Facet (noun) – One aspect or side of something; also, a small flat surface on a cut gemstone.पहलू Synonyms: Aspect, Side, Feature, Angle · Antonyms: Whole, Entirety, Totality, Unity
Linchpin (noun) – A person or thing that is essential and holds something together.मुख्य कड़ी Synonyms: Key, Cornerstone, Anchor, Mainstay · Antonyms: Nonessential, Accessory, Trifle, Extra
Missive (noun) – A written message or letter, especially a formal one.पत्र Synonyms: Letter, Message, Note, Dispatch · Antonyms: Silence, Speech, Conversation, Verbal message
Momentum (noun) – The force or speed gained by motion; the drive that keeps an activity moving forward.गति Synonyms: Impetus, Drive, Force, Thrust · Antonyms: Stagnation, Inertia, Halt, Stillness
Proprietor (noun) – An owner of a business or property.मालिक Synonyms: Owner, Landlord, Boss, Holder · Antonyms: Tenant, Employee, Renter, Borrower
Schema (noun) – A plan, outline, or framework for organizing information or ideas.रूपरेखा Synonyms: Framework, Blueprint, Outline, Structure · Antonyms: Chaos, Disorder, Confusion, Randomness
Tension (noun) – Mental or emotional strain; the state of being stretched tight.तनाव Synonyms: Stress, Strain, Anxiety, Pressure · Antonyms: Relaxation, Calm, Ease, Peace