The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 13 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 13 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, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 208), 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

Barrage (noun/verb) – (Noun) A sudden, intense attack or a rapid outpouring (especially of words, questions, or criticism); a barrier built across a river to control water flow.बमबारी; बांध Synonyms: Volley, Onslaught, Blitz, Fusillade · Antonyms: Lull, Calm, Peace, Truce
Compulsory (adjective) – Required by law, rules, or authority; mandatory.अनिवार्य Synonyms: Mandatory, Obligatory, Required, Necessary · Antonyms: Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Elective
Delirium (noun) – A disturbed state of mind with confusion, restlessness, and sometimes hallucinations, often caused by illness or fever.प्रलाप Synonyms: Confusion, Frenzy, Disorientation, Hallucination · Antonyms: Clarity, Sanity, Awareness, Composure
Desist (verb) – Stop doing something; cease.विरत होना Synonyms: Cease, Stop, Refrain, Discontinue · Antonyms: Continue, Persist, Proceed, Maintain
Irrevocable (adjective) – Impossible to change, reverse, or take back.अपरिवर्तनीय Synonyms: Unalterable, Irreversible, Permanent, Final · Antonyms: Reversible, Changeable, Revocable, Temporary
Narcissist (noun) – A person who is excessively self-centered and has an exaggerated sense of self-importance.आत्ममुग्ध व्यक्ति Synonyms: Egotist, Egomaniac, Conceited person, Self-admirer · Antonyms: Humble person, Modest person, Altruist, Selfless person
Nemesis (noun) – A long-standing rival or archenemy; something or someone that causes your downfall.कट्टर शत्रु; विनाश का कारण Synonyms: Archenemy, Adversary, Rival, Foil · Antonyms: Ally, Friend, Supporter, Benefactor
Pungent (adjective) – Having a strong, sharp smell or taste; sharply critical in expression.तीखा; तेज गंध वाला Synonyms: Sharp, Acrid, Strong, Piercing · Antonyms: Mild, Bland, Odorless, Gentle
Sabotage (noun/verb) – (Noun) Deliberate destruction or obstruction to weaken an effort, project, or system.तोड़फोड़; विध्वंस Synonyms: Undermine, Disrupt, Subvert, Wreck · Antonyms: Support, Assist, Aid, Promote
Superficial (adjective) – Existing or occurring on the surface; not deep or thorough; only apparent.सतही Synonyms: Shallow, Surface-level, Frivolous, Skin-deep · Antonyms: Deep, Profound, Thorough, Genuine
Digress (verb) – Depart briefly from the main subject; wander off topic.विषयांतर करना Synonyms: Deviate, Ramble, Diverge, Meander · Antonyms: Focus, Concentrate, Adhere, Stick
Interminable (adjective) – Seemingly endless; continuing for an unusually long time.अनंत सा लगने वाला Synonyms: Endless, Unending, Never-ending, Protracted · Antonyms: Brief, Short, Finite, Limited
Occlude (verb) – Block or obstruct (a passage, opening, or flow).अवरुद्ध करना Synonyms: Obstruct, Block, Clog, Impede · Antonyms: Unblock, Clear, Open, Allow
Officious (adjective) – Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; meddlesome.दखलअंदाज Synonyms: Meddlesome, Intrusive, Interfering, Pushy · Antonyms: Unobtrusive, Reserved, Modest, Reticent
Extricate (verb) – Free (someone or something) from a difficult or complicated situation.मुक्त करना Synonyms: Disentangle, Release, Free, Unravel · Antonyms: Entangle, Trap, Ensnare, Involve
Infinitesimal (adjective) – Extremely small; so small as to be almost immeasurable.अतिसूक्ष्म Synonyms: Minute, Tiny, Microscopic, Minuscule · Antonyms: Huge, Enormous, Immense, Vast
Litany (noun) – A long, repetitive series or list, often of complaints or phrases.लंबी सूची Synonyms: List, Recital, Catalog, Enumeration · Antonyms: Silence, Break, Pause, Interruption
Regale (verb) – Entertain or amuse someone with talk or stories.मनोरंजन करना Synonyms: Entertain, Amuse, Delight, Charm · Antonyms: Bore, Displease, Tire, Depress
Gesticulate (verb) – Use gestures, especially exaggerated ones, while speaking.हाथों के इशारे करना Synonyms: Gesture, Signal, Motion, Wave · Antonyms: Restrain, Still, Calm, Quiet
Talisman (noun) – An object believed to bring good luck or provide protection.ताबीज Synonyms: Amulet, Charm, Token, Mascot · Antonyms: Curse, Jinx, Misfortune, Hex