The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 16 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, Antonyms Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 210), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Stories and literature) 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

Accomplice (noun) – A person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing.सह-अपराधी Synonyms: Partner in crime, Collaborator, Associate, Cohort · Antonyms: Opponent, Adversary, Victim, Informant
Cerebral (adjective) – Related to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional.मस्तिष्क संबंधी / बौद्धिक Synonyms: Intellectual, Rational, Analytical, Thoughtful · Antonyms: Emotional, Unthinking, Irrational, Instinctive
Grueling (adjective) – Extremely tiring and demanding; very difficult to endure.अत्यधिक कठिन और थकाने वाला Synonyms: Exhausting, Arduous, Strenuous, Backbreaking · Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Relaxing, Light
Magnitude (noun) – The great size, extent, or importance of something; the measurement of how big or strong it is.परिमाण Synonyms: Size, Extent, Scale, Importance · Antonyms: Smallness, Insignificance, Minutenness, Triviality
Plaintiff (noun) – A person who brings a case against someone in a court of law.वादी Synonyms: Complainant, Claimant, Litigant, Accuser · Antonyms: Defendant, Respondent, Accused, Offender
Provincial (adjective) – Related to a province or region; not sophisticated or having a narrow outlook.प्रांतीय / संकीर्ण सोच वाला Synonyms: Regional, Local, Parochial, Unsophisticated · Antonyms: Cosmopolitan, Sophisticated, Worldly, Broad-minded
Spendthrift (noun) – A person who spends money in an extravagant and wasteful way.फिजूलखर्च व्यक्ति Synonyms: Squanderer, Wastrel, Big spender, Prodigal · Antonyms: Saver, Miser, Frugal person, Penny-pincher
Sullen (adjective) – Bad-tempered and silent; showing gloom or resentment.उदास और चिड़चिड़ा Synonyms: Morose, Surly, Gloomy, Glum · Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant, Friendly, Bright
Unwitting (adjective) – Not aware of what is happening; not done intentionally.अनजान / अनजाने में Synonyms: Unaware, Unsuspecting, Innocent, Inadvertent · Antonyms: Aware, Conscious, Intentional, Deliberate
Veteran (noun) – A person who has served in the military, especially in war; also, someone with long experience in a particular field.पूर्व सैनिक / अनुभवी व्यक्ति Synonyms: Ex-serviceman, Old-timer, Experienced person, Seasoned professional · Antonyms: Novice, Beginner, Rookie, Newcomer
Allegiance (noun) – Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, cause, or country.निष्ठा Synonyms: Loyalty, Fidelity, Devotion, Commitment · Antonyms: Disloyalty, Betrayal, Treachery, Defection
Arable (adjective) – Suitable for growing crops; fit for cultivation.कृषि योग्य Synonyms: Cultivable, Fertile, Productive, Tillage-ready · Antonyms: Barren, Infertile, Sterile, Unproductive
Chide (verb) – Scold or rebuke someone mildly.डाँटना Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Admonish · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Approve
Conventional (adjective) – Following traditional or widely accepted ways; not unusual or experimental.परंपरागत Synonyms: Traditional, Standard, Typical, Orthodox · Antonyms: Unconventional, Innovative, Radical, Original
Discriminate (verb) – Recognize or understand the difference between things; or treat a person/group unfairly.अंतर करना; भेदभाव करना Synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Discern, Segregate · Antonyms: Equalize, Include, Accept, Integrate
Distend (verb) – Swell or expand because of pressure from inside; cause something to swell.फूलना; फैलाना Synonyms: Swell, Expand, Inflate, Bulge · Antonyms: Contract, Shrink, Deflate, Compress
Emaciated (adjective) – Extremely thin and weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.अत्यंत दुबला-पतला; क्षीण Synonyms: Gaunt, Skeletal, Wasted, Underfed · Antonyms: Plump, Well-nourished, Stout, Healthy
Encompass (verb) – Include or contain something completely; surround.समाहित करना; घेरना Synonyms: Include, Contain, Cover, Embrace · Antonyms: Exclude, Omit, Leave out, Neglect
Evoke (verb) – Bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the mind; call forth.स्मरण कराना; उत्पन्न करना Synonyms: Invoke, Summon, Elicit, Awaken · Antonyms: Suppress, Stifle, Quell, Diminish
Servile (adjective) – Excessively willing to serve or please others; submissive in a slave-like way.चाटुकार; दासवत Synonyms: Subservient, Obsequious, Fawning, Cringing · Antonyms: Independent, Assertive, Defiant, Self-reliant