The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 18 February 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Phrasal Verb of the day, Root word of the day, One Liner, The Indian Express, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 212), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Human evolution) 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

Accost (verb) – Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.रोककर बात करना Synonyms: Confront, Approach, Address, Engage · Antonyms: Avoid, Ignore, Evade, Withdraw
Addendum (noun) – An item of additional material added at the end of a book, document, or speech.परिशिष्ट Synonyms: Appendix, Supplement, Addition, Attachment · Antonyms: Subtraction, Reduction, Removal, Omission
Affectation (noun) – Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.आडंबर Synonyms: Pretension, Artificiality, Mannerism, Posturing · Antonyms: Sincerity, Naturalness, Genuineness, Simplicity
Anthology (noun) – A published collection of poems, stories, or other pieces of writing.संग्रह Synonyms: Collection, Compilation, Omnibus, Assortment · Antonyms: Fragment, Single work, Original, Standalone
Armistice (noun) – An agreement to stop fighting temporarily; a truce.युद्धविराम Synonyms: Ceasefire, Truce, Suspension of hostilities, Temporary peace · Antonyms: War, Hostilities, Conflict, Battle
Byzantine (adjective) – Extremely complex, intricate, and often confusing; also relating to the Byzantine Empire.अत्यंत जटिल Synonyms: Complex, Intricate, Convoluted, Labyrinthine · Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Clear, Uncomplicated
Canvass (verb) – Solicit votes, opinions, or support; to discuss thoroughly.समर्थन मांगना Synonyms: Campaign, Solicit, Poll, Lobby · Antonyms: Discourage, Suppress, Dissuade, Ignore
Caucus (noun) – A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide policy; a group within a legislature sharing common aims.दलीय बैठक Synonyms: Conference, Assembly, Meeting, Faction · Antonyms: Individuality, Separation, Dispersion, Disunity
Countermand (verb) – Revoke or cancel (an order) by issuing a contrary order.आदेश रद्द करना Synonyms: Revoke, Rescind, Cancel, Annul · Antonyms: Confirm, Uphold, Approve, Ratify
Enclave (noun) – A territory or community enclosed within a larger one, especially one with different culture or identity.परिक्षेत्र Synonyms: Territory, Pocket, District, Community · Antonyms: Mainland, Exterior, Open area, Outskirts
Revenue (noun) – The income of a government, company, or organization, especially from taxes, sales, or fees.राजस्व Synonyms: Income, Earnings, Proceeds, Receipts · Antonyms: Debt, Loss, Deficit, Expense
Liability (noun) – A responsibility or debt that a person or organization must legally pay or deal with.दायित्व Synonyms: Obligation, Debt, Responsibility, Accountability · Antonyms: Asset, Advantage, Benefit, Strength
Commodity (noun) – A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.जिंस Synonyms: Goods, Product, Merchandise, Item · Antonyms: Service, Luxury, Rarity, Specialty
Monetary (adjective) – Related to money, currency, or finance.मौद्रिक Synonyms: Financial, Fiscal, Currency-related, Pecuniary · Antonyms: Nonfinancial, Nonmonetary, Unfunded, Barter
Deficit (noun) – The amount by which something is less than what is needed, especially when expenses are more than income.घाटा Synonyms: Shortfall, Loss, Gap, Deficiency · Antonyms: Surplus, Profit, Excess, Abundance
Apprise (verb) – Inform or tell someone about something.सूचित करना Synonyms: Inform, Notify, Brief, Update · Antonyms: Conceal, Withhold, Hide, Mislead
Devoid (adjective) – Completely lacking or free from something.विहीन Synonyms: Lacking, Without, Empty, Bereft · Antonyms: Lacking, Without, Empty, Bereft
Stricture (noun) – A restriction or rule that limits something; also a strong critical remark.प्रतिबंध या कड़ी आलोचना Synonyms: Restriction, Limitation, Constraint, Criticism · Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Latitude, Permission
Boycott (verb) – Refuse to buy, use, or take part in something as a form of protest.बहिष्कार करना Synonyms: Shun, Avoid, Refuse, Ostracize · Antonyms: Support, Endorse, Patronize, Participate
Petition (noun) – A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to take action.याचिका Synonyms: Appeal, Request, Plea, Application · Antonyms: Refusal, Denial, Rejection, Withdrawal