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

On 20 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 214), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (History of ideas) 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

Putative (adjective) – Supposed or generally believed to be true, especially without definite proof.कथित Synonyms: Supposed, Alleged, Presumed, Ostensible · Antonyms: Proven, Confirmed, Certain, Genuine
Conversant (adjective) – Having knowledge of or being familiar with something.परिचित Synonyms: Familiar, Knowledgeable, Well-informed, Acquainted · Antonyms: Unaware, Ignorant, Unfamiliar, Inexperienced
Discrete (adjective) – Separate and distinct in form or concept.अलग Synonyms: Separate, Distinct, Individual, Independent · Antonyms: Continuous, Connected, Joined, Unified
Congregate (verb) – Come together and form a group.एकत्र होना Synonyms: Assemble, Gather, Converge, Cluster · Antonyms: Disperse, Scatter, Separate, Depart
Dossier (noun) – A file containing detailed information about a person, event, or subject.दस्तावेज़ों का संग्रह Synonyms: File, Record, Portfolio, Report · Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness, Secrecy, Vagueness
Surrogate (noun) – A substitute person or thing acting in place of another.प्रतिस्थानी Synonyms: Substitute, Proxy, Stand-in, Replacement · Antonyms: Original, Primary, Natural, Genuine
Concerted (adjective) – Planned and carried out together with coordinated effort.समन्वित Synonyms: Coordinated, Joint, United, Collaborative · Antonyms: Uncoordinated, Random, Disorganized, Isolated
Attest (verb) – Confirm something as true, often by signing or giving evidence.प्रमाणित करना Synonyms: Verify, Confirm, Certify, Authenticate · Antonyms: Deny, Refute, Disprove, Contradict
Propound (verb) – Put forward (an idea, theory, or question) for consideration.प्रस्तुत करना Synonyms: Propose, Suggest, Advance, Put forward · Antonyms: Withhold, Conceal, Suppress, Retract
Mien (noun) – A person’s appearance or manner, especially as it shows their mood or character.हाव-भाव Synonyms: Demeanor, Manner, Bearing, Countenance · Antonyms: Reality, Essence, Character, Nature
Artless (adjective) – Lacking skill or finesse; without pretence; simple and natural.कला-कौशलहीन Synonyms: Unskilled, Clumsy, Naive, Plain · Antonyms: Skillful, Artful, Sophisticated, Polished
Avuncular (adjective) – Kind, friendly, and protective in a way like an uncle.चाचासुलभ Synonyms: Genial, Affectionate, Fatherly, Benevolent · Antonyms: Stern, Harsh, Unfriendly, Cold
Badinage (noun) – Playful teasing or light, witty joking.हँसी-मज़ाक Synonyms: Banter, Raillery, Repartee, Pleasantry · Antonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity, Gravity, Earnestness
Choleric (adjective) – Easily angered; bad-tempered; irritable.क्रोधी Synonyms: Irascible, Irritable, Hot-tempered, Testy · Antonyms: Calm, Patient, Even-tempered, Mild
Cosset (verb) – Care for and protect someone in an overindulgent way.बहुत लाड़-प्यार करना Synonyms: Pamper, Coddle, Spoil, Indulge · Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore, Mistreat, Deprive
Exorcise (verb) – Drive out an evil spirit; get rid of a bad feeling or memory.भूत भगाना Synonyms: Expel, Banish, Cast out, Purge · Antonyms: Invite, Welcome, Summon, Retain
Matutinal (adjective) – Relating to the morning; happening in the early part of the day.प्रातःकालीन Synonyms: Morning, Early, Dawn, Auroral · Antonyms: Nocturnal, Vespertine, Evening, Nightly
Sonorous (adjective) – Having a deep, rich, and resonant sound.गूंजदार Synonyms: Resonant, Deep-toned, Full-bodied, Melodious · Antonyms: Harsh, Shrill, Thin, Muffled
Hirsute (adjective) – Very hairy; having a lot of thick hair.अत्यधिक बालों वाला Synonyms: Hairy, Shaggy, Furry, Bearded · Antonyms: Hairless, Bald, Smooth, Glabrous
Usury (noun) – Lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.सूदखोरी Synonyms: Loan-sharking, Extortionate lending, Predatory lending, Exploitation · Antonyms: Charity, Generosity, Fair lending, Benevolence