The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 21 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 21 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, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 215), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Physics) 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

Apoplectic (adjective) – Extremely angry; furious.अत्यंत क्रोधित Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Irate · Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Placid, Unruffled
Neologism (noun) – A newly coined word or expression.नवशब्द Synonyms: Coinage, New word, Invention, Novel term · Antonyms: Archaism, Old word, Traditional expression, Established term
Mountebank (noun) – A person who deceives others, especially to trick them into buying something.धोखेबाज़ Synonyms: Charlatan, Fraud, Impostor, Quack · Antonyms: Honest person, Truth-teller, Genuine expert, Reliable person
Effigy (noun) – A model or statue of a person, often made to be destroyed as a protest.प्रतिमा Synonyms: Image, Statue, Figure, Likeness · Antonyms: Original, Person, Reality, Living being
Savant (noun) – A highly knowledgeable and learned person; an expert, especially in a particular field.विद्वान Synonyms: Scholar, Expert, Intellectual, Authority · Antonyms: Ignoramus, Novice, Amateur, Philistine
Ablution (noun) – The act of washing oneself; ritual cleansing, especially for religious purposes.स्नान Synonyms: Washing, Cleansing, Bathing, Purification · Antonyms: Filthiness, Dirtiness, Contamination, Defilement
Cloying (adjective) – Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental to the point of being disgusting.उबाऊ Synonyms: Sickening, Overly sweet, Maudlin, Saccharine · Antonyms: Pleasant, Refreshing, Subtle, Natural
Idolatry (noun) – The worship of idols; extreme admiration or devotion to someone or something.मूर्तिपूजा Synonyms: Idol worship, Adoration, Veneration, Reverence · Antonyms: Irreverence, Disrespect, Criticism, Skepticism
Dirge (noun) – A mournful song or piece of music, especially for a funeral.शोकगीत Synonyms: Lament, Elegy, Funeral song, Threnody · Antonyms: Celebration song, Carol, Anthem, Rejoicing song
Elegy (noun) – A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.शोकगीत Synonyms: Lament, Dirge, Eulogy, Threnody · Antonyms: Ode, Paean, Celebration, Hymn
Inception (noun) – The beginning or start of something, especially an idea, plan, or process.आरंभ Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Origin, Commencement · Antonyms: Conclusion, End, Finish, Termination
Impending (adjective) – About to happen soon; likely to occur in the near future, often something negative.आसन्न Synonyms: Imminent, Approaching, Forthcoming, Looming · Antonyms: Distant, Remote, Unlikely, Receding
Extravagant (adjective) – Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; excessively elaborate or expensive.फिजूलखर्च Synonyms: Lavish, Excessive, Overindulgent, Profligate · Antonyms: Frugal, Moderate, Simple, Economical
Disarray (noun) – A state of disorder or confusion; lack of organization.अव्यवस्था Synonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Mess · Antonyms: Order, Organization, Arrangement, Neatness
Industrious (adjective) – Hard-working and diligent; consistently putting in effort.परिश्रमी Synonyms: Diligent, Hardworking, Assiduous, Tireless · Antonyms: Lazy, Idle, Slothful, Negligent
Crestfallen (adjective) – Feeling very sad, disappointed, or embarrassed, especially after a defeat or failure.हताश Synonyms: Dejected, Downcast, Disheartened, Despondent · Antonyms: Elated, Jubilant, Cheerful, Encouraged
Doctrine (noun) – A set of beliefs or principles taught and accepted by a group, especially in religion, politics, or law.सिद्धांत Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Teaching, Dogma · Antonyms: Doubt, Disbelief, Uncertainty, Skepticism
Nomadic (adjective) – Living a life of moving from place to place rather than staying in one permanent location.खानाबदोश Synonyms: Wandering, Roaming, Migratory, Itinerant · Antonyms: Settled, Stable, Stationary, Permanent
Haven (noun) – A safe place or shelter, especially during danger or trouble.आश्रय Synonyms: Refuge, Shelter, Sanctuary, Safe haven · Antonyms: Danger, Threat, Peril, Hazard
Ungainly (adjective) – Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.भद्दा Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Uncoordinated, Lumbering · Antonyms: Graceful, Agile, Elegant, Coordinated