The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 24 Feb 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 24 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, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 217), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Ethics) 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

Abortive (adjective) – Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.असफल Synonyms: Unsuccessful, Futile, Fruitless, Ineffective · Antonyms: Successful, Effective, Productive, Fruitful
Pompous (adjective) – Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; arrogant in manner or speech.आडंबरपूर्ण Synonyms: Arrogant, Pretentious, Self-important, Grandiose · Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unassuming, Simple
Fealty (noun) – A loyal pledge of allegiance, especially to a king or lord.निष्ठा Synonyms: Loyalty, Allegiance, Devotion, Fidelity · Antonyms: Betrayal, Disloyalty, Treachery, Defection
Revulsion (noun) – A strong feeling of disgust or loathing.घृणा Synonyms: Disgust, Repulsion, Loathing, Aversion · Antonyms: Attraction, Admiration, Liking, Fondness
Odyssey (noun) – A long, eventful journey or series of experiences.लंबी साहसिक यात्रा Synonyms: Journey, Expedition, Adventure, Voyage · Antonyms: Stay, Routine, Stasis, Home
Congeal (verb) – To become semi-solid or solid, especially by cooling.जम जाना Synonyms: Solidify, Harden, Thicken, Coagulate · Antonyms: Melt, Liquefy, Soften, Dissolve
Beset (verb) – To trouble or attack persistently; to surround and threaten.घेर लेना Synonyms: Trouble, Plague, Harass, Surround · Antonyms: Assist, Help, Relieve, Protect
Covenant (noun) – A formal and binding agreement or promise.वाचा Synonyms: Agreement, Pact, Contract, Treaty · Antonyms: Breach, Violation, Disagreement, Conflict
Bilk (verb) – Cheat someone, especially to avoid paying money owed.ठगना Synonyms: Cheat, Swindle, Defraud, Stiff · Antonyms: Pay, Compensate, Reimburse, Settle
Bluster (verb) – Talk in a loud, aggressive, or boastful way; make empty threats.शेखी बघारना/धमकी देना Synonyms: Boast, Brag, Swagger, Bully · Antonyms: Whisper, Calm, Concede, Yield
Machination (noun) – A secret or scheming plan, especially one intended to trick or harm someone.षड्यंत्र Synonyms: Plot, Scheme, Intrigue, Conspiracy · Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Sincerity, Frankness
Bromide (noun) – A dull, unoriginal remark or idea, used too often and lacking fresh meaning.क्लिशे Synonyms: Cliche, Platitude, Trite saying, Commonplace · Antonyms: Originality, Novelty, Freshness, Innovation
Deify (verb) – Treat or worship someone as a god; glorify excessively.देवता बनाना Synonyms: Worship, Idolize, Adore, Exalt · Antonyms: Condemn, Criticize, Disparage, Denounce
Dissolute (adjective) – Lacking moral restraint; indulging in excessive pleasures and immoral behavior.अनैतिक Synonyms: Debauched, Licentious, Profligate, Immoral · Antonyms: Virtuous, Moral, Chaste, Restrained
Mammoth (adjective) – Extremely large; huge in size or scale.विशाल Synonyms: Enormous, Gigantic, Colossal, Massive · Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Miniature, Minute
Quaff (verb) – Drink something heartily and in large gulps.गटागट पीना Synonyms: Gulp, Swig, Chug, Imbibe · Antonyms: Sip, Nibble, Abstain, Refrain
Toady (noun) – A person who flatters someone important to gain favor or advantage.चापलूस Synonyms: Sycophant, Flatterer, Lackey, Bootlicker · Antonyms: Independent, Critic, Rebel, Straight-shooter
Gouge (verb) – Cut or scoop out roughly; also charge someone unfairly high prices.कुरेदकर निकालना; अधिक वसूलना Synonyms: Scoop out, Carve, Dig out, Overcharge · Antonyms: Fill, Cover, Undercharge, Refund
Viscous (adjective) – Thick, sticky, and slow-flowing (about a liquid).गाढ़ा; चिपचिपा Synonyms: Thick, Sticky, Syrupy, Gluey · Antonyms: Thin, Watery, Runny, Fluid
Paean (noun) – A song or hymn of praise, joy, or triumph; a tribute.स्तुति-गीत Synonyms: Hymn, Tribute, Eulogy, Encomium · Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Denunciation, Censure