The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16 Mar 2026 – 10 Words with Hindi Meaning, 15 Editorials

On 16 March 2026 Vocab24 covered 15 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, The Hindu, Word of the day, One Liner, Antonyms Quiz, Idiom of the day, Spotting Error (Rule 234), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, Times of India, The Hindu (Economy) and taught 10 words from them. Read the editorial, learn the words with Hindi meaning, then use three of them in a sentence today.

10 words from this day's editorials

Vulpine (adjective) – Resembling a fox, especially in being clever, crafty, or sly.लोमड़ी जैसा; धूर्त Synonyms: Foxlike, Cunning, Crafty, Sly · Antonyms: Honest, Frank, Innocent, Guileless
Laggard (noun/adjective) – A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; slow to respond or develop.पिछड़ने वाला Synonyms: Straggler, Slowpoke, Dawdler, Trailer · Antonyms: Leader, Pioneer, Forerunner, Achiever
Aquiline (adjective) – Having a curved or hooked shape like an eagle’s beak, especially used for a nose.गरुड़ की चोंच जैसा टेढ़ा या नुकीला Synonyms: Hooked, Curved, Beaked, Sharp-featured · Antonyms: Flat, Straight, Blunt, Snub
Mnemonic (noun/adjective) – A device, pattern, or technique used to help remember something; aiding memory.स्मरण-सहायक Synonyms: Memory aid, Reminder, Cue, Prompt · Antonyms: Forgetful, Confusing, Obscure, Unmemorable
Waylay (verb) – Stop or interrupt someone on the way, especially to rob, attack, or talk to them unexpectedly.रास्ते में रोकना या घात लगाकर रोकना Synonyms: Ambush, Intercept, Accost, Detain · Antonyms: Assist, Escort, Help, Allow
Defector (noun) – A person who leaves their own country, group, or cause in order to join an opposing one.पक्षत्यागी Synonyms: Renegade, Deserter, Turncoat, Traitor · Antonyms: Loyalist, Supporter, Follower, Patriot
Waspish (adjective) – Easily irritated, sharp, and slightly rude in speech or behaviour.चिड़चिड़ा; कटु स्वभाव वाला Synonyms: Irritable, Testy, Snappish, Peevish · Antonyms: Calm, Gentle, Pleasant, Amiable
Slavish (adjective) – Excessively obedient, submissive, or lacking independent thought; like a slave.दासवत; अत्यधिक आज्ञाकारी Synonyms: Servile, Submissive, Obsequious, Fawning · Antonyms: Independent, Assertive, Self-reliant, Original
Sylvan (adjective) – Related to woods, forests, or trees; pleasantly rural or forest-like.वनमय; वन से संबंधित Synonyms: Wooded, Forested, Rustic, Pastoral · Antonyms: Urban, Treeless, Barren, Metropolitan
Lucent (adjective) – Glowing with light; clear and shining.प्रकाशमान; चमकदार Synonyms: Luminous, Radiant, Bright, Shining · Antonyms: Dark, Dull, Opaque, Dim