The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 17 Mar 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 17 March 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Root word 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 235), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Word, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Anthropology) 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

Autocrat (noun) – A ruler or leader who has complete power and makes decisions alone without asking others.निरंकुश शासक Synonyms: Dictator, Tyrant, Despot, Absolute ruler · Antonyms: Democrat, Liberal, Representative, Servant-leader
Carnage (noun) – The killing of a large number of people.नरसंहार Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter, Bloodshed, Butchery · Antonyms: Peace, Harmony, Safety, Protection
Gaudy (adjective) – Extravagantly bright or showy, usually in a tasteless way.भड़कीला Synonyms: Flashy, Showy, Garish, Loud · Antonyms: Plain, Modest, Simple, Elegant
Gourmet (noun) – A connoisseur of fine food and drink.उत्तम भोजन और पेय का पारखी Synonyms: Epicure, Connoisseur, Foodie, Gastronome · Antonyms: Glutton, Philistine, Nonconnoisseur, Indifferent eater
Hypochondriac (noun) – A person who is abnormally anxious about their health and often believes they are ill without real cause.रोग होने का वहम रखने वाला व्यक्ति Synonyms: Neurotic, Worrier, Alarmist, Fussbudget · Antonyms: Realist, Optimist, Calm person, Unworried person
Incandescent (adjective) – Emitting light as a result of being heated; also used for someone or something showing strong brilliance or intense emotion.तप्त होकर प्रकाश देने वाला; अत्यन्त तेजस्वी Synonyms: Glowing, Radiant, Luminous, Brilliant · Antonyms: Dull, Dark, Dim, Faint
Lustrous (adjective) – Shining softly with a smooth, bright glow.चमकीला Synonyms: Shiny, Glossy, Radiant, Gleaming · Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Matte, Tarnished
Scintillating (adjective) – Sparkling or shining brightly; also very clever, lively, and interesting.दमकता हुआ; अत्यंत रोचक और चतुर Synonyms: Sparkling, Brilliant, Vivacious, Witty · Antonyms: Dull, Boring, Uninteresting, Lifeless
Tycoon (noun) – A wealthy and powerful business person.धनाढ्य और प्रभावशाली उद्योगपति Synonyms: Magnate, Mogul, Industrialist, Businessman · Antonyms: Employee, Worker, Pauper, Subordinate
Tyrant (noun) – A cruel and oppressive ruler or person who uses power harshly and unjustly.अत्याचारी शासक Synonyms: Despot, Dictator, Oppressor, Autocrat · Antonyms: Democrat, Liberator, Benefactor, Humanitarian
Benefactor (noun) – A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.दानदाता, उपकारी Synonyms: Donor, Patron, Supporter, Helper · Antonyms: Opponent, Detractor, Adversary, Harmer
Bland (adjective) – Lacking strong flavor, interest, or excitement.फीका, नीरस Synonyms: Dull, Insipid, Tasteless, Uninteresting · Antonyms: Flavorful, Exciting, Interesting, Stimulating
Decrepit (adjective) – Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.जर्जर, जीर्ण-शीर्ण Synonyms: Dilapidated, Worn-out, Feeble, Shabby · Antonyms: Strong, Sturdy, Healthy, Robust
Bogus (adjective) – Not genuine or true; fake or false.नकली, झूठा Synonyms: Fake, False, Fraudulent, Counterfeit · Antonyms: Genuine, Real, Authentic, Legitimate
Cache (noun) – A hidden store of valuables, supplies, or data kept for future use.गुप्त भंडार, छिपा हुआ संग्रह Synonyms: Store, Stockpile, Reserve, Hoard · Antonyms: Shortage, Lack, Depletion, Scarcity
Cadaver (noun) – A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.शव, मृत शरीर Synonyms: Corpse, Body, Remains, Carcass · Antonyms: Living person, Survivor, Human being, Patient
Catholic (adjective) – Universal in scope; including many different things or people.सार्वभौमिक, व्यापक Synonyms: Universal, Broad, Comprehensive, Liberal · Antonyms: Narrow, Limited, Restricted, Exclusive
Hysteria (noun) – Extreme and uncontrolled emotion or excitement, often involving panic.उन्माद, घबराहट Synonyms: Panic, Frenzy, Agitation, Delirium · Antonyms: Calmness, Composure, Peace, Control
Deflect (verb) – To cause something to change direction or turn aside from a straight course.मोड़ देना, दिशा बदलना Synonyms: Divert, Deviate, Redirect, Swerve · Antonyms: Direct, Focus, Straighten, Align
Condign (adjective) – Well-deserved; appropriate to the wrongdoing, especially as punishment.उचित, यथोचित दंड Synonyms: Deserved, Appropriate, Fitting, Just · Antonyms: Undeserved, Unjust, Inappropriate, Unwarranted