The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 3 Apr 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 20 Editorials

On 3 April 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Forgo vs Forego, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 250), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Economics) 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

Expository (adjective) – Intended to explain or describe something clearly.व्याख्यात्मक Synonyms: Explanatory, Informative, Descriptive, Interpretive · Antonyms: Obscure, Confusing, Vague, Mysterious
Fritter (verb) – Waste time, money, or energy on unimportant things.व्यर्थ गँवाना Synonyms: Squander, Waste, Dissipate, Trifle away · Antonyms: Save, Conserve, Preserve, Hoard
Gibe (verb) – To make insulting, mocking, or taunting remarks.ताने मारना Synonyms: Taunt, Mock, Jeer, Sneer · Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Encourage, Admire
Hanker (verb) – To strongly desire or crave for something.लालसा करना Synonyms: Crave, Yearn, Long, Desire · Antonyms: Dislike, Detest, Abhor, Loathe
Immolate (verb) – Kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.बलि चढ़ाना Synonyms: Sacrifice, Offer, Slaughter, Burn · Antonyms: Preserve, Save, Protect, Spare
Overreach (verb) – To try to do more than is reasonable or allowed, especially by going beyond proper limits.सीमा से आगे बढ़ना Synonyms: Exceed, Overstep, Transgress, Encroach · Antonyms: Restrain, Limit, Obey, Comply
Prudery (noun) – Excessive or exaggerated concern with being proper, modest, or easily shocked by sexual matters.अतिशय शिष्टाचारिता Synonyms: Primness, Modesty, Puritanism, Strait-lacedness · Antonyms: Indecency, Impropriety, Immodesty, Boldness
Quackery (noun) – False or dishonest medical practice or claims; fraud in medicine.झोलाछाप चिकित्सा Synonyms: Charlatanism, Fraud, Deception, Imposture · Antonyms: Honesty, Integrity, Authenticity, Legitimacy
Tarry (verb) – To delay or stay longer than expected.ठहरना / देर करना Synonyms: Linger, Delay, Loiter, Pause · Antonyms: Hurry, Rush, Leave, Depart
Wince (verb) – To make a slight involuntary movement of the face or body caused by pain, distress, or embarrassment.सिकुड़ जाना Synonyms: Flinch, Recoil, Shrink, Cringe · Antonyms: Endure, Bear, Face, Withstand
Beholden (adjective) – Owing thanks or having a duty to someone because of help or kindness received.आभारी Synonyms: Indebted, Obligated, Grateful, Thankful · Antonyms: Unappreciative, Ungrateful, Independent, Unobliged
Buffoonery (noun) – Foolish or silly behaviour meant to amuse others.मूर्खतापूर्ण हरकत Synonyms: Foolery, Clowning, Tomfoolery, Absurdity · Antonyms: Wisdom, Seriousness, Sense, Prudence
Dither (verb/noun) – To be unable to make a decision or to act nervously without a clear purpose.हिचकिचाना / असमंजस में पड़ना Synonyms: Hesitate, Waver, Vacillate, Falter · Antonyms: Decide, Resolve, Persist, Proceed
Excise (verb/noun) – To cut out or remove something, especially by cutting; also a tax on goods produced within a country.काटकर निकालना / उत्पाद शुल्क Synonyms: Remove, Delete, Omit, Extract · Antonyms: Insert, Include, Add, Attach
Glower (verb) – To look at someone with anger or disapproval.क्रोध या असंतोष से घूरना Synonyms: Stare, Scowl, Frown, Gaze · Antonyms: Smile, Approve, Admire, Praise
Irradiate (verb) – To light up, expose to radiation, or make something brighter and clearer.प्रकाशित करना / विकिरणित करना Synonyms: Illuminate, Brighten, Radiate, Beam · Antonyms: Darken, Obscure, Dull, Dim
Niggardly (adjective) – Mean or unwilling to give or spend; stingy.कंजूस Synonyms: Stingy, Miserly, Parsimonious, Scant · Antonyms: Generous, Liberal, Lavish, Openhanded
Noncommittal (adjective) – Not expressing a clear opinion, decision, or promise.अस्पष्ट और असंलग्न Synonyms: Vague, Evasive, Ambiguous, Indecisive · Antonyms: Definite, Decisive, Clear, Committed
Quarry (noun/verb) – A place where stone, sand, or minerals are dug out from the ground; also, to dig or extract stone from such a place. It can also mean the target of a hunt or search.खदान / शिकार / खनन करना Synonyms: Mine, Pit, Excavation, Target · Antonyms: Fill, Cover, Restore, Protect
Reactionary (adjective/noun) – Opposing political or social progress or change, and supporting a return to older ideas or systems.प्रतिक्रियावादी Synonyms: Conservative, Regressive, Orthodox, Traditionalist · Antonyms: Progressive, Reformist, Liberal, Radical