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

On 17 April 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Decent vs Descent, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 262), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (History of ideas) 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

Luminescence (noun) – The emission of light by a substance without heat.ऊष्मा के बिना प्रकाश का उत्सर्जन Synonyms: Glow, Radiance, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence · Antonyms: Darkness, Dullness, Gloom, Opacity
Promontory (noun) – A high point of land that juts out into a sea, river, or other body of water.समुद्र या जलराशि में निकला हुआ ऊँचा भूभाग Synonyms: Headland, Cape, Foreland, Bluff · Antonyms: Valley, Lowland, Plain, Depression
Philology (noun) – The study of language in written historical sources; the study of the development of languages and texts.भाषाओं और प्राचीन ग्रंथों के ऐतिहासिक अध्ययन का विज्ञान Synonyms: Linguistic study, Textual scholarship, Etymology, Language study · Antonyms: Illiteracy, Ignorance, Uneducation, Inarticulacy
Inestimable (adjective) – Too great to be calculated; extremely valuable or priceless.अमूल्य; जिसका मूल्य या परिमाण नहीं आंका जा सके Synonyms: Immeasurable, Priceless, Incalculable, Boundless · Antonyms: Measurable, Calculable, Negligible, Trivial
Burlesque (noun) – A ridiculous or exaggerated imitation, usually done for comedy or satire.हास्य या व्यंग्य के लिए की गई अतिरंजित नकल Synonyms: Parody, Mockery, Satire, Caricature · Antonyms: Seriousness, Sincerity, Solemnity, Respect
Potpourri (noun) – A mixture of many different things; a collection of diverse items.विविध वस्तुओं या विचारों का मिश्रण Synonyms: Mixture, Medley, Assortment, Miscellany · Antonyms: Uniformity, Sameness, Homogeneity, Consistency
Assonance (noun) – Repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds in adjacent words.स्वर-साम्य Synonyms: Vowel rhyme, Vocalic rhyme, Sound harmony, Phonetic resemblance · Antonyms: Dissonance, Cacophony, Discord, Harshness
Inflection (noun) – A change in the tone or pitch of the voice, or a change in the form of a word to express grammar.स्वर के उतार-चढ़ाव या व्याकरण व्यक्त करने हेतु शब्द-रूप में परिवर्तन Synonyms: Intonation, Modulation, Accent, Variation · Antonyms: Monotone, Flatness, Uniformity, Invariance
Superannuated (adjective) – Retired because of having reached the age limit for service; too old for regular work.सेवा की आयु-सीमा पूरी होने के कारण सेवानिवृत्त Synonyms: Retired, Pensioned, Aged, Emeritus · Antonyms: Employed, Working, Active, Serving
Inconsolable (adjective) – Too sad or disappointed to be comforted.जिसे सांत्वना न दी जा सके; अत्यंत दुखी Synonyms: Heartbroken, Grief-stricken, Devastated, Miserable · Antonyms: Comforted, Reassured, Cheerful, Content
Logistics (noun) – The detailed coordination and management of the movement of goods, people, or resources.रसद व्यवस्था / आपूर्ति प्रबंधन Synonyms: Coordination, Distribution, Supply, Organization · Antonyms: Disorganization, Chaos, Mismanagement, Confusion
Barometer (noun) – An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure; also something that indicates or shows changes in a situation.वायुदाबमापी / सूचक Synonyms: Gauge, Indicator, Measure, Index · Antonyms: Concealment, Obscurity, Uncertainty, Distortion
Portfolio (noun) – A collection of work, documents, or investments kept together for presentation or management.कार्य-संग्रह / निवेश-संग्रह Synonyms: Collection, Compilation, Dossier, File · Antonyms: Single item, Fragment, Disorganization, Scattering
Dissect (verb) – Cut up or separate into parts for careful examination or analysis.विच्छेदन करना / बारीकी से जांच करना Synonyms: Analyze, Examine, Disassemble, Scrutinize · Antonyms: Combine, Unite, Assemble, Merge
Enthusiasm (noun) – Intense excitement, interest, or eagerness for something.उत्साह / उमंग Synonyms: Excitement, Zeal, Passion, Eagerness · Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Reluctance, Dullness
Magnetism (noun) – The power of attracting, either physically like a magnet or personally through charm.चुंबकत्व / आकर्षण शक्ति Synonyms: Attraction, Charm, Charisma, Allure · Antonyms: Repulsion, Unattractiveness, Dullness, Aversion
Yardstick (noun) – A standard used for comparison, judgment, or measurement.मापदंड / मानक Synonyms: Benchmark, Standard, Criterion, Measure · Antonyms: Guesswork, Improvisation, Disorder, Inconsistency
Boundary (noun) – A line or limit that marks the edge or border of something.सीमा / मर्यादा Synonyms: Border, Limit, Edge, Frontier · Antonyms: Center, Middle, Interior, Infinity
Meridian (noun) – The highest point or peak of something; also an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole on the earth.चरम बिंदु / देशांतर रेखा Synonyms: Zenith, Apex, Summit, Peak · Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Base, Lowest point
Syllabus (noun) – An outline of the subjects, topics, or course content to be studied.पाठ्यक्रम / पाठ्यविवरण Synonyms: Curriculum, Outline, Program, Course plan · Antonyms: Improvisation, Disorder, Disorganization, Randomness