The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 22 Apr 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 18 Editorials

On 22 April 2026 Vocab24 covered 18 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Confirm vs Conform, The Indian Express, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 266), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Political philosophy) 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

Defendant (noun) – A person who is accused or sued in a court of law.प्रतिवादी Synonyms: Accused, Respondent, Litigant, Suspect · Antonyms: Plaintiff, Prosecutor, Claimant, Complainant
Baroque (adjective) – Highly ornate and elaborate in style.अत्यधिक अलंकृत, भड़कीला Synonyms: Ornate, Elaborate, Florid, Extravagant · Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Austere, Unadorned
Bemused (adjective) – Confused or puzzled, often in a quiet or thoughtful way.भ्रमित, उलझन में पड़ा हुआ Synonyms: Puzzled, Perplexed, Confused, Bewildered · Antonyms: Clear, Certain, Sure, Comprehending
Betrayal (noun) – The act of being disloyal or breaking someone’s trust.विश्वासघात Synonyms: Treachery, Disloyalty, Deceit, Backstabbing · Antonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness, Fidelity, Devotion
Incomprehensible (adjective) – Impossible or very difficult to understand.असमझनीय Synonyms: Unintelligible, Inexplicable, Obscure, Confusing · Antonyms: Clear, Understandable, Comprehensible, Lucid
Ceremonial (adjective) – Relating to or used for formal events, rituals, or ceremonies.औपचारिक, समारोह संबंधी Synonyms: Formal, Ritual, Solemn, Traditional · Antonyms: Informal, Casual, Unofficial, Unceremonious
Circumference (noun) – The boundary or outer edge of a circle; the distance around a circle.परिधि Synonyms: Perimeter, Border, Outline, Girth · Antonyms: Center, Core, Middle, Interior
Complementary (adjective) – Combining in such a way that enhances or completes something else.पूरक Synonyms: Supplementary, Corresponding, Compatible, Matching · Antonyms: Conflicting, Contrasting, Incompatible, Clashing
Concentric (adjective) – Having a common center; arranged in circles or rings around the same center.समकेंद्रित Synonyms: Coaxial, Coinciding, Nested, Centered · Antonyms: Eccentric, Offset, Asymmetrical, Nonconcentric
Spectacular (adjective) – Very impressive, exciting, and beautiful to look at.शानदार, अद्भुत Synonyms: Magnificent, Stunning, Impressive, Remarkable · Antonyms: Ordinary, Dull, Unimpressive, Mediocre
Outmoded (adjective) – Old-fashioned and no longer useful or popular.पुराना पड़ चुका, अप्रचलित Synonyms: Obsolete, Antiquated, Archaic, Dated · Antonyms: Modern, Current, Contemporary, Fashionable
Enshroud (verb) – Cover or envelop completely, especially in darkness, mist, or secrecy.आवृत करना / ढक लेना Synonyms: Envelop, Cloak, Cover, Obscure · Antonyms: Reveal, Expose, Uncover, Unveil
Trounce (verb) – Defeat someone heavily in a contest or fight.बुरी तरह हराना Synonyms: Defeat, Thrash, Rout, Drub · Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Yield, Succumb
Dishearten (verb) – Cause someone to lose determination, hope, or confidence.हतोत्साहित करना / निराश करना Synonyms: Discourage, Demoralize, Depress, Deter · Antonyms: Encourage, Inspire, Motivate, Hearten
Predispose (verb) – Make someone likely or inclined to think, act, or suffer in a particular way beforehand.किसी को पहले से प्रवृत्त या प्रवण करना Synonyms: Incline, Bias, Prime, Condition · Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Protect, Immunize
Quietude (noun) – A state of stillness, calm, and quietness.शांत अवस्था / निस्तब्धता Synonyms: Tranquility, Serenity, Stillness, Peacefulness · Antonyms: Agitation, Turmoil, Commotion, Restlessness
Multifaceted (adjective) – Having many different aspects, features, or sides.बहुआयामी / अनेक पक्षों वाला Synonyms: Versatile, Complex, Many-sided, Diverse · Antonyms: Simple, One-dimensional, Uniform, Straightforward
Defuse (verb) – Make a dangerous or tense situation less harmful, serious, or tense; also remove the fuse from a bomb.तनाव कम करना / विस्फोटक को निष्क्रिय करना Synonyms: Calm, Ease, Neutralize, Deactivate · Antonyms: Aggravate, Escalate, Inflame, Provoke
Overturn (verb) – Reverse or cancel a decision, law, or judgment; also to turn something over.उलट देना / निरस्त कर देना Synonyms: Reverse, Revoke, Nullify, Invalidate · Antonyms: Uphold, Confirm, Approve, Maintain
Misinterpret (verb) – Understand or explain something wrongly.गलत अर्थ लगाना / गलत समझना Synonyms: Misunderstand, Misconstrue, Misread, Misapprehend · Antonyms: Understand, Comprehend, Grasp, Construe