The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 1 May 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 20 Editorials

On 1 May 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Coma vs Comma, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 275), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Words, The Economic Times, Times of India, Aeon (Human evolution) 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

Awry (adjective/adverb) – Away from the expected, planned, or correct course; crooked or wrong.गलत दिशा में; टेढ़ा Synonyms: Crooked, Askew, Amiss, Misaligned · Antonyms: Straight, Correct, Proper, Orderly
Botch (verb/noun) – To do something badly or carelessly, causing it to fail or get spoiled.काम बिगाड़ना Synonyms: Bungle, Mishandle, Spoil, Ruin · Antonyms: Accomplish, Succeed, Fix, Repair
Fidget (verb/noun) – To make small restless movements, especially because of nervousness, boredom, or impatience.बेचैनी में हिलना-डुलना Synonyms: Squirm, Twitch, Jiggle, Wriggle · Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Still, Settle
Jeer (verb/noun) – To laugh at or mock someone rudely.मज़ाक उड़ाना Synonyms: Mock, Taunt, Ridicule, Scoff · Antonyms: Praise, Admire, Compliment, Respect
Prowl (verb/noun) – To move around quietly and secretly, usually while searching for prey or something to steal.चुपके-चुपके घूमना Synonyms: Sneak, Creep, Roam, Skulk · Antonyms: Stay, Halt, Remain, Rest
Scuttle (verb/noun) – To run quickly with short steps; to deliberately sink a ship or abandon a plan.तेज़ी से भागना; योजना को विफल करना Synonyms: Scurry, Scamper, Dash, Hurry · Antonyms: Stroll, Saunter, Linger, Stay
Squirm (verb/noun) – To twist or move the body from side to side because of discomfort, nervousness, or embarrassment.बेचैनी या शर्मिंदगी में शरीर मरोड़ना Synonyms: Wriggle, Fidget, Twitch, Struggle · Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Settle, Stay
Thrash (verb/noun) – To beat someone or something violently; to defeat someone badly.बुरी तरह पीटना; करारी हार देना Synonyms: Beat, Flog, Whip, Pummel · Antonyms: Protect, Spare, Soothe, Caress
Tweak (verb/noun) – To make a small change or adjustment to improve something; to pinch or twist slightly.हल्का बदलाव करना; हल्का मोड़ना Synonyms: Adjust, Modify, Fine-tune, Alter · Antonyms: Maintain, Preserve, Keep, Leave
Warp (verb/noun) – To bend, twist, or become out of shape; to distort something from its original form or meaning.टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा करना; विकृत करना Synonyms: Distort, Twist, Bend, Deform · Antonyms: Straighten, Align, Correct, Flatten
Extempore (adjective/adverb) – Spoken or performed without previous preparation.बिना तैयारी के बोलना या प्रस्तुत करना Synonyms: Impromptu, Unrehearsed, Spontaneous, Unprepared · Antonyms: Prepared, Rehearsed, Planned, Scripted
Redtapism (noun) – Excessive use of official rules, procedures, and paperwork that causes delay.लालफीताशाही Synonyms: Bureaucracy, Officialism, Formalism, Proceduralism · Antonyms: Efficiency, Simplicity, Flexibility, Directness
Philanderer (noun) – A man who has casual love affairs with many women.व्यभिचारी पुरुष Synonyms: Womanizer, Casanova, Flirt, Playboy · Antonyms: Loyalist, Faithful Partner, Monogamist, Devotee
Apothecary (noun) – A person who prepares and sells medicines; an old term for a pharmacist.औषधियाँ तैयार करने और बेचने वाला व्यक्ति Synonyms: Pharmacist, Chemist, Druggist, Dispenser · Antonyms: Patient, Customer, Buyer, Layperson
Spinster (noun) – An unmarried woman, especially an older woman; often used as an old-fashioned term.अविवाहित स्त्री Synonyms: Unmarried Woman, Single Woman, Old Maid, Bachelor Girl · Antonyms: Wife, Bride, Married Woman, Spouse
Decoy (noun/verb) – A person or thing used to trick or lure someone into a trap.जाल में फँसाने के लिए रखा गया प्रलोभन या व्यक्ति/वस्तु Synonyms: Lure, Bait, Snare, Ruse · Antonyms: Warning, Deterrent, Safeguard, Protection
Tonsorial (adjective) – Related to barbering, hair-cutting, or hairdressing.केश-कर्तन या नाई के काम से संबंधित Synonyms: Barbering, Hairdressing, Hair-cutting, Grooming · Antonyms: Unbarbered, Untrimmed, Unshaven, Ungroomed
Ochlocracy (noun) – Government or rule by a mob or disorderly crowd.भीड़तंत्र Synonyms: Mob Rule, Mobocracy, Crowd Rule, Lawlessness · Antonyms: Democracy, Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Order
Alias (noun) – A false or alternative name used by a person.छद्म नाम या वैकल्पिक नाम Synonyms: Pseudonym, Nickname, Assumed Name, Pen Name · Antonyms: Real Name, True Name, Legal Name, Birth Name
Decapitate (verb) – To cut off the head of a person or animal.सिर काट देना Synonyms: Behead, Guillotine, Execute, Sever · Antonyms: Preserve, Spare, Save, Protect