The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 5 May 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 20 Editorials

On 5 May 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Cemetery vs Symmetry, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 278), 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

Wield (verb) – Hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.हथियार, उपकरण या शक्ति का प्रभावी ढंग से प्रयोग करना Synonyms: Handle, Use, Exercise, Operate · Antonyms: Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Forgo
Prefigure (verb) – To show, suggest, or represent something before it actually happens.पूर्व संकेत देना Synonyms: Foreshadow, Predict, Presage, Foretell · Antonyms: Follow, Succeed, Ensue, Result
Counteract (verb) – To act against something in order to reduce or neutralize its effect.प्रभाव को कम या निष्क्रिय करना Synonyms: Neutralize, Offset, Counterbalance, Oppose · Antonyms: Intensify, Aggravate, Support, Promote
Envelop (verb) – To cover, surround, or wrap something completely.पूरी तरह ढकना या घेर लेना Synonyms: Surround, Cover, Wrap, Enclose · Antonyms: Uncover, Expose, Reveal, Unwrap
Uproot (verb) – To pull a plant out of the ground with its roots; to remove someone or something completely from a place or situation.जड़ से उखाड़ना या पूरी तरह हटाना Synonyms: Remove, Eradicate, Displace, Extract · Antonyms: Plant, Fix, Establish, Settle
Outperform (verb) – To perform better than someone or something else.बेहतर प्रदर्शन करना Synonyms: Surpass, Exceed, Outdo, Excel · Antonyms: Underperform, Lag, Trail, Fall Behind
Downplay (verb) – To make something seem less important or less serious than it really is.कम महत्व देना Synonyms: Minimize, Understate, Diminish, De-emphasize · Antonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Exaggerate, Magnify
Pinpoint (verb) – To find or identify something very accurately.सटीक रूप से पहचानना या पता लगाना Synonyms: Identify, Locate, Detect, Determine · Antonyms: Misidentify, Overlook, Miss, Confuse
Overrule (verb) – To reject or change a decision, objection, or opinion by using higher authority.निर्णय या आपत्ति को उच्च अधिकार से अस्वीकार करना Synonyms: Reject, Overturn, Annul, Disallow · Antonyms: Uphold, Approve, Allow, Sustain
Unmitigated (adjective) – Complete and total, usually used for something bad or unpleasant.पूर्ण और निरपेक्ष Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Total, Unqualified · Antonyms: Limited, Partial, Moderate, Qualified
Equable (adjective) – Calm, steady, and not easily disturbed; not changing suddenly or greatly.शांत, संतुलित और स्थिर Synonyms: Calm, Steady, Balanced, Even-tempered · Antonyms: Erratic, Volatile, Irritable, Uneven
Arriviste (noun) – A person who has recently gained wealth, power, or high social position but is considered lacking in proper manners or social respectability.नवधनाढ्य या नया सामाजिक प्रतिष्ठा प्राप्त व्यक्ति Synonyms: Upstart, Parvenu, Social climber, Nouveau riche · Antonyms: Aristocrat, Patrician, Noble, Old-money person
Impalpable (adjective) – Difficult or impossible to feel by touch; not easily understood or perceived.स्पर्श से महसूस न होने वाला या आसानी से समझ में न आने वाला Synonyms: Intangible, Imperceptible, Elusive, Insubstantial · Antonyms: Tangible, Perceptible, Concrete, Palpable
Ribald (adjective) – Referring to sexual matters in a rude but humorous way.अश्लील और मजाकिया Synonyms: Vulgar, Bawdy, Indecent, Obscene · Antonyms: Decent, Refined, Modest, Proper
Raillery (noun) – Light, playful teasing or joking.हल्का-फुल्का मजाक या चिढ़ाना Synonyms: Banter, Teasing, Chaff, Persiflage · Antonyms: Flattery, Praise, Seriousness, Respect
Tutelary (adjective) – Serving as a guardian, protector, or guide.संरक्षक या रक्षक के रूप में कार्य करने वाला Synonyms: Protective, Guardian, Custodial, Patronal · Antonyms: Harmful, Destructive, Neglectful, Unprotective
Litotes (noun) – A figure of speech in which something is expressed by denying its opposite, often to create understatement.विपरीत बात का निषेध करके कही गई अलंकारिक अभिव्यक्ति Synonyms: Understatement, Meiosis, Irony, Restraint · Antonyms: Hyperbole, Exaggeration, Overstatement, Amplification
Acidulous (adjective) – Slightly sour in taste or sharp and harsh in manner.हल्का खट्टा या तीखा Synonyms: Sour, Tart, Sharp, Acerbic · Antonyms: Sweet, Bland, Mild, Pleasant
Senescence (noun) – The process of growing old or ageing, especially the gradual decline of physical or biological functions.वृद्धावस्था की ओर बढ़ने की प्रक्रिया Synonyms: Ageing, Decline, Deterioration, Maturation · Antonyms: Youth, Rejuvenation, Renewal, Juvenescence
Inapposite (adjective) – Not suitable, relevant, or appropriate in a particular situation.अनुपयुक्त या अप्रासंगिक Synonyms: Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Inappropriate, Improper · Antonyms: Relevant, Suitable, Appropriate, Apt