The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 12 May 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 20 Editorials

On 12 May 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Birth vs Berth, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Spelling Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 284), Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Words, Times of India, Aeon (History of technology) 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

Superstitious (adjective) – Believing in magic, luck, signs, or supernatural forces without scientific reason.अंधविश्वासी Synonyms: Irrational, Credulous, Gullible, Fearful · Antonyms: Rational, Logical, Scientific, Skeptical
Miraculous (adjective) – Very surprising, wonderful, and difficult to believe, often seeming to happen by divine or supernatural power.चमत्कारी Synonyms: Wonderful, Marvelous, Extraordinary, Supernatural · Antonyms: Ordinary, Natural, Common, Normal
Equivalent (adjective) – Equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, or effect.समतुल्य Synonyms: Equal, Comparable, Corresponding, Similar · Antonyms: Unequal, Different, Dissimilar, Opposite
Applicable (adjective) – Relevant or suitable to a particular situation, rule, or purpose.लागू Synonyms: Relevant, Suitable, Appropriate, Pertinent · Antonyms: Irrelevant, Unsuitable, Inappropriate, Inapplicable
Profitable (adjective) – Producing profit, gain, or benefit.लाभदायक Synonyms: Lucrative, Gainful, Beneficial, Rewarding · Antonyms: Unprofitable, Loss-making, Useless, Unrewarding
Synonymous (adjective) – Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or expression.समानार्थी Synonyms: Similar, Equivalent, Interchangeable, Corresponding · Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unrelated
Conservative (adjective) – Holding traditional ideas and being cautious about change.रूढ़िवादी Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional, Orthodox, Cautious · Antonyms: Liberal, Progressive, Radical, Unconventional
Democracy (noun) – A system of government in which people choose their leaders by voting.लोकतंत्र Synonyms: Self-government, Republic, Popular Government, Representative Government · Antonyms: Dictatorship, Autocracy, Tyranny, Authoritarianism
Exhibition (noun) – A public display of art, products, skills, or objects for people to see.प्रदर्शनी Synonyms: Display, Show, Presentation, Exposition · Antonyms: Concealment, Hiding, Secrecy, Covering
Elegance (noun) – The quality of being graceful, stylish, and attractive in appearance, manner, or design.लालित्य Synonyms: Grace, Refinement, Sophistication, Style · Antonyms: Clumsiness, Awkwardness, Inelegance, Crudeness
Extensive (adjective) – Covering a large area, amount, or range.व्यापक, विस्तृत Synonyms: Comprehensive, Wide-ranging, Expansive, Far-reaching · Antonyms: Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Small-scale
Aggressive (adjective) – Ready or likely to attack, argue, or behave forcefully.आक्रामक Synonyms: Hostile, Forceful, Assertive, Combative · Antonyms: Peaceful, Gentle, Calm, Passive
Progressive (adjective) – Favoring new ideas, social reform, and gradual improvement.प्रगतिशील Synonyms: Forward-looking, Reformist, Advanced, Modern · Antonyms: Conservative, Traditional, Reactionary, Regressive
Successive (adjective) – Following one after another in a series.लगातार, क्रमिक Synonyms: Consecutive, Sequential, Serial, Continuous · Antonyms: Intermittent, Discontinuous, Nonconsecutive, Sporadic
Systematic (adjective) – Done according to a fixed plan, method, or organized system.व्यवस्थित, क्रमबद्ध Synonyms: Methodical, Organized, Orderly, Structured · Antonyms: Disorganized, Chaotic, Random, Unsystematic
Patriotic (adjective) – Having or showing love, loyalty, and support for one’s country.देशभक्तिपूर्ण Synonyms: Nationalistic, Loyal, Devoted, Dutiful · Antonyms: Unpatriotic, Disloyal, Treacherous, Traitorous
Apologetic (adjective) – Showing or expressing regret for doing something wrong.क्षमाप्रार्थी, खेद व्यक्त करने वाला Synonyms: Remorseful, Regretful, Repentant, Contrite · Antonyms: Unapologetic, Defiant, Unrepentant, Remorseless
Offensive (adjective) – Causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or insulted; also related to attacking.आपत्तिजनक, अपमानजनक, आक्रामक Synonyms: Insulting, Abusive, Rude, Aggressive · Antonyms: Respectful, Polite, Courteous, Defensive
Defensive (adjective) – Used or intended to protect against attack, criticism, or danger.रक्षात्मक Synonyms: Protective, Guarded, Shielding, Self-protective · Antonyms: Offensive, Aggressive, Attacking, Unprotected
Massive (adjective) – Very large, heavy, or solid.विशाल, भारी Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Immense · Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Slight, Minute