The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 13 May 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 19 Editorials

On 13 May 2026 Vocab24 covered 19 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Affect vs Effect, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 285), Times of India, The Economic Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Words, Aeon (Economics) 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

Philanthropy (noun) – The desire to help people, especially by giving money to good causes.परोपकार Synonyms: Charity, Benevolence, Altruism, Humanitarianism · Antonyms: Selfishness, Greed, Miserliness, Stinginess
Loquacity (noun) – The quality of talking a lot, especially too much.वाचालता Synonyms: Talkativeness, Garrulity, Verbosity, Chattiness · Antonyms: Silence, Taciturnity, Reticence, Reserve
Irreproachable (adjective) – So good or correct that no one can criticize it.आलोचना से परे Synonyms: Blameless, Faultless, Impeccable, Exemplary · Antonyms: Reproachable, Blameworthy, Faulty, Disgraceful
Profusion (noun) – A very large amount or quantity of something.प्रचुरता Synonyms: Abundance, Plenty, Copiousness, Lavishness · Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage, Lack, Dearth
Diligence (noun) – Careful and continuous effort in doing work or duties.परिश्रम Synonyms: Hard Work, Carefulness, Persistence, Assiduity · Antonyms: Laziness, Negligence, Carelessness, Idleness
Exuberance (noun) – A feeling of great energy, excitement, and happiness.उल्लास Synonyms: Enthusiasm, Energy, Vitality, Liveliness · Antonyms: Apathy, Dullness, Lethargy, Gloom
Audacity (noun) – Boldness or daring, especially when shocking or rude.दुस्साहस Synonyms: Boldness, Daring, Fearlessness, Impudence · Antonyms: Timidity, Cowardice, Caution, Humility
Deference (noun) – Polite respect for someone or something, especially because of their age, position, or knowledge.आदरपूर्ण सम्मान Synonyms: Respect, Regard, Reverence, Submission · Antonyms: Disrespect, Defiance, Impudence, Insolence
Enigmatic (adjective) – Mysterious and difficult to understand or explain.रहस्यमय Synonyms: Mysterious, Puzzling, Cryptic, Obscure · Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Plain, Understandable
Pertinacity (noun) – The quality of continuing firmly with an opinion or action despite difficulty or opposition.दृढ़ता Synonyms: Tenacity, Persistence, Perseverance, Determination · Antonyms: Irresolution, Wavering, Inconstancy, Flexibility
Suffocate (verb) – To die or cause someone to die because of lack of air; to feel unable to breathe.दम घुटना / दम घोंटना Synonyms: Choke, Smother, Strangle, Stifle · Antonyms: Breathe, Ventilate, Aerate, Revive
Astonish (verb) – To surprise someone greatly.आश्चर्यचकित करना / हैरान करना Synonyms: Amaze, Astound, Surprise, Stun · Antonyms: Bore, Underwhelm, Disappoint, Reassure
Scrumptious (adjective) – Very tasty or delicious.बहुत स्वादिष्ट Synonyms: Delicious, Delectable, Appetizing, Tasty · Antonyms: Tasteless, Bland, Unappetizing, Insipid
Monstrous (adjective) – Extremely large, frightening, or cruel.भयानक / विशाल / क्रूर Synonyms: Huge, Enormous, Frightful, Horrible · Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Pleasant, Gentle
Swagger (verb/noun) – To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.अकड़कर चलना / घमंड दिखाना Synonyms: Strut, Boast, Brag, Bluster · Antonyms: Cower, Cringe, Humble, Understate
Lumbering (adjective/verb) – Moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way.धीरे-धीरे और भारीपन से चलने वाला Synonyms: Clumsy, Awkward, Heavy, Plodding · Antonyms: Graceful, Agile, Nimble, Light
Disastrous (adjective) – Causing great damage, harm, or failure.विनाशकारी / अत्यंत हानिकारक Synonyms: Catastrophic, Devastating, Ruinous, Calamitous · Antonyms: Beneficial, Successful, Fortunate, Advantageous
Paralyze (verb) – To make a person or part of the body unable to move; to make something unable to function.लकवाग्रस्त करना / निष्क्रिय कर देना Synonyms: Immobilize, Incapacitate, Disable, Numb · Antonyms: Mobilize, Activate, Enable, Revive
Sweltering (adjective/verb) – Extremely hot and uncomfortable.अत्यधिक गर्म और असहनीय Synonyms: Scorching, Boiling, Blistering, Torrid · Antonyms: Freezing, Chilly, Cool, Frigid
Blistering (adjective/verb) – Extremely hot, very intense, or harshly critical.अत्यधिक गर्म / तीव्र / कठोर आलोचनात्मक Synonyms: Scorching, Burning, Intense, Severe · Antonyms: Cool, Mild, Gentle, Pleasant