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

On 18 May 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Assent VS Ascent, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the day, Spotting Error (Rule 289), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing Words, The Economic Times, Times of India, 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

Mendacious (adjective) – Not telling the truth; habitually dishonest.झूठा Synonyms: Dishonest, Deceitful, Untruthful, Deceptive · Antonyms: Truthful, Honest, Sincere, Candid
Proliferate (verb) – To increase rapidly in number; to spread or multiply.तेजी से बढ़ना Synonyms: Multiply, Expand, Spread, Burgeon · Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Dwindle, Contract
Turbulent (adjective) – Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.अशांत Synonyms: Chaotic, Tumultuous, Stormy, Tempestuous · Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Stable, Serene
Venerate (verb) – To regard with great respect and reverence.आदर करना Synonyms: Revere, Respect, Honor, Worship · Antonyms: Disrespect, Despise, Condemn, Dishonor
Zealous (adjective) – Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.उत्साही Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Fervent, Passionate, Eager · Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic, Lethargic
Prudent (adjective) – Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical matters.विवेकशील Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Judicious, Cautious · Antonyms: Imprudent, Reckless, Foolish, Rash
Astute (adjective) – Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people; cleverly perceptive and shrewd.चतुर Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Clever, Perceptive · Antonyms: Naive, Foolish, Obtuse, Gullible
Scrutiny (noun) – Close and detailed examination or investigation of something.जांच Synonyms: Examination, Investigation, Inspection, Analysis · Antonyms: Negligence, Oversight, Inattention, Carelessness
Adamant (adjective) – Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; completely firm and unyielding.अडिग Synonyms: Firm, Resolute, Inflexible, Unyielding · Antonyms: Flexible, Yielding, Compliant, Persuadable
Resilient (adjective) – Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and capable of withstanding hardship.लचीला/दृढ़ Synonyms: Tough, Adaptable, Flexible, Hardy · Antonyms: Fragile, Weak, Vulnerable, Brittle
Evasive (adjective) – Avoiding a direct answer or action.टालमटोल करने वाला Synonyms: Avoidant, Elusive, Equivocal, Shifty · Antonyms: Direct, Frank, Honest, Straightforward
Invasive (adjective) – Spreading into an area in a harmful or unwanted way.अतिक्रमणकारी Synonyms: Intrusive, Encroaching, Aggressive, Trespassing · Antonyms: Noninvasive, Native, Harmless, Nonintrusive
Persuasive (adjective) – Able to convince someone to believe or do something.प्रभावशाली ढंग से समझाने वाला Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Influential, Cogent · Antonyms: Unconvincing, Ineffective, Weak, Implausible
Customary (adjective) – According to usual practice or tradition.परंपरागत Synonyms: Usual, Traditional, Conventional, Habitual · Antonyms: Unusual, Rare, Unconventional, Exceptional
Prolong (verb) – To make something last longer.लंबा करना Synonyms: Extend, Lengthen, Continue, Stretch · Antonyms: Shorten, Curtail, Reduce, Abbreviate
Broaden (verb) – To make or become wider or more extensive.विस्तृत करना Synonyms: Widen, Expand, Enlarge, Extend · Antonyms: Narrow, Restrict, Reduce, Contract
Adoration (noun) – Deep love, respect, or worship.गहरी श्रद्धा Synonyms: Worship, Devotion, Reverence, Admiration · Antonyms: Hatred, Disrespect, Contempt, Dislike
Inverse (adjective/noun) – Opposite in order, position, or effect.विपरीत Synonyms: Opposite, Reverse, Contrary, Inverted · Antonyms: Same, Similar, Direct, Identical
Expectant (adjective) – Hoping or waiting for something to happen.अपेक्षा रखने वाला Synonyms: Hopeful, Anticipating, Awaiting, Eager · Antonyms: Hopeless, Doubtful, Uninterested, Indifferent
Modify (verb) – To make partial changes to something.संशोधित करना Synonyms: Alter, Change, Adjust, Revise · Antonyms: Preserve, Maintain, Retain, Keep