The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 21 May 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 20 Editorials

On 21 May 2026 Vocab24 covered 20 editorials from SEAR vs. SEER, Root word of the day, Phrasal Verb of the Day, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 292), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Times of India, Aeon (Mathematics) 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

Appreciate (verb) – Recognize the value, quality, or importance of someone or something; increase in value.सराहना करना; मूल्य बढ़ना Synonyms: Value, Admire, Esteem, Recognize · Antonyms: Criticize, Disparage, Depreciate, Devalue
Capitalize (verb) – Use something to gain advantage; write in capital letters; provide capital for business.लाभ उठाना; बड़े अक्षरों में लिखना; पूंजी लगाना Synonyms: Exploit, Utilize, Leverage, Finance · Antonyms: Waste, Squander, Ignore, Neglect
Complicate (verb) – Make something more difficult, confusing, or complex.जटिल बनाना Synonyms: Confuse, Entangle, Obscure, Encumber · Antonyms: Simplify, Clarify, Explain, Ease
Decelerate (verb) – Reduce speed; slow down.गति कम करना Synonyms: Slow, Brake, Retard, Slack · Antonyms: Accelerate, Hasten, Quicken, Speed
Dehydrate (verb) – Lose or remove water from something.निर्जलित करना; पानी की कमी होना Synonyms: Dry, Desiccate, Drain, Parched · Antonyms: Hydrate, Moisturize, Dampen, Soak
Devalue (verb) – Reduce the value, importance, or worth of something.मूल्य घटाना Synonyms: Depreciate, Decrease, Undervalue, Diminish · Antonyms: Appreciate, Enhance, Increase, Upgrade
Hypothesize (verb) – Suggest a possible explanation based on limited evidence.परिकल्पना करना Synonyms: Assume, Theorize, Suppose, Speculate · Antonyms: Prove, Confirm, Verify, Establish
Impersonate (verb) – Pretend to be another person, often by copying their voice, appearance, or behavior.किसी का रूप धारण करना Synonyms: Imitate, Mimic, Pose, Masquerade · Antonyms: Reveal, Unmask, Disclose, Identify
Precipitate (verb/adjective) – Cause something to happen suddenly; done too quickly without enough thought.अचानक घटित करना; उतावला Synonyms: Trigger, Hasten, Provoke, Rash · Antonyms: Prevent, Delay, Restrain, Cautious
Reciprocate (verb) – Respond to an action, feeling, or gesture with a similar action or feeling.प्रतिदान करना; बदले में वैसा ही करना Synonyms: Return, Repay, Requite, Respond · Antonyms: Ignore, Reject, Withhold, Refuse
Undergird (verb) – To support or strengthen something from below or as a foundation.मजबूत आधार देना Synonyms: Support, Strengthen, Buttress, Underpin · Antonyms: Undermine, Weaken, Destabilize, Erode
Outflank (verb) – To move around the side of an opponent to gain an advantage.पक्ष से घेरकर बढ़त लेना Synonyms: Outmaneuver, Bypass, Circumvent, Outsmart · Antonyms: Confront, Face, Yield, Withdraw
Countermeasure (noun) – An action taken to prevent or reduce the effect of danger, attack, or problem.प्रतिरोधी उपाय Synonyms: Safeguard, Precaution, Defense, Response · Antonyms: Inaction, Neglect, Surrender, Vulnerability
Realign (verb) – To arrange or adjust something again into a new or correct position.फिर से व्यवस्थित करना Synonyms: Readjust, Reorganize, Reposition, Rearrange · Antonyms: Disorganize, Misalign, Disturb, Disorder
Overstep (verb) – To go beyond a limit, rule, or authority.सीमा का उल्लंघन करना Synonyms: Exceed, Transgress, Infringe, Violate · Antonyms: Obey, Respect, Comply, Observe
Preliminary (noun/adjective) – Coming before the main or final action; introductory.प्रारंभिक Synonyms: Initial, Introductory, Preparatory, Opening · Antonyms: Final, Concluding, Definitive, Ultimate
Enfranchise (verb) – To give someone the right to vote or freedom from restriction.मताधिकार देना Synonyms: Empower, Liberate, Emancipate, Authorize · Antonyms: Disenfranchise, Enslave, Disempower, Deprive
Subvert (verb) – To secretly weaken or destroy a system, authority, or institution.व्यवस्था को कमजोर करना Synonyms: Undermine, Sabotage, Overthrow, Destabilize · Antonyms: Support, Uphold, Strengthen, Preserve
Backpedal (verb) – To change an earlier statement, decision, or position, especially by going back from it.अपने कथन या निर्णय से पीछे हटना Synonyms: Retract, Reverse, Retreat, Recant · Antonyms: Maintain, Affirm, Persist, Advance
Decriminalize (verb) – To remove criminal penalties from an act or activity.अपराध की श्रेणी से हटाना Synonyms: Legalize, Permit, Allow, Legitimize · Antonyms: Criminalize, Outlaw, Prohibit, Ban