The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16 Jun 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 16 June 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from WAIST vs. WASTE, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Root word of the day, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 314), Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, 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

Slither (verb) – Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or sliding motion.रेंगना Synonyms: Glide, Crawl, Wriggle, Creep · Antonyms: Stride, March, Stomp, Trudge
Douse (verb) – Pour liquid over something or extinguish a fire.भिगोना / बुझाना Synonyms: Soak, Drench, Extinguish, Quench · Antonyms: Ignite, Kindle, Light, Dry
Meld (verb) – Combine or blend things together.मिलाना Synonyms: Merge, Blend, Fuse, Combine · Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Split, Disconnect
Provender (noun) – Food given to farm animals; fodder.पशुओं का चारा Synonyms: Fodder, Feed, Forage, Pasturage · Antonyms: Starvation, Hunger, Deprivation, Famine
Relic (noun) – An object surviving from the past, especially one with historical or religious value.प्राचीन अवशेष Synonyms: Remnant, Artifact, Vestige, Antique · Antonyms: Novelty, Modernity, Innovation, Newness
Precinct (noun) – A clearly marked area, district, or boundary around a place.सीमांकित क्षेत्र Synonyms: District, Zone, Area, Ward · Antonyms: Exterior, Outskirts, Wilderness, Open Space
Puckish (adjective) – Playfully mischievous or naughty.शरारती Synonyms: Mischievous, Playful, Impish, Naughty · Antonyms: Serious, Solemn, Grave, Earnest
Bawdy (adjective) – Humorously indecent or vulgar, especially in a sexual way.अश्लील Synonyms: Vulgar, Obscene, Indecent, Lewd · Antonyms: Decent, Refined, Modest, Proper
Lecherous (adjective) – Having excessive or offensive sexual desire.कामुक / वासनापूर्ण Synonyms: Lustful, Lewd, Lascivious, Libidinous · Antonyms: Chaste, Pure, Decent, Virtuous
Igneous (adjective) – Formed from cooled and solidified molten rock.आग्नेय Synonyms: Volcanic, Magmatic, Fiery, Plutonic · Antonyms: Sedimentary, Aqueous, Nonvolcanic, Erosional
Carcass (noun) – The dead body of an animal.जानवर का शव Synonyms: Corpse, Cadaver, Remains, Dead Body · Antonyms: Living Being, Live Animal, Survivor, Organism
Arid (adjective) – Very dry, especially because of little or no rain.शुष्क Synonyms: Dry, Parched, Barren, Desiccated · Antonyms: Moist, Wet, Fertile, Lush
Loiter (verb) – To stand or move around slowly without any clear purpose.बिना उद्देश्य इधर-उधर घूमना Synonyms: Linger, Dawdle, Dally, Idle · Antonyms: Hurry, Rush, Hasten, Proceed
Jagged (adjective) – Having rough, sharp, and uneven edges.नुकीला और असमान Synonyms: Serrated, Ragged, Notched, Uneven · Antonyms: Smooth, Even, Regular, Rounded
Flotsam (noun) – Floating wreckage or waste material found in water.पानी में तैरता हुआ मलबा Synonyms: Wreckage, Debris, Driftwood, Refuse · Antonyms: Cargo, Treasure, Valuables, Possessions
Flare (verb/noun) – To burn or shine suddenly and brightly; a sudden burst of light or emotion.अचानक भड़कना या चमकना Synonyms: Blaze, Flash, Burst, Glow · Antonyms: Fade, Dim, Extinguish, Subside
Villain (noun) – A wicked person or an evil character in a story.खलनायक Synonyms: Criminal, Wrongdoer, Evildoer, Scoundrel · Antonyms: Hero, Savior, Benefactor, Good Person
Sepulchral (adjective) – Related to a tomb; gloomy, hollow, and frightening.समाधि-संबंधी; उदास और भयावह Synonyms: Funereal, Gloomy, Grave-like, Mournful · Antonyms: Cheerful, Lively, Bright, Joyful
Shiver (verb/noun) – To shake slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement.ठंड या डर से काँपना Synonyms: Tremble, Quiver, Shake, Shudder · Antonyms: Steady, Calm, Stabilize, Still
Outpost (noun) – A small military or official station far from the main area.दूरस्थ चौकी Synonyms: Station, Fort, Base, Settlement · Antonyms: Headquarters, Center, Capital, Main Base