The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Jun 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 18 June 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from VERACITY vs. VORACITY, Phrasal Verb of the Day, Root word of the day, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 316), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, 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

Hearse (noun) – A vehicle used to carry a dead body in a coffin to a funeral.शव वाहन Synonyms: Funeral Car, Mortuary Van, Coffin Coach, Funeral Coach · Antonyms: Cradle, Nursery, Maternity Ward, Birthplace
Smite (verb) – To strike someone or something forcefully.प्रहार करना Synonyms: Strike, Hit, Bash, Slay · Antonyms: Heal, Protect, Spare, Mend
Flay (verb) – To remove skin from a body, or to criticize someone harshly.चमड़ी उतारना; कड़ी आलोचना करना Synonyms: Skin, Peel, Lash, Criticize · Antonyms: Praise, Protect, Cover, Approve
Astral (adjective) – Related to stars or the heavens.तारकीय Synonyms: Stellar, Starry, Celestial, Sidereal · Antonyms: Earthly, Terrestrial, Mundane, Worldly
Gelid (adjective) – Extremely cold or icy.अत्यंत ठंडा; बर्फीला Synonyms: Icy, Frigid, Frozen, Glacial · Antonyms: Warm, Hot, Torrid, Heated
Sham (noun/adjective/verb) – Something that is false, fake, or not genuine.ढोंग; नकली Synonyms: Fake, Fraud, Pretence, Hoax · Antonyms: Genuine, Real, Authentic, Sincere
Tundra (noun) – A very cold, treeless region where the ground remains frozen for much of the year.टुंड्रा प्रदेश; हिमाच्छादित वृक्षहीन क्षेत्र Synonyms: Arctic Plain, Frozen Plain, Polar Region, Ice Field · Antonyms: Forest, Woodland, Jungle, Tropics
Pagoda (noun) – A tall tower-like religious building, especially in East Asia, usually with several levels.बहुमंजिला बौद्ध मंदिर Synonyms: Temple, Shrine, Tower, Stupa · Antonyms: Hut, Cottage, House, Secular Building
Scrounge (verb) – To get something by asking others or searching for it with difficulty.मांगकर या खोजकर प्राप्त करना Synonyms: Beg, Borrow, Forage, Cadge · Antonyms: Give, Donate, Offer, Provide
Askew (adjective/adverb) – Not straight or level; tilted to one side.टेढ़ा; तिरछा Synonyms: Crooked, Slanted, Awry, Tilted · Antonyms: Straight, Level, Aligned, Even
Dross (noun) – Something worthless or waste material, especially impurities separated from metal.कचरा/अशुद्ध पदार्थ Synonyms: Waste, Rubbish, Refuse, Impurity · Antonyms: Treasure, Value, Purity, Essence
Trawl (verb) – To search through a large amount of something carefully.छानबीन करना Synonyms: Search, Scan, Sift, Explore · Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Skim
Dingy (adjective) – Dark, dirty, and dull-looking.मैला-कुचैला/गंदा Synonyms: Dirty, Grimy, Dull, Shabby · Antonyms: Bright, Clean, Fresh, Spotless
Slender (adjective) – Thin and graceful; very small in amount or degree.पतला/कम Synonyms: Slim, Thin, Lean, Slight · Antonyms: Broad, Thick, Stout, Wide
Anvil (noun) – A heavy iron block on which metal is shaped by hammering.निहाई Synonyms: Iron Block, Metal Block, Forge Block, Smithing Block · Antonyms: Cushion, Pillow, Feather, Softness
Badger (verb) – To repeatedly annoy or trouble someone with questions or requests.लगातार परेशान करना Synonyms: Pester, Harass, Nag, Bother · Antonyms: Soothe, Comfort, Assist, Encourage
Rubble (noun) – Broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete from a destroyed building.मलबा Synonyms: Debris, Ruins, Wreckage, Fragments · Antonyms: Structure, Building, Construction, Order
Pelt (verb) – To throw things at someone or something repeatedly.लगातार फेंकना/बरसाना Synonyms: Bombard, Shower, Hurl, Strike · Antonyms: Protect, Defend, Shield, Guard
Crease (noun) – A line or mark made on cloth, paper, or skin by folding or pressing.सिलवट/मोड़ की रेखा Synonyms: Fold, Wrinkle, Line, Furrow · Antonyms: Smoothness, Flatness, Plainness, Evenness
Mural (noun) – A large painting or artwork made directly on a wall.भित्ति चित्र Synonyms: Wall Painting, Fresco, Artwork, Painting · Antonyms: Blank Wall, Plain Wall, Bare Wall, Empty Wall