The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 3 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 3 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, HOARD vs. HORDE, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Spotting Error Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Spotting Error (Rule 352), Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Aeon (Art) 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

Stodgy (adjective) – Dull, old-fashioned, and uninteresting; also heavy and difficult to digest.नीरस और पुराने ढंग का; भारी और अपाच्य Synonyms: Dull, Uninteresting, Conventional, Heavy · Antonyms: Exciting, Innovative, Lively, Light
Obese (adjective) – Extremely overweight, especially in a way that may affect health.अत्यधिक मोटा Synonyms: Overweight, Corpulent, Stout, Rotund · Antonyms: Thin, Slim, Lean, Underweight
Daft (adjective) – Silly, foolish, or lacking good judgement.मूर्खतापूर्ण Synonyms: Foolish, Silly, Absurd, Senseless · Antonyms: Wise, Sensible, Intelligent, Rational
Seduce (verb) – To persuade someone to engage in sexual activity or tempt someone into doing something wrong or unwise.बहकाना या प्रलोभित करना Synonyms: Tempt, Entice, Lure, Allure · Antonyms: Deter, Discourage, Repel, Dissuade
Escort (verb) – To accompany someone somewhere, especially for protection, guidance, or courtesy.साथ ले जाना या सुरक्षा प्रदान करना Synonyms: Accompany, Guide, Conduct, Chaperone · Antonyms: Abandon, Desert, Leave, Neglect
Victimize (verb) – To treat someone unfairly, cruelly, or make them suffer deliberately.अत्याचार करना या किसी को पीड़ित बनाना Synonyms: Persecute, Oppress, Exploit, Bully · Antonyms: Protect, Defend, Support, Assist
Minaret (noun) – A tall, slender tower attached to or situated near a mosque.मस्जिद के पास बनी ऊँची पतली मीनार Synonyms: Tower, Turret, Spire, Steeple · Antonyms: Basement, Trench, Pit, Depression
Colonnade (noun) – A long row of columns supporting a roof, an upper structure, or forming a covered passage.स्तंभों की लंबी पंक्ति या स्तंभयुक्त बरामदा Synonyms: Arcade, Portico, Gallery, Cloister · Antonyms: Open Space, Solid Wall, Enclosure, Barrier
Tourniquet (noun) – A tight band placed around an injured limb to stop or reduce severe bleeding.रक्तस्राव रोकने के लिए अंग पर कसकर बाँधी जाने वाली पट्टी Synonyms: Constricting Band, Compression Band, Ligature, Hemostatic Band · Antonyms: Release, Loosening, Unbinding, Opening
Lectern (noun) – A tall stand with a sloping top used for holding notes or books while speaking or reading.भाषण या वाचन के समय पुस्तक या कागज रखने का ऊँचा तिरछा स्टैंड Synonyms: Podium, Reading Stand, Rostrum, Pulpit · Antonyms: Seat, Bench, Floor, Ground
Gainful (adjective) – Producing profit, benefit, or a useful result.लाभदायक Synonyms: Profitable, Lucrative, Remunerative, Productive · Antonyms: Unprofitable, Unproductive, Fruitless, Worthless
Marine (noun/adjective) – Related to the sea or sea life; a soldier trained to serve on land and at sea.समुद्री Synonyms: Maritime, Nautical, Oceanic, Seafaring · Antonyms: Terrestrial, Inland, Landlocked, Nonmaritime
Mayoral (adjective) – Related to a mayor or the office of a mayor.महापौर संबंधी Synonyms: Civic, Municipal, Administrative, Gubernatorial · Antonyms: Nonmunicipal, Private, Unofficial, Noncivic
Twaddle (noun/verb) – Foolish, trivial, or meaningless talk or writing.निरर्थक बकवास Synonyms: Nonsense, Drivel, Gibberish, Balderdash · Antonyms: Sense, Wisdom, Truth, Substance
Gulch (noun) – A narrow and steep-sided valley formed by flowing water.संकरी खड़ी घाटी Synonyms: Ravine, Gorge, Gully, Canyon · Antonyms: Plain, Plateau, Hilltop, Upland
Decathlon (noun) – An athletic competition consisting of ten different track-and-field events.दस स्पर्धाओं वाली एथलेटिक प्रतियोगिता Synonyms: Combined Event, Athletic Contest, Multisport Event, Track-and-Field Competition · Antonyms: Single Event, Individual Race, One-Event Contest, Specialised Competition
Snoop (verb/noun) – To secretly investigate or look around in search of private information.गुप्त रूप से टोह लेना Synonyms: Pry, Spy, Poke, Investigate · Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Disregard, Respect
Ramble (verb/noun) – To walk without a fixed route or to speak at excessive length without a clear purpose.बिना निश्चित दिशा के घूमना या विषय से भटककर बोलना Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Meander, Digress · Antonyms: Proceed, Focus, Concentrate, Remain
Crucify (verb) – To put someone to death by fastening them to a cross; to criticise or punish someone severely.सूली पर चढ़ाना या कठोर आलोचना करना Synonyms: Execute, Torment, Persecute, Condemn · Antonyms: Pardon, Acquit, Defend, Praise
Flounce (verb/noun) – To move away with exaggerated, impatient, or angry movements.झटके और क्रोध के साथ चलना Synonyms: Storm, Strut, Swagger, Stomp · Antonyms: Glide, Tiptoe, Creep, Proceed