The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 5 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 5 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, ESTATE vs. STATE, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 354), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Times of India, Aeon (Nations and empires) 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

Pachyderm (noun) – A large, thick-skinned mammal, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.मोटी चमड़ी वाला विशाल स्तनपायी Synonyms: Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Thick-skinned Mammal · Antonyms: Insect, Reptile, Bird, Fish
Sprawl (verb) – To sit, lie, or spread out in an untidy or irregular way.बेतरतीब ढंग से फैलना Synonyms: Spread, Stretch, Straggle, Lounge · Antonyms: Contract, Gather, Shrink, Compress
Molten (adjective) – Liquefied by heat; in a melted state.पिघला हुआ Synonyms: Melted, Liquid, Liquefied, Fused · Antonyms: Solid, Frozen, Hardened, Congealed
Haberdasher (noun) – A person who sells men’s clothing and accessories, or small sewing articles.पुरुषों के वस्त्र और सिलाई की छोटी वस्तुएँ बेचने वाला Synonyms: Clothier, Outfitter, Tailor, Mercer · Antonyms: Customer, Buyer, Purchaser, Consumer
Quaver (verb) – To shake or tremble while speaking or singing.काँपती हुई आवाज़ में बोलना या गाना Synonyms: Tremble, Waver, Falter, Vibrate · Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Strengthen, Resound
Glabrous (adjective) – Smooth and without hair or surface projections.रोमहीन और चिकना Synonyms: Hairless, Smooth, Bald, Shaven · Antonyms: Hairy, Hirsute, Furry, Bristly
Harlequin (noun) – A comic character dressed in a colourful, diamond-patterned costume.रंग-बिरंगी पोशाक पहने हास्य पात्र Synonyms: Clown, Jester, Buffoon, Comedian · Antonyms: Tragedian, Serious Person, Mourner, Pessimist
Syncopate (verb) – To shift the normal rhythmic accent in music or shorten a word by omitting sounds.लय के सामान्य बल को बदलना या शब्द की ध्वनियाँ हटाकर छोटा करना Synonyms: Accent, Displace, Contract, Shorten · Antonyms: Regularize, Lengthen, Expand, Stabilize
Headlong (adverb) – With great speed or without careful thought.बहुत तेज़ी से या बिना सोचे-समझे Synonyms: Hastily, Recklessly, Impetuously, Precipitately · Antonyms: Cautiously, Slowly, Deliberately, Carefully
Jamboree (noun) – A large, lively celebration or gathering.बड़ा और उत्साहपूर्ण समारोह Synonyms: Festival, Celebration, Gathering, Carnival · Antonyms: Solitude, Isolation, Seclusion, Separation
Fillip (noun) – Something that acts as a stimulus or gives encouragement.प्रोत्साहन Synonyms: Boost, Stimulus, Spur, Encouragement · Antonyms: Deterrent, Hindrance, Discouragement, Setback
Piebald (adjective) – Having patches of two different colours, usually black and white.चितकबरा Synonyms: Spotted, Dappled, Mottled, Variegated · Antonyms: Uniform, Unspotted, Monochromatic, Solid-coloured
Rile (verb) – To make someone annoyed, irritated or angry.चिढ़ाना Synonyms: Irritate, Annoy, Provoke, Aggravate · Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Pacify, Appease
Loll (verb) – To sit, lie or stand in a relaxed and lazy manner.आराम से सुस्ताना Synonyms: Lounge, Recline, Slouch, Sprawl · Antonyms: Stand, Straighten, Work, Toil
Jilt (verb) – To suddenly reject or abandon someone with whom one has a romantic relationship.प्रेम-संबंध में छोड़ देना Synonyms: Abandon, Reject, Desert, Forsake · Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Support, Cherish
Scullion (noun) – A servant employed to perform menial tasks in a kitchen.रसोई का नौकर Synonyms: Kitchen Servant, Menial, Drudge, Domestic · Antonyms: Master, Employer, Supervisor, Proprietor
Skinflint (noun) – A person who is extremely unwilling to spend money.कंजूस व्यक्ति Synonyms: Miser, Cheapskate, Tightwad, Penny-pincher · Antonyms: Spendthrift, Philanthropist, Benefactor, Donor
Batten (verb) – To thrive or grow prosperous, especially at another person’s expense.दूसरों के खर्च पर फलना-फूलना Synonyms: Thrive, Prosper, Flourish, Fatten · Antonyms: Decline, Wither, Languish, Deteriorate
Carom (verb) – To strike and rebound off a surface or another object.टकराकर उछलना Synonyms: Rebound, Ricochet, Deflect, Glance · Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Stick, Settle
Frumpy (adjective) – Dressed in an old-fashioned, unattractive or untidy manner.भद्दे और पुराने ढंग का Synonyms: Dowdy, Shabby, Unfashionable, Slovenly · Antonyms: Stylish, Elegant, Fashionable, Smart