The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 10 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 10 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, UMPIRE vs. EMPIRE, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 5), Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Times of India, Aeon (Stories and literature) 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

Brobdingnagian (adjective) – Extremely large or gigantic.अत्यंत विशाल Synonyms: Gigantic, Colossal, Enormous, Mammoth · Antonyms: Tiny, Minute, Diminutive, Microscopic
Oceanography (noun) – The scientific study of oceans, including their physical, chemical, biological and geological features.समुद्र विज्ञान Synonyms: Oceanology, Marine Science, Marine Studies, Hydrography · Antonyms: No exact antonym; Inland Studies, Terrestrial Science, Land Science, Continental Studies
Gamify (verb) – To add game-like features to an activity in order to make it more engaging.खेल-तत्वों से रोचक बनाना Synonyms: Engage, Incentivize, Entertain, Motivate · Antonyms: Discourage, Demotivate, Bore, Disengage
Photovoltaic (adjective) – Relating to the production of electricity from light, especially sunlight.प्रकाश से विद्युत उत्पन्न करने वाला Synonyms: Solar-Electric, Photoelectric, Light-Powered, Solar-Powered · Antonyms: Non-Solar, Fuel-Powered, Combustion-Based, Light-Independent
Stethoscope (noun) – A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced inside the body, especially the heart and lungs.हृदय और फेफड़ों की ध्वनि सुनने का चिकित्सीय उपकरण Synonyms: Auscultation Device, Medical Listener, Chestpiece, Acoustic Instrument · Antonyms: No exact antonym; Loudspeaker, Sound Amplifier, Noise Generator, Broadcasting Device
Pixelate (verb) – To divide an image into visible square-shaped pixels, often making it unclear.चित्र को छोटे वर्गाकार बिंदुओं में धुंधला करना Synonyms: Blur, Obscure, Distort, Mosaic · Antonyms: Clarify, Sharpen, Enhance, Refine
Schizophrenia (noun) – A serious mental disorder that affects a person’s thinking, perception, emotions and behaviour.एक गंभीर मानसिक विकार जो सोच, अनुभूति, भावनाओं और व्यवहार को प्रभावित करता है Synonyms: Psychotic Disorder, Thought Disorder, Mental Disorder, Psychiatric Illness · Antonyms: Mental Stability, Psychological Well-Being, Soundness, Coherence
Pasteurize (verb) – To heat a liquid or food to a specific temperature in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.हानिकारक सूक्ष्मजीवों को नष्ट करने के लिए खाद्य या तरल को नियंत्रित ताप देना Synonyms: Sterilize, Disinfect, Sanitize, Heat-Treat · Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Taint
Ziggurat (noun) – A massive ancient Mesopotamian temple built in the form of stepped levels.सीढ़ीनुमा स्तरों वाला प्राचीन मेसोपोटामियाई मंदिर Synonyms: Temple Tower, Stepped Temple, Shrine, Monument · Antonyms: Pit, Trench, Hollow, Depression
Defibrillate (verb) – To apply an electric shock to the heart in order to restore a normal rhythm.हृदय की सामान्य लय बहाल करने के लिए विद्युत आघात देना Synonyms: Resuscitate, Revive, Reanimate, Electrically Stimulate · Antonyms: Arrest, Stop, Suppress, Inactivate
Annotate (verb) – Add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document to explain it.टिप्पणी जोड़ना Synonyms: Comment, Explain, Label, Clarify · Antonyms: Erase, Conceal, Obscure, Remove
Irrigate (verb) – Supply water to land or crops to help them grow.सिंचाई करना Synonyms: Water, Moisten, Sprinkle, Flood · Antonyms: Drain, Dry, Dehydrate, Desiccate
Aquatic (adjective) – Living, growing, or occurring in or near water.जलीय Synonyms: Marine, Waterborne, Amphibious, Hydrophytic · Antonyms: Terrestrial, Land-based, Aerial, Desert-dwelling
Neolithic (adjective) – Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when people began farming and using polished stone tools.नवपाषाण युग से संबंधित Synonyms: New Stone Age, Prehistoric, Stone-Age, Primitive · Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Futuristic
Artillery (noun) – Large, powerful guns used in warfare, especially those operated by military units.तोपखाना Synonyms: Cannons, Ordnance, Guns, Weaponry · Antonyms: Armour, Defence, Shielding, Protection
Militia (noun) – A military force made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight during emergencies.नागरिक सेना Synonyms: Reserves, Guard, Volunteers, Paramilitary · Antonyms: Civilians, Pacifists, Noncombatants, Regular Army
Pendulum (noun) – A weight suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing freely backwards and forwards.लोलक Synonyms: Bob, Oscillator, Swing, Timekeeper · Antonyms: Stillness, Stability, Immobility, Rest
Metronome (noun) – A device that produces regular beats to help musicians maintain a steady rhythm.तालमापी यंत्र Synonyms: Timekeeper, Beat-counter, Rhythm-guide, Ticker · Antonyms: Irregularity, Disorder, Silence, Arrhythmia
Infantry (noun) – Soldiers who fight on foot rather than in vehicles or on horses.पैदल सेना Synonyms: Foot Soldiers, Ground Troops, Footmen, Riflemen · Antonyms: Cavalry, Artillery, Navy, Air Force
Stockade (noun) – A strong barrier or enclosure made from upright wooden posts, usually built for defence.लकड़ी की रक्षात्मक बाड़ Synonyms: Barricade, Palisade, Enclosure, Fortification · Antonyms: Opening, Entrance, Passage, Gateway