The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 12 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 21 Editorials

On 12 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 21 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, SERGE vs. SURGE, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Cloze Test Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Aeon (Archaeology) 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

Hypothecation (noun) – The practice of pledging an asset as security for a loan while retaining possession of it.दृष्टिबंधक Synonyms: Pledge, Collateralization, Encumbrance, Security · Antonyms: Redemption, Release, Discharge, Unencumbering
Orogeny (noun) – The geological process of mountain formation through movements of the Earth's crust.पर्वतनिर्माण प्रक्रिया Synonyms: Mountain-building, Uplift, Tectonism, Crustal Deformation · Antonyms: Erosion, Denudation, Subsidence, Peneplanation
Isosceles (adjective) – Having two sides of equal length, especially in a triangle.समद्विबाहु Synonyms: Equal-legged, Two-equal-sided, Symmetrical, Bilaterally Balanced · Antonyms: Scalene, Unequal-sided, Asymmetrical, Irregular
Pluvial (adjective) – Relating to rain or characterized by abundant rainfall.वर्षा-संबंधी Synonyms: Rainy, Showery, Wet, Rainfall-related · Antonyms: Arid, Dry, Rainless, Drought-stricken
Expectorate (verb) – To cough up and spit out phlegm or other material from the throat or lungs.बलगम थूकना Synonyms: Spit, Expel, Eject, Cough Up · Antonyms: Swallow, Ingest, Retain, Suppress
Underbelly (noun) – The vulnerable, weak, hidden, or unpleasant part of something.कमज़ोर या छिपा हुआ पक्ष Synonyms: Underside, Underpart, Weak Point, Vulnerable Side · Antonyms: Topside, Surface, Strong Point, Strength
Disembowel (verb) – To remove the internal organs, especially the intestines, from a person or animal.अंतड़ियाँ निकालना Synonyms: Eviscerate, Gut, Exenterate, Draw · Antonyms: Restore, Repair, Reconstitute, Reassemble
Blacklist (verb) – To put a person or organization on a list of those who are banned, excluded, or regarded as unacceptable.काली सूची में डालना Synonyms: Ban, Bar, Exclude, Proscribe · Antonyms: Whitelist, Approve, Admit, Endorse
Taiga (noun) – A vast subarctic forest dominated mainly by evergreen coniferous trees.शंकुधारी वनों वाला उपध्रुवीय क्षेत्र Synonyms: Boreal Forest, Coniferous Forest, Northern Forest, Subarctic Forest · Antonyms: Desert, Grassland, Savanna, Treeless Tundra
Outlaw (verb) – To make something illegal or officially prohibit it.गैरकानूनी घोषित करना Synonyms: Ban, Prohibit, Forbid, Criminalize · Antonyms: Legalize, Permit, Allow, Authorize
Cardiology (noun) – The branch of medicine concerned with the heart, its functions, and its diseases.हृदय-विज्ञान Synonyms: Heart Medicine, Cardiac Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Study · Antonyms: Neurology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Pulmonology
Mariticide (noun) – The act of killing one's spouse, especially the killing of a husband by his wife.पति की हत्या Synonyms: Spousal Killing, Husband-Killing, Spouse Murder, Conjugal Murder · Antonyms: Spousal Protection, Preservation, Safeguarding, Rescue
Hygrometer (noun) – An instrument used to measure the amount of moisture or humidity in the air.आर्द्रतामापी Synonyms: Humidity Meter, Moisture Meter, Humidity Gauge, Moisture Gauge · Antonyms: Dehumidifier, Dryer, Desiccator, Moisture Remover
Portico (noun) – A covered entrance to a building, supported by columns.स्तंभयुक्त बरामदा Synonyms: Porch, Colonnade, Veranda, Arcade · Antonyms: Interior, Enclosure, Rear, Exit
Inhume (verb) – To bury a dead body in the ground.दफनाना Synonyms: Bury, Inter, Entomb, Sepulchre · Antonyms: Exhume, Disinter, Unearth, Dig Up
Bulldoze (verb) – To demolish or clear something using a bulldozer or by force.ढहा देना Synonyms: Demolish, Flatten, Raze, Level · Antonyms: Build, Construct, Erect, Restore
Erupt (verb) – To burst out suddenly or violently, especially from a volcano.फूट पड़ना Synonyms: Explode, Burst, Flare, Spew · Antonyms: Subside, Calm, Cease, Settle
Sclerotic (adjective) – Abnormally hard or rigid, especially because of sclerosis; also resistant to change.कठोर या जड़ Synonyms: Hardened, Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible · Antonyms: Flexible, Supple, Pliable, Adaptable
Thematic (adjective) – Relating to or based on a particular theme or subject.विषयगत Synonyms: Topical, Subject-Based, Motif-Based, Themed · Antonyms: Random, Unrelated, Irrelevant, Disconnected
Superlative (adjective) – Of the highest degree, quality, or excellence.सर्वोत्कृष्ट Synonyms: Excellent, Outstanding, Supreme, Superb · Antonyms: Inferior, Mediocre, Poor, Ordinary