The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 13 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 13 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, STORY vs. STOREY, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Antonyms Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 7), The Economic Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Times of India, Aeon (Knowledge) 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

Attune (verb) – Make receptive or aware; bring into harmony with something.अनुकूल बनाना Synonyms: Harmonize, Acclimatize, Adjust, Adapt · Antonyms: Alienate, Disorient, Detach, Disconnect
Backwater (noun) – A remote or isolated place that is considered backward or unaffected by progress.पिछड़ा या दूरस्थ स्थान Synonyms: Hinterland, Outback, Backcountry, Provincial Area · Antonyms: Metropolis, Hub, Centre, Cosmopolitan Area
Escarpment (noun) – A long, steep slope or cliff separating two relatively level areas.खड़ी ढलान या चट्टानी कगार Synonyms: Cliff, Scarp, Bluff, Precipice · Antonyms: Plain, Flatland, Lowland, Level Ground
Killjoy (noun) – A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment or enthusiasm of others.आनंद बिगाड़ने वाला व्यक्ति Synonyms: Spoilsport, Wet Blanket, Grouch, Party-Pooper · Antonyms: Entertainer, Enthusiast, Merrymaker, Encourager
Unutterable (adjective) – Too extreme, great, or terrible to be expressed in words.अवर्णनीय Synonyms: Indescribable, Inexpressible, Ineffable, Unspeakable · Antonyms: Expressible, Describable, Articulable, Utterable
Budge (verb) – Move or cause to move slightly, especially from a fixed position or opinion.थोड़ा हिलना या अपना मत बदलना Synonyms: Move, Shift, Yield, Relent · Antonyms: Remain, Resist, Persist, Stay
Interleave (verb) – Insert something between the pages, layers, or parts of something else.बीच-बीच में रखना Synonyms: Intermix, Intersperse, Insert, Alternate · Antonyms: Separate, Remove, Extract, Disentangle
Totem (noun) – An object, animal, or symbol regarded as representing or having special significance for a group.प्रतीकात्मक या पूजनीय चिह्न Synonyms: Emblem, Symbol, Icon, Insignia · Antonyms: Triviality, Insignificance, Irrelevance, Commonplace
Backslide (verb) – Return to a worse condition or to former bad habits after making progress.पुनः बुरी अवस्था या आदत में लौटना Synonyms: Regress, Relapse, Revert, Deteriorate · Antonyms: Progress, Improve, Advance, Recover
Attentive (adjective) – Paying close attention to something or showing thoughtful care for someone.ध्यान देने वाला Synonyms: Alert, Observant, Watchful, Considerate · Antonyms: Inattentive, Negligent, Distracted, Heedless
Substratum (noun) – An underlying layer or foundation on which something is formed or supported.आधारभूत परत Synonyms: Foundation, Base, Bedrock, Underlayer · Antonyms: Surface, Exterior, Top, Superstructure
Mandamus (noun) – A judicial writ ordering a public authority to perform a legal duty.परमादेश Synonyms: Writ, Order, Command, Directive · Antonyms: Prohibition, Restraint, Reversal, Revocation
Envoy (noun) – A person sent by a government or organization as its official representative.दूत Synonyms: Emissary, Ambassador, Delegate, Representative · Antonyms: Recipient, Host, Principal, Constituent
Roister (verb) – To celebrate noisily and behave in a boisterous way.शोरगुल के साथ मौज-मस्ती करना Synonyms: Revel, Carouse, Frolic, Celebrate · Antonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Lament, Abstain
Crave (verb) – To have a strong desire or longing for something.तीव्र इच्छा करना Synonyms: Desire, Long, Yearn, Covet · Antonyms: Dislike, Reject, Avoid, Abhor
Grope (verb) – To search or feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.टटोलना Synonyms: Feel, Fumble, Search, Probe · Antonyms: Locate, Find, Grasp, Observe
Mint (verb) – To produce coins by stamping metal, or to create something officially for the first time.सिक्के ढालना Synonyms: Coin, Manufacture, Produce, Forge · Antonyms: Destroy, Melt, Abolish, Withdraw
Agog (adjective) – Very eager, excited, or curious to know or see something.अत्यंत उत्सुक Synonyms: Eager, Excited, Curious, Enthusiastic · Antonyms: Indifferent, Uninterested, Apathetic, Bored
Buxom (adjective) – Plump, healthy-looking, and attractively full in figure.हृष्ट-पुष्ट Synonyms: Plump, Full-figured, Rounded, Stout · Antonyms: Gaunt, Skinny, Emaciated, Scrawny
Frowsy (adjective) – Untidy, dirty, or unpleasant in appearance or smell.अस्त-व्यस्त और मैला Synonyms: Shabby, Slovenly, Unkempt, Dingy · Antonyms: Neat, Tidy, Smart, Immaculate