The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 17 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 17 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, STATIONARY vs. STATIONERY, The Indian Express, Word of the day, One Liner, The Hindu, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 10), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Times of India, Aeon (Religion) 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

Undertake (verb) – To accept responsibility for and begin a task, project, or activity.कार्य का दायित्व लेना Synonyms: Attempt, Begin, Commence, Embark · Antonyms: Abandon, Avoid, Neglect, Refuse
Forthcoming (adjective) – About to happen, appear, or be made available soon.आगामी Synonyms: Upcoming, Approaching, Impending, Prospective · Antonyms: Past, Previous, Distant, Departed
Overdue (adjective) – Not done, paid, returned, or completed by the expected or required time.अतिदेय Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Belated, Tardy · Antonyms: Early, Timely, Prompt, Punctual
Overlook (verb) – To fail to notice, consider, or deal with something.नज़रअंदाज़ करना Synonyms: Ignore, Miss, Neglect, Disregard · Antonyms: Notice, Observe, Consider, Detect
Insurance (noun) – An arrangement in which a company provides financial protection against specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment.बीमा Synonyms: Assurance, Coverage, Protection, Indemnity · Antonyms: Exposure, Risk, Vulnerability, Insecurity
Matrimony (noun) – The state or institution of being married.विवाह Synonyms: Marriage, Wedlock, Union, Nuptials · Antonyms: Divorce, Separation, Bachelorhood, Celibacy
Throughput (noun) – The amount of material, data, or work that can pass through a system within a given period.प्रवाह क्षमता Synonyms: Output, Capacity, Productivity, Yield
Overtake (verb) – To catch up with and pass someone or something moving in the same direction.आगे निकल जाना Synonyms: Pass, Surpass, Outstrip, Outpace · Antonyms: Trail, Lag, Follow, Fall Behind
Undercover (adjective) – Involving secret work or activity intended to obtain information or investigate something.गुप्त Synonyms: Secret, Covert, Clandestine, Surreptitious · Antonyms: Open, Overt, Public, Visible
Treasury (noun) – A place or department responsible for managing and safeguarding public or institutional money.राजकोष Synonyms: Exchequer, Coffers, Repository, Funds · Antonyms: Debt, Deficit, Liability, Bankruptcy
Bandwidth (noun) – The capacity or range available for transmitting information, handling tasks, or dealing with situations.क्षमता / प्रसारण क्षमता Synonyms: Capacity, Range, Scope, Capability · Antonyms: Limitation, Restriction, Constraint, Incapacity
Cripple (verb) – To severely damage, weaken, or limit the functioning of someone or something.गंभीर रूप से कमजोर करना Synonyms: Disable, Impair, Debilitate, Hamper · Antonyms: Strengthen, Enable, Restore, Empower
Highlight (verb) – To emphasize or draw special attention to something important.प्रमुखता से दर्शाना Synonyms: Emphasize, Stress, Spotlight, Underscore · Antonyms: Downplay, Conceal, Ignore, Minimize
Deadline (noun) – The latest time or date by which something must be completed.अंतिम समय-सीमा Synonyms: Time Limit, Cutoff, Due Date, Target Date · Antonyms: Extension, Postponement, Delay, Indefiniteness
Mythology (noun) – A collection or study of traditional myths, especially those belonging to a particular culture or religion.पौराणिक कथाओं का संग्रह या अध्ययन Synonyms: Myth, Folklore, Legend, Lore · Antonyms: History, Fact, Reality, Truth
Showcase (verb) – To display or present something attractively in order to draw attention to its best qualities.प्रमुख रूप से प्रदर्शित करना Synonyms: Display, Exhibit, Present, Feature · Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Obscure
Heartwarming (adjective) – Causing feelings of happiness, affection, or emotional warmth.हृदयस्पर्शी Synonyms: Touching, Moving, Uplifting, Endearing · Antonyms: Heartbreaking, Distressing, Depressing, Disheartening
Mindboggling (adjective) – Extremely surprising, impressive, or difficult to understand.अत्यंत आश्चर्यजनक Synonyms: Astonishing, Staggering, Astounding, Bewildering · Antonyms: Ordinary, Unsurprising, Simple, Comprehensible
Trustworthy (adjective) – Deserving trust because of being reliable, honest, and dependable.विश्वसनीय Synonyms: Reliable, Dependable, Credible, Honest · Antonyms: Unreliable, Dishonest, Deceptive, Untrustworthy
Tumble (verb) – To fall suddenly and uncontrollably, often from a higher position to a lower one.अचानक गिरना या लुढ़कना Synonyms: Fall, Plunge, Topple, Plummet · Antonyms: Rise, Ascend, Climb, Soar