The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 18 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 18 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, SPACIOUS vs. SPECIOUS, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Reading Comprehension Test, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 11), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Aeon (Home) 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

Ichthyology (noun) – The scientific study of fish.मछलियों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन Synonyms: Fish Science, Fish Biology, Piscine Zoology, Ichthyological Science · Antonyms: Ornithology, Entomology, Mammalogy, Herpetology
Taurine (adjective) – Relating to or resembling a bull.बैल से संबंधित या बैल के समान Synonyms: Bullish, Bovine, Bull-like, Ox-like · Antonyms: Frail, Delicate, Weak, Slight
Travelogue (noun) – A book, film, or account describing someone's travels and experiences.यात्रा-वृत्तांत Synonyms: Travel Account, Travel Diary, Travel Journal, Travel Narrative · Antonyms: Fiction, Fantasy, Fabrication, Invention
Narcolepsy (noun) – A sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of sleep.अचानक और अनियंत्रित रूप से नींद आने का विकार Synonyms: Hypersomnia, Sleep Disorder, Sleeping Sickness, Sleep Attacks · Antonyms: Insomnia, Wakefulness, Alertness, Sleeplessness
Subcutaneous (adjective) – Situated, occurring, or administered beneath the skin.त्वचा के नीचे स्थित या दिया जाने वाला Synonyms: Hypodermic, Subdermal, Undercutaneous, Beneath-the-skin · Antonyms: Cutaneous, Epidermal, Superficial, External
Derail (verb) – To cause a train to leave its tracks or to prevent a plan or process from succeeding.पटरी से उतारना या किसी योजना को विफल करना Synonyms: Sidetrack, Disrupt, Obstruct, Wreck · Antonyms: Advance, Facilitate, Promote, Support
Disbar (verb) – To officially prevent a lawyer from practising law.किसी वकील को वकालत करने से अयोग्य घोषित करना Synonyms: Debar, Expel, Exclude, Prohibit · Antonyms: Admit, Authorize, License, Reinstate
Cuneiform (adjective) – Relating to an ancient system of writing made with wedge-shaped marks.कीलाकार चिह्नों वाली प्राचीन लिपि से संबंधित Synonyms: Wedge-shaped, Wedgelike, Cuneate, Cuneal · Antonyms: Rounded, Circular, Curved, Spherical
Mummify (verb) – To preserve a dead body by preventing it from decaying, especially by embalming and drying it.शव को ममी बनाकर संरक्षित करना Synonyms: Embalm, Preserve, Desiccate, Dry · Antonyms: Decay, Decompose, Rot, Putrefy
Rhombus (noun) – A parallelogram having four sides of equal length.चार समान भुजाओं वाला समचतुर्भुज Synonyms: Rhomb, Lozenge, Diamond, Equilateral Parallelogram · Antonyms: Circle, Triangle, Trapezoid, Rectangle
Belfry (noun) – A bell tower or the part of a tower in which bells are hung.घंटाघर Synonyms: Bell Tower, Steeple, Campanile, Bell Chamber · Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Crypt, Underground
Finial (noun) – A decorative ornament placed at the top or end of a building, piece of furniture, or other structure.शीर्ष अलंकरण Synonyms: Ornament, Decoration, Adornment, Knob · Antonyms: Base, Foundation, Footing, Bottom
Azimuthal (adjective) – Relating to azimuth or horizontal angular direction measured around the horizon.दिगंशीय Synonyms: Directional, Angular, Horizontal, Orientational · Antonyms: Vertical, Elevational, Zenithal, Radial
Drub (verb) – To defeat someone decisively or beat someone severely.बुरी तरह हराना Synonyms: Thrash, Rout, Trounce, Defeat · Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Yield, Succumb
Bandolier (noun) – A broad belt worn over the shoulder for carrying cartridges or ammunition.कारतूस रखने की कंधे की पेटी Synonyms: Bandoleer, Cartridge Belt, Baldric, Ammunition Belt · Antonyms: Disarmament, Unarmedness, Defenselessness, Pacifism
Rumpled (adjective) – Wrinkled, crumpled, or untidy in appearance.सिकुड़ा हुआ Synonyms: Wrinkled, Crumpled, Creased, Disheveled · Antonyms: Smooth, Neat, Tidy, Pressed
Rove (verb) – To travel or wander from place to place without a fixed destination.इधर-उधर घूमना Synonyms: Wander, Roam, Ramble, Meander · Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Settle, Halt
Daedalian (adjective) – Extremely intricate, complex, skillfully designed, or ingenious.अत्यंत जटिल और कौशलपूर्ण Synonyms: Intricate, Complex, Ingenious, Skillful · Antonyms: Simple, Plain, Uncomplicated, Unskillful
Ululate (verb) – To make a long, loud, high-pitched, wavering cry, especially to express strong emotion.ऊँची और लंबी विलापपूर्ण ध्वनि निकालना Synonyms: Howl, Wail, Shriek, Keen · Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Mumble, Hush
Halberd (noun) – A medieval weapon consisting of a long shaft fitted with an axe blade, spike, and spear point.लंबे डंडे वाला मध्यकालीन कुल्हाड़ी-भाला अस्त्र Synonyms: Polearm, Battle-Axe, Spear, Pike · Antonyms: Shield, Armor, Protection, Defense