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

On 20 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal Verb of the Day, Root word of the day, Wave vs Waive, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Synonyms Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 13), The Economic Times, Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Aeon (Food and drink) 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

Bricolage (noun) – The creation or construction of something using a diverse range of available materials or resources.उपलब्ध विविध वस्तुओं से रचना या निर्माण Synonyms: Assemblage, Collage, Patchwork, Improvisation · Antonyms: Uniformity, Standardization, Homogeneity, Regularity
Goldbrick (verb) – To avoid work or responsibilities by pretending to be busy or incapable.काम या जिम्मेदारी से जानबूझकर बचना Synonyms: Shirk, Loaf, Malinger, Skive · Antonyms: Work, Labour, Toil, Exert
Marmoreal (adjective) – Made of marble or resembling marble in appearance, hardness or coldness.संगमरमर से बना हुआ या संगमरमर जैसा Synonyms: Marble-like, Marbled, Stony, Statuesque · Antonyms: Soft, Warm, Supple, Yielding
Titivate (verb) – To make someone or something look more attractive, neat or stylish.सजाना-संवारना Synonyms: Adorn, Embellish, Spruce, Smarten · Antonyms: Dishevel, Neglect, Deface, Mar
Oenology (noun) – The scientific study of wine and wine-making.मदिरा एवं मदिरा-निर्माण का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन Synonyms: Enology, Viniculture, Winemaking, Wine Science · Antonyms: Abstinence, Teetotalism, Temperance, Prohibition
Embalm (verb) – To preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals or other substances.मृत शरीर को रासायनिक पदार्थों द्वारा सुरक्षित रखना Synonyms: Preserve, Mummify, Conserve, Treat · Antonyms: Decompose, Decay, Rot, Putrefy
Hullabaloo (noun) – A loud noise, disturbance or excited commotion.शोरगुल या हंगामा Synonyms: Uproar, Commotion, Tumult, Clamor · Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Quiet, Silence
Mangy (adjective) – Affected by mange or looking dirty, shabby and in poor condition.खुजली से ग्रस्त या गंदा और जर्जर Synonyms: Scabby, Shabby, Scruffy, Decrepit · Antonyms: Healthy, Sleek, Clean, Well-groomed
Amanuensis (noun) – A person employed to write, type or copy what another person dictates.श्रुतलेखक या किसी के कथन को लिखने वाला व्यक्ति Synonyms: Scribe, Secretary, Copyist, Transcriber · Antonyms: Author, Originator, Composer, Principal
Apollonian (adjective) – Characterized by rationality, discipline, harmony and restraint.तर्कसंगत, अनुशासित, सामंजस्यपूर्ण और संयमित Synonyms: Rational, Disciplined, Harmonious, Restrained · Antonyms: Dionysian, Irrational, Chaotic, Unrestrained
Realpolitik (noun,.) – A system of politics based on practical objectives and power rather than moral or ideological considerations.व्यावहारिक राजनीति Synonyms: Pragmatism, Practicality, Expediency, Power Politics · Antonyms: Idealism, Moralism, Utopianism, Principled Politics
Rutilant (adjective) – Glowing or shining with a reddish or golden light.लालिमा या सुनहरी चमक से चमकता हुआ Synonyms: Gleaming, Radiant, Lustrous, Shining · Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Tarnished, Lacklustre
Megalopolis (noun) – A very large and densely populated urban region formed by several cities growing together.विशाल महानगरीय क्षेत्र Synonyms: Conurbation, Metropolis, Urban Agglomeration, Megacity · Antonyms: Village, Hamlet, Countryside, Rural Area
Folderol (noun) – Foolish, unnecessary or trivial activity, talk or decoration.निरर्थक या तुच्छ दिखावा Synonyms: Nonsense, Triviality, Frippery, Foolishness · Antonyms: Seriousness, Substance, Importance, Practicality
Catechize (verb) – To question someone systematically or closely, especially for instruction or examination.क्रमबद्ध रूप से प्रश्न पूछना Synonyms: Question, Interrogate, Quiz, Examine · Antonyms: Answer, Inform, Explain, Respond
Antipodean (adjective) – Relating to Australia or New Zealand, especially from the perspective of people in the Northern Hemisphere.ऑस्ट्रेलिया या न्यूज़ीलैंड से संबंधित Synonyms: Australian, New Zealand, Australasian, Southern · Antonyms: Northern, Boreal, Arctic, Septentrional
Prestidigitation (noun) – The performance of magic tricks by rapid and skilful movements of the hands.हाथ की सफाई से जादू दिखाने की कला Synonyms: Conjuring, Legerdemain, Sleight, Illusionism · Antonyms: Clumsiness, Awkwardness, Ineptitude, Bungling
Hawkish (adjective) – Favouring aggressive, forceful or military action, especially in politics or foreign policy.आक्रामक या कठोर नीति का समर्थक Synonyms: Aggressive, Belligerent, Militant, Bellicose · Antonyms: Dovish, Pacifist, Conciliatory, Peaceful
Pirouette (noun/verb) – A rapid complete turn of the body on one foot, especially in ballet; to perform such a turn.एक पैर पर शरीर को तेजी से पूरा घुमाना Synonyms: Spin, Twirl, Whirl, Rotate · Antonyms: Halt, Stop, Stand, Remain
Eschatology (noun) – The branch of theology concerned with death, judgment and the final destiny of humanity and the world.मृत्यु, अंतिम न्याय तथा संसार और मानवता के अंतिम भाग्य से संबंधित धर्मशास्त्र Synonyms: End-Time Theology, Last-Things Doctrine, Apocalyptic Theology, Final-Destiny Doctrine · Antonyms: Cosmogony, Creationism, Genesis, Origin Theory