The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 24 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 22 Editorials

On 24 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 22 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, PEACE vs. PIECE, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, The Hindu, Idioms & Phrases Quiz, Idiom of the Day, Hindustan Times, Spotting Error (Rule 16), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, The Economic Times, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Aeon (Anthropology) 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

Papyrus (noun) – A material used in ancient times for writing, made from the stem of a water plant.पपीरस से बना प्राचीन लेखन पदार्थ Synonyms: Parchment, Writing Material, Manuscript, Scroll · Antonyms: Digital Text, Electronic Document, Screen, Digital Record
Bevy (noun) – A large group of people or things of the same kind.समूह Synonyms: Group, Cluster, Crowd, Collection · Antonyms: Individual, Solitary, Singleton, One
Stutter (verb) – Speak with involuntary pauses and repeated sounds or syllables.हकलाना Synonyms: Stammer, Falter, Hesitate, Splutter · Antonyms: Articulate, Enunciate, Fluently Speak, Pronounce Clearly
Drawl (verb) – Speak slowly with prolonged vowel sounds.शब्दों को खींचकर बोलना Synonyms: Drone, Linger, Prolong, Intone · Antonyms: Hurry, Rattle, Gabble, Rush
Grubby (adjective) – Dirty or covered with grime.गंदा या मैला Synonyms: Dirty, Filthy, Grimy, Sordid · Antonyms: Clean, Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine
Tallow (noun) – Hard animal fat used especially for making candles and soap.मोमबत्ती और साबुन बनाने में प्रयुक्त पशु वसा Synonyms: Fat, Grease, Suet, Animal Fat · Antonyms: Lean, Fat-free Substance, Vegetable Oil, Water
Baton (noun) – A short stick carried by a conductor, police officer or relay runner.छोटी छड़ी या दंड Synonyms: Stick, Rod, Staff, Truncheon · Antonyms: —, —, —, —
Twirl (verb) – Spin quickly and lightly around.तेजी से घुमाना या घूमना Synonyms: Spin, Rotate, Whirl, Revolve · Antonyms: Stop, Halt, Steady, Stabilize
Fleck (noun) – A very small patch, spot or mark of a different colour or substance.छोटा धब्बा या कण Synonyms: Speck, Spot, Dot, Particle · Antonyms: Mass, Whole, Bulk, entirety
Tart (adjective) – Having a sharp or sour taste.खट्टा या तीखा स्वाद वाला Synonyms: Sour, Acidic, Tangy, Sharp · Antonyms: Sweet, Sugary, Mild, Bland
Gnash (verb) – Grind or strike the teeth together, especially in anger or pain.दाँत पीसना Synonyms: Grind, Clench, Grit, Grate · Antonyms: Relax, Unclench, Loosen, Release
Sheen (noun) – A soft, smooth shine on a surface.चमक Synonyms: Lustre, Gloss, Shine, Gleam · Antonyms: Dullness, Dimness, Tarnish, Drabness
Droop (verb) – Bend, hang or sink downward because of weakness or lack of strength.झुक जाना Synonyms: Sag, Wilt, Slump, Hang · Antonyms: Rise, Straighten, Lift, Erect
Buckle (verb) – Bend, collapse or give way under pressure.मुड़ जाना / दबाव में झुक जाना Synonyms: Bend, Crumple, Collapse, Yield · Antonyms: Straighten, Stiffen, Resist, Withstand
Simper (verb) – Smile in a silly, affected or self-conscious manner.बनावटी ढंग से मुस्कुराना Synonyms: Smirk, Grin, Titter, Beam · Antonyms: Frown, Glower, Scowl, Grimace
Jinx (noun) – A person or thing believed to bring bad luck.अपशकुन / दुर्भाग्य लाने वाला Synonyms: Curse, Hex, Hoodoo, Spell · Antonyms: Blessing, Charm, Talisman, Boon
Soiree (noun) – An evening social gathering or party, usually held at someone’s home.सायंकालीन सामाजिक समारोह Synonyms: Gathering, Reception, Party, Function · Antonyms: Solitude, Isolation, Seclusion, Withdrawal
Halter (noun) – A rope or strap placed around the head of a horse or other animal for leading or controlling it.पशु को बाँधने या नियंत्रित करने की रस्सी Synonyms: Headstall, Bridle, Harness, Restraint · Antonyms: Freedom, Release, Liberty, Unrestraint
Paunchy (adjective) – Having a large or protruding belly.तोंद वाला Synonyms: Potbellied, Corpulent, Stout, Portly · Antonyms: Slim, Lean, Slender, Svelte
Twinge (noun) – A sudden, sharp feeling of pain or an unpleasant emotion.अचानक उठने वाली तीखी पीड़ा Synonyms: Pang, Stab, Ache, Throb · Antonyms: Comfort, Relief, Ease, Pleasure