The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 27 Aug 2026 – 20 Words with Hindi Meaning, 23 Editorials

On 27 August 2026 Vocab24 covered 23 editorials from Phrasal verb of the day, Root Word of the Day, PRAY vs. PREY, The Indian Express, One Liner, Word of the day, Rakshabandhan Special, The Hindu, One Word Substitution Quiz, Idiom of the Day, The Economic Times, Spotting Error (Rule 19), Daily Dose of Idioms, Confusing words, Daily Dose of One Word Substitution, Daily Dose of Idioms & Phrases, Times of India, Aeon (Ethics) 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

Riposte (noun/verb) – A quick and clever reply to an insult or criticism; also, a quick counterattack.तीखा प्रत्युत्तर / जवाबी वार Synonyms: Retort, Rejoinder, Comeback, Counterattack · Antonyms: Agreement, Acquiescence, Silence, Submission
Exfiltrate (verb) – To remove people, information, or materials secretly from a place or system.गुप्त रूप से बाहर निकालना Synonyms: Extract, Evacuate, Withdraw, Remove · Antonyms: Infiltrate, Insert, Introduce, Implant
Herpetology (noun) – The branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians.सरीसृपों और उभयचरों का अध्ययन Synonyms: Herpetological Science, Reptile-and-Amphibian Zoology, Herpetological Zoology, Study of Reptiles and Amphibians · Antonyms: No direct antonyms; Ornithology, Ichthyology, Mammalogy, Entomology are contrasting zoological fields
Seep (verb) – To pass or flow slowly through small openings or porous material.धीरे-धीरे रिसना Synonyms: Percolate, Ooze, Leak, Filter · Antonyms: Pour, Gush, Flood, Rush
Faustian (adjective) – Involving the sacrifice of moral values for power, knowledge, success, or material gain.लाभ या शक्ति के लिए नैतिक मूल्यों का त्याग करने वाला Synonyms: Unscrupulous, Corrupt, Unprincipled, Immoral · Antonyms: Principled, Ethical, Virtuous, Upright
Iatrogenic (adjective) – Caused unintentionally by medical treatment, diagnosis, or a healthcare professional.चिकित्सकीय उपचार या प्रक्रिया के कारण उत्पन्न Synonyms: Treatment-induced, Medically-induced, Physician-caused, Therapy-induced · Antonyms: Spontaneous, Idiopathic, Congenital, Naturally-occurring
Oligopsony (noun) – A market situation in which there are only a few buyers but many sellers.ऐसी बाजार स्थिति जिसमें खरीदार कम और विक्रेता अधिक हों Synonyms: Few-buyer Market, Buyer Concentration, Concentrated Buying Market, Limited-buyer Market · Antonyms: Oligopoly, Monopoly, Monopolistic Supply, Seller Concentration
Plenipotentiary (noun/adjective) – A person, especially a diplomat, having full authority to act on behalf of a government; possessing full powers.पूर्ण अधिकार प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि Synonyms: Envoy, Ambassador, Emissary, Delegate · Antonyms: Subordinate, Assistant, Deputy, Underling
Churn (verb/noun) – To move or mix something vigorously; also, to undergo frequent replacement or turnover.तेजी से मथना / बार-बार बदलाव होना Synonyms: Agitate, Stir, Mix, Turnover · Antonyms: Settle, Stabilize, Calm, Retain
Eclat (noun) – Brilliant success, impressive achievement, or enthusiastic public acclaim.शानदार सफलता / प्रसिद्धि Synonyms: Acclaim, Glory, Distinction, Renown · Antonyms: Disgrace, Obscurity, Failure, Ignominy
Escheat (noun/verb) – The reversion of property to the State when a person dies without legal heirs or a valid will.राज्य को संपत्ति का प्रत्यावर्तन Synonyms: Reversion, Forfeiture, Repossession, Confiscation · Antonyms: Inheritance, Succession, Bequest, Transfer
Campanile (noun) – A bell tower, especially one standing separately from a church or other building.घंटाघर Synonyms: Bell Tower, Belfry, Steeple, Bell Tower Structure · Antonyms: Basement, Cellar, Crypt, Low-rise Structure
Brumal (adjective) – Relating to winter or characteristic of winter.शीतकालीन Synonyms: Wintry, Hibernal, Chilly, Frosty · Antonyms: Summery, Tropical, Warm, Hot
Catafalque (noun) – A decorated raised platform on which a coffin is placed during a funeral ceremony.अंत्येष्टि के समय ताबूत रखने का सुसज्जित ऊँचा मंच Synonyms: Bier, Funeral Platform, Coffin Stand, Funeral Stand · Antonyms: Cradle, Bed, Seat, Bench
Gewgaw (noun) – A showy but inexpensive and usually useless ornament or object.भड़कीली किंतु कम मूल्य की सजावटी वस्तु Synonyms: Trinket, Bauble, Knickknack, Ornament · Antonyms: Essential, Necessity, Treasure, Valuable
Carmine (noun/adjective) – A vivid deep-red colour or pigment.गहरा चमकीला लाल रंग Synonyms: Crimson, Scarlet, Red, Vermilion · Antonyms: Pale, Colourless, Drab, Dull
Faineant (noun/adjective) – An idle or ineffective person; lazy and unwilling to work.आलसी और अकर्मण्य Synonyms: Idle, Lazy, Indolent, Slothful · Antonyms: Industrious, Diligent, Energetic, Hardworking
Blackguard (noun/verb) – A dishonest, dishonourable or contemptible person.दुष्ट या नीच व्यक्ति Synonyms: Scoundrel, Rogue, Villain, Rascal · Antonyms: Gentleman, Hero, Saint, Benefactor
Wreathe (verb) – To surround, cover or decorate something by twisting or arranging something around it.चारों ओर लपेटना या सजाना Synonyms: Encircle, Garland, Entwine, Enwrap · Antonyms: Unwrap, Uncover, Strip, Disentangle
Encamp (verb) – To settle or lodge temporarily in a camp.शिविर लगाना Synonyms: Camp, Bivouac, Lodge, Settle · Antonyms: Depart, Evacuate, Disperse, Decamp