Editorial Vocabulary – 9 September 2026

On 9 September 2026 Vocab24 covered 1 editorial from The Hindu Topic 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

• Peremptory (adjective) – Insisting on immediate obedience, allowing no discussion, refusal or delay.आदेशात्मक, अटल, तर्क की गुंजाइश रहित Synonyms: Imperious, Dictatorial, Absolute, Commanding · Antonyms: Tentative, Polite, Flexible, Submissive
• Onerous (adjective) – Involving a heavy burden of effort, duty or difficulty.बोझिल, कष्टसाध्य, भारी Synonyms: Burdensome, Arduous, Taxing, Laborious · Antonyms: Easy, Effortless, Light, Undemanding
• Salutary (adjective) – Producing a good or beneficial effect, especially by way of a useful lesson.हितकर, लाभकारी, सुधारक Synonyms: Beneficial, Wholesome, Remedial, Useful · Antonyms: Harmful, Deleterious, Injurious, Damaging
• Scrupulous (adjective) – Very careful about every detail and strictly honest in doing what is right.अत्यंत सावधान, ईमानदार, बारीकी से काम करने वाला Synonyms: Meticulous, Painstaking, Conscientious, Punctilious · Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Slapdash, Unethical
• Capricious (adjective) – Changing suddenly and unpredictably, without any clear reason.मनमौजी, अस्थिर, चंचल Synonyms: Fickle, Whimsical, Erratic, Mercurial · Antonyms: Steady, Constant, Predictable, Reliable
• Ephemeral (adjective) – Lasting for a very short time; short-lived.क्षणभंगुर, अल्पकालिक Synonyms: Fleeting, Transient, Momentary, Short-Lived · Antonyms: Permanent, Enduring, Lasting, Perpetual
• Attenuate (verb) – To reduce the force, effect or thickness of something; to weaken.कम करना, क्षीण करना, दुर्बल बनाना Synonyms: Weaken, Diminish, Lessen, Dilute · Antonyms: Strengthen, Intensify, Amplify, Magnify
• Sanguine (adjective) – Cheerfully optimistic and confident about the future, especially in a difficult situation.आशावादी, प्रसन्नचित्त Synonyms: Optimistic, Hopeful, Buoyant, Confident · Antonyms: Pessimistic, Gloomy, Despondent, Morose
• Nebulous (adjective) – Vague, unclear and lacking a definite form or content.अस्पष्ट, धुंधला, अनिश्चित Synonyms: Vague, Hazy, Indistinct, Ambiguous · Antonyms: Clear, Definite, Precise, Distinct
• Acrimony (noun) – Bitterness and sharp ill feeling in speech or behaviour, especially in a dispute.कटुता, तीखापन, वैमनस्य Synonyms: Bitterness, Rancour, Hostility, Animosity · Antonyms: Goodwill, Harmony, Cordiality, Amity
• Circumspect (adjective) – Cautious and careful, considering all consequences before acting.सतर्क, सावधान, चौकन्ना Synonyms: Cautious, Wary, Prudent, Guarded · Antonyms: Reckless, Rash, Impulsive, Careless
• Expedient (noun/adjective) – Convenient and practical for an immediate purpose, though not always fair or principled.तात्कालिक लाभप्रद उपाय, सुविधाजनक Synonyms: Convenient, Practical, Advantageous, Stopgap · Antonyms: Inexpedient, Principled, Impractical, Disadvantageous
• Tenable (adjective) – Able to be defended against attack or objection; reasonable and defensible.टिकाऊ, बचाव योग्य, तर्कसंगत Synonyms: Defensible, Justifiable, Sound, Sustainable · Antonyms: Untenable, Indefensible, Weak, Baseless
• Profligate (adjective) – Recklessly wasteful and extravagant with money or resources.अपव्ययी, फिजूलखर्च Synonyms: Wasteful, Extravagant, Spendthrift, Prodigal · Antonyms: Thrifty, Frugal, Economical, Prudent
• Palliative (noun/adjective) – Relieving symptoms or pain without curing the underlying cause.उपशामक, पीड़ा घटाने वाला Synonyms: Soothing, Alleviating, Mitigating, Calming · Antonyms: Curative, Aggravating, Worsening, Radical
• Inexorable (adjective) – Impossible to stop, change or persuade; relentlessly continuing.अटल, अनवरत, न रुकने वाला Synonyms: Relentless, Unstoppable, Inevitable, Implacable · Antonyms: Stoppable, Yielding, Flexible, Avoidable
• Reticence (noun) – Unwillingness to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts and feelings.चुप्पी, संकोच, अल्पभाषिता Synonyms: Reserve, Restraint, Taciturnity, Silence · Antonyms: Openness, Frankness, Talkativeness, Candour
• Quotidian (adjective) – Occurring every day; ordinary and commonplace.दैनिक, रोजमर्रा का, साधारण Synonyms: Daily, Everyday, Routine, Commonplace · Antonyms: Extraordinary, Rare, Unusual, Exceptional
• Perfunctory (adjective) – Done as a routine duty, with minimum effort and no real interest.औपचारिक मात्र, लापरवाही से किया गया Synonyms: Cursory, Superficial, Mechanical, Half-Hearted · Antonyms: Thorough, Careful, Diligent, Earnest
• Candour (noun) – Honest, open and straightforward speech, even when the truth is uncomfortable.स्पष्टवादिता, निष्कपटता Synonyms: Frankness, Openness, Honesty, Directness · Antonyms: Deceit, Evasion, Reticence, Guile

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