Editorial Vocabulary – 10 September 2026

On 10 September 2026 Vocab24 covered 2 editorials from The Hindu Topic, Indian Express 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

• Perfunctory (adjective) – Done as a routine duty, without real interest, care or effort.औपचारिक, लापरवाह Synonyms: Cursory, Superficial, Mechanical, Half-Hearted · Antonyms: Thorough, Diligent, Careful, Meticulous
• Inviolable (adjective) – Too important or sacred to be broken, attacked or ignored.अनुल्लंघनीय, पवित्र Synonyms: Sacrosanct, Unbreakable, Sacred, Untouchable · Antonyms: Breakable, Violable, Negotiable, Alterable
• Acquiescence (noun) – Quiet acceptance of something without protest, even if one is not happy about it.मौन सहमति, स्वीकृति Synonyms: Consent, Compliance, Assent, Submission · Antonyms: Resistance, Refusal, Objection, Defiance
• Corrosive (adjective) – Slowly eating away or destroying something, whether metal or trust.क्षयकारी, विनाशकारी Synonyms: Destructive, Caustic, Erosive, Damaging · Antonyms: Harmless, Protective, Healing, Benign
• Onerous (adjective) – Involving heavy effort, duty or expense; burdensome.बोझिल, भारी Synonyms: Burdensome, Taxing, Arduous, Demanding · Antonyms: Easy, Light, Effortless, Simple
• Discordant (adjective) – Not in agreement or harmony; harsh and clashing in sound or opinion.बेसुरा, असंगत Synonyms: Clashing, Jarring, Dissonant, Conflicting · Antonyms: Harmonious, Agreeing, Melodious, Consistent
• Intractable (adjective) – Very hard to solve, control or deal with.दुस्साध्य, ज़िद्दी Synonyms: Unmanageable, Stubborn, Insoluble, Obstinate · Antonyms: Manageable, Solvable, Docile, Tractable
• Obfuscation (noun) – The act of making something deliberately unclear or confusing.भ्रम, अस्पष्टता Synonyms: Confusion, Vagueness, Cloudiness, Concealment · Antonyms: Clarity, Transparency, Explanation, Openness
• Profligacy (noun) – Reckless, wasteful spending of money or resources.फ़िज़ूलख़र्ची, अपव्यय Synonyms: Extravagance, Wastefulness, Squandering, Prodigality · Antonyms: Thrift, Frugality, Economy, Prudence
• Complacency (noun) – Smug satisfaction with things as they are, so that one stops trying or checking.आत्मसंतुष्टि, ढिलाई Synonyms: Self-Satisfaction, Smugness, Laxity, Overconfidence · Antonyms: Vigilance, Alertness, Diligence, Concern
• Exhortation (noun) – Strong urging or encouragement to do something.प्रोत्साहन, आग्रह Synonyms: Urging, Appeal, Encouragement, Admonition · Antonyms: Discouragement, Dissuasion, Silence, Deterrence
• Sanguine (adjective) – Cheerfully confident and optimistic, especially about a difficult situation.आशावादी, ख़ुशमिज़ाज Synonyms: Optimistic, Hopeful, Confident, Upbeat · Antonyms: Pessimistic, Gloomy, Anxious, Despondent
• Indispensable (adjective) – So necessary that you cannot manage without it.अनिवार्य, अपरिहार्य Synonyms: Essential, Vital, Crucial, Necessary · Antonyms: Dispensable, Unnecessary, Optional, Superfluous
• Culpable (adjective) – Deserving blame for something wrong that has happened.दोषी, निंदनीय Synonyms: Blameworthy, Guilty, Answerable, At Fault · Antonyms: Blameless, Innocent, Faultless, Excusable
• Avarice (noun) – Extreme greed for money or possessions.लालच, लोभ Synonyms: Greed, Cupidity, Rapacity, Covetousness · Antonyms: Generosity, Contentment, Charity, Selflessness
• Facile (adjective) – Too simple to be convincing; achieved too easily and without depth.सतही, सरलीकृत Synonyms: Superficial, Simplistic, Shallow, Glib · Antonyms: Profound, Thorough, Considered, Deep
• Asymmetry (noun) – A lack of balance or equality between two sides, parties or amounts.असमानता, विषमता Synonyms: Imbalance, Inequality, Disparity, Unevenness · Antonyms: Symmetry, Balance, Parity, Equality
• Treacherous (adjective) – Not to be trusted; or looking safe while actually being dangerous.विश्वासघाती, ख़तरनाक Synonyms: Disloyal, Deceitful, Perilous, Unreliable · Antonyms: Loyal, Faithful, Safe, Trustworthy
• Accretion (noun) – Slow growth or increase by the gradual addition of layers or parts.वृद्धि, संचय Synonyms: Accumulation, Build-Up, Growth, Increment · Antonyms: Erosion, Depletion, Reduction, Loss
• Adversarial (adjective) – Involving opposition or conflict between two sides.विरोधात्मक, टकराव वाला Synonyms: Antagonistic, Confrontational, Hostile, Combative · Antonyms: Cooperative, Collaborative, Friendly, Amicable

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Editorials of the day (free)

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  The Hindu Topic

  Gram sabhas must not be reduced to a formality

Prime editorials of the day

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  Prime Indian Express Topic

  Student housing collapses reveal a failure of governance