24 August 2026 Daily Vocabulary Dose | The Hindu Editorial Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary: 24 August 2026 (हिंदी अर्थ, Synonyms & Antonyms के साथ)

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In today’s highly competitive exams such as Banking, SSC, UPSC, and State PSCs, the English section often plays a decisive role in your final selection. And the master key to scoring high in English is a strong vocabulary.
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1. Zenith (Noun)

English Meaning: The time at which something is most powerful or successful.
Hindi Meaning: चरम उत्कर्ष, सर्वोच्च बिंदु या परवान।
Synonyms: Pinnacle, Summit, Apex.
Antonyms: Nadir, Bottom, Base.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): At 30, her career as a classical dancer was at its zenith. (30 वर्ष की आयु में, एक शास्त्रीय नर्तकी के रूप में उनका करियर अपने चरम उत्कर्ष पर था।)

2. Nadir (Noun)

English Meaning: The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.
Hindi Meaning: पतन का बिंदु, सबसे निचला स्तर या अतल।
Synonyms: Lowest point, Rock bottom, Depth.
Antonyms: Zenith, Pinnacle, Acme.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): Losing his job was the nadir of his professional life. (नौकरी छूटना उनके पेशेवर जीवन का सबसे निचला स्तर था।)

3. Equanimity (Noun)

English Meaning: Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Hindi Meaning: मानसिक संतुलन, स्थिरता या धीरज।
Synonyms: Composure, Calmness, Serenity.
Antonyms: Agitation, Excitement, Anxiety.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): She handled the crisis with remarkable equanimity. (उसने उल्लेखनीय मानसिक संतुलन के साथ संकट का सामना किया।)

4. Phlegmatic (Adjective)

English Meaning: Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
Hindi Meaning: शांत स्वभाव का, भावशून्य या स्थिरचित्त।
Synonyms: Calm, Cool, Imperturbable.
Antonyms: Emotional, Passionate, Volatile.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The detective remained phlegmatic despite the shocking crime scene. (चौंकाने वाला अपराध स्थल होने के बावजूद जासूस शांत स्वभाव का बना रहा।)

5. Recalcitrant (Adjective)

English Meaning: Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.
Hindi Meaning: अड़ियल, आज्ञा न मानने वाला या जिद्दी।
Synonyms: Defiant, Obstinate, Refractory.
Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient, Cooperative.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The teacher struggled to control the recalcitrant students in the classroom. (शिक्षक को कक्षा में अड़ियल छात्रों को नियंत्रित करने में संघर्ष करना पड़ा।)

6. Parsimonious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Hindi Meaning: कंजूस, मितव्ययी या कम खर्च करने वाला।
Synonyms: Stingy, Frugal, Miserly.
Antonyms: Generous, Extravagant, Spendthrift.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): His parsimonious habits prevented him from enjoying a comfortable lifestyle. (उनकी कंजूस आदतों ने उन्हें आरामदायक जीवन शैली का आनंद लेने से रोक दिया।)

7. Mendacious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Not telling the truth; lying.
Hindi Meaning: झूठा, कपटी या असत्य बोलने वाला।
Synonyms: Dishonest, Untruthful, Deceitful.
Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Veracious.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): He lost the election after his mendacious promises were exposed. (झूठे वादों का खुलासा होने के बाद वह चुनाव हार गए।)

8. Obsequious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
Hindi Meaning: चापलूस, अति-आज्ञाकारी या गुलाम की तरह सेवा करने वाला।
Synonyms: Servile, Fawning, Sycophantic.
Antonyms: Assertive, Independent, Proud.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The manager despised the obsequious behavior of his junior employees. (मैनेजर अपने कनिष्ठ कर्मचारियों के चापलूस व्यवहार से नफरत करता था।)

9. Panacea (Noun)

English Meaning: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Hindi Meaning: रामवाण, सभी समस्याओं या रोगों की एक दवा।
Synonyms: Cure-all, Universal remedy, Solution.
Antonyms: Disease, Injury, Problem.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): Technology alone is not a panacea for all educational challenges. (अकेली तकनीक सभी शैक्षणिक चुनौतियों की रामबाण दवा नहीं है।)

10. Querulous (Adjective)

English Meaning: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
Hindi Meaning: शिकायत करने वाला, चिड़चिड़ा या असंतुष्ट।
Synonyms: Complaining, Petulant, Fretful.
Antonyms: Contented, Cheerful, Complacent.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The tired traveler made querulous remarks about the delayed train. (थके हुए यात्री ने लेट ट्रेन के बारे में चिड़चिड़े होकर टिप्पणियां कीं।)

11. Raucous (Adjective)

English Meaning: Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Hindi Meaning: कर्कश, कानफोड़ू या तेज और कोलाहलपूर्ण।
Synonyms: Harsh, Loud, Strident.
Antonyms: Soft, Melodious, Quiet.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The street was filled with the raucous laughter of the revellers. (सड़क जश्न मनाने वालों की कर्कश हँसी से गूंज रही थी।)

12. Salubrious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Health-giving; healthy or pleasant.
Hindi Meaning: स्वास्थ्यवर्धक, आरोग्यप्रद या सुहाना।
Synonyms: Healthful, Wholesome, Beneficial.
Antonyms: Unhealthy, Unwholesome, Noxious.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): They moved to a small town with a salubrious climate. (वे एक स्वास्थ्यवर्धक जलवायु वाले छोटे शहर में रहने चले गए।)

13. Temerity (Noun)

English Meaning: Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Hindi Meaning: दुस्साहस, गुस्ताखी या अति आत्मविश्वास।
Synonyms: Audacity, Boldness, Presumption.
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Caution.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): He had the temerity to question the CEO's direct orders. (उसमें सीईओ के सीधे आदेशों पर सवाल उठाने का दुस्साहस था।)

14. Vacillate (Verb)

English Meaning: Alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
Hindi Meaning: दुविधा में रहना, अपने निर्णय से बार-बार बदलना या अस्थिर होना।
Synonyms: Waver, Hesitate, Fluctuate.
Antonyms: Decide, Remain firm, Persevere.
Example (ways प्रयोग): She tends to vacillate between choosing science and arts for her career. (वह अपने करियर के लिए विज्ञान और कला चुनने के बीच दुविधा में रहती है।)

15. Zealous (Adjective)

English Meaning: Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm.
Hindi Meaning: उत्साही, जोशीला या समर्पित।
Synonyms: Passionate, Enthusiastic, Fervent.
Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): He is a zealous advocate for environmental protection. (वह पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए एक बेहद उत्साही और समर्पित समर्थक हैं।)

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