Daily Vocabulary Dose 21 October 2026 | Editorials Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms with Example

The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary: 21 October 2026 (हिंदी अर्थ, Synonyms - Antonyms & Sentence Example के साथ)

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1. Ameliorate (अमीलिएरेट) (Verb)

English Meaning: Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Hindi Meaning: सुधारना, बेहतर बनाना या उन्नति करना।
Synonyms: Improve, Enhance, Better.
Antonyms: Worsen, Exacerbate, Deteriorate.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The government has taken several steps to ameliorate the living conditions of the poor. (सरकार ने गरीबों के जीवन स्तर को सुधारने/बेहतर बनाने के लिए कई कदम उठाए हैं।)

2. Capricious (कप्रिशस) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Hindi Meaning: मनमौजी, सनकी या अस्थिर।
Synonyms: Fickle, Inconstant, Unpredictable.
Antonyms: Stable, Consistent, Reliable.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The manager's capricious behavior makes it very difficult for the team to work. (मैनेजर के मनमौजी/अस्थिर व्यवहार के कारण टीम के लिए काम करना बहुत मुश्किल हो जाता है।)

3. Esoteric (एसोटेरिक) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Hindi Meaning: गूढ़, गुप्त या केवल कुछ ही लोगों द्वारा समझे जाने वाला।
Synonyms: Obscure, Arcane, Cryptic.
Antonyms: Common, Familiar, Obvious.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): He has an esoteric collection of ancient coins that very few people know about. (उसके पास प्राचीन सिक्कों का एक गूढ़ संग्रह है जिसके बारे में बहुत कम लोग जानते हैं।)

4. Furtive (फर्टिव) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.
Hindi Meaning: गुप्त, चोरी-छिपे या रहस्यमय।
Synonyms: Secretive, Stealthy, Sneaky.
Antonyms: Open, Honest, Public.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The students exchanged furtive glances during the strict examination. (कठोर परीक्षा के दौरान छात्रों ने चोरी-छिपे एक-दूसरे की ओर देखा।)

5. Gumption (गम्पशन) (Noun)

English Meaning: Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
Hindi Meaning: साहस, सूझ-बूझ या पहल करने की क्षमता।
Synonyms: Initiative, Courage, Resourcefulness.
Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Apathy.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): It takes a lot of gumption to start a new business from scratch. (शून्य से नया व्यवसाय शुरू करने के लिए बहुत साहस और सूझ-बूझ की आवश्यकता होती है।)

6. Histrionic (हिस्ट्रियोनिक) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.
Hindi Meaning: नाटकीय, दिखावटी या तमाशा करने वाला।
Synonyms: Melodramatic, Theatrical, Exaggerated.
Antonyms: Subdued, Natural, Restrained.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): She is known for her histrionic reactions to minor problems. (वह छोटी-छोटी समस्याओं पर अपनी नाटकीय/दिखावटी प्रतिक्रियाओं के लिए जानी जाती है।)

7. Intransigent (इनट्रान्सिजेंट) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Hindi Meaning: हठी, कट्टर या समझौता न करने वाला।
Synonyms: Stubborn, Obstinate, Unyielding.
Antonyms: Compliant, Flexible, Yielding.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The union remained intransigent in their demand for higher wages. (यूनियन उच्च वेतन की अपनी मांग पर हठी/समझौता न करने वाली बनी रही।)

8. Jaded (जेडेड) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Hindi Meaning: थका हुआ, उबाऊ या उत्साहहीन।
Synonyms: Exhausted, Weary, Satiated.
Antonyms: Fresh, Enthusiastic, Energetic.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The jaded travelers just wanted a quiet place to sleep. (थके हुए/उत्साहहीन यात्री बस सोने के लिए एक शांत जगह चाहते थे।)

9. Knack (नैक) (Noun)

English Meaning: An acquired or natural skill at performing a task.
Hindi Meaning: कौशल, हुनर या आदत।
Synonyms: Skill, Talent, Aptitude.
Antonyms: Inability, Ineptitude, Clumsiness.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): She has a special knack for making everyone feel comfortable. (उसके पास हर किसी को सहज महसूस कराने का एक विशेष हुनर/कौशल है।)

10. Lucid (लूसिड) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
Hindi Meaning: स्पष्ट, साफ़ या समझने में आसान।
Synonyms: Clear, Comprehensible, Articulate.
Antonyms: Confusing, Unclear, Obscure.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The teacher gave a very lucid explanation of the complex scientific theory. (शिक्षक ने जटिल वैज्ञानिक सिद्धांत का बहुत स्पष्ट/साफ़ विवरण दिया।)

11. Meticulous (मेटिकुलस) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Hindi Meaning: अति-सावधान, सूक्ष्म या बारीकी पर ध्यान देने वाला।
Synonyms: Careful, Thorough, Detailed.
Antonyms: Careless, Sloppy, Negligent.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The architect was highly meticulous in planning the design of the new building. (आर्किटेक्ट नई इमारत के डिजाइन की योजना बनाने में अति-सावधान था।)

12. Nugatory (नूगेटरी) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Of no value or importance; useless.
Hindi Meaning: निरर्थक, तुच्छ या महत्वहीन।
Synonyms: Worthless, Futile, Insignificant.
Antonyms: Valuable, Important, Significant.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The new law proved to be nugatory because it was never strictly enforced. (नया कानून निरर्थक/तुच्छ साबित हुआ क्योंकि इसे कभी भी सख्ती से लागू नहीं किया गया था।)

13. Obstreperous (ऑब्स्ट्रेपेरस) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Noisy and difficult to control.
Hindi Meaning: कोलाहलपूर्ण, उपद्रवी या अनियंत्रित।
Synonyms: Unruly, Disorderly, Rowdy.
Antonyms: Quiet, Calm, Obedient.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The teacher found it very hard to manage the obstreperous class of children. (शिक्षक को बच्चों की उपद्रवी/अनियंत्रित कक्षा को संभालना बहुत मुश्किल लगा।)

14. Pugnacious (पग्नेशस) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
Hindi Meaning: झगड़ालू, लड़ाकू या विवादप्रिय।
Synonyms: Combative, Aggressive, Belligerent.
Antonyms: Peaceful, Friendly, Amicable.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The pugnacious player was suspended from the team for fighting on the field. (मैदान पर लड़ने के कारण झगड़ालू/लड़ाकू खिलाड़ी को टीम से निलंबित कर दिया गया था।)

15. Querulous (क्वेरुलस) (Adjective)

English Meaning: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
Hindi Meaning: शिकायत करने वाला, विलापी या चिड़चिड़ा।
Synonyms: Petulant, Whining, Grumbling.
Antonyms: Cheerful, Easy-going, Content.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The querulous passengers kept complaining about the delay of the flight. (शिकायत करने वाले/चिड़चिड़े यात्री उड़ान में देरी के बारे में लगातार शिकायत करते रहे।)

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