This daily vocabulary list from 20 November 2025 is based on The Hindu editorial analysis. Each word includes English meaning, Hindi meaning, part of speech, example sentence, synonyms and antonyms to help SSC, banking, UPSC and other competitive exam aspirants build strong vocabulary quickly.
Daily The Hindu Editorial Vocab – 20 November 2025
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rule-breaking | Acting against established laws or norms | नियमों का उल्लंघन | Adjective | Breaking the rules in environmental laws can cause long-term damage. | Violating rules, Disobeying, Breaching | Obeying, Complying, Adhering |
| Illustrates | To explain or demonstrate clearly | दर्शाता है | Verb | The data illustrates the impact of climate change on agriculture. | Shows, Depicts, Explains, Demonstrates | Hides, Obscures, Conceals |
| Ex ante | Before the event (in advance) | पूर्व दृष्टिकोण से | Adverb | The EC regime remains ex ante in spirit. | Beforehand, Prior, In advance | Ex post, Afterwards, Later |
| Cumulative | Increasing or growing by successive additions | संचयी, कुल मिलाकर | Adjective | EIA examines the cumulative impact of a project. | Collective, Combined, Aggregated | Individual, Separate, Isolated |
| Rationale | The reasoning or logic behind something | तर्क, आधार | Noun | The rationale behind the new policy needs to be explained. | Reasoning, Justification, Logic | Irrationality, Absurdity |
Pro tip: Read this 20 November 2025 vocabulary list twice daily and practice using these words in your own sentences for better retention in SSC CGL, Bank PO, UPSC and other competitive exams.