This daily vocabulary list from 26 December 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 – 26 December 2025
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadabout | Person who habitually goes from place to place looking for pleasure | घुमक्कड़, सैर सपाटा करने वाला | Noun | She was a thoughtful gadabout, always picking up souvenirs for her friends. | Roamer, Wanderer, Nomad | Homebody, Inhabitant |
| Paraphernalia | Miscellaneous articles needed for a particular activity | सामान, उपकरण | Noun | The kitchen was filled with cooking paraphernalia. | Equipment, Gear, Apparatus | Essentials only |
| Allege | Claim something without proof | आरोप लगाना | Verb | The police allege that the man was murdered but they have given no proof. | Assert, Claim, Accuse | Deny, Abandon, Reject |
| Tawdry | Showy but cheap and of poor quality | दिखावटी, सस्ता लेकिन खराब गुणवत्ता वाला | Adjective | The tawdry decorations cheapened the elegant room. | Showy, Gaudy, Flashy | Elegant, Tasteful, Refined |
| Immense | Extremely large or great in size, degree, or extent | विशाल, बहुत बड़ा | Adjective | The immense pressure causes the rock to fracture. | Vast, Massive, Enormous | Tiny, Minuscule, Little |
| Venerate | Regard with great respect; revere | सम्मान करना, पूजना | Verb | Mother Teresa is venerated as a saint. | Reverence, Honor, Admire | Desecrate, Blaspheme, Insult |
| Transpire | To happen or occur | होना, घटित होना | Verb | Please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1. | Happen, Occur, Take place | Fail to happen |
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