The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary for 6th Jan 25

Here are the meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for the words in both English and Hindi for The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary:

1. Trailblazer

• Meaning (English): A person or thing that is the first to do something, setting a new path for others.
• Meaning (Hindi): वह व्यक्ति या चीज़ जो किसी नए रास्ते का निर्माण करती है या अग्रणी होती है।
• Synonyms: Pioneer, innovator, leader
• Antonyms: Follower, imitator, copycat
• Example Sentence: “She was a trailblazer in the field of space exploration.”
• The Hindu Editorial: You’ve been a trailblazer for Irish hockey— you helped them qualify for the 2016 Olympics for the first time in 108 years,

2. Teething

• Meaning (English): Initial problems or difficulties experienced in the early stages of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रारंभिक समस्याएँ या कठिनाइयाँ जो किसी चीज़ के विकास के प्रारंभिक चरण में होती हैं।
• Synonyms: Initial issues, growing pains, setbacks
• Antonyms: Smooth start, ease, comfort
• Example Sentence: “The company is facing some teething problems with its new product.”
• The Hindu Editorial: There’s always going to be
  some teething problems

3. Overtake

• Meaning (English): To pass or surpass someone or something, especially in speed or achievement.
• Meaning (Hindi): किसी को या किसी चीज़ को पार करना, खासकर गति या सफलता में।
• Synonyms: Surpass, exceed, outpace
• Antonyms: Fall behind, lose, lag
• Example Sentence: “The car overtook the truck on the highway.”

4. Aegis

• Meaning (English): Protection, sponsorship, or guidance, typically from a person or organization.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुरक्षा, संरक्षण, या मार्गदर्शन, विशेष रूप से किसी व्यक्ति या संगठन द्वारा।
• Synonyms: Protection, sponsorship, patronage
• Antonyms: Danger, harm, threat
• Example Sentence: “The project was launched under the aegis of the government.”

5. Pathogens

• Meaning (English): Microorganisms or agents that cause diseases.
• Meaning (Hindi): सूक्ष्मजीव या एजेंट जो बीमारियों का कारण बनते हैं।
• Synonyms: Germs, viruses, bacteria
• Antonyms: Antibodies, immunity, health
• Example Sentence: “Pathogens can spread quickly in unsanitary conditions.”

6. The Dust Settles Phrase

• Meaning (English): A situation becomes calm or clear after a period of confusion or disturbance.
• Meaning (Hindi): जब कोई स्थिति भ्रम या हलचल के बाद शांति और स्पष्टता में बदल जाती है।
• Synonyms: Calm down, resolve, clear up
• Antonyms: Chaos, confusion, turmoil
• Example Sentence: “The negotiations were tense, but once the dust settled, we reached an agreement.”

7. Angst

• Meaning (English): A feeling of deep anxiety, dread, or concern, often about life or existential issues.
• Meaning (Hindi): गहरी चिंता या डर की भावना, अक्सर जीवन या अस्तित्व संबंधी समस्याओं के बारे में।
• Synonyms: Anxiety, dread, worry
• Antonyms: Calm, peace, serenity
• Example Sentence: “The teenager’s angst was evident in his journal entries.”
• The Hindu Editorial : As the dust settles on the angst raised by the removal of the painting, some facets of symbols
  and the associated symbolism need evaluation.

8. Gruelling

• Meaning (English): Extremely tiring, demanding, or exhausting.
• Meaning (Hindi): अत्यधिक थकाऊ, कठिन, या परिश्रमपूर्ण।
• Synonyms: Exhausting, strenuous, tiring
• Antonyms: Easy, relaxing, effortless
• Example Sentence: “The marathon was a grueling challenge, but she managed to finish.”
• The Hindu Editorial : The swearing-in ofmilitary recruits took place after a gruellingdesert march

9. Ebb

• Meaning (English): To decrease or recede, especially referring to the movement of tides or the decline of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): घटना या पीछे हटना, विशेष रूप से ज्वार या किसी चीज़ के घटने के संदर्भ में।
• Synonyms: Recede, diminish, wane
• Antonyms: Rise, increase, surge
• Example Sentence: “The tide began to ebb, revealing the rocky shore.”
• The Hindu Editorial : Even as the controversy over the removal of the painting seemed to ebb there is
  another one now.
  

10. Rue

• Meaning (English): To feel regret or sorrow about something.
• Meaning (Hindi): किसी चीज़ के लिए पछताना या दुःख महसूस करना।
• Synonyms: Regret, lament, deplore
• Antonyms: Rejoice, celebrate, be glad
• Example Sentence: “He will rue the day he decided to quit his job.”
• The Hindu Editorial : Having operated extensivelyin the area, one cannot but rue the fact that if any symbol was required to link valour with localhistory, it should have been that of Zorawar Singh

11. Thaw

• Meaning (English): To melt or become liquid again after being frozen.
• Meaning (Hindi): जमने के बाद फिर से पिघलना या तरल हो जाना।
• Synonyms: Melt, defrost, unfreeze
• Antonyms: Freeze, solidify, congeal
• Example Sentence: “The snow began to thaw as the temperature rose.
• The Hindu Editorial: The first signs of a thaw were seen at a meeting between film industry heads and
  the Chief Minister.

12. Vendetta

• Meaning (English): A prolonged series of acts aimed at revenge or retribution.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिशोध लेने के उद्देश्य से की जाने वाली एक लंबी संघर्षमयी श्रृंखला।
• Synonyms: Revenge, grudge, feud
• Antonyms: Forgiveness, reconciliation, peace
• Example Sentence: “The two families have been involved in a bitter vendetta for generations.”
• The Hindu Editorial: Many believe that the arrest was an act of political vendetta.

13. Lambasted

• Meaning (English): To criticize someone or something severely.
• Meaning (Hindi): किसी को या किसी चीज़ को कठोर आलोचना करना।
• Synonyms: Criticize, berate, scold
• Antonyms: Praise, compliment, approve
• Example Sentence: “The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.”
• The Hindu Editorial : Mr.Reddy lambasted the film industry for not responding to the woman’s death.

14. Escorting

• Meaning (English): Accompanying someone to a destination, usually as a guide or protector.
• Meaning (Hindi): किसी को गाइड या सुरक्षा प्रदान करते हुए एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान तक साथ ले जाना।
• Synonyms: Accompanying, guiding, leading
• Antonyms: Abandoning, leaving, deserting
• Example Sentence: “The officer was escorting the dignitaries to the conference room.”
• The Hindu Editorial : As the dust settles on the angst raised by the removal of the painting, some facets of symbols and the associated symbolism need evaluation.
  

15. Thick and Fast Phrase

• Meaning (English): In large quantities or at a rapid pace, often in a situation that is overwhelming.
• Meaning (Hindi): बड़ी मात्रा में या तेज़ गति से, अक्सर ऐसी स्थिति में जो बहुत अधिक हो।
• Synonyms: Rapidly, abundantly, intensely
• Antonyms: Slowly, sparingly, gradually
• Example Sentence: “The rain started coming down thick and fast, making it difficult to see.”

• Articles Related to Vice President OF INDIA (Indian Constitution)
• Speed Time & Distance for SSC SBI RRB EXAMS
• Top 5 Best Books for RRB NTPC Exam
• RRB NTPC GK Mock Questions Set-1
• Questions asked in ASSAM PSC APSC Prelims ON JUNE 2025

ALL EXAM Antonyms Apsc Pre 2025 Pyq Apsc Prelims assam psc bank Bank Pdfs BIS BIS ASO BIS CPT BIS SSA CPT cbse jsa cbse superintendent Current Affairs Daily Present Affairrs English hindu vocab ibps IDIOMS IndianConstitution Latest jobs Mughal Dynasty One Word Substitution Parts Of Indian Constitution Phrasal Verbs Preamble of Indian Constitution Quiz Railway Reading Comprehension rrb RRB ALP Rrb Group D RRB NTPC rrb technician SARKARI JOBS sbi SBI Clerk Quiz Sbi Po Sbi Po Quiz SCI JCA SSC Synonyms The hindu Editorial The Preamble UPSC