The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 07 November 2026

A situation or action that is unfair, dishonest, or a very poor example of what it should be

उपहासपूर्ण विकृति, घोर अन्याय, अपमानजनक स्थिति

Very bad or wrong and done openly without feeling ashamed

घोर, खुलेआम किया गया, स्पष्ट रूप से गलत

Travelling from one place to another, usually for work, rather than staying in one location

घुमंतू, भ्रमणशील, एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान पर जाने वाला

Very strict and demanding, especially when describing rules, laws, or conditions

कठोर, सख्त, कड़ा

Apparently or according to what people say, although the real reason may be different

दिखावे के तौर पर, प्रत्यक्ष रूप से, कथित तौर पर

Something that cannot be changed, cancelled, or taken back after a decision has been made

अपरिवर्तनीय, अटल, वापस न लिया जा सकने वाला

To destroy something completely or remove every trace of it

पूरी तरह नष्ट करना, मिटा देना, नामोनिशान खत्म करना

To join together or combine to form one group or whole

एकजुट होना, मिल जाना, एक समूह बनाना

To a much greater degree than is normal, reasonable, or expected

अत्यधिक, असामान्य रूप से, जरूरत से ज्यादा

Something that has already been done or decided and cannot easily be changed

पहले से किया गया फैसला, अपरिवर्तनीय स्थिति, हो चुका कार्य