The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary – Today’s Class 08 May 2026

✨ Top 15 Important Vocabulary

1. Ultimatums – अंतिम चेतावनी
Synonyms: warnings, demands, final notices

2. Interference – हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: intervention, obstruction, involvement

3. Hostilities – शत्रुता / युद्ध जैसी स्थिति
Synonyms: conflict, aggression, warfare

4. Ceasefire – युद्धविराम
Synonyms: truce, armistice, stoppage

5. Retaliate – जवाबी हमला करना
Synonyms: strike back, revenge, counterattack

6. Catastrophic – विनाशकारी
Synonyms: disastrous, devastating, destructive

7. Concessions – रियायतें
Synonyms: compromises, allowances, adjustments

8. Reciprocal – पारस्परिक
Synonyms: mutual, shared, corresponding

9. Evacuating – सुरक्षित बाहर निकालना
Synonyms: rescuing, removing, clearing

10. Grievous – गंभीर / अत्यंत दुखद
Synonyms: severe, serious, critical

11. Preparedness – तैयारी
Synonyms: readiness, planning, alertness

12. Overloading – अधिक भार डालना
Synonyms: burdening, excessive use, straining

13. Preventive – रोकथाम संबंधी
Synonyms: precautionary, protective, defensive

14. Malfunctioning – खराब तरीके से काम करना
Synonyms: failing, defective, faulty

15. Exacerbating – स्थिति को और खराब करना
Synonyms: worsening, aggravating, intensifying

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