Daily The Hindu Vocabulary & Editorial – 20 January 2026, English Notes for SSC by Bhragu Sir

Preparing for SSC examinations requires steady effort, clear direction, and regular practice. English plays a significant role in SSC exams, particularly in vocabulary and reading comprehension. Editorials from The Hindu newspaper are widely used for this purpose. They help learners improve word power, comprehension skills, and overall language confidence. The session conducted by Bhragu Sir on 20 January 2026 focused on these exact needs. It combined motivation with structured vocabulary.  At the same time, it encourages a positive mindset toward preparation and failure for exams like SSC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB Group D, NTPC, ALP, and Railway Exams. Consistent exposure to such curated vocabulary improves reading comprehension, reduces errors in the English section, and boosts overall exam confidence

Daily Editorial and Vocabulary Practice for SSC for 20 January 2026

SSC exams test a candidate’s understanding of English in multiple ways. Questions often check vocabulary usage, word meanings, sentence formation, and comprehension ability. Daily reading of editorials helps students become familiar with standard English used in formal contexts. It also improves awareness of current issues.

Vocabulary sessions based on editorials help learners understand words in context. This approach is more effective than rote learning. Bhragu Sir’s session highlighted the value of daily consistency. He explained that improvement becomes visible when learners stay disciplined and focused.

Top Vocabulary Words of the Day

Building a strong vocabulary plays an important role in improving reading, writing, and overall communication skills. Learning a few new words every day helps students understand concepts better and express their thoughts more clearly in exams and daily conversations.

• Bypass: A road or route made to avoid traffic inside a city. Synonyms: avoid, circumvent

• Easing: The act of reducing difficulty or making a situation more comfortable. Synonyms: facilitating, alleviating

• Unpredictability: The quality of being uncertain or not fixed in behavior or outcome. Synonyms: capriciousness, impulsiveness

• Procure: To get or obtain something through effort or arrangement. Synonyms: obtain, acquire

• Unfettered: Free from restrictions or control. Synonyms: liberated, free

• Heralded: To signal or announce that something is likely to happen. Synonym: predicted

• Expansion: The process of increasing in size, area, or extent.

• Contraction: The process of becoming smaller or reduced. Synonyms: compression, shrink

• Drastic: Having a strong, serious, or extreme effect. Synonyms: forceful, harsh

• Preliminary: Related to an early or preparatory stage. Synonym: preparatory

• Shelling: Heavy firing of explosive weapons on a place. Synonym: bombarding

• Dissipated: Spread out or scattered in different directions. Synonym: scattered

• Solidarity: Unity and mutual support among people with shared interests. Synonyms: kinship, companionship

• Indiscriminate: Done without careful choice or judgment. Synonym: random

• Gauge: To measure or judge the amount or intensity of something. Synonyms: calculate, estimate

• Handout: Something that is given or distributed. Synonym: provide

• Assessing: Carefully judging or evaluating something. Synonyms: evaluating, estimating

• Access: The ability or right to enter, use, or reach something.

• Outlook: A person’s attitude, opinion, or way of thinking. Synonym: perspective

• Overlook: To ignore or fail to notice something.

• Optimistic: Having hope and confidence about the future. Synonym: hopeful

• Transition: A gradual change from one condition or stage to another. Synonym: transformation

• Abutting: Touching or placed next to something. Synonym: adjoining

• Restrained: Kept under control or limited. Synonym: controlled

• Indigenous: Naturally belonging to a place. Synonym: native

• Bumped: Hit or collided with something. Synonym: collision

• Rejoice: To feel or express happiness. Synonyms: delight, happiness

• Despair: A complete loss of hope.

• Call For: To demand or require something. Synonym: demand

• Resurgence: A return or increase after a decline. Synonym: revival

• Readiness: The state of being fully prepared. Synonym: preparation

• Wreaked: Caused serious damage or harm. Synonyms: inflicted, caused

• Woe: Deep sorrow or suffering. Synonyms: distress, pain

• Unwarranted: Not justified or reasonable. Synonym: unreasonable

• Vulnerabilities: Weak points that can be harmed or exploited. Synonyms: weaknesses, sensitivities

• Panicky: Showing sudden fear or anxiety. Synonym: anxious

• Havoc: Large-scale destruction or disorder. Synonym: destruction

• Subsequent: Happening after something else. Synonym: ensuing

• Fall Short: To fail to meet a standard or expectation. Synonym: fail

• Cognizant: Aware or conscious of something. Synonym: conscious

• Migrants: People who move to another place for work or living. Synonym: settlers

• Grievance: A complaint about unfair treatment. Synonym: complaint

• Instance: A single example or occurrence. Synonym: example

• Bifurcated: Divided into two separate parts. Synonym: split

• Notified: Formally informed about something. Synonyms: informed, apprised

• Tactical: Carefully planned and practical in approach. Synonym: sensible

• Domicile: A person’s permanent home or residence. Synonym: abode

• Lad: A young boy or man. Synonym: boy

• Squad: A small organized group with a task. Synonym: team

• Longevity: Long duration of life or existence. Synonym: long life

• Rankled: Caused lasting irritation or anger. Synonym: irritated

• Outlay: Money spent on something. Synonym: expense

• Fiercely: With great intensity or force. Synonyms: intensely, strongly

• Triumph: A major success or victory. Synonym: victory

• Summit: The highest point or a high-level meeting. Synonyms: peak, conference

• Contingent: Dependent on certain conditions. Synonym: conditional

• Heightens: Increases intensity or level. Synonym: intensifies

• Fuelled: Provided energy or motivation to continue. Synonym: driven

• Unjust: Not fair or morally right. Synonym: unfair

• Stampede: A sudden uncontrolled rush of people. Synonym: rush

• Ecstasy: Extreme happiness or excitement. Synonym: joy

• Hallowed: Highly respected or sacred. Synonyms: holy, revered

• Ruckus: A noisy disturbance or chaos. Synonym: commotion

• Census: An official count of the population. Synonym: count

• Evolve: To develop gradually over time. Synonym: develop

Vocabulary needs repetition. Words become familiar only after regular use. Consistency builds confidence.

Key Takeaways for SSC Aspirants

• Revise Daily: Consistent revision is the only way to remember complex words.

• Context Matters: Look at how words are used in sentences and images.

• Stay Focused: Mental discipline is as important as academic knowledge.

The Daily The Hindu Vocabulary & Editorial session on 20 January 2026 by Bhragu Sir provided structured guidance for SSC aspirants. It combined motivation with practical vocabulary learning. Words were explained in simple language. Usage was linked to real contexts.

The session reinforced the value of daily effort, parental support, and self-belief. It also highlighted the need for calmness and focus during preparation. Such sessions help learners strengthen English skills and develop the right mindset for competitive exams.

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