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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 02 August 2025
Exceptional words of English vocabulary from the newspaper ‘The Hindu’ are listed here. Go through these words and read the usages to learn how to use them in sentences. After this, take the quiz based on the vocabulary to check how much you learnt. This will really help you boost up your learning.
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1. SLUMPED (Verb): अचानक भारी गिरावट आ जाना
Pronunciation: sluhmpt
Meaning: to fall suddenly and by a large amount.
Synonyms: Droop, Slump Down
Antonyms: Sit Upright, Perk Up, Erect, Perky
Sentence: Exhausted from a long day of work, he slumped into the chair and closed his eyes.
2. OSTENTATIOUS (ADJECTIVE): दिखावटी
Pronunciation: aw·sten·tay·shuhs
Meaning: a desire to flaunt wealth, status, or extravagance in a conspicuous manner.
Synonyms: Flashy, Flamboyant, Extravagant
Antonyms: Modest, Simple, Unassuming
Sentence: Her ostentatious jewelry and designer clothes made it clear that she had a taste for luxury.
3. LIMPING (VERB): लँगड़ाना
Pronunciation: limp·uhng
Meaning: to walk with difficulty because you have hurt your leg or Foot.
Synonyms: Lame, Lurching
Antonyms: Striding, Marching
Sentence: After spraining his ankle, he was limping heavily as he walked.
4. IMPLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): अविश्वसनीय
Pronunciation: uhm·plaw·zuh·bl
Meaning: something that is not believable.
Synonyms: Unlikely, Improbable
Antonyms: Probable, Credible
Sentence: The movie's plot twist was so implausible that it took away from the overall enjoyment of the film.
5. PLUNDER (NOUN , VERB): लूट का सामान, लूटना
Pronunciation: pluhn·duh
Meaning: to steal goods or valuables forcefully.
Synonyms: Loot, Pillage, Ransack
Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Guard
Sentence:(V) The pianist's performance was impeccable, every note played with precision and grace.
(N) The soldiers were accused of taking part in the plunder of a war-torn city.
6. STAB (VERB, NOUN): छूरा भोंकना
Pronunciation: stab
Meaning: to thrust or pierce with a pointed object, such as a knife or a sharp instrument.
Synonyms: Impale, Jab, Wound
Antonyms: Withdraw, Retract, Healing
Sentence:(V)The victim was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
7. DELUGE (VERB & NOUN): बाढ़
Pronunciation: deh·lyooj
Meaning: a severe flood or overwhelming amount of something.
Synonyms: Flood, Torrent, Inundation
Antonyms: Trickle, Drought, Parch
Sentence: (N)The heavy rain turned into a deluge, causing widespread flooding in the city.
(V) The email server was deluged with spam messages.
8. FORAGE (NOUN): चारा
Pronunciation: faw·ruhj
Meaning: to search or rummage for food, provisions, or supplies.
Synonyms: Food, Fodder, Provender
Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage
Sentence: (N)The farmer gathered fresh forage to feed the livestock.
(V)The birds forage for worms and insects in the garden.
9. SOJOURN (NOUN): अस्थायी निवास
Pronunciation: soh·juhn
Meaning: a temporary stay or visit in a place, often implying a period of rest or leisure.
Synonyms: Stopover, Vacation
Antonyms: Permanent Stay, Settlement
Sentence: We had a delightful sojourn in the quaint village, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
10. PALANQUINS (NOUN): पालकी
Pronunciation: pa·lan·quin
Meaning: portable seats or enclosed boxes that are carried by several people on their shoulders.
Synonyms: Litter, Sedan Chair
Antonyms: Carriage, Automobile
Sentence: The bride made a grand entrance, sitting regally in a palanquin carried by strong men.
Now choose any 2 or 3 words, try to use them in your own sentences and share your sentences in the comment section. This will help you to retain the learnt words for a longer duration.
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