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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 02nd January 2026
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.
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1. MEDIATE (VERB): मध्यस्थ
Pronunciation: me·di·ate
Meaning: To bring about a resolution or reconciliation.
Synonyms: Intervene, Intermediate, Intercede
Antonyms: Aggravate, Provoke, Exacerbate
Sentence: The diplomat was called in to mediate peace talks between the two warring nations.
2. GLIMMER (VERB, NOUN): टिमटिमाना
Pronunciation: gli·muh
Meaning: A faint or wavering light, typically a reflection.
Synonyms: Sparkle, Twinkle, Gleam
Antonyms: Gloom, Dimness
Sentence: In the darkness of the forest, the fireflies provided a gentle glimmer of light.
3. VENGEFUL (ADJECTIVE): तामसिक
Pronunciation: venj·ful
Meaning: having a strong desire for revenge.
Synonyms: Retaliatory, Vindictive, Retributive
Antonyms: Benevolent, Compassionate, Magnanimous
Sentence: His vengeful actions only perpetuated a cycle of animosity between the two families.
4. REPUGNANT (ADJECTIVE): प्रतिकूल
Pronunciation: ruh·puhg·nuhnt
Meaning: extremely distasteful, offensive, or unacceptable, causing a feeling of strong dislike or aversion.
Synonyms: Abhorrent, Detestable, Loathsome
Antonyms: Pleasing, Acceptable, Delightful
Sentence: The idea of harming innocent animals for pleasure is repugnant to many people.
5. ALLEGE (VERB): आरोपितकरना
Pronunciation: uh·lej
Meaning: to assert or declare without providing conclusive proof; to claim or state something without necessarily proving it.
Synonyms: Assert, Claim, Affirm
Antonyms: Disavow, Disclaim
Sentence: The company was alleged to have engaged in unethical business practices.
6. PROPAGANDA (NOUN): प्रचार
Pronunciation: praw·puh·gan·duh
Meaning: information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause.
Synonyms: Manipulation, Persuasion, Publicity
Antonyms: Unbiased information, Fair reporting
Sentence: The political party was accused Of spreading propaganda to influence voters.
7. SPIRALING (ADJECTIVE): सर्पिलगतिसेघूमनायानीचेजाना
Pronunciation: spy.rul.ing
Meaning: used metaphorically to describe a situation that is rapidly escalating or getting out of control.
Synonyms: Soaring, Mounting, Surging
Antonyms: Declining, Plummeting
Sentence: The controversy surrounding the decision is spiralling, with more people joining the debate.
8. COGNIZANCE (NOUN): संज्ञान
Pronunciation: kawg·nuh·zns
Meaning: knowledge or awareness of something.
Synonyms: Understanding, Perception
Antonyms: ignorance, oblivion, unfamiliarity
Sentence: The police took cognizance of the complaint and started an investigation.
9. IMPUNITY (NOUN):दण्ड से मुक्ति
Pronunciation: uhm·pyoo·nuh·tee
Meaning: exemption from punishment or consequences of an action (something that has been done that is wrong or illegal).
Synonyms: Immunity, exemption, amnesty
Antonyms: Accountability, liability, penalty
Sentence: Corrupt politicians and bureaucrats often act with impunity, knowing that they will not be held accountable for their actions.
10.TEPID (ADJECTIVE): उत्साहहीन, निरुत्साह
Pronunciation: teh·puhd
Meaning: lacking enthusiasm or passion; indifferent.
Synonyms: Unenthusiastic, Halfhearted
Antonyms: Passionate, Zealous, Fervent
Sentence: The audience gave a tepid response to the speaker's uninspiring presentation.
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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