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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 03 July 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. SWELTERING (Adjective) : उमस
Pronunciation: svel.tuh.ruhng
Meaning: Uncomfortably hot or oppressive.
Synonyms: Scorching, torrid, sultry
Antonyms: Cool, frigid, chilly
Sentence : The sweltering heat challenged players at Edgbaston.
2. BRUTALIZE (Verb) : क्रूरता
Pronunciation: broo.tuh.lyz
Meaning: To treat someone cruelly or make them savage.
Synonyms: Dehumanize, barbarize, savage
Antonyms: Humanize, civilize, soften.
Sentence: Police actions were accused of brutalizing Narayanpatana tribals.
3. FORTIFY (Verb) : मज़बूत
Pronunciation: faw.tuh.fai
Meaning: To strengthen or protect against attack.
Synonyms: Reenforce, strengthen, secure
Antonyms: Weaken, expose, undermine
Sentence: Tetrapods were used to fortify Puthenthode’s coastline.
4. INSIDIOUS (Adjective) : गुप्त
Pronunciation: uhn.si.dee.uhs
Meaning: spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm.
Synonyms: false, subtle, cunning
Antonyms: direct, plain, frank
Sentence: It need by no means be obvious: it can be insidious and subtle.
5. FICKLE (Adjective) : चंचल
Pronunciation: fi-kl
Meaning: Changing frequently, especially in loyalties or mood.
Synonyms: Unpredictable, inconsistent, variable
Antonyms: Steady, constant, reliable
Sentence: Public opinion is often fickle during election season.
6. BASHFUL (Adjective) : शर्मीला
Pronunciation: bash-fuhl
Meaning: often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed.
Synonyms: Shy, timid, reserved
Antonyms: Bold, confident, outgoing
Sentence: The bashful boy avoided speaking in front of the class.
7. VIGILANT (Adjective) : सतर्क
Pronunciation: vi-juh-luhnt
Meaning: Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Synonyms: Watchful, alert, attentive
Antonyms: Careless, inattentive, negligent
Sentence: The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
8. TEDIOUS (Adjective) : नीरस
Pronunciation: tee-dee-uhs
Meaning: Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome.
Synonyms: Boring, monotonous, dreary
Antonyms: Exciting, interesting, lively
Sentence: The lecture was so tedious that several students dozed off.
9. VORACIOUS (Adjective) : बहुत भूखा
Pronunciation: vuh-ray-shuhs
Meaning: Wanting or devouring great quantities of food or information.
Synonyms: Ravenous, gluttonous, greedy
Antonyms: Satisfied, full, content
Sentence: He had a voracious appetite after the long trek.
10. IMPECCABLE (Adjective) : त्रुटिहीन
Pronunciation: uhm-peh-kuh-bl
Meaning: without any mistakes or faults; perfect.
Synonyms: Perfect, flawless, immaculate
Antonyms: Imperfect, flawed, faulty
Sentence: Her impeccable manners impressed the guests.
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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