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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 05 May 2024
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.UNLEASHED:(Verb) आजाद करना
Pronunciation: un·leash
Definition: To release or set free.
Synonyms: Unshackled, Unfettered, Unlocked, Unbound.
Antonyms: Restrained, Controlled, Tamed, Suppressed.
Sentence: The storm unleashed its fury on the coastal town.
2. CASUALTIES:(Noun) जनहानि
Pronunciation: cas·u·al·ty
Definition: The people who are killed, injured or harmed in a specific event.
Synonyms: Fatalities, Damages, Losses, Injuries.
Antonyms: Survivors, Unharmed, Escaped, Intact.
Sentence: The earthquake caused many casualties in the city.
3. VULNERABLE:(Adj.) असुरक्षित
Pronunciation: vul·ner·a·ble
Definition: Someone or something that is susceptible to being harmed.
Synonyms: Weak, Fragile, Sensitive, Exposed.
Antonyms: Resilient, Immune, Protected, Shielded.
Sentence: She felt vulnerable after sharing her deepest secrets with him.
4. CEASEFIRE:(Noun) युद्ध विराम
Pronunciation: cease·fire
Definition: A temporary halt in fighting.
Synonyms: Truce, Armistice, Suspension, Cessation.
Sentence: The ceasefire brought a temporary relief to the war-torn region.
5. RELENTLESSLY: (adverb)लगातार
Pronunciation: re·lent·less·ly
Definition: Continuously and without stopping.
Synonyms: Persistently, Incessantly, Resolutely, Steadfastly.
Antonyms: Sporadically, Periodically, Erratically.
Sentence: The detective pursued the suspect relentlessly through the crowded streets.
6. RETALIATION:(Noun) प्रतिशोध लेना
Pronunciation: re·tal·i·a·tion
Definition: Seeking revenge for a perceived wrongdoing.
Synonyms: Retribution, Reprisal, Counterattack, Vengeance.
Antonyms: Reconciliation, Forgiveness, Resolution, Peacemaking.
Sentence: He feared retaliation if he spoke out against the injustice.
7. PREACHES: (Verb)उपदेश देना
Pronunciation: preach
Definition: Delivering a speech especially with a moral or religious message.
Synonyms: Lectures, Teaches, Sermonizes, Exhorts.
Antonyms: Conceal.
Sentence: She preaches environmental conservation through her artwork.
8. MOUNTING: (Verb)बढ़ते
Pronunciation: mount·ing
Definition: Becoming more intense over time.
Synonyms: Escalating, Intensifying, Augmenting, Surging.
Antonyms: Diminishing, Waning, Ebbing, Receding.
Sentence: The mounting evidence pointed towards his innocence.
9. DISTRESSING: (Verb)परेशान
Pronunciation: dis·tress·ing
Definition: Causing anxiety or discomfort.
Synonyms: Troubling, Upsetting, Agonizing, Perturbing.
Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Comforting, Uplifting.
Sentence: The news of the accident was distressing for everyone involved.
10. EMBOLDENS: (Verb)प्रोत्साहित करना
Pronunciation: em·bold·en
Definition: To give someone the courage to do something bold.
Synonyms: Encourages, Strengthens, Spurs, Galvanizes.
Antonyms: Deters, Disheartens, Deflates, Undermines.
Sentence: The supportive comments from her friends emboldened her to pursue her dreams.
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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