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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 06th 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. 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. REBELLIOUS (ADJECTIVE): अवज्ञापूर्ण
Pronunciation: ruh·bel·ee·uhs
Meaning: defiant.
Synonyms: disobedient, insubordinate
Antonyms: conformist
Sentence: I became very rebellious and opted out.
2. MAGNIFICENCE (NOUN): भव्यता
Pronunciation: mag·ni·fuh·sns
Meaning: splendor.
Synonyms: grandeur, greatness
Antonyms: cheapness
Sentence: The magnificence of the surrounding countryside captured everyone's attention.
3. RUDDY (ADJECTIVE): लाल
Pronunciation: ruh·dee
Meaning: reddish.
Synonyms: red, rosy
Antonyms: pale
Sentence: He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.
4. CONTEMPT (NOUN): तिरस्कार
Pronunciation: kuhn·tempt
Meaning: scorn.
Synonyms: disdain, disrespect
Antonyms: respect
Sentence: He stared at me with total contempt.
5. POPULIST (ADJECTIVE): जनवादी या लोकवादी
Pronunciation: paw·pyoo·luhst
Meaning:relating to or characteristic of a political approach or style that seeks to appeal to ordinary people.
Synonyms: Demagogue, people-oriented, grassroots.
Antonyms: Elitist, exclusive, establishment-friendly.
Sentence: The charismatic leader's populist rhetoric resonated with many voters, promising to address their concerns and challenges.
6. CROSSROADS (noun): चौराहा
Pronunciation: kraw·srodez
Meaning: a point where two or more roads intersect, typically with a choice of different routes to take.
Synonyms: Intersection, junction, turning point
Antonyms: Straight path, straightforward route, continuity.
Sentence: At the crossroads of his career, he faced a challenging decision about whether to pursue further education or enter the workforce immediately.
7. COALITION (NOUN): गठबंधन
Pronunciation: koh·uh·li·shn
Meaning: a temporary alliance or partnership formed by different groups, individuals or parties for a common purpose or goal, often in politics.
Synonyms: Alliance, union, partnership, federation, confederation.
Antonyms: Rivalry, opposition, discord, disunion.
Sentence: The two political parties formed a coalition to address the pressing economicissues facing the country.
8. RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): मौलिक
Pronunciation: ra·duh·kl
Meaning: favoring or making thorough or complete changes in political, economic, or social institutions.
Synonyms: extremist, drastic, thorough, sweeping.
Antonyms: Conservative, moderate, gradual.
Sentence: The activist advocated for radical reforms in the education system to address inequality.
9. INFLUX(NOUN): आगम
Pronunciation: in·fluhks
Meaning: the arrival or entry of a large number of people or things.
Synonyms: Inflow, arrival, incursion, incurrence, inundation.
Antonyms: Outflow, departure, exodus, egress.
Sentence: The city experienced a significant influx of tourists during the holiday season.
10. FASCIST (NOUN): तानाशाही
Pronunciation: fa·shuhst
Meaning: a person who supports or advocates for fascism, which is a political system characterized by dictatorial power, strong centralized government, often led by a single leader and suppression of opposition.
Synonyms: Authoritarian, totalitarian, autocratic
Antonyms: Democrat, liberal, egalitarian.
Sentence: The rise of a charismatic leader with authoritarian tendencies raised concerns among the citizens, who feared the country might be heading toward a fascist regime.
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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