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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 07th 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. SLAPDASH(ADJECTIVE): जल्दबाज़
Pronunciation: slap·dash
Meaning: something that is done hastily or in a careless and rushed manner, often resulting in a lack of attention to detail or quality.
Synonyms: Cursory, Shoddy
Antonyms: Diligent, Thorough, Meticulous
Sentence: The report was completed in a slapdash manner, with numerous errors and inconsistencies that could have been avoided with more careful consideration and attention to detail.
2. HINDSIGHT (NOUN): दीर्घदर्श
Pronunciation: hined·site
Meaning: the understanding or awareness of a situation, event, or decision after it has occurred.
Synonyms: Reflection, Retrospection
Antonyms: Foresight, Prescience
Sentence: In hindsight, she realized that her decision to change careers was the best choice she could have made, leading to greater happiness and fulfilment.
3.GASP (VERB): दम तोड़ देना
Pronunciation: gaasp
Meaning: shock, or a lack of breath.
Synonyms: Pant, Wheeze, Gulp
Synonyms: Pant, Wheeze, Gulp
Antonyms: Exhale, Breathe out, Relax
Sentence: She couldn't help but gasp when she opened the door to find a room filled with balloons and confetti, a surprise birthday party awaiting her.
4.WISTFUL (ADJECTIVE): उदास
Pronunciation: vist·ful
Meaning: a feeling of melancholy or yearning, often accompanied by a sense of longing or nostalgia for something that may not be attainable.
Synonyms: Nostalgic, Dreamy, Yearning
Antonyms: Content, Satisfied
Sentence: As she looked at the old photographs, a wistful expression crossed her face, reminiscing about the carefree days of her youth.
5.CRABBED (ADJECTIVE): तीक्ष्ण
Pronunciation: krabd
Meaning: something that is irritable, grumpy, or difficult to deal with.
Synonyms: Cross, Testy, Cranky
Antonyms: Cheerful, Pleasant , Affable
Sentence: His crabbed demeanor made it challenging for others to approach him with questions or concerns, creating a tense atmosphere in the office.
6. CLAMMY (ADJECTIVE): चिप चिपा
Pronunciation: kla·mee
Meaning: something that is damp, sticky.
Synonyms: Sweaty, Dank, Moist
Antonyms: Warm, Smooth, Comfortable
Sentence: After the intense workout, her skin felt clammy, and she welcomed the cool breeze to provide some relief.
7.PUERILE (ADJECTIVE): बचकाना
Pronunciation: pyu·rile
Meaning: something that is childish, immature, or silly in a way that is typical of a child or youth.
Synonyms: Immature, Juvenile, Infantile
Antonyms: Adult, Sophisticated, Grown.up.
Sentence: His puerile jokes during the important business meeting were not well.received, as the team expected a more professional and mature approach to the discussion.
8.CANDOR (NOUN): स्पष्टवादिता
Pronunciation: can·dor
Meaning: the quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Synonyms: Frankness, Openness
Synonyms: Frankness, Openness
Antonyms: Deceit, Dishonesty, Concealment, Evasiveness
Sentence: Her candour in admitting her mistakes not only earned her the respect of her colleagues but also helped to build a culture of transparency in the workplace.
9.DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): व्यंग्यात्मक
Pronunciation: di·rai·siv
Meaning: something that expresses contempt or ridicule, often in a mocking or scornful manner.
Synonyms: Mocking, Sneering, Ridiculing
Antonyms: Admiring, Appreciative, Complimentary
Sentence: The comedian's derisive comments about certain political figures drew laughter from the audience but also left some feeling uneasy about the level of sarcasm in his humour.
10.MENDACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): मिथ्या ,ग़लत
Pronunciation: men·day·shuhs
Meaning: the quality of being untruthful or dishonest. It describes someone or something that tends to lie or deceive.
Synonyms: Deceptive, False
Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Honest
Sentence: The mendacious politician claimed to have accomplished numerous feats, but upon investigation, it was revealed that most of his statements were fabricated.
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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