Vocabulary - Exceptional English words with meanings : 08 November 2019

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Some exceptional words of English vocabulary from the newspaper ‘The Hindu’ are listed here. Go through these words and read their usages to learn how to use them in sentences. This will really help you boost up your learning.

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1. disruption (noun) - भंग
Pronunciation: dis-rup-shun
Meaning: disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process
Synonyms: disturbance, disordering, disarrangement, disarranging, interference
Antonyms: peace, tranquilness
Usage: The scheme was planned to minimize disruption.

2. spectacular (adjective) - बहुत शानदार
Pronunciation: spek-tak-yu-ler
Meaning: beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; strikingly large or obvious
Synonyms: striking, picturesque, eye-catching, breathtaking; impressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational
Antonyms: dull, unimpressive
Usage: In the exhibition, I enjoyed paintings of spectacular mountain scenery.

3. discourse (noun) - औपचारिक चर्चा
Pronunciation: breik-daun
Meaning: written or spoken communication or debate; a formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing
Synonyms: discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, communication, conference, debate, consultation
Usage: This article contains the language of political discourse.

4. whittle (verb) - कम करना
Pronunciation: wit(u)l
Meaning: reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps
Synonyms: erode, consume, reduce
Antonyms: increase, augment
Usage: Don't whittle the stick into a short one.

5. discernible (adjective) - प्रत्यक्ष
Pronunciation: dis-ern-ibul
Meaning: able to be easily recognized
Synonyms: visible, detectable, noticeable, perceptible, observable
Antonyms: imperceptible
Usage: The scandal had no discernible effect on his career.

6. burst (verb) - विस्फोट
Pronunciation: burst
Meaning: break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure; an instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion
Synonyms: rupture, shatter; breach, detonation
Usage: I hate it, when a balloon bursts suddenly.

7. muster (verb, noun) - एकत्र करना
Pronunciation: mus-ter
Meaning: assemble (soldiers or armed forces), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle; a formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise
Synonyms: assemble, marshal; rally, meeting, convocation
Usage: Muster all the students.

8. impasse (noun) - विकट स्थिति
Pronunciation: im-paas
Meaning: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement
Synonyms: deadlock, stalemate, checkmate
Usage: Negotiations seemed to have reached an impasse.

9. burnish (verb, noun) - पालिश करना
Pronunciation: burn-ish
Meaning: polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing; the shine on a highly polished surface
Synonyms: shine, brighten, glaze, furbish
Antonym: dull
Usage:

In that scene, the hero was burnishing his armour. (verb)
Burnish on the surface of utensils makes them look new. (noun)

10. surge (noun) - यकायक गति
Pronunciation: sirj
Meaning: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide; (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Synonyms: rush, gush, outpour
Usage: She felt a surge of excitement when she heard the song.