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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 09th February 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.UPHEAVAL (NOUN): उथल-पुथल
Pronunciation: uhp·heev·uhl
Meaning: a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
Synonyms: disruption, turbulence, disturbance
Antonyms: stability, stagnation, peacefulness
Sentence: The government can no longer control the social upheaval brought about by the collapse of the country’s economy.
2. DEVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): चालाक
Pronunciation: de·vi·ous
Meaning: showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
Synonyms: underhanded, deceitful, dishonest
Antonyms: guileless, ingenuous, innocent
Sentence: His devious nature was shown in half-lies and small dishonesties.
3. TEMERITY (NOUN): उतावला पन
Pronunciation: tuh·meh·ruh·tee
Meaning: excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Synonyms: audacity, boldness, audaciousness
Antonyms: bashfulness, diffidence, hesitancy
Sentence: He had the temerity to ask for higher wages after only a day’s work.
4.CAVIL (VERB): झूठा इलज़ाम
Pronunciation: ka·vl
Meaning: make petty or unnecessary objections.
Synonyms: complain, carp, niggle
Antonyms: applaud, commend, compliment
Sentence: I don’t think this is the time to cavil at the wording of the report.
5. HAGGLE (VERB): सौदेबाज़ी करना
Pronunciation: ha·gl
Meaning: dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
Synonyms: barter, bargain, negotiate
Antonyms: comply, acquiesce
Sentence: Ella taught her how to haggle with used furniture dealers.
6.DREARY (ADJECTIVE): उदास
Pronunciation: dreeuh·ree
Meaning: dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
Synonyms: dull, drab, uninteresting
Antonyms: cheerful, glad, happy
Sentence: The sun beamed through the dreary clouds.
7. NONPLUSSED (ADJECTIVE): भौचक
Pronunciation: nawn·pluhst
Meaning: (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.
Synonyms: confused, bewildered, bemused
Antonyms: undaunted, unfazed
Sentence: I was completely nonplussed by his sudden appearance.
8. BLUSTER (NOUN): धमकी
Pronunciation: bluh·stuh
Meaning: loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.
Synonyms: ranting, hectoring, thundering
Antonyms: tranquillity, quietude
Sentence: I believe deeply in persuasion, not bluster.
9. POMPOUS (ADJECTIVE): गर्वित
Pronunciation: pawmp·uhs
Meaning: affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Synonyms: self-important, imperious, overbearing
Antonyms: egoless, humble, modest
Sentence: He appears pompous but is a good man underneath.
10. INOPPORTUNE (ADJECTIVE): बेवक़्त
Pronunciation: i·naw·puh·choon
Meaning: occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
Synonyms: untimely, ill-timed, badly timed
Antonyms: timely, expected , felicitous
Sentence: They arrived at an inopportune moment.
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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