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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 10th September 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. DISCRIMINATION (NOUN): भेदभाव
Pronunciation: di·skri·mi·nay·shn
Meaning: Unfair or prejudiced treatment of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, age, or other factors; the act of recognizing a distinction or difference.
Synonyms: Bias, prejudice, unfairness, differentiation, injustice
Antonyms: Fairness, equality, impartiality, tolerance
Sentence: Legislation has been enacted to prevent discrimination in the workplace based on gender, race, or age.
2. ARCHAIC (ADJECTIVE): प्राचीन
Pronunciation: aa·kay·uhk
Meaning: Belonging to an earlier time; outdated or no longer in common use; ancient or old-fashioned.
Synonyms: Antiquated, outdated, obsolete, old-fashioned
Antonyms: Modern, current, contemporary, up-to-date
Sentence: The language used in the ancient text is considered archaic and is not commonly spoken today.
3. COARSE (ADJECTIVE): खुरदुरा
Pronunciation:kaws
Meaning: Rough or harsh in texture; lacking refinement or delicacy; crude or unpolished.
Synonyms: Rough, harsh, crude
Antonym: Fine, smooth, refined, delicate
Sentence: The fabric was coarse, causing discomfort when worn against the skin.
4. PATRIARCHAL (ADJECTIVE): पुरुषप्रधान
Pronunciation: pay·tree·aak·uhl
Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men; having aa male-dominated or male-centered structure.
Synonyms: Male-dominated, male-centric, paternalistic
Antonyms: Matriarchal, egalitarian, gender-neutral, unisex
Sentence: The patriarchal society was marked by traditional gender roles, with men holding positions of power and authority.
5. NOTION (NOUN): धारणा
Pronunciation:noh·shn
Meaning: A general understanding or idea, often a vague or imperfect one.
Synonyms: Concept, idea, belief, perception, thought
Antonyms: Fact, reality, certainty, truth
Sentence: His notion of success was not solely based on wealth but also on personal fulfillment and happiness.
6. ABYSMAL (ADJECTIVE): अत्यंत
Pronunciation: uh·biz·muhl
Meaning: Extremely bad or of very low quality; exceptionally poor or dismal.
Synonyms: Appalling, dreadful, dismal, terrible, atrocious
Antonyms: Excellent, outstanding, exceptional, superb
Sentence: The team's performance in the last match was abysmal, with numerous errors and lack of coordination.
7. DISENTITLEMENT (NOUN): अधिकारहीनता
Pronunciation:dis·en·tit·le.ment
Meaning: The act or state of being deprived of entitlement or rights; the loss or removal of the right to receive certain benefits, privileges, or considerations.
Synonyms: Deprivation, loss of rights, divestment, withdrawal of privileges
Antonyms: Entitlement, privilege, right, eligibility
Sentence: The disentitlement of the employee was a consequence of violating company policies.
8. ENABLER (NOUN): समर्थक
Pronunciation:uhn·ay·buhl·uh
Meaning: A person or thing that facilitates or supports a certain behavior, often in a negative or harmful context; someone who helps another person continue a destructive or unhealthy pattern.
Synonyms: supporter, accomplice, abettor
Antonyms: Deterrent, hinderer, discourager, inhibitor
Sentence: In the context of addiction, an enabler might provide financial support, inadvertently supporting the destructive behavior.
9. OVERTONE (NOUN): सुर का आभास
Pronunciation: oh·vuh·tone
Meaning: A harmonic or additional tone that is produced with the fundamental tone in music.
Synonyms: Undertone, suggestion, implication, nuance, Harmonic, resonance, additionaltone
Antonyms: Explicit statement, overt statement. Single tone, fundamental tone
Sentence: The politician's speech had an overtone of optimism, but careful listeners detected hints of caution.
10. UNDERMINE (VERB): कमजोर करना
Pronunciation:uhn·duh·mine
Meaning: To weaken or impair gradually, often by insidious or indirect means.
(To subvert or sabotage, especially someone's efforts, authority, or confidence)
Synonyms: Weaken, erode, Sabotage, subvert, destabilize, thwart
Antonyms: Strengthen, support, reinforce, promote
Sentence: The constant criticism began to undermine her self-confidence over time.
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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