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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. ACERBIC (adjective) – कटु; खट्टा या कड़वा
Pronunciation: usuh-bik
Meaning: (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright; tasting sour or bitter
Synonyms: sharp, sarcastic, sardonic, satirical, scathing, cutting; sour, acid, acidic, acidulated
Antonyms: mild, kind; sweet
Usage: The letter was written in her usual acerbic style.
2. USHER (noun, verb) – मार्गदर्शक, नेतृत्व करना
Pronunciation: ush-ur
Meaning: the person who guides us to somewhere; show or guide (someone) somewhere
Synonyms: attendant, escort, guide; accompany, help, assist, help
Usage:
- He did a part-time job as an usher in a theatre. (noun)
- As we reached the hotel, the host ushered us into the living room. (verb)
3. STOW (verb) – ठीक से रखना, भरना
Pronunciation: sto
Meaning: pack or store (an object) carefully and neatly in a particular place
Synonyms: pack, load, store
Antonyms: unload, remove
Usage: The passengers are ready to stow their bags and take their seats.
4. BIJOU (adjective) – छोटा और सुरुचिपूर्ण
Pronunciation: bee-joo
Meaning: (especially of a house or flat) small and elegant
Synonyms: small, little, compact, snug, cosy
Antonyms: spacious, roomy, large, wide, open, commodious, capacious, palatial
Usage: It was a bijou residence.
5. DEBAR (verb) – बहिष्कृत या निषेध करना
Pronunciation: di-baa
Meaning: exclude or prohibit (someone) officially from doing something
Synonyms: exclude, ban, bar, disqualify, disentitle
Antonyms: admit, allow
Usage: He was debarred from holding public office.
6. BAROQUE (adjective) – अत्यधिक सजावट
Pronunciation: bur-ok
Meaning: elaborately or highly decorated
Synonyms: ornate, fancy, over-elaborate, curlicued
Antonym: plain
Usage: The candles were positively baroque.
7. REFURBISH (verb) – नवीनीकरण करना; फिर से संवारना
Pronunciation: ri-fuh-bish
Meaning: renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)
Synonyms: recondition, rehabilitate, revamp
Antonym: dilapidate
Usage: A developer wants to refurbish the Green Street Hotel.
8. PENSIVE (adjective) – ध्यानपरायण
Pronunciation: pen-siv
Meaning: engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Synonyms: thoughtful, thinking, reflective, contemplative, musing
Usage: She looked pensive when she heard the news.
9. FLOUNDER (verb) – पानी या कीचड़ में तड़फड़ाना; गंभीर कठिनाई में होना
Pronunciation: flaun-duh
Meaning: struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water; be in serious difficulty
Synonyms: struggle, thrash, thresh, flail
Antonyms: make good progress; prosper
Usage:
- The new swimmer had to flounder in the deep end until the lifeguard dragged him to safety.
- Her career as an actress is floundering as she is gaining weight day by day.
10. DEVOLUTION (noun) – हस्तांतरण
Pronunciation: dee-vul-oosh(u)n / devul-oosh(u)n
Meaning: the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level; the surrender of powers to local authorities by a central government
Synonyms: decentralization, delegation, dispersal, distribution, transfer, surrender
Antonym: centralization
Usage: The majority of people in the province are in favour of devolution.
Now choose any 2-3 words that you liked out of these ten words and try to make sentences on your own. This will make you familiar with these words. Let others know your usage of words by sharing them in the comment section.
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