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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. omnipotent (adjective) – सर्वशक्तिमान
Pronunciation: omni-put(u)nt
Meaning: having unlimited power
Synonyms: all-powerful, almighty, supreme, pre-eminent
Usage: Money is not omnipotent, but we can't survive without money.
2. facile (adjective) – आसान
Pronunciation: fas-ail / fasil
Meaning: ignoring the true complexities of an issue; (especially of success in sport) easily achieved
Synonyms: simplistic, superficial, oversimplified; effortless, easy, undemanding
Antonyms: thorough, profound; hard-won
Usage: Since Jack had studied for the exam, he earned a perfect score on the facile test.
3. intrinsic (adjective) – स्वाभाविक
Pronunciation: in-trin-sik
Meaning: belonging naturally
Synonyms: inherent, innate, inborn, inbred, congenital
Antonyms: extrinsic, acquired
Usage: Most mothers have this intrinsic need to protect their children at all costs.
4. conducive (adjective) – सहायक
Pronunciation: kun-dyoo-siv
Meaning: making a certain situation or outcome possible
Synonyms: favourable, beneficial, valuable, advantageous, opportune, propitious
Antonym: unfavourable, baneful, unconducive
Usage: Daylight is highly conducive to plant growth.
5. reprobate (noun, adjective, verb) – बदमाश; निंदा करना
Pronunciation: rep-rub-eit
Meaning: an unprincipled person; express or feel disapproval of
Synonyms: rogue, rascal, scoundrel; unprincipled, roguish, bad, wicked, rakish, shameless; criticize, condemn, censure, denounce
Antonyms: virtuous, principled; praise, commend
Usage:
- The reprobate and Satan will suffer eternal punishment in hell. (noun)
- He disowned his reprobate son. (adjective)
- The plan recommended by her was reprobated by the teachers. (verb)
6. retribution (noun) – प्रतिदण्ड
Pronunciation: retri-byoo-sh(u)n
Meaning: punishment inflicted on someone for a wrong or criminal act
Synonyms: punishment, penalty, nemesis, fate, doom
Usage: Victims are demanding retribution for the terrorist attacks.
7. ablution (noun) – स्नान
Pronunciation: ub-loo-sh(u)n
Meaning: an act of washing oneself
Synonyms: washing, cleansing, bathing, showering, scrubbing, purification
Usage: Ablution is part of some religious ceremonies.
8. estrangement (noun) – मनमुटाव
Pronunciation: is-treinj-munt / es-treinj-munt
Meaning: the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group
Synonyms: alienation, antagonism, antipathy, disaffection
Antonyms: unity, reconciliation
Usage: This could be the cause of a dispute that may result in estrangement.
9. emulate (verb) – अनुकरण करना
Pronunciation: imyu-leit
Meaning: match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Synonyms: imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic
Aynonyms: simplicity, honesty, candor, innocence, artlessness
Usage: They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
10. divulge (verb) – रहस्य खोलना
Pronunciation: dai-vulj / di-vulj
Meaning: make known (private or sensitive information)
Synonyms: disclose, reveal, tell, impart
Antonym: conceal
Usage: He swore never to divulge the secret.
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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