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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 15 February 2021
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. PANORAMIC (adjective) – व्यापक
Pronunciation: pa·nuh·ra·muhk
Meaning: with a wide view surrounding the observer
Synonyms: sweeping, wide, extensive, scenic, commanding, broad, overall
Antonyms: restricted, narrow, limited
Usage: As I stood on top of the mountain, I could spot seven different states from this panoramic view.
2. INVIGORATE (verb) – जान डालना
Pronunciation: uhn·vi·guh·reit
Meaning: give strength or energy to
Synonyms: revitalize, energize, refresh, revive, vivify, brace, rejuvenate
Antonyms: tire, dishearten, enervate
Usage: As soon as the water hits the roots of the dehydrated plant, it will invigorate it.
3. TRANSGRESS (verb) – उल्लंघन करना
Pronunciation: tranz·gres
Meaning: go beyond the limits of what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable
Synonyms: misbehave, lapse, degenerate, trespass, disobey, defy
Antonyms: obey, heed
Usage: People who transgress the boundaries of social etiquette will be politely turned away at the door.
4. HUMANITARIAN (adjective) – मानवीय
Pronunciation: hyoo·ma·nuh·teuh·ree·uhn
Meaning: concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
Synonyms: compassionate, humane, unselfish, altruistic, generous, magnanimous,
benevolent
Antonyms: selfish, egocentric, unsympathetic
Usage: He was a humanitarian whose focus was eliminating homelessness.
5.IMPERTURBABLE (adjective) – अविचलित
Pronunciation: im·puh·tuh·buh·bl
Meaning: unable to be upset or excited
Synonyms: composed, collected, calm, cool, poised, tranquil, serene
Antonyms: edgy, excitable
Usage: She was one of those imperturbable people who never get angry or upset.
6. SEDULOUS (adjective) – परिश्रमी
Pronunciation: seh·joo·luhs
Meaning: showing dedication and diligence
Synonyms: diligent, careful, meticulous, thorough, assiduous, attentive
Antonyms: nonchalant, unconcerned
Usage: Harrison is constantly boasting about his sedulous assistant who keeps the office running smoothly.
7. OPULENCE (noun) – बहुतायत
Pronunciation: o·pyoo·luhns
Meaning: great wealth or luxuriousness
Synonyms: richness, luxury, magnificence, grandeur, grandiosity, wealth
Antonyms: dearth, deficiency, lack
Usage: His eyes had never beheld such opulence.
8. PUNCTILIOUS (adjective) – सूक्ष्मताप्रिय
Pronunciation: puhngk·ti·lee·uhs
Meaning: showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
Synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, scrupulous, painstaking
Antonyms: careless, slapdash, uncaring
Usage: Margaret’s tendency to be punctilious makes her a great accountant.
9. IMPAIR (verb) – ख़राब करना
Pronunciation: uhm·peuh
Meaning: weaken or damage
Synonyms: damage, harm, diminish, reduce, weaken, lessen, decrease
Antonyms: improve, enhance
Usage: Alcohol can greatly impair your judgment.
10. RECTIFY (verb) – सुधारना, ठीक करना
Pronunciation: rek·tuh·fai
Meaning: to correct an issue
Synonyms: correct, amend, fix, debug, repair, troubleshoot
Antonyms: ruin, worsen, damage
Usage: The software engineers worked quickly to rectify the bug that was deleting user accounts.
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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