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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 15th May 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. EFFUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): असंयत
Pronunciation: uh·fyoos·uhv
Meaning: expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Synonyms: gushy, unrestrained, unreserved
Antonyms: restrained, undemonstrative, reserved
Sentence: Our host gave us an effusive welcome.
2. FECKLESS (ADJECTIVE): अबल
Pronunciation: fek-luhss
Meaning: lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
Synonyms: worthless, incompetent, inefficient
Antonyms: effective, efficient, expedient
Sentence: He was portrayed as a feckless drunk.
3. RETINUE (NOUN): परिचारक वर्ग
Pronunciation: reh·tuh·nyoo
Meaning: a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.
Synonyms: entourage, escort, staff
Antonyms: individual, leader, dissenters
Sentence: He travelled with a huge retinue of servants.
4. TRIBULATION (NOUN): तनाव
Pronunciation: tri·byoo·lay·shn
Meaning: a state of great suffering of body or mind.
Synonyms: distress, agony, misery
Antonyms: comfort, relief, consolation
Sentence: Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation.
5. SCORNER (NOUN): उच्छृंखल
Pronunciation: skor-nur
Meaning: a person who express contempt or disdain for someone or something.
Synonyms: decriers, denigrators, derider
Antonyms: comforters, soother, succorer
Sentence: I would not sit in the scorner’s seat, nor hurl the cynic’s ban.
6. FRET (VERB): चिंतित
Pronunciation:fret
Meaning: be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.
Synonyms: worry, fear, stress
Antonyms: calm, soothe, comfort
Sentence: Don’t fret, everything will be all right.
7. DOCILE (ADJECTIVE): विनम्र
Pronunciation: daw·sile
Meaning: ready to accept control or instruction.
Synonyms: compliant, obedient, submissive
Antonyms: defiant, unruly, rebellious
Sentence: Labradors are gentle, docile dogs.
8. VIVACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): प्रफुल्लित
Pronunciation: vuh·vay·shuhs
Meaning: having much high-spirited energy and movement.
Synonyms: energetic, cheerful, active
Antonyms: languid, listless, indolent
Sentence: He had three pretty, vivacious daughters.
9. CAPITULATE (VERB): समर्पण
Pronunciation: kuh·pi·choo·layt
Meaning: cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
Synonyms: succumb, submit, surrender
Antonyms: resist, fight, contend
Sentence: The enemy was warned to capitulate or face annihilation.
10. HUMDINGER (NOUN): उत्कृष्ट
Pronunciation: huhm·ding·uh
Meaning: a remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.
Synonyms: marvellous, excellent, good
Antonyms: unremarkable, unimpressive, loser
Sentence: I can say, his latest film is a humdinger.
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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