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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 16th April 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. BONHOMIE (NOUN):खुशमिज़ाजी
Pronunciation: baw·naw·mee
Meaning: good-natured easy friendliness.
Synonyms: geniality, congeniality, conviviality
Antonyms: hostility, intolerance, hatred
Sentence: The festive season is filled with a sense of bonhomie among the neighbors.
2. PENULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE):अंत से पहले
Pronunciation: puh·nuhl·ti·mayt
Meaning: formal occurring immediately before the last one.
Synonyms: final, latest, concluding
Antonyms: first, eminent, premier
Sentence: The penultimate chapter of the book.
3. PULCHRITUDE (NOUN):सुंदरता
Pronunciation: puhl·kruh·chood
Meaning: as in Beauty
Synonyms: glamor, beauty, prettiness
Antonyms: ugliness, unattractiveness, imperfection
Sentence: The irresistible pulchritude of her friend.
4. ALTRUISTIC (ADJECTIVE):परोपकारी
Pronunciation: al·troo·ist·uhk
Meaning: having or showing a concern for the welfare of others.
Synonyms: philanthropic, selfless, benevolent
Antonyms: egoistic, miserly, self-centered
Sentence: I’m not being altruistic in giving you these books, since I was going to have to lug them with me if you hadn’t come along.
5. TENACIOUS (ADJECTIVE):दृढ़
Pronunciation: tuh·nay·shuhs
Meaning: continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Synonyms: stubborn, resolute, insistent
Antonyms: yielding, surrendering, hesitant
Sentence: A tenacious trainer, she adheres to her grueling swimming schedule no matter what.
6. RETICENT (ADJECTIVE):मितभाषी
Pronunciation: reh·tuh·snt
Meaning: not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings easily.
Synonyms: silent, secretive, quiet
Antonyms: open, communicative, frank
Sentence: She was morose, pale, and reticent.
7. DISQUIETUDE (NOUN):बेचैनी
Pronunciation: duhs·kvai·uh·chood
Meaning: an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Synonyms: anxiety,concern, worry
Antonyms: contentment, ease, peace
Sentence: All hearts beat with disquietude, save only the heart of Michel Arden.
8. CAPITULATE (VERB):आत्मसमर्पण
Pronunciation: kuh·pi·choo·layt
Meaning: to yield to the control or power of enemy forces.
Synonyms: succumb, surrender, submit
Antonyms: stand, endure, resist
Sentence: One side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn’t win the argument.
9. TUMULTUOUS (ADJECTIVE):उथल-पुथल
Pronunciation: tyoo·muhl·tyoo·uhs
Meaning: marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements.
Synonyms: turbulent, rough, wild
Antonyms: peaceful, quiet, calm
Sentence: One of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region.
10. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE):पूर्व
Pronunciation: uhs·tvile
Meaning: having been such at some previous time.
Synonyms: past, bygone, former
Antonyms: current, present, ongoing
Sentence: His erstwhile friend turned against him.
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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