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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 16th January 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. INDICT (VERB): दोषी ठहराने
Pronunciation: uhn·dite
Meaning: to make a claim of wrongdoing against.
Synonyms: accuse, prosecute, incriminate
Antonyms: acquit, exonerate, vindicate
Sentence: The grand jury could indict the mayor for fraud and embezzlement.
2. MEASLY (ADJECTIVE):अल्प
Pronunciation: meez·lee
Meaning: contemptibly small or few.
Synonyms: paltry, meager, scanty
Antonyms: significant, considerable, enough
Sentence: That measly little paycheck barely covered the rent.
3. INTERCESSION (NOUN): बीच-बचाव
Pronunciation: in·tuh·seh·shn
Meaning: the action of intervening on behalf of another.
Synonyms: intermediation, negotiation, intervention
Sentence: His intercession could be of help to the tribe.
4. BLOT (VERB): धब्बा लगाना
Pronunciation: Blat
Meaning: mark or stain (something).
Synonyms: stain, taint, smudge
Antonyms: cleanse, purify
Sentence: Dark patches of dirt blotted the gray dress.
5. PAROCHIAL (ADJECTIVE): संकीर्ण
Pronunciation: puh·roh·kee·uhl
Meaning: not broad or open in views or opinions
Synonyms: petty, small-minded, narrow
Antonyms: liberal, cosmopolitan, open
Sentence: Local newspapers tend to be very parochial.
6. FRAGILITIES (NOUN): नाजुकता
Pronunciation: fru-jil-i-tees
Meaning: the quality of being easily broken or damaged.
Synonyms: frailty, flimsiness, weakness
Antonyms: strong, sturdy, tough
Sentence: Osteoporosis is characterized by bone fragility.
7. DEFTLY (ADVERB): चतुराईसे
Pronunciation: deft·lee
Meaning: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.
Synonyms: masterfully, skillfully, adroitly
Antonyms: ineptly, inexpertly, unskillfully
Sentence: The company spokesperson deftly sidestepped the investigative reporter’s questions.
8. SENTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): उपदेशात्मक
Pronunciation: sen·ten·shuhs
Meaning: given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Synonyms: moralistic, moralizing, sanctimonious
Antonyms:
Sentence: The document was sententious and pompous.
9. UNSWERVING (ADJECTIVE): अडिग
Pronunciation: uhn·svuhv·uhng
Meaning: not changing or becoming weaker; steady or constant.
Synonyms: unwavering, unfaltering, unhesitating
Antonyms: timid, diffident, heedful
Sentence: The general had an unswerving devotion to duty.
10. FRAZZLE (NOUN): थकी हुई अवस्था
Pronunciation: fra·zl
Meaning: the state of being completely exhausted.
Synonyms: exhaustion, fatigue, lethargy
Antonyms: refreshment, energy, rejuvenation
Sentence: The meeting left me feeling completely frazzled.
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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