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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 16th July 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. HASTE (NOUN):जल्दी
Pronunciation: hayst
Meaning: a high rate of movement or performance.
Synonyms: speed, hurry, quick
Antonyms: slow, stop, retard
Sentence: Anger and haste hinder good counsel.
2. AILING (ADJECTIVE):बीमार
Pronunciation: ayl·uhng
Meaning: in poor health.
Synonyms: ill, unwell, sick
Antonyms: healthy, well, fit
Sentence: I went to see my ailing mother.
3. EVICT (VERB):बेदख़ल करना
Pronunciation: uh·vikt
Meaning: expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law.
Synonyms: expel, eject, remove
Antonyms: take in, welcome, admit
Sentence: He had court orders to evict the trespassers from three camps.
4. MELEE (NOUN):हाथा पाई
Pronunciation: meh·lay
Meaning: a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle.
Synonyms: tumult, disturbance, rumpus
Antonyms: truce, peace
Sentence: Several people were hurt in the melee.
5. STRANGLE (VERB):गला घोंटना
Pronunciation: strang·gl
Meaning: squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.
Synonyms: throttle, choke, garrotte
Antonyms: restore, resuscitate, revive
Sentence: The victim was strangled with a scarf.
6. AMEND (VERB):संशोधन
Pronunciation: uh·mend
Meaning: make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.
Synonyms: revise, alter, modify
Antonyms: worsen, disfigure, injure
Sentence: The rule was amended to apply only to non-members.
7. EULOGIZE (VERB):प्रशंसा करना
Pronunciation: eu·lo·gize
Meaning: praise highly in speech or writing.
Synonyms: Applaud, honour, glorify
Antonyms: blame, criticize, condemn
Sentence: He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
8. PROCURE (VERB):प्राप्त करना
Pronunciation: pruh·kyaw
Meaning: obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
Synonyms: obtain, acquire, get
Antonyms: forfeit, lose, give away
Sentence: Can you procure some tickets for me?
9. SNUG (ADJECTIVE):आरामदायक
Pronunciation: snuhg
Meaning: comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold.
Synonyms: comfortable, warm, restful
Antonyms: uncomfortable, unpleasant, harsh
Sentence: They lay snug and warm amid the blankets.
10. HUCKSTER (NOUN):फेरीवाला
Pronunciation: huhk·stuh
Meaning: one who sells things outdoors.
Synonyms: vendor, pedlar, seller
Antonyms: purchaser, buyer, consumer
Sentence: Hucksters go to people’s homes and sell their goods.
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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