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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 17 April 2025
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.DISCRIMINATION(NOUN): भेदभाव
Pronunciation:di·skri·mi·nay·shn
Meaning: treating one person or group worse than others.
Synonyms: Bias, prejudice, unfairness
Antonym: Fairness, equality, impartiality
Sentence: Legislation has been enacted to prevent discrimination in the workplace based on gender, race, or age.
2. ARCHAIC (ADJECTIVE): प्राचीन
Pronunciation:aa·kay·uhk
Meaning: Belonging to an earlier time; outdated or no longer in common use; ancient or old-fashioned.
Synonyms: Antiquated, outdated, obsolete
Antonym: Modern, current, contemporary
Sentence: The language used in the ancient text is considered archaic and is not commonly spoken today.
3. COARSE (ADJECTIVE): खुरदुरा
Pronunciation:kaws
Meaning: Rough or harsh in texture; lacking refinement or delicacy; crude or unpolished.
Synonyms: Rough, rugged, harsh
Antonym: Fine, smooth, refined
Sentence: The fabric was coarse, causing discomfort when worn against the skin.
4. PATRIARCHAL (ADJECTIVE): कुलपति का
Pronunciation:pay·tree·aak·uhl
Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men; having a male-dominated or male-centered structure.
Synonyms: rabbinical, divine, ecclesiastical
Antonym: Matriarchal, egalitarian, gender-neutral
Sentence: The patriarchal society was marked by traditional gender roles, with men holding positions of power and authority.
5. NOTION (NOUN): धारणा
Pronunciation:noh·shn
Meaning: A general understanding or idea, often a vague or imperfect one.
Synonyms: Concept, idea, thought
Antonym: Fact, reality, certainty
Sentence: His notion of success was not solely based on wealth but also on personal fulfillment and happiness.
6. ABYSMAL (ADJECTIVE): अत्यंत
Pronunciation:uh·biz·muhl
Meaning: Extremely bad or of very low quality; exceptionally poor or dismal.
Synonyms: Appalling, dreadful, dismal
Antonym: Excellent, outstanding, exceptional
Sentence: The team's performance in the last match was abysmal, with numerous errors and lack of coordination.
7. DISENTITLEMENT (NOUN): पात्रता
Pronunciation:dis·en·tit·le.ment
Meaning: The act or state of being deprived of entitlement or rights; the loss or removal of the right to receive certain benefits, privileges, or considerations.
Synonyms: Deprivation, loss of rights, divestment
Antonym: Entitlement, privilege, right, eligibility.
Sentence: The disentitlement of the employee was a consequence of violating company policies.
8. UNDERMINE (VERB): कमजोर
Pronunciation:uhn·duh·mine
Meaning: to make something weaker.
Synonyms: Weaken, subvert, erode
Antonym: Strengthen, support, reinforce
Sentence: The constant criticism began to undermine her self-confidence over time.
9. PUGNACIOUS (ADJECTIVE) : झगड़ालू
Pronunciation: puhg.nay.shuhs
Meaning: very eager to start an argument or fight; expressing an opinion very strongly.
Synonyms:aggressive, militant, hostile
Antonyms: peaceable, pacific, amiable
Sentence: He had a walking stick and his whole manner was so pugnacious and focused.
10. GUSTOTORY (ADJECTIVE) : स्वाद
Pronunciation: guh.stay.tuh.ree
Meaning: concerned with tasting or the sense of taste.
Synonyms: flavor, savour, tang
Antonyms: tastelessness, disgust, dislike
Sentence: Excessive dryness of skin and gustatory sweating were also reported.
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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