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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 17 February 2024
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.GAUCHE (adj): भद्दा
Pronunciation: gowsh
Meaning: unsophisticated and socially awkward
Synonyms: awkward, graceless, inelegant
Antonyms: elegant, sophisticated, confident
Sentence: We're all a bit gauche when we're young.
2.TRIVIAL (adj): मामूली
Pronunciation: tri•vee•uhl
Meaning: of little worth or importance
Synonyms: insignificant, unimportant, minor
Antonyms: important, significant, serious
Sentence: He was sacked for a trivial mistake.
3.KERFUFFLE (noun): बहस
Pronunciation: kuh-fuf-uhl
Meaning: a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views
Synonyms: commotion, disruption, disturbance
Antonyms: calmness, peace, tranquillity
Sentence: There was a tremendous kerfuffle.
4.NEFARIOUS (adj): कुटिल
Pronunciation: nuh•feh•ree•uhs
Meaning: (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
Synonyms: wicked, evil, sinful
Antonyms: good, admirable, moral
Sentence: Through other nefarious means, the spammer has also built up a list of email addresses.
5.DESULTORY (adj): असंबद्ध
Pronunciation: deh•suhl•taw•ree
Meaning: lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
Synonyms: aimless, half-hearted, unenthusiastic
Antonyms: keen, systematic
Sentence: Over the years, there have been some desultory attempts to turn Fungus into a film.
6.PANACEA (noun): रामबाण
Pronunciation: pa•nuh•see•uh
Meaning: a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Synonyms: universal cure, perfect solution, universal remedy
Antonyms: aggravate, worsen, spoil
Sentence: This will not be a panacea for all our ills.
7.EBULLIENT (adj): उबलनेवाला
Pronunciation: uh•buhl•ynt
Meaning: cheerful and full of energy.
Synonyms: cheerful, joyful, cheery
Antonyms: depressed, sad
Sentence: She sounded ebullient and happy.
8.FRANTIC (adj): उन्मत्त
Pronunciation: fran•tuhk
Meaning: distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotions.
Synonyms: panic-stricken, panic-struck, distressed
Antonyms: calm, tranquil
Sentence: He became frantic when he couldn't find the key.
9.MALIGNITY (noun): द्वेष
Pronunciation: muh-lig-nuh-tee
Meaning: persistent, intense ill will or desire to harm others; great malice.
Synonyms: grudge, malevolence, spite
Antonyms: benignancy, graciousness, friendliness
Sentence: The attack was an act of genuine malignity.
10.INCONSPICUOUS (adj): अगोचर
Pronunciation: ing•kuhn•spi•kyoo•uhs
Meaning: not clearly visible or attracting attention.
Synonyms: unnoticeable, unremarkable, unspectacular
Antonyms: conspicuous, noticeable, detectable
Sentence: The trainers are highly trained in pinpointing inconspicuous mistakes.
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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