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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 17 January 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.PERMISSIVE (adj): अनुमोदक
Pronunciation:puh.mis.uhv
Meaning: allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom ofbehaviour
Synonym: Lenient, liberal , free
Antonym: Restrictive, strict , rigid
Sentence: The permissive parenting style often results in children who are self-reliant but sometimes lack discipline.
2.AMPLY (adv): पर्याप्त
Pronunciation:am.plee
Meaning:sufficiently or more than adequately
Synonym: Generously, abundantly
Antonym: Scarcely, barely
Sentence: The document was amply provided with references to support the arguments.
3.STATUTE (noun): कानून
Pronunciation:sta.choot
Meaning: a written law passed by a legislative body
Synonym: Legislation, act ,law
Antonym: Repeal, annulment,
Sentence: The new statute made it illegal to use mobile phones while driving.
4.BULWARK (noun): बांध
Pronunciation:bul.vuhk
Meaning: a defensive wall;something serving as a principal defence
Synonym: Barrier, protection , berm
Antonym: Weakness, hazard , cave
Sentence: Free speech is a bulwark against tyranny.
5.PERPETUATE (verb): यादगार बनाना
Pronunciation:puh.peh.chu.ayt
Meaning: make (something,typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely
Synonym: Sustain, maintain , continue
Antonym: End, abolish , erase
Sentence: The film helped to perpetuate the myth of the happy,suburban family.
6.NASCENT (adj): नवजात
Pronunciation:na.snt
Meaning: just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
Synonym: Emerging, budding , budding
Antonym: Dying, waning , mature
Sentence: The country's nascent economy shows promise of significant growth.
7.PATRONAGE (noun): संरक्षण
Pronunciation:pa.truhn.uhj
Meaning: the support given by a patron
Synonym: Sponsorship, backing ,help
Antonym: Opposition, antagonism
Sentence: The museum flourished under the patronage of its wealthy donors.
8.DEMOLITION (noun): तोड़फोड़
Pronunciation:de.maw.li.shn
Meaning: the action or process of demolishing or being demolished
Synonym: Destruction, razing , pulling down
Antonym: Construction, building , erection
Sentence: The old building is scheduled for demolition next week.
9.ACQUITTED (verb): अपराधमुक्त
Pronunciation:uh.kvi.tuhd
Meaning: free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
Synonym: Exonerate, absolve , release
Antonym: Convict, condemn , guilty
Sentence: She was acquitted of all charges at the trial.
10. TRIUMPHALISM (noun): जीत का अहंकार
Pronunciation:trai.uhmf.uhl.i.zm
Meaning: excessive exultation over one's success or achievements (used especially in a political context)
Synonym: Boasting, gloating
Antonym: Humility, modesty
Sentence: The party's triumphalism after the election victory alienated some of the public.
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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