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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 17th April 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. EMULATED (VERB):नकल
Pronunciation: eh·myoo·layt·uhd
Meaning: match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
Synonyms: imitate, copy, mirror
Antonyms: neglect, be original
Sentence: They hope to emulate the success of other software companies.
2. UNBEKNOWNST (ADJECTIVE):अनजान
Pronunciation: uhn·buh·nohnst
Meaning: happening or existing without one’s knowledge.
Synonyms: unknown, unaware, unfamiliar
Antonyms: known, aware, conscious.
Sentence: Unbeknownst to me, my mother was planning a party.
3. FAKERY (NOUN):जालसाजी
Pronunciation: fak·ery
Meaning: the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Synonyms: deception, deceit, fraud
Antonyms: sincerity, good faith, artlessness
Sentence: If the product were any good, the company wouldn’t have to resort to fakery to get people to buy it.
4. GARNERING (VERB):एकत्रित
Pronunciation: gaa·nuh·ruhng
Meaning: to collect or gather, often after effort
Synonyms: collecting, assembling, gathering
Antonyms: dispersing, scattering, dissipating
Sentence: An array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival.
5. PERMEATES (VERB):फैलजाना
Pronunciation: puh·mee·ayts
Meaning: to spread throughout
Synonyms: suffuses, penetrates, pervades
Antonyms: Evacuate , Take out
Sentence: The smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house.
6. DERANGED (ADJECTIVE):विक्षिप्त
Pronunciation: duh·raynjd
Meaning: having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Synonyms: psychotic, lunatic, insane
Antonyms: sane, sound, balanced
Sentence: He was a deranged prisoner who had been in that rat-infested hole for 20 years.
7. RAPPROCHEMENT (NOUN):मेल-मिलाप
Pronunciation: ra·prawsh·mawn
Meaning: a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
Synonyms: friendship, solidarity, communion
Antonyms: alienation, estrangement, disaffection
Sentence: An era of rapprochement between Mexico and the U.S. that was highlighted by a new trade agreement.
8. WRATH (NOUN):क्रोध
Pronunciation: rawth
Meaning:extreme anger (chiefly used for humorous or rhetorical effect).
Synonyms: anger, rage, fury
Antonyms: delight, pleasure, calmness
Sentence: He hid his mobile for fear of incurring his father’s wrath.
9. PRETENCE (NOUN):दिखावा
Pronunciation: pruh·tens
Meaning: the quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Synonyms: affectation, pretension, inflation
Antonyms: humility, modesty, meekness
Sentence: She seemed to be a very down-to-earth woman who was completely free of Pretence.
10. RELIANT (ADJECTIVE):निर्भर
Pronunciation: ruh·lai·uhnt
Meaning: dependent on someone or something.
Synonyms: dependent, hopeful, naïve
Antonyms: doubtful, distrustful, mistrustful
Sentence: The charity is completely reliant on public donations.
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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