Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 18 January 2025

Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings : 18 January 2025

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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. 
Happy learning!!!
 
 
1.EXERTION (noun):तनाव
Pronunciation:uhg.zuh.shn
Meaning: To apply or put forth effort, influence, or pressure.
Synonyms: Apply, exercise, wield
Antonyms: Withdraw, relax, neglect
Example: China exerts significant control over the global rare earth supply chain.
 
2.REINFORCE(verb) : शक्ति बढ़ाना
Pronunciation:ree.uhn.faws
Meaning: To strengthen or support.
Synonyms: Fortify, bolster, enhance
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish
Example: China’s ban on rare earth technologies reinforces its dominance in the sector.
 
3.ROBUST (adjective):मज़बूत
Pronunciation:roh.buhst
Meaning: Strong and effective in all or most situations.
Synonyms: Sturdy, resilient, vigorous
Antonyms: weak, delicate, feeble
Example: Kazakhstan is building a robust rare earth extraction industry with international partnerships.
 
4. PROXIMITY (noun):निकटता
Pronunciation:prawk.suh.muh.tee
Meaning: Nearness, time, or relationship.
Synonyms: Closeness, nearness, adjacency
Antonyms: Distance, remoteness, separation
Example: Kazakhstan’s proximity to India makes it a favorable partner for rare earth imports.
 
5. DISSENT(noun):मतभेद
Pronunciation:duh.sent
Meaning: Holding or expressing an opinion different from the majority.
Synonyms: Disagreement, opposition, objection
Antonyms: Agreement, consensus, harmony
Example: The judge’s dissent highlighted an alternate perspective on the case.
 
6.EDIFICE(noun): भवन
Pronunciation:eh.duh.fuhs
Meaning: A large and imposing structure; often metaphorically referring to a complex system.
Synonyms: Structure, building, framework
Antonyms: Ruin, dismantlement
Example: The edifice of modern education relies on both traditional and digital teaching methods.
 
7.INVINCIBLE(adjective):अजेय
Pronunciation:in.vin.suh.bl
Meaning: Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
Synonyms: Unbeatable, invulnerable, indomitable
Antonyms: Vulnerable, weak, conquerable
Example: The team appeared invincible throughout the tournament,winning all their matches.
 
8. EXHIBIT(noun):  दिखाना
Pronunciation:eg.zuh.bit
Meaning: To show or display something.
Synonyms: Display, reveal, demonstrate
Antonyms: Conceal, hide, withhold
Example: The museum exhibits various artifacts from ancient civilizations.
 
9.CAPITULATION(noun):  संधिपत्र
Pronunciation:kuh·pi·choo·lay·shn
Meaning: The action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent.
Synonyms: Surrender, submission, yield
Antonyms: Resistance, defiance, opposition
Example: The team’s early capitulation in the game left the fans disappointed.
 
10. LEASH(noun): पट्टा
Pronunciation:leesh
Meaning: A restraint or control over something.
Synonyms: Control, restriction, tether
Antonyms: Freedom, release, liberation
Example: The company kept a tight leash on expenses to stay within budget.
 
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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