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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 18th July 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.VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE):ज़ोरदार
Pronunciation:vi·guh·ruhs
Meaning: something characterized by or performed with great physical or mental force, energy, and enthusiasm.
Synonyms: powerful, strenuous, energetic
Antonyms: weak, frail
Synonyms: powerful, strenuous, energetic
Antonyms: weak, frail
Sentence:It is said that vigorous exercise increases oxygen consumption.
2. EXQUISITE (ADJECTIVE):उत्कृष्ट
Pronunciation:ek·skvuh·zuht
Meaning: extremely beautiful, delicate, or of flawless quality
Synonyms: lovely, elegant
Antonyms: rough, ugly, crude
Sentence: The Indians brought in exquisite designs and beadwork to sell.
Antonyms: rough, ugly, crude
Sentence: The Indians brought in exquisite designs and beadwork to sell.
3.LABYRINTHINE (ADJECTIVE): जटिल
Pronunciation:la·buh·rin·thine
Meaning: extremely complicated, confusing, or maze-like.
Synonyms: intricate, complex
Antonyms: straightforward, straight, simple
Sentence:The film was filled with labyrinthine plots and counterplots.
4. TEMPORAL (ADJECTIVE): लौकिक
Antonyms: straightforward, straight, simple
Sentence:The film was filled with labyrinthine plots and counterplots.
4. TEMPORAL (ADJECTIVE): लौकिक
Pronunciation: tem·puh·ruhl
Meaning: connected with the real physical, material world and not to spiritual matters
Synonyms: non-spiritual, worldly
Antonyms: spiritual, Religious
Sentence:The Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain.
Antonyms: spiritual, Religious
Sentence:The Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain.
5.PLAINTIVE (ADJECTIVE): शोकाकुल
Pronunciation:playn·tuhv
Meaning: expressing sorrow, melancholy, or a mournful, complaining tone
Synonyms: sad, Sorrowful, Mournful
Antonyms: cheerful, Joyful, Happy
Sentence:The sad news of their grandmother's death left the room full of plaintive cries.
Antonyms: cheerful, Joyful, Happy
Sentence:The sad news of their grandmother's death left the room full of plaintive cries.
6. RAMPANT (ADJECTIVE):अनियंत्रित
Pronunciation:ram·pnt
Meaning: spreading unchecked, out of control, or widespread
Synonyms: Uncontrolled, Widespread
Antonyms: controlled, Limited
Sentence:Political violence was rampant in our area.
Antonyms: controlled, Limited
Sentence:Political violence was rampant in our area.
7.ACCLAIM (VERB):प्रशंसा करना
Pronunciation:uh·klaym
Meaning: to praise or welcome someone or something enthusiastically and publicly
Synonyms: applaud, cheer, praise
Antonyms: criticize, censure, condemn
Sentence:He was acclaimed for his amazing work.
Antonyms: criticize, censure, condemn
Sentence:He was acclaimed for his amazing work.
8.DODGY (ADJECTIVE):बेईमान
Pronunciation:dawj·ee
Meaning: something or someone that is dishonest, unreliable, or potentially unsafe
Synonyms: dishonest, unreliable, risky
Antonyms: honest, Trustworthy
Sentence:I had to deal with a dodgy second-hand car salesman.
Synonyms: dishonest, unreliable, risky
Antonyms: honest, Trustworthy
Sentence:I had to deal with a dodgy second-hand car salesman.
9.IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE):अकीर्तिकर
Pronunciation:ig·naw·mi·nuhs
Meaning: refers to something that causes public disgrace, shame, or deep humiliation
Synonyms: Disgraceful, Humiliating
Antonyms: glorious, Respectable, Honorable
Sentence:No other party risked ignominious defeat.
Antonyms: glorious, Respectable, Honorable
Sentence:No other party risked ignominious defeat.
10.GREGARIOUS (ADJECTIVE):सुसामाजिक
Pronunciation:gruh·geuh·ree·uhs
Meaning: sociable, outgoing, and fond of the company of others
Synonyms: sociable, companionable, Genial
Synonyms: sociable, companionable, Genial
Antonyms: unsociable, Solitary
Sentence: He was a popular and gregarious man.
Sentence: He was a popular and gregarious man.
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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